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Beach Parks are all located between 0.5 and 2 miles to the east of the site. The proposed project will not impact any of these shoreline access points. Historic and Cultural Resources: Although no commissioned archaeological survey of the site was conducted it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property since it was previously cleared and graded and is currently maintained grass. However, in the event any archaeological or historical features are found during any earth disturbance activity, work will stop within the affected area and appropriate clearances from the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and County Planning Department will be secured before work resumes. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the area's coastal scenic and open space resources. Ocean views are not expected to change substantially from Kalaniana`ole Street since the ocean is already obstructed by existing vegetation on the makai side of Apapane Road. Nevertheless, the building design incorporates an open view through the ground parking area, which will maintain some line of sight toward the ocean. Onekahakaha Beach Park is a listed scenic and open space resource in the Hawai'i County General Plan. Vehicular access to the park is located 350 feet to the north and the shoreline roughly 0.2 miles to the north from the subject property. Access to this area will not be impacted. Coastal Ecosystems, Marine Resources, Beaches: The proposed project will be developed in accordance with construction Best Management Practices to minimize adverse impacts to air pollution, sedimentation, and erosion, control storm-water runoff, and wastewater management. The proposed development will integrate with the County sewer system and will control potential storm-water runoff through the construction of two dry-wells. Relative to coastal ecosystems, there should be little, if any, adverse impacts due to the project distance from the shoreline, and nearby Beach Park. By utilizing a previously disturbed site, potential adverse impacts to natural landscapes and ecosystems on alternative locations are avoided. Coastal Hazards: The subject property lies roughly five (5) feet above sea level. The site lies within the Tsunami Evacuation Zone. A civil defense siren is located 0.3 miles to the east at the intersection of Kalaniana`ole and Kamokuna Street. An -4-