PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2022-000025)

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species, in addition to guidelines regarding artificial lighting, mitigating spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death, and minimizing spread of invasive species. 19. Archaeological/Historical/Cultural Resources: No formal archeological study was conducted for the subject parcel or project area; however, the applicant believes that it is unlikely archeological resources are present in the permit area as the subject property has been previously cleared and used for sugar cane cultivation in the past. By letter dated September 30, 2022, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), indicated that the permit area has been significantly impacted by prior sugarcane cultivation and modern agricultural uses and made a determination that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed project. 20. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas traversing the property. 21. Traffic: Traffic in the Wood Valley area is generally low, mainly consisting of resident traffic. The initial stage of the proposed project will require the transport of shipping containers, a port-a-potty and equipment required to construct the proposed catchment tank, arrays, and fencing, and while minimal vehicular trips will occur during this stage, short-term impacts to traffic are expected. Once operational, the proposed use will typically run unattended with one person occasionally performing routine checks and maintenance as needed, approximately once or twice a week. According to the applicant, normal use of the project site will have no impact on traffic in the surrounding area. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES 22. Access: Access to the project site is from Wood Valley Road, a paved County roadway. The property will be accessed by way of a gravel driveway, approximately 1,400 feet long and ten (10) feet wide, along which an unobstructed clear width of twenty (20) feet will be maintained by the applicant for Fire Department access. The applicant states that the landowner has legal access to this driveway by way of an easement deed, a copy of which was provided with the application, and can grant access to the applicant for the proposed land use. 23. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the subject property is not within the service limits of existing DWS water system facilities. According to the -5-