PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-000018)

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Associates on February 16, 2001. Additionally, a botanical survey of the subject property was conducted on February 12, 2001. The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area: The archeological assessment concluded that no historic or prehistoric artifacts or structures were observed on the proposed building sites. The Lincoln Family Burial Site is located near the subject property, to which access is provided in accordance with the recorded public access plan. By letter dated October 5, 2022, the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) indicated that a previous project review resulted in a"no historic properties affected" determination and that due to the impacts on the permit area by the development of the existing retreat center, it is unlikely that any unidentified historic properties remain intact within the permit area and SHPD noted no objection to the approval of the present request. The botanical survey noted that endemic or indigenous species of plants found within the general area were situated within the Conservation District and not within the permit area. At that time, the study concluded that the establishment of the retreat center would not impact existing endemic and indigenous plants. According to recent comments from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the Hawaiian Hawk(`Io) Hawaiian Goose (Nene), Hawaiian Stilt, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Duck, Hawaiian Hoary Bat(Ope`ape`a), and Blackburn's Sphinx Moth may occur in the project vicinity. Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: Some vegetation may be destroyed by construction of additional guest rooms, but there is no evidence of adverse effects or impairments to valued resources. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: Adherence to the requirements of the public access plan will continue to ensure access to the shoreline for fishing and gathering, along with access to the existing burial area nearby the subject property. Should any unidentified cultural or historical resource be encountered during construction activities, a condition of approval requires the applicant to cease work until SHPD finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been taken. -8-