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Pastorek Single-Family Residences in the Conservation District atMaku`u Final Environmental Assessment the values of the Conservation District. To meet this goal_ the aquaculture pond will meet the following ob'eci tives: • Produce a clean_ aesthetically pleasing, and natural looking aquaponic system. • Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs)_ which are aimed at producing healthy and sustainable products_ while minimizingMotential environmental impacts. • Implement a regular drainage program to maintain water quality_ and flora and fauna health. • Recycle water by utilizing effluent as nutrient-rich irrigation for all landscaped areas. • Create a simple irrigation and draining system to minimize unnecessary trenching and to prevent erosion and sedimentation. • Teach children and family members traditional methods of aquaculture farming. Lot A and B The proposed driveways will be surfaced with gravel and are proposed to be approximately 430 Linear Feet(LF) and 440 LF on Lot A and B_ respectively. Both driveways will be 15 feet wide. Required site infrastructure includes power lines, water lines, and LP gas lines. Required trenching in linear feet for site infrastructure on both lots is detailed on the site plan in Figure . Each residence will have individual utilities. The Draft Environmental Assessment initially proposed shared utilities between both parcels_ however_ this alternative has been removed as an option to better align with setback requirements and Conservation District rules and regulations. Dry_ stack rock walls have also been significantly reduced for both residences and will not exceed 30 inches in height. All proposed uses conform with HAR Chapter 13-5, which will be discussed in detail in Section 2.1.1. Lot A has been grazed for many years whereas Lot B has a heavily vegetated portion with primarily non-native trees. A botanical survey determined that no threatened or endangered plant species are present on either parcel. Modified landscaping plans include 11.370 square feet of landscaping on Lot A and 11.255 square feet of landscaping on Lot B. All non-native plants have been evaluated for potential invasiveness. According to the CES, the subject Properties show recent and ongoing erosion. An Average Annual Erosion Rate (AAER) of 0.36 feet per year was determined during this study. Both single-family residences will be setback a minimum of 130 feet from the certified shoreline and the proposed storage/art studio on Lot B also will be setback roughly 130 feet from the shoreline. The storage/art studio has been sited closer to the proposed single-family residence on Lot B than previously proposed in the Draft Environmental Assessment to closer alit Conservation District rules and regulations. These setbacks are more than what is required by the AAER, which is approximately 65 feet(40ft from the shoreline, plus 70 times the AAER of 0.36 ft/year). A discussion on the impacts of coastal hazards and the AAER can be found in Section 3.1.2 below. The full CES report is in Appendix B. Two (2)rock walls of historic value were identified during the Archaeological Inventory Survey. They are located on the north boundary of Lot A and west boundaries of both parcels. A summary of these findings will be discussed in Section 3.2.2 below. No significant cultural resources were found on or near the Properties. The full AIS report is in Appendix C and CIA report in Appendix D. 12