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

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If this cannot be avoided, woody plants greater than 15 feet(4.6 meters) tall should not be disturbed, removed, or trimmed without consulting the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). The State listed Hawaiian Hawk, or `Io (Buteo solitarius)is also known to occur in the project vicinity. If any tree cutting occurs between March and September, DOFAW must be consulted first. A pre-construction hawk nest search by a qualified ornithologist using standard methods must be conducted. If nests are found, no land clearing is permissible until October. The movement of plant or soil material between worksites, such as fill, must be minimized. Soil and plant material may contain invasive fungal pathogens such as Rapid `Ohi`a Death (ROD), vertebrate and invertebrate pests such as Little Fire Ants (Wasmannia auropunctata), or invasive plant parts that could harm native species and ecosystems. All equipment, materials, and personnel should be cleaned of excess soil. Gear that may contain soil, such as work boots and vehicles, should be thoroughly cleaned, and sprayed with 70% alcohol solution to prevent the spread of ROD and other harmful fungal pathogens. If any material removed from the site is moved to areas without fire ants or ROD, the material will be inspected and treated if necessary. No `Ohi`a trees are present on the properties; therefore, none will be cut down during construction. 3H. Valued Cultural Resources In view of the Hawaii Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site. No known archaeological sites, historical, or cultural resources are known to be located on the property. It is not known whether the subject site or immediate area was ever used for traditional and customary rights by native Hawaiians. Given the residential development of the area, and that the site has been cleared, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such a purpose today and/or in the recent past. Thus, the project does not appear to present any cultural impacts. However, in the event documented claims of gathering or access are made of this site the applicant will honor them. 3I. Public Access The subject parcel is not adjacent to or near any shoreline or mountainous areas, therefore public access will not be impacted by the request. 3J. Description of Access Access to the subject property is via a driveway off 24'Avenue, approximately 150 feet north of its intersection with Paradise Drive. 24'Avenue is a two-lane paved road with a 40-foot right of way. All roads within Hawaiian Paradise Park are privately owned and maintained. 22