Waikoloa Lutheran Church Use Permit Application Packet_FINAL (5_1.5.2024)_v1

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The elevation, as noted earlier, is about 800 feet. The site is fairly level, although there are pockets of depression. There are no perceptible topographic or geologic constraints on the area of the proposed development. According to the Hawai'i Land Study Bureau rating map, Waikoloa Lutheran Church's proposed site is classified "U". Lands having the LSB rating of"U" which the Land Study Bureau assigned to built-up or urbanized areas (as of the date of the studies. Being the subject site and surrounding properties are located within Waikoloa Village which is designated as a low density residential area they are not deemed as being suitable for agricultural purposes. C. Flora and Fauna The site has not been cleared of vegetation. With the construction of the church, the undeveloped area is essentially a lawn consisting of Turf grass and landscaping design. There are scatterings of Kiawe trees and /or Haole Koa scrubby brush in the project area. None of these vegetation or trees are listed on or considered endangered on either the National or State registers. As such, because of the lack of native ecosystems and threatened or endangered plant species, it is unlikely that there would be any adverse impacts to botanical resources as a result of the proposed project. In terms of fauna environment, bases on earlier studies of this general area, there have been reported observations of the Feral Ungulates (Goats), Over-grazing and trampling results in death of plants and prevents regeneration. However, the value of this site for this species appears low, this is attributable to the urban setting of this area — which diminishes its value for goats. Thus, it is unlike that the project would have adverse impacts to goats. D. Archaeological Resources Like the floral and fauna evaluation, there was no commissioned archaeological study done for this site. Further, during the course of developing this project, should any anticipated archaeological features or sites be uncovered, work in the affected area will immediately cease and the applicant will notify the Planning Department. However, the HRS 6E Form is attached. E. Valued Cultural Resources The Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai O Ka' Aina" 14