.PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000047)

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14. Surrounding Land Zoning/Uses: The surrounding area is primarily residential with most of the parcels developed with single family residential structures and related improvements within the A-la zoning designation. Immediately makai of the subject parcel is the rocky coastline which consists of small volcanic benches and cobble/boulder deposits. The location of the shoreline is the top of the bench. 15. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: The project site is listed as "E" (Very Poor). 16. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System: The project site is listed as "unclassified" ("0") on the ALISH Map. 17. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The majority of the subject property is within Flood Zone X which is the area determined to be outside the 500-year flood zone; the coastal area is within Flood Zone VE which is the Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by the 100-year coastal flood, and based flood elevations calculated. Additionally, the property is in the tsunami evacuation area. During evacuation, occupants of the proposed house would use Paradise Ala Kai Dive to evacuate the area. 18. Flora/Fauna Resources: No biotic surveys were conducted for the subject parcel; however, the applicant does not believe that the site contains any rare or endangered floral and faunal resources. The parcel has been undeveloped and no rare or threatened species have been noted on the subject parcel. Site vegetation consists of common, non- native plants, shrubs, and grasses. The site is not known to be a habitat for any rare or endangered wildlife other than could be found along the shoreline. The residential/developed nature of the surrounding area would make it less likely to find other protected and endangered species. 19. Archaeological Resources: The applicant has stated that due to the long history of development within this established subdivision, the existence of any surface or subsurface archeological remains is extremely unlikely. 20. Cultural/Historic Resources: The subject parcel is adjacent to the shoreline which supports activities such as fishing or gathering. While there is no specific shoreline access path or trail through the subject parcel, the proposed project will not alter, or impact access along the shoreline or its use. It is not known whether the subject site or -3-