PD Recommendation Report Lili'uokalani Trust (PL-REZ-2023-051)

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The CIA was based on a review of archaeological reports, government and other historical records, Hawaiian language sources translated into English, and interviews with long-term residents, including native Hawaiians familiar with the cultural history and resources of Keahuolu. Research revealed limited cultural sites in the project area (ahupua`a of Keahuolu). Contemporary or continuing cultural practices include gathering of ocean resources in offshore waters and gathering of the endemic plant maiapilo or pilo from the 300-foot elevation seaward. Pilo is used for medicinal purposes and is not listed as a threatened or endangered species. The CIA determined that the Kona Commons project(of which the rezone area is a part)would have limited impact on Hawaiian cultural resources, beliefs, and practices. Care should be taken to preserve the habitat of endemic plants such as pilo and to assure access for gathering activities. It should be noted that the flora study included in the EA did not identify pilo within the subject property. The biological surveys found that there are no designated or proposed critical habitats for endangered plant or animal species located within the project area. The study also concluded that no federally listed threatened or endangered plant or animal species appear to be present on the property, nor are there any rare animal species or uniquely valuable vegetation types. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources and feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: Inasmuch as the previously mentioned studies did not identify any valued resources or practice of native Hawaiian rights on the subject parcel, it is unlikely that its development will generate an adverse effect or impairment of the same. However, conditions of approval will require the applicant to implement the archaeological monitoring plan and to follow necessary mitigation procedures in the event of an inadvertent find of archaeological remains while developing the property. With implementation of the mentioned conditions of approval the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights. Deletion of Timed Performance Conditions Vs. Further Time Extensions Historically, performance conditions have been added to rezone ordinances to ensure compliance with conditions of approval in a timely fashion,provide a reasonable timeframe for required infrastructure improvements, allow for periodic checks to ensure 9