2014-34 PD-AC REZ 14-176 Cmntmemo

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D. Fauna Resources Although there was no professional survey conducted of the faunal resources of the site, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered faunal resources are likely to be found within or proximate to the subject site. This is due to the already developed state of the subject area and its immediate surrounding area. Nonetheless, due to the semi-developed state of this area, the faunal resources should be somewhat typical of other developed areas. One may thus find bird species such as the Spotted Dove, Japanese White- eye, House Finch, Common Myna, and the like. Domestic animal such as cats and dogs, and other animals like rats and mongoose are also common. None of these are endangered animals. As such, it is unlikely that the development of this property would cause any adverse faunal impacts. E. Flora Resources Similarly, no commissioned botanical survey was done of the subject site. vegetation of the site consists of a lawn, some citrus, mango and plumerla trees, and other non-native landscaping. There are also remnants of an anthurium farm. All of these are alien or introduced plants which can also be found in similar areas in the Pahoa area. done of these were considered threatened or endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Thus, it can be reasonably argued that development of this area is not expected to have a significant negative impact on the botanical reso u rtes. F. Archaeological Resources As the site was and continues to be used as a residence, an archaeological inventory survey of the subject site was not performed. A letter requesting a determination of 44 no historic properties affected, from the Department of Land and Natural Resources will be submitted together with this application. Notwithstanding the above, during the course of improving the site, should any unanticipated archaeological features or sites be uncovered, work will cease and the applicant will immediately notify the Planning Department. 4