PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000023)

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rapidly permeable. The lava is very slowly permeable, but water moves rapidly through the cracks. Runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is slight. 15. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: Soils within the project site are classified as "E" or"Very Poor"for agricultural productivity. 16. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The project site is listed as "unclassified" on the ALISH Map. 17. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The subject property is mainly located within the Flood Zone "X", which is an area outside of the 500-year flood plain. There is a portion of the property located along the shoreline, which is within Flood Zone "VE", which is a special flood hazard area that corresponds to the area of one-hundred-year coastal flooding with velocity hazard (wave action). (Planning Department Exhibit 3 — FIRM Map dated December 19,2022) 18. Flora/Fauna Resources: No professional floral or faunal surveys were conducted of the site. The property is overgrown with native and non-native plants. The Applicant has stated that there are ironwood trees that are located within the 40-foot shoreline setback that would likely be removed. The Applicant will be required to obtain written determination from the Planning Director prior to any removal of trees or vegetation that is located within the 40-foot shoreline setback area. The property is located in an area dominated by single-family residential uses. The applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources on site. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) the Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1st through September 15th. Finally, DOFAW reported that the Hawaiian Hawk(`Io) as possibly occuring in the vicinty of the project area. It is against State law to harm or harass these species. DOFAW has provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the listed species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and pathogens. 19. Archaeological Resources: No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the subject property. The project site is currently vacant and no -3-