PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2024-000063)

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3E. Flood Insurance Rate Map The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designates the subject property to be in Flood Zone X (areas outside of the 500- year floodplain) (Figure 8). The applicant has owned the property since 2017 and has not experienced any drainage or flooding issues on site. 3F. Archaeological Resources It is unlikely any archaeological resources will be encountered on the subject property as the site has been previously cleared and graded. The parcels are also part of the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision, which was first created in 1959. However, in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any land disturbance activity relating to this project, work will cease, and the applicant will immediately notify the Planning Department and State Historic Preservation Division to secure their clearances before proceeding further. 3G. Floral and Faunal Resources No professional survey of the flora and fauna was done on the property; however, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found on site. The parcel was previously cleared and graded after the applicant purchased it in 2017. The subject site is currently being maintained by the applicant. The property therefore remains clear and is mostly mowed grass. Vegetation in the general area consists of albizia trees (Falcataria moluccana), coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), autograph tree (Clusia rosea), gunpowder tree (Trema orientale), areca palm (Dypsis lutescens), norfolk(Araucania heterophylla), and other invasive shrubs and grasses. Introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese white-eye, house finch, and myna are common in the area. Domestic animals such as cats, dogs, chickens, goats, and other animals such as feral rats and pigs are also common and not considered endangered. It is also possible for the endangered Hawaiian Hoary Bat(Lasiurus cinereus semotus), and the formerly endangered Hawaiian Hawk(Buteo solitarius)to fly over, roost or utilize resources near the property. The potential presence of native endangered birds in the area means the applicant will commit to mitigating measures. The State listed Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) has the potential to occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Hoary Bats may be sensitive to disturbance between June 1st and September 15th, throughout which no shrubs or trees taller than 15 feet may be disturbed or removed. 20