PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000024)

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complex of features with 12 features (Site 30482). The identified features consist of nine modified outcrops, two mounds, one terrace, one lava tube and one wall. Functionally the features consist of agricultural (12), livestock control. (1) and temporary habitation (1)." The report went on to note that the sites in the project area "yielded information important for understanding historic ranching activity in the area and probable prehistoric, traditional Hawaiian habitation and agriculture use." As such, they were assessed as "significant solely for their information content' and that "no further work or preservation is recommended. The landowner's plans for the property will have no effect on the historic properties based on the survey findings." Please note that in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any land disturbance activity relating to this project, work will cease, and the Applicants will immediately notify the Planning Department and the State ❑LNR and secure their clearances before proceeding further. E. Valued Cultural Resources The recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai 0 Ka'Aina"decisions require decision-makers to consider a project's impact to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site and the impact of this project to these resources and practices. In this situation, the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, gathering of marine life and coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding area was used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. Almost all of the existing vegetation on the parcel now consists of introduced plant species. Further, the Applicants have not observed any native Hawaiians on the site or adjoining properties gathering plants in recent times. Thus, it would appear unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today. The cultural impacts, if any, thus appear to be non-existent. However, in the event legitimate gathering claims are made by native Hawaiians, the Applicants intend to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access within the site. 12