PD Recommendation Report COH-Parks & Rec (PL-SSV-2023-003)

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Investigation of valued resources: An Archaeological Inventory Survey of the subject property was completed by Haun & Associates in August 2022. A Cultural Impact Analysis for the proposed improvements to the Miloli`i Beach Park Improvements was not completed. The Applicant did however include a September 2006 Cultural Impact Assessment for the South Kona Watershed Irrigation System Project and a February 2012 Cultural Impact Assessment for the Miloli`i Community Enrichment and Historical Center. The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area: The AIS identified three (3) sites within the subject area. A request for review of the application was sent to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) as a part of this application process. By letter dated July 15, 2022, the State Historic Preservation Division did not recommend preservation of the three identified sites. No professional flora or faunal surveys were conducted on the site as the property has historically been used for recreational activities. According to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)there are several state-listed species that could occur at or in the vicinity of the subject property including the Hawaiian Hoary Bat(Ope`ape`a), Hawaiian Duck (Koloa Maoli), Hawaiian Coot(Alae ke`oke`o), Hawaiian Goose (Nene), Hawaiian Sea Turtle (Honu), Hawaiian Monk Seal (Ilio holo i ka), Hawaiian Hawk(`Io), Blackburn's Sphinx Moth, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Hawaiian yellow-faced bee, Anchialine pool shrimp, Hawaiian Damselflies and other seabirds. Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: While the proposed project may have some effect on valued resources in the area, the proposed conditions of approval of this permit should minimize impacts and protect native Hawaiian rights. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: As there is no evidence of any valued cultural, historical, and/or natural resources found on the site, there is no action to be taken. Conditions of approval have been added to protect endangered, threatened and indigenous Hawaiian Hoary Bat(`Ope`ape`a), Hawaiian Goose (Nene), Hawaiian Hawk (`Io) , Hawaiian Sea Turtle (Honu), Hawaiian Monk Seal (Ilio holo i ka), Blackburn's Sphinx Moth, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, and other seabirds. A condition of approval will be added for the protection of inadvertent finds should any remains of historic sites, such as 5