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

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14. Special Management Area (SMA): The Special Management Area is a part of the Coastal Zone Management Program and regulated by the County. The property is not located within the Special Management Area and is situated approximately 7.5 miles from the nearest coastline. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA 15. Subject Property: The subject property is approximately 3.0 acres in size, rectangular in shape, and is improved with an existing, permitted, 3,256 square -foot, five -bedroom single- family dwelling and accessory structures. The property is situated at the 800-foot elevation level and is landscaped with ornamental plants, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. 16. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding properties are zoned Agricultural 3-acre (A-3a) and consist primarily of agricultural and residential uses and undeveloped land. 17. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The Department of Public Works confirmed that the subject property is situated within Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 18. USDA Soil Type: Soils in the subject property are classified Hakuma highly organic hydrous loam, with 2 to 10 percent slopes. 19. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: The property is classified as "E" or "Very Poor" for agricultural productivity. 20. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH): The majority of the subject property (approximately 90%) is designated "Other", while a small portion at the northeast corner of the property is "Undesignated." 21. Flora/Fauna: No professional surveys were conducted of the flora/fauna resources on the property. According to the applicant, the likelihood of any rare or endangered species, habitat or flora on the property is unlikely, given that the property has been improved with a dwelling. The applicant has introduced many floral resources to the property including fruit and nut producing trees such as ulu, kukui, coconut, macadamia, lychee, mangosteen, banana, apple, lemon, lime, orange and avocado as well as `Ohi`a, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Royal Poinciana, Rainbow Shower and various palm trees. Additionally, vegetable gardens have been planted and landscaped areas of the property include ornamental shrubs and flowering plants, including hibiscus, anthuriums, orchids, ginger, bougainvillea, -3-