PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-000018 & PL-SPP-2022-000018)

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(Ope`ape`a), and Blackburn's Sphinx Moth may occur in the project vicinity. DOFAW provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to listed or endangered species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and pathogens. 22. Archaeological/Historical/Cultural Resources: An archeological assessment of the subject property, including the permit area,was done by Haun and Associates on February 16, 2001. The assessment concluded that no historic or prehistoric artifacts or structures were observed on the proposed building sites. Additionally, the applicant reports that no artifacts were found during the construction of existing buildings. By letter dated October 5, 2022,the Department of Land and Natural Resources— State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) indicated that the subject property was included in a previous project review that 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. Finally, SHPD noted no objection to the approval of the requested permit amendment. 23. Scenic and Open Space: Akoni Pule Highway, located one mile mauka of the permit area has existing vegetation located makai of the highway that does not allow a clear view plane to the coastline. 24. Coastal Recreational Resources/Shoreline Public Access: The subject property is a shoreline parcel with the permit area located approximately 100 feet from the 150-foot- tall shoreline cliff. Condition No. 5 of SMA 417 required the applicants to develop a public access plan for the subject property that provides, at a minimum, a continuous traversable lateral public access along the coastal portion of the subject property, and access through Hanaula Gulch to the shoreline. Additionally, the applicants were required to allow vehicular access across the subject property and provide parking for a minimum of two vehicles for members of the public to use the shoreline access. In accordance with this condition, the applicants submitted a lateral and mauka/makai public access plan which was recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances on February 27, 2009 (Planning Department Exhibit 2—Declaration of Access and Utility Easements). The Planning Department provided a final verification of compliance with Condition No. 5 of SMA -6-