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o Views across the river from Puueo and the Wailuku River bridges will include a rich scene comprising the river surface, vegetation along the riverbanks, several large trees, project landscaping, Hilo Bay, and a number of scenic, historic buildings -including Kulana Naauao, the Federal Building, and the Hilo Armory. 3.2.5 Hazardous Substances Toxic Waste and Hazardous Conditions Based on onsite inspection and information on file, it appears that this area is not subject to hazards from explosive or flammable fuels or other hazardous chemicals, The project does not involve the disposal of hazardous materials nor siting of sanitary landfills or closing of open dumps. The project site is not affected by toxic chemicals or radioactive materials. The project is not located near a Clear Zone at a civil or military airfield nor in or near an Accident Potential Zone at a military airfield. No other problems or issues related to hazardous substances, toxic waste, or hazardous conditions are present. 3.3 Socioeconomic and Cultural 3.2.1 Land Use, Designations and Controls Existing' Environment The property is considered part of the right-of-way of Wailuku Drive on County tax maps and is not identified by a Tax Map Key number. It is located within the Urban State Land Use District and is zoned in the CDH (Commercial Downtown Hilo) District. The property is located entirely within the Special Management Area (SMA). Much of the property also Iies within the Shoreline Setback area. As with most of downtown and bayfront Hilo, it is within an area subject to tsunami, and the project is required to seek approval from the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency. Currently the land is vacant and has no active land uses. No farmland is present, and the project will not adversely impact prime, unique or other important farmland Impacts and Mitigation Measures The proposed park is consistent with uses permitted in these regulatory areas. Compliance with Planning Dept. Rule No. 11 and Planning Comm. Rule 8 Regarding Shoreline Setback, as well as Planning Comm. Rule 9 Relating to the Special Management Area will be necessary. Structures or improvements may require some or all of the following, depending upon precise location: Special Management Area Use Permit; Conservation District Use Permit (if structures cantilever over the river); Right-of-Entry and /or Set -Aside from the Hawaii State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources; Variance from Planning Dept. Rule No. 11 and Planning Comm. Rule 8 Regarding Shoreline Setback; and Hawaii Redevelopment Agency approval. 12