REP PCPLUED 004 2025-05-20 2024-2026

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PCPLUED-4 Page 3 May 20, 2025 requirements. Ms. Kimball noted the amendment might not be needed, as small wireless facilities may already be covered under the broader definition and that referencing Title 47 may not be appropriate. Chair Kierkiewicz recommended asking Corporation Counsel to review whether the amendment is legally permissible. The proposed amendment via Communication No. 110.18 was withdrawn by Ms. Villegas. Ms. Villegas then proposed an amendment to reinstate the requirement that tower plans withstand 100 mph winds or meet building code standards, whichever is stricter. Mr. Darrow shared his support for the amendment. Bill No. 24, Draft 2 was amended with the contents of Communication No. 110.20, with eight "ayes," and one "no." Ms. Villegas then proposed an amendment to clarify that communities within 500 feet of a proposed installation must be notified by certified mail within five days of application submission. Mr. Darrow expressed hesitation that adding a notification process to plan approvals could create false expectations of public input, since the Planning Director has sole authority to approve the application. The proposed amendment via Communication No. 110.21 was withdrawn by Ms. Villegas. Chair Kierkiewicz proposed an amendment, requested by the Hawaii Fire Department, to clarify compliance with National Fire Protection Association Standards, clarify power redundancy provisions, and remove language on surveillance camera installation, which was not legally permissible. Bill No. 24, Draft 2 was amended with the contents of Communication No. 110.22, with nine "ayes." Ms. Villegas proposed an amendment to require all permit application elements, including eligible facilities requests, be completed before the 60-day shot clock begins. Mr. Darrow recommended revising the language to specify plan approval requirements instead of permit requirements. The proposed amendment via Communication No. 110.23 was withdrawn by Ms. Villegas. Bill No. 24, as amended to Draft 3 was postponed to the Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Committee meeting of April 15, 2025. Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development Meeting of April 15, 2025. Planning Director Jeff Darrow was present in Kona Chambers, with Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, Planner V Tracie-Lee Camero, and Deputy Corporation Counsel Jean Campbell participating from Hilo Chambers. Chief Todd expressed reservations about the current bill's 1,200-foot setback requirement, noting that such a large distance would impact public safety communication infrastructure. Ms. Kimball proposed an amendment to remove language on the 1200 feet setback. Bill No. 24, Draft 3 was then amended with the contents of Communication No. 110.63, with seven "ayes," and two "noes." PCPLUED Report No. 4