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Pastorek Single-Family Residences in the Conservation District atMaku`u Final Environmental Assessment The proposed project would include the construction of one (1) single-family residence on each of the two adjacent lots. A site plan for the properties can be found in Figure 9. Floor plans for each structure are represented in Figures 10-25 and will be discussed in detail in the section below. Each parcel will have its own utilities, one (1) driveway, one (1)well for drinkingwater and an Individual Wastewater System (IWS) approved by the Department of Health. The Draft Environmental Assessment previously proposed shared utilities between the adjacent parcels_ however_ this option has been replaced with individual utilities to be more consistent with Conservation District regulations and setbacks outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules (HART Chapter 13-5. Lot A will include less than one (1) acre forrg azing and an aquaculture pond is proposed for Lot B. A modified Aquaculture Management Plan outlining Best Management Practices (BMPs)for the proposed pond is attached in Appendix A. Construction activities would occur on approximately 0.5 acres on each parcel, with minor short- term impacts to noise, air, and water quality. BMPs would be followed to mitigate any potential impacts. Earthwork and grading will conform to all laws, regulations and standards associated with Conservation Districts as outlined in HAR Chapter 13-5 and Chapter 10 Hawaii County Code. Both Properties have been surveyed for rare, threatened, and endangered flora and fauna and none were detected. However, the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat(Lasiurus cinereus semotus) and formerly endangered Hawaiian hawk(Buteo solitarius) are assumed to occasionally use portions of the site for purposes of the environmental analyses contained in this Environmental Assessment. Impacts to these species will be mitigated under the proposed action to consolidate and re-subdivide the Properties as discussed above. Less than one acre of land will be utilized for grazing purposes on Lot A. Landscaping plans include 11,37=0=s=uare feet on Lot A and 11.255 square feet on Lot B. Proposed flora consists primarily of native_ Polynesian introduced_ or fruit bearing/edible plants. All non-native plants have been evaluated for potential invasiveness according to HAR Chapter 13-5. The landscape schedule has been modified to ensure continuity and will be strictly followed if approved during the CDUA process. The modified landscape plan can be seen in Figures 26 and 27. The Properties shoreline consists of hazardous cliffs, which show signs of recent and ongoing erosion. A Coastal Erosion Study (CES)was prepared by Timothy E. Scheffler, Ph.D., and John P. Lockwood, Ph.D., which can be found in Appendix B. All proposed structures will be setback at least 130 feet from the certified shoreline. The proposed storage/art studio has been moved closer to Residence B and over 130 feet away from the shoreline. The proposed action will not significantly impact costal hazards with these setbacks. A Shoreline Survey was certified for both Properties on 4/14/2021 and is represented in Figure 28 and 29. The Certified Shoreline Survey for Parcel 026 displays livestock sheds, which have since been removed. There are no sandy beaches on either Parcel 026 or Parcel 027 or in the nearby area and there is no safe access to the water along the shoreline fronting the Properties due to treacherous cliffs. The Planning Department has indicated it will recommend imposition of a condition on the landowner_ its successor_ or assigns_ through the SMA permits_ that prohibit them from constructing a wood_ metal or rope ladder_ platform_ steps_ stairs_ concrete pads_ or any other constructed appurtenance in order to gain access to the ocean from the top of the Pali of the Properties. The Applicants understand and acknowledge the public's right to traverse and utilize 8