PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-032)

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`Ope`ape`a, the Hawaiian Goose or Nene, and the Hawaiian Hawk or `Io could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area. 21. Historical/Archaeological Resources: By letter dated April 2, 2005, completing the HRS 6E-42 Historic Preservation review for the proposed four (4) lot subdivision,the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) determined that no historic properties would be affected by the proposed subdivision, indicating that archeological sites would be unlikely on the subject property given results of an assessment on the adjoining property and other investigations of properties at a similar elevation. Finally, the letter recommended that the applicant seek SHPD approvals for any required grubbing or grading permits on the property (See Exhibit F of the application). The application notes that the preceding determination is further supported by the fact that an archeological field inspection was recently completed for the property located at TMK 7-3-024:008 (Hinchliff), situated approximately one-half mile to the west and slightly makai of the subject property,wherein nothing was found of historic or archeological significance. The Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, has no objection to the requested deletion of Condition J, however, they noted that approval from SHPD will still be required for specific grubbing and grading activities as a requirement of Hawaii County Code, Chapter 10. 22. Cultural Resources: According to the applicant,the property does not contain any features of cultural importance and there is no known history of traditional gathering associated with the property. The applicant does not believe that the proposed use would affect the exercise of traditional or customary Native Hawaiian rights in the area. 23. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the properties. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 24. Access: Access to the subject property is from Kaloko Drive, a 22-foot-wide paved roadway with grass shoulders within an 80-foot right-of-way. Kaloko Drive intersects with the Mamalahoa Highway less than two (2)miles below the property. According to the State Department of Transportation (DOT), there are no objections to amending Condition D to allow the applicant a five (5)year time extension on the proposed development, nor to Condition M (Fair Share), citing the County's responsibility for -i0-