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Pastorek Single-Family Residences in the Conservation District atMaku`u Final Environmental Assessment SUMMARY OF PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS,AND MITIGATION MEASURES Mr. Ryan Pastorek and Mr. Paul Pastorek(son and father) (together the"Applicants") are proposing to construct one single-family residence each on two adjoining lots in Puna_ Maku`u_ P6p6ki Ahupua`a_ County of Hawaii. Under the proposed action_ Ryan Pastorek would build one (1) single-family residence with supporting infrastructure and a storage/animal shelter on TNM No. (3) 1-5-010: 026 ("Parcel 026"). Paul Pastorek(Ryan's Father) would build one (1) single-family residence with supporting infrastructure and an aquaculture pond on TNM No. (3) 1-5-010: 027 ("Parcel 027") (Parcel 026 and Parcel 027 are together referred to as the "Properties" or"Parcels"). Parcel 026 and Parcel 027 are 7.45 and 3 acres, respectively, and located makai of Government Beach Road, approximately 8 miles southeast of Kea`au and 1 mile south of the Hawaiian Paradise Park(HPP) subdivision. The Pacific Ocean is located to the east, Government Beach Road to the west, and residential properties on conservation designated lands to the north and south (Figures 1-5). The Applicants wish to create a sustainable self-sufficient homestead while respecting the essential character of the land. The proposed project would improve the stewardship of the land and contribute to the sense of community in the area. Because the Properties are within the Special Management Area and in the State Land Use Conservation District_ Resource Subzone_ the Applicants are required to obtain Special Management Area (SMA)Use Permits as well as Conservation District Use Permits (CDUPI. The Applicants will seek separate CDUPs for their respective residences. As part of the proposed action_ the Applicants are requesting that Parcel 026 and Parcel 027 be consolidated and re-subdivided to move the lot line separating the Parcels to the north, resulting in no increase in density. Figure 6 shows the proposed consolidation and re-subdivision map completed by Daniel Berg, Licensed Professional Land Surveyor No. 11245. Under the proposed consolidation and re-subdivision, the subject properties would be consolidated and re-subdivided into"Lot A" (Parcel 026) and"Lot B" (Parcel 027). This would change Parcel 026 from 7.45 acres to 4.048 acres and Parcel 027 from 3 acres to 6.402 acres. This Environmental Assessment will provide property details based on the proposed consolidation and re-subdivision lot lines outlined in Figure 6-8 (Lot A and B). Consolidation and re-subdivision is being requested to allow for lesser impact on Parcel 027, which is the more heavily vegetated lot, and greater setbacks to the neighboring residence to the south for less adverse impacts associated with scenic views, noise, and air quality. This action would avoid unnecessary destruction of the dense wooded area, which may be utilized by endangered species such as the Hawaiian hoary bat(Lasiurus cinereus semotus), or the formerly endangered Hawaiian hawk(Buteo solitarius). Although the wooded area is mainly non-native trees_ there is reason to believe that removing them could result in more adverse impact to potential native or endangeredpecies that may fly over, roost or utilize resources of the property despite mitigating measures. Additionally_ removal of the dense vegetation would require grading andrum o�ghly 2-acres. With the consolidation and the re-subdivision however, minimal clearing would occur on this parcel_ which would mitigatepacts to flora_ fauna_ and coastal resources. 7