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Mitigation Measure: P &R will ensure that all structures and improvements conform to Chapter 27 of the Hawaii County Code in order to avoid impacts to the floodplain. Hazardous Geology: In general, geologic conditions impose no constraints on the project. Although the project is located in an area exposed to geologic hazard, any park that would service residents of this area must be located within such an area, and there are thus no reasonable alternatives. Mitigation Measure: P &R will ensure that all construction will conform with lateral load specifications according the Uniform Building Code in order to reduce potential damage from location in a high seismic risk area. Impacts to Scenic Value of Flora and Fauna: The project will involve vegetation removal in order to provide unobstructed views of the river from the park. Mitigation Measure: P &R commits to preserve the Puueo banyan tree and Wainaku bamboo clump, and other palms as it deems appropriate. P &R will also consider preservation of the banyan near Kamehameha Avenue as park plans progress. Native plants will be given priority in landscaping plans, although exotic species will also be utilized. Impacts to Threatened and Endangered Species: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the project is not likely to adversely affect listed species. The endangered Hawaiian hawk and hoary bat are wide- ranging species that probably make some use of the area, as with most areas on the island. It is unlikely that any adverse impact upon bats or hawks would result from the proposed project. Mitigation Measure: Should `io nests or bat roosts be found during construction on the roadway, P &R will suspend activities in the immediate area until contact is made with the Protection Forester, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) in Hilo and the Endangered Species Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in Honolulu. Construction activity will not resume until mitigation efforts are completed. Impacts to Historic Sites: The State Historic Preservation Division has stated that the proposed park project does not appear to contain any historic sites and will likely have "no effect" on significant historic sites. Mitigation Measure: If any artifacts, charcoal deposits, or human remains are discovered during brush clearing or other activities associated with the park, P &R will ensure that work ceases immediately and will contact SHPD to determine the appropriate mitigation. Impacts to Future Planned Facilities: The Wastewater Division of the Hawaii County Department of Public Works commented that their future plans for this area may require iii