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shoreline is not accessible from the subject property and the project will not interfere with <br /> any coastal recreational opportunities. <br /> Historic Resources: <br /> Based on the history of development and use, the area of development proposed <br /> shows no evidence of historic properties other than the existing Japanese Cemetery which <br /> will require preservation according to SHPD. It is noted that the 26,105 square foot <br /> cemetery easement with access from Hula`ana Place exists on the property. The easement <br /> contains an early to middle 20th century Japanese cemetery which has been documented <br /> with SHPD. No development is proposed within the cemetery easement and thus the <br /> proposed development will not affect the cemetery. Access to the cemetery will be <br /> preserved via an unlocked gate. The subject property is not used for gathering, <br /> ceremonial, or other cultural purposes by Native Hawaiians therefore there appears to be <br /> no potential for cultural impact to culturally valued resources or cultural practices. <br /> Scenic and Open Space Resources: <br /> The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the area's scenic and <br /> open space resources. The dwelling is proposed to be only 17 feet in height and thus <br /> coastal view planes will be preserved. Additionally, any potential visual impacts will be <br /> further reduced based on the location of the proposed improvements being more than <br /> 200-feet from the top of pali (shoreline) and the gentle downward sloping topography of <br /> the area in a mauka to makai direction. Furthermore, the dwelling should not be visible <br /> from the highway due to the existing vegetation along the highway. Therefore, visual <br /> impacts regarding the coastline will not significantly change from the current state. <br /> Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: <br /> The subject property abuts the shoreline; however, the distance of the proposed <br /> development and the conditions of construction permits will minimize potential impacts <br /> to coastal resources such as soil erosion. During the issuance of the Final Subdivision <br /> Approval, the applicants provided necessary drainage improvements to control all <br /> development related runoff. All mandated setbacks and government regulations related to <br /> runoff and nearshore waters will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or <br /> plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or ecosystems <br /> -5- <br />