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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA <br /> 12. Subject Property: The property consists of a large commercial structure, parking areas <br /> and other related development. The site is located on Hanama Place in Kailua Village <br /> approximately 650 feet from the shoreline. The property is roughly rectangular in shape <br /> and is bounded by other urban improvements and roadways. <br /> 13. Surrounding Land Zoning/Uses: The surrounding land uses include a free-standing <br /> restaurant and commercial office/retail structure to the north, a commercial complex and <br /> parking areas to the south, and an apartment/condominium complex to the west. The <br /> zoning designation for a majority of the immediate area is Resort-Hotel - 750 square feet <br /> (sf) (V-.75) with sections to the north designated as Village-Commercial 7,500 sf (CV- <br /> 7.5). <br /> 14. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The property is predominately within Flood Zone <br /> X. <br /> 15. Flora/Fauna Resources: No biotic surveys were conducted for the subject parcel; <br /> however, the applicant does not believe that the site contains any rare or endangered <br /> floral and faunal resources. The parcel is within a heavily developed urban area with only <br /> minor landscaping located sporadically throughout the area. It is 650 feet from the <br /> shoreline with no direct access to the coast. The urban nature of the surrounding area <br /> would make it less likely to find other protected and endangered species. <br /> 16. Archaeological Resources: Based on the long development history of the subject parcel <br /> is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property. The Applicant's <br /> request does not include any proposed development or disturbance other than signage <br /> and/or gate. <br /> 17. Cultural/Historic Resources: The subject parcel is located in the center of an urban area <br /> and is within the Kailua Village. Due to the location of the parking sites proximity to the <br /> Village center the public can utilize the parcel when visiting the area. <br /> 18. Scenic and Open Space Resources: As noted, the property is fully developed and there <br /> are no proposed changes to the existing structure, therefore, there will be no significant <br /> change to the views in the area. Additionally, the existing structure on the parcel is lower <br /> in height than the adjacent buildings in the area. <br /> -3- <br />