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Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the special permit area: According to the applicant, no archeological or historical features are known to exist on the subject property nor is the property listed as a historic site on the State or National Register of Historic Places. The subject property has been cleared for construction of dwellings, driveways, and agricultural structures. The remainder of the property is used for avocado farming. There are no known endangered or listed plant species on the property. No professional surveys were conducted of the flora/fauna resources on the property. According to the applicants, due to the site's elevation, there is potential that the Hawaiian Hawk (I`o), Hawaiian Hoary Bat, and Owl (Pu`eo) may frequent the general area, but there are no signs that the parcel itself serves as a habitat for those birds. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants and/or endangered species are unlikely to be impacted by the proposed development due to the already impacted property as mentioned above. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: According to the applicant, there are no known traditional or customary Native Hawaiian cultural rights being practiced within the subject property or any known cultural or historic resources existing on the property. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore,no action is necessary to protect these rights. Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Building Code and Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many others. Compliance with all 8