2021-06-03 Windward Exh A AT&T Mobility USE 21-000087

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KAY: Thank you. REPLOGLE: Okay, any other questions? Thank you. So, we are going to move on to the applicant's presentation Andrew Tomlinson will not be here today and Bryce Novak will be giving this presentation. Mr. Novak if you would please raise your right hand. REPLOGLE: Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Windward Planning Commission? NOVAK: I do. REPLOLGE: Please state your name and the town where you reside. Also, did you receive the Planning Department's background report and recommendation? NOVAK: Bryce Novak, Kailua on Oahu and I did receive the staff's report. REPLOGLE: Okay, did you receive the Planning Department's background report and recommendation? NOVAK: Yes, I did. REPLOGLE: Okay, tell us whether you agree with the recommendation and you may proceed with your presentation. NOVAK: We agree with the conditions of approval noted in the background report. REPLOGLE: Okay. NOVAK: Aloha Chair and members of the Windward Planning Commission. My name is Bryce Novak and I'm representing AT&T. Thank you for your consideration of AT&T's Use Permit application for the development of the proposed telecommunications facility near Waikii at Camp Kilohana. AT&T is requesting a use permit for development of a 105-foot tower which includes that 5 foot cone at the top which is just monopine to give it shape for aesthetic reasons so it doesn't look top heavy and a 616 square foot equipment area on a portion of the 6.875 acre property. This proposed facility would meet AT&T's service objectives by filling in a significant gap in AT&T's network coverage experienced by its customers driving along Saddle Road. Our team continuously receives complaints from customers who often drives between Hilo and Kona. The lack of coverage also has a great impact on public safety in the area, impacting the ability to call 911 and public safety's access to the use of technology in the field. Additionally, since early twenty-twenty (2020)we have all been impacted by the COVID- nineteen (19)pandemic. This hearing is an excellent example on how technology can be utilized to continue conducting our usual work and government operations. Access to internet is now seen as essential, including on the road where wireless connectivity can be a lifeline during an emergency or help us during long drives, particularly in rural areas such as this one. Cell service is sometimes the only available broadband internet service in these locations. In addition, there 8 EXHIBIT A