PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2023-000055)

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and marine resources. There is no designated public access to the mountain or shoreline areas over the property and the proposed use will not adversely impact any recreational resources, including access to and along the shoreline, scenic and open space nor visual resources. Therefore, the proposed use is not contrary to the objectives of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site. Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area: According to the applicant, no archeological or historical features are known to exist on the subject property. The subject property has been previously impacted by ground -disturbing activities associated with residential development. Vegetation on the property consists of mountain apple, citrus, starfruit, mango, avocado, coconut, papaya, pineapple and native plants. There are no known endangered species of plants or animals on the subject property. No professional surveys were conducted of the flora/fauna resources on the property. According to the applicants, the likelihood of any rare or endangered species, habitat or flora on the property is remote given the developed nature of the property. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants and/or endangered species are unlikely to be impacted by the proposed use since activities will primarily occur within the existing dwelling. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights- To the extent which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in W