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Ka`u was found to be the best radio-quiet area on the Big Island, based on surveys <br /> conducted by the applicant. The satellites are designed for reception only, therefore no <br /> transmission of radio signals would occur. In addition, all satellites would be fixed to <br /> look at the northeastern sky only, thus no satellite movement would occur. Roughly 0.5 <br /> acres of a 5.0-acre lease area would be cleared and maintained by the applicant for the <br /> satellite array, catchment tank, shipping containers and port-a-potty. The 0.5 acres for the <br /> satellite array would have a side-yard setback of roughly 100 feet from Center Road and <br /> 155 feet from the east. The satellite array would sit at the south end of the cleared area <br /> (0.5 acres), with the catchment tank, shipping containers and port-a-potty on the north <br /> end. The satellite array is proposed to consist of one (1) line of two (2) antennas, <br /> followed by two (2) lines of four(4) antennas, for a total of ten (10). There would be <br /> approximately 25-feet between each antenna and electrical and data lines would serve the <br /> antennas within conduit trenched in the ground. According to the applicant, the remaining <br /> 4.5 acres of the leased area would be used for agricultural purposes. The applicant has not <br /> determined specific agricultural plans but is considering options such as grazing or <br /> coffee. According to the applicant, the site will be returned to its original condition, wear <br /> and tear expected, on February 25th, 2026,unless the applicant requests to extend the <br /> current lease for an additional five (5)years. <br /> 2. Employees: Once operational, the site will typically run unattended, with one (1) person <br /> checking on operations once or twice a week. <br /> 3. Hours of Operation: The applicant is proposing to operate the facility continuously. <br /> 4. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of <br /> the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — Special Permit Application dated <br /> January 24, 2022 and Supplemental Information dated February 18, 2022 and <br /> March 1, 2022). <br /> 5. Landowners: Ray Akio and Pamela Naomi Mizuno. <br /> STATE AND COUNTY PLANS <br /> 6. State Land Use District: Agricultural. <br /> 7. County Zoning: Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a). <br /> -2- <br />