PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2023-000039 & PL-USE-2023-000010)

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listed or proposed threatened or endangered plant species were identified and no plant critical habitat was found to be present within the subject property. The report recommended that the development of the subject property should not have any significant botanical impacts, however, did recommend planting species such as Metrosideros polymorpha or `6hi`a, Pisonia brunoniana or papala, Polyscias spp or `ohe mauka, Pritchardia spp or loulu, Psydrax odorata or alahe`e, and Rhys sandwicensis or neneleau. 21. Faunal Resources: The applicant submitted a Vertebrate Faunal Survey report dated December 20, 2021, 15 bird species were detected during the survey. Although not detected during the survey, it is possible that small number of Hawaiian Hawk, endangered Hawaiian Petrel,the endangered band rumped storm petrel and the threatened Newell's shearwater fly over the area between the summer and fall seasons. The Hawaiian goose or nene, although not observed during the survey,have the potential to be present. The Hawaiian Hoary Bat, although not observed during the daytime surveys, are assumed to be present. No native terrestrial reptiles or amphibians were observed during the survey. The report recommended standard mitigation measures to protect the endangered and threatened species listed above that should be adhered to during construction and operation of the Hamakua Health Center. 22. Archaeological/Historical Resources: Scientific Consultant Services, Inc., prepared an Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) for the project area in January 2023 that identified six (6) archaeological sites within the project area. The 6 sites include three buildings, three foundation remnants and remnant strip of macadam road pavement. The 6 sites are associated with the Historic to modern era Kohala Club and Kohala Club Hotel. The January 2023 AIS assessed all sites in the area as significant under criterion "d" (yielding information important for research on history or prehistory) and"c" (characteristics of a type,period, or method of construction, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction property). Based on the documentation of the sites in the AIS,no further work was recommended and there were no sites identified within the project area that are listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places. The January 2023 AIS was submitted to State Department of Land and Natural Resources - Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for approval; however, SHPD has not responded as of the date of this writing. In a letter dated April 29, 2022 (Planning Department Exhibit 2—SHPD Letter dated April 29,2022), SHPD provided comments on a previous project for the subject -5-