PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000051)

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bounded by an existing legally non-conforming seawall structure. 13. Surrounding Land Zoning/Uses: The surrounding are ais primarily residential, with the majority of the surrounding parcels within the RS-10 zoning designation. Immediately makai of the subject parcel is a State-owned and Open-zoned parcel, however, the majority of that parcel has eroded away and no longer exists in this area. 14. Soil Type: Soil on the property is made up of 70%pahoehoe lava flows and 30% Kiholo soil (2klz4). This soil complex has 2-20% slopes, is well drained and is characteristic of very high runoff potential. 15. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The property is predominately within Flood Zone X, or outside of the 500-year flood plan. A small portion of the shoreline is located within Flood Zone VE (areas subject to a 1% annual chance of inundation by a 100-year flood event with additional hazards associated with storm induced wave action). The proposed development will be within Flood Zone X. 16. Sea Level Rise: According to the State of Hawaii Sea Level Rise Viewer (SLR-Xa), the coastal portion of the subject parcel is within the 3.2 ft. Sea Level Rise Exposure Area and the 3.2 ft. Passive Flooding area. 17. Flora/Fauna Resources: The applicant did not complete a "biotic" survey of the subject parcel; however, they do not believe that any rare, threatened, or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within the project parcel. Several trees and ornamental (landscaping) plants are located on the property and includes coconut palm, kiawe, naupaka, and plumeria. Hedges of Areca Palms are found along property boundaries. All species located on the parcel are considered non-native or common native species (i.e., naupaka), none of which require protection or preservation. The site is not known to be a habitat for any rate or endangered faunal species; however, the Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Owl may be on site. Along the shoreline, and outside the property boundaries the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, and Hawaiian Monk Seal that could be found within the waters of Puak6, however, due to the lack of beach area, it is unlikely they would frequent the area. 18. Archaeological Resources: Although no archaeological survey of the site was conducted for this application, it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found as the -3-