PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-017)

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Background information,TMK:(3)7-5-M5-1095 Page 7 of 1. Floral and Faunal Resources Since the subject property has previously been graded and there is no vegetation within the building area, no floral resources will be affected by the proposed development.The only vegetation present within the project area is a maintained hedge of naupaka(Scaevola sericea) located to the west of the public access sidewalk.No rare,threatened,or endangered plant species are present on site. Animals likely to be on the project site are non-native birds such as Japanese White-eye(Zosterops japonicus)and Mynah(Acridotheres trisds)and the alien mann-nal mongoose(Herpestes auropunctatus), along with domestic cats and dogs. Common native waterbirds such as ulili(Heterosceha incanus)and kolea(Pluvialis,fulva)utilize the rocky shelf and tidepools makai of the project site. In terms of conservation value,however,no valuable bird habitat is present on the project site itself. The ocean off the coast of the shoreline is considered a Marine Life Conservation District. All runoff from the proposed development is to be contained on site.No adverse impacts to floral and faunal resources on the subject parcel and surrounding environment are anticipated. J. Valued Cultural Resources: Identify any traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights that are exercised in the area; the extent in which the proposed development will affect these rights; and feasible action to be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they exist. Please see Cultural Analysis study prepared by Lokelani Brandt,M.A. of ASM Affiliates attached,dated April 27,2022. K. Public Access: Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and knowledge of whether public access is being used. Existing public access to and along the shoreline is as follows:there are three shoreline access points in Lanihau and Kona Bay Estates,the subdivision of the subject parcel. The access points are directed to "Keiki Pond,"a large tidal pool,as well as a paved walking path along the shoreline.The paved walking path stretches from the Keiki Pond to the Old Airport State Recreation Area,extending through the rnakai-side of the subject parcel.The shoreline is characterized by lava rock,tidal pools, and some white sand. The shoreline is frequented by fishers, swimmers, sunbathers, and hikers. Kona Bay Estates is a private community,but public access to the shoreline is directed through the makai-side of a public baseball and football field north of the subject parcel. The nearest public access from the subject parcel to