PD Recommendation Report Graphic Images Hawaii (PL-REZ-2024-057)

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It is possible that the development of the rezone area could impact threatened or endangered species habitats if they are found within the rezone area. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian righLs L As there is no evidence of any valued cultural, historical, archaeological resources, there is no action to be taken. A condition of approval will be added to address inadvertent archaeological finds (e.g., should any remains of historic sites, (e.g., rock walls, terraces,platforms, marine shell concentrations or human burials)be encountered. Additionally, a condition of approval will require the applicant to implement mitigation measures recommended by DOFAW should any threatened or endangered animal species be encountered. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicants remain responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the proposed use,prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permit, compliance with the Fire Code, among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this approval recommendaiton; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies. Based on the preceding findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) to Family Agricultural 1-acre (FA-la) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-22 (Puna District Zone Map) is provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval are attached to the draft bill. -8-