PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2023-000041)

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and because of previous bulldozing before we bought the property, there are any archaeological or cultural resources on the subject site. Please note that in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any future land disturbance activity relating to the use of the property, work will cease and I will immediately notify the Planning Department and the State DNLR 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. The cultural impact if any appears to be non-existent. However, in the event legitimate gathering claims are made by native Hawaiians, I intend to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access onto my property. F. Volcanic and Earthauake Hazards The United States Geological Survey (USGS) classifies the area of Hilo as Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3 on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1. There is very little that can be done to mitigate this situation and reflects an ongoing threat to all residents and businesses in these areas. The entire island of Hawaii falls within Earthquake Zone 4, according to the County Building Code. As such, certain structural requirements have been taken during the building permit process to address this seismic hazard. In this situation, I have no plans to make further improvements on this building. In the event that I do, compliance with these requirements will be addressed during the building permit process. In 2018 a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook this 3-story house and it stood completely rock solid and didn't move off it's axis at all. Although the top swayed, the house was not damaged one bit.