PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000040)

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15. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The project site is listed as "unclassified" ("0") on the ALISH Map. 16. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The proposed project will be within Flood Zone X (areas outside the 500-year flood zone), however, flood zone VE includes the remainder of the parcel. Additionally, the property is in the tsunami evacuation area. During evacuation, occupants of the proposed house would use Ala Heiau Road to evacuate. 17. Flora/Fauna Resources: Although there were no professional surveys conducted of the floral or faunal resources of the site, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within the subject site. The parcel is currently undeveloped and is primarily vegetated with Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera), Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa), Guinea Grass (Megathyrsus maximus) and Autograph tree (Clusia rosea). The applicant's landscaping plans include sea grass and non-invasive plants consistent with the coastal area and surrounding properties. Such plants may include ti (Cordyline fruticosa), naupaka (Scaevola taccada), coconut (Cocos nucifera), hala (Pandanus tectorius), kukui nut (Aleurites moluccanus), and other low and noninvasive grasses or ornamentals. The site is not known to be a habitat for any rare or endangered animal life. However, it would be possible to find the Hawaii Hawk (I`o) (Buteo solitarius), the Hawaiian Owl (Pueo) (Asio flammeus sandwichensis), and the Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) flying over, roosting, or utilizing resources near the property. 18. Archaeological Resources: Based on the long development history of the subject parcel it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property. In conformance with review criteria the project was submitted to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for a HRS, Ch. 6E-42 review. According to a letter dated August 22, 2023, SHPD confirms that no historic properties will be affected for a portion of the proposed project. Staff notes that SHPD did not respond to an additional review request for the proposed residence. Based on current information, the SHPD has no objections to the issuance of the SMA for the proposed project (Planning Department Exhibit 2 — August 22, 2023, Letter). 19. Cultural/Historic Resources: The subject parcel is adjacent to the shoreline which is -3-