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

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rhododendron and Ti. The applicant reports that given the elevation above sea level, it would be possible to find the Hawaiian Hawk, or I`o, and the Hawaiian Owl, or Pueo, however the property is not known to be a habitat for such species. 22. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: According to the applicant, no formal archaeological studies have been done on the subject property and there are no known historic sites on the property listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Although not currently proposed, the applicant states that in the case of any future land disturbance activity, should inadvertent discoveries be made, the applicant will cease work and notify the Planning Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources — State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD). The subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline, therefore gathering of marine life and coastal access for Native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights is not an issue. The applicant has also stated that in the event legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, they intend to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access within the site. 23. Public Access: There is no known public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that runs through the property. 24. Traffic: According to the applicant, given the small scale of the proposal, a four -bedroom bed and breakfast should not generate significantly adverse traffic impacts on the local roadway system. By letter dated June 26, 2023, the Police Department states that they do not anticipate any significant impact to traffic from the proposed use. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 25. Access: Access to the site is from Moho Road, a privately -owned roadway with a 40-foot-wide right-of-way and a 20-foot-wide pavement. While privately -owned, Moho Road has a public access easement in favor of the County, as part of the "Puna Emergency Access Route", or PEAR, which includes a condition that the County maintains the road. 26. Water: The subject property is not served by the existing county water system and presently utilizes a 15,000-gallon water catchment tank to meet residential and agricultural water needs. 27. Wastewater: Wastewater is presently disposed of into an existing, permitted cesspool. According to the Department of Health (DOH) — Wastewater Branch, if total flow exceeds me