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16. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The entire property above the pali is classified in <br /> Flood Zone X. <br /> 17. Flora/Fauna Resources: No formal biological survey of the subject parcel was <br /> conducted, however, the applicant states that vegetation on the proposed project site is a <br /> dense variety of non-native overgrowth such as grasses (i.e., guinea grass and centipede <br /> grass), and trees (Gunpowder, African Tulip, Ironwood). Hau has overgrown the gulch <br /> Pali on to the agricultural area. Although no professional flora and fauna surveys have <br /> been performed, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal <br /> resources are located on site as the property has a history of sugarcane cultivation and <br /> development related to the transport of sugar cane for processing at the nearby Hakalau <br /> Bay Sugar Mill. <br /> 18. Archaeological Resources: The applicant submitted their project for State Historic <br /> Preservation Division (SHPD) review in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Ch. <br /> 6E-42. Only one structure (storage structure) which was associated with the Hakalau <br /> Sugar Mill is considered a Historic Property pursuant to HRS Ch. 6E-2 and was assigned <br /> SIHP No. 50-10-16-31388 as significant under criterion for its association with Sugar <br /> Mill production in Hawaii. The Applicant will utilize the three (3) walled concrete <br /> structure as a storage facility for the proposed agricultural activities. Based on SHPD <br /> review of the site and its proposed use they have determined that no historic properties <br /> will be affected by the proposed project (Planning Department Exhibit 2 —August 24, <br /> 2023, Letter); SHPD supports the continued use of the structure, thus concluding the <br /> historic review process. <br /> 19. Cultural/Historic Resources: Due to the significant ground disturbance and land <br /> modification associated with over 100 years of sugar cane agricultural pursuits the <br /> applicant has stated that they do not believe any resources exist on the subject parcel <br /> other than the shoreline or stream area, both of which are steep and overgrown and <br /> difficult to access. The applicant plans to support native agriculture by planting the farm <br /> with Ulu as part of the Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative. <br /> 20. Recreational/Scenic and Open Space Resources: The subject property is not visible <br /> from any public thoroughfares. The access road itself is a private road and not a public <br /> -4- <br />