PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000034)

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'Ulu also likes rainfall in the range of 60"-157" per year.The rainfall map noted in Exhibit 4 shows an average rainfall at this site to be 130"to 160" inches per year. Temperatures between 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit are optimal for growing "Ulu. Nighttime temperature should not drop below 55 degrees. All of these parameters make this site ideal for"Ulu production as shown in Exhibit 5. To prep the site for farming and construction, all invasive trees (majority are gunpowder trees with a few African tulips and four Ironwood trees)will be removed and the stumps will be ground flush to the ground.The Hau that has overgrown the Hakalua Gulch Pali into Agricultural District will be trimmed back. No ground or soil would be disturbed (grubbing etc.)within the shoreline setback. No heavy machinery will be used within the shoreline setback. See Exhibit 6 for the invasive tree removal and pruning plan. Prior to planting, an irrigation system will be installed to insure against drought conditions in El Nino years like what is currently being experienced in 2023. Polyethylene pipe commonly used for irrigation will be installed 6- 12 inches below the surface to allow for routine mowing and tree maintenance. Irrigation will ensure the crop will produce optimally in dry years.The orchard will be irrigated from a well drilled at the northwestern corner of the site (see attached site plans, Exhibit 7a and 7b). In addition to irrigation, the water will be used for both farm dwellings. 2135 linear feet of pig fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the Agricultural District portion of the parcel (as shown on the site plan). Although left fallow for the last few years,the site had been used to cultivate sweet potatoes rotating with ginger. Very little grading will be required to plant the orchard.The existing rows will be smoothed flat. Once the trees are planted, there will be no digging or disruption to the soil. Except for a small section of road to the primary dwelling, existing roads onsite will be used to support the farming operation. It will take five years for the orchard to produce commercial quality fruit.The anticipated annual yield will be 78,900 pounds and will be sold to the Hawaii "Ulu Cooperative.The current market value of the projected yield, selling to the cooperative is$98,625. A productive orchard net (pre-tax) annual income is projected to be $16,936 or a 17.2%gross margin. The approximate .724-acre section between the primary farm dwelling and the shoreline (cliff) Pali will be planted in Vetiver. Although this row crop and many uses, the likely best market will be its highly nutritious leaves for use as livestock feed in Hawaii County.The project Site Plan is attached as Exhibit 7a and 7b. 2) Primary Farm Dwelling We are proposing the construction of the primary farm dwelling to be situated to be setback a minimum of 160' mauka of the shoreline Pali at—190' above sea level.This location lies along the northeastern lot boundary.The area proposed for construction is relatively flat. See Exhibit 7a for the site plan. The proposed farm dwelling unit will be a single story, three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2799 square ft home with an attached 831 square foot, two car garage.The dwelling will also contain a 12'x30' pool. Including the lanais, 3