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submitted). Said designation refers to areas determined to be outside of the 500-year flood <br /> plain. <br /> We have not observed any significant runoff or erosion in the recent past on this <br /> property. As noted earlier, no physical ground improvements-aside from normal maintenance <br /> and planting of fruit trees/landscaping normally associated with agricultural <br /> activities has occurred. However, if any improvements are made requiring significant drainage <br /> improvements, appropriate clearance from the County Department of Public Works will be <br /> secured prior to proceeding. <br /> D.Access and Traffic Implications <br /> According to our knowledge, Mamalahoa Hwy, on which our property is located, is <br /> owned and maintained by the County of Hawaii. The road is 20 feet wide and the surface is a <br /> paved one. Our property is situated right off of Mamalahoa Hwy. <br /> E. Other Utilities <br /> Electrical and telephone services, along with high speed internet and cable are currently <br /> in use. <br /> VI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> A. General Description <br /> My property consisting of about% an acre is located between Honalo and Kahaluu- <br /> Keauhou, approximately 5 miles to downtown Kailua-Kona. My property is right off of <br /> Mamalahoa Hwy on the Mauka side. The landscape is has a variety of native and endemic <br /> plants. We have macadamia nut trees, lychee trees, orange trees, lemon trees, <br /> tangerine trees, banana trees, plantain trees, papaya trees, mango trees, avocado trees, <br /> pineapple plants, blueberries, peppers, strawberries, mint,jalapenos, corn, beans, <br /> melon, guava trees. In total we have 50 plus fruit and vegetable trees. Our home is situated <br /> approximately 320 foot elevation. The average rainfall for this area is 19 inches annually. The <br /> mean annual temperature varies from 65 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit <br /> throughout the year with the warmer months during the summer. <br /> B. Soils <br /> The topography of the site is fairly level. <br /> The Land Study Bureau Overall Master Productivity Rating for the area where my <br /> property exists shows "C" as being the closest proximity classification. This area is considered <br /> fair which denotes soil that is moderately deep, fine soil material. The color is very <br />