PD BACKGROUND REPROT (PL-SMA-2024-000052)

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makai of the subject parcel is the ocean, and high cliff with no designated or existing shoreline access across the subject parcel. 14. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): The subject parcel and project area are within Flood Zone X, or outside of the 500-year flood plain. 15. Sea Level Rise: According to the State of Hawaii Sea Level Rise Viewer (SLR-Xa), the subject parcel is not within the 3.2 ft. Sea Level Rise Exposure Area, nor the 3.2 ft. Passive Flooding area. 16. 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 non-native vegetation species such as strawberry guava and Guinea grass are located on the property, none of which require protection or preservation. Species of shorebirds may be found along the shoreline, however that is outside the project area, and down a high cliff. 17. 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 property has been completed graded and cleared for previous sugar cane (agricultural) uses, the creation of the subdivision, and related improvements associated with a well- developed residential subdivision. SHPD did not respond to a request for review under Ch. 6E-42; however, the County has stated that the proposed project will have no affect on cultural or archaeological resources. 18. Cultural/Historic Resources: The shoreline area located adjacent to the subject parcel is not currently nor historically used for coastal gathering and fishing as it is bounded by a high cliff and there is no access or trails to the shoreline in this area. The parcel has been cleared, graded, and developed in the past and therefore it would be unlikely that the site would serve any traditional purpose or use. There is an existing shoreline access easement located south of the project site at Hakalau Bay, a County of Hawaii owned park. 19. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The construction of a new single-family dwelling is anticipated to have minimal impacts on scenic views, especially since the site has been previously cleared from agricultural uses, and the surrounding parcels are developed with -3-