PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-USE-2022-004)

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"This is a broadband-related permit issued pursuant to section 46-89,Hawaii Revised Statutes." INTRODUCTION The Applicant,Renegade Towers LLC("Renegade Towers)is requesting a Use Permit to allow the development of an unoccupied Multi-Carrier Telecommunications Facility. The proposed Telecommunication Facility consists 2,160 s.f. on 14.622 acres of land. The Applicant is proposing a 180"monopole with equipment for its anchor tenant AT&T which includes equipment cabinets,utility h-frame and diesel emergency generator. The facility will be completely enclosed by a 6'fence in the County's Agriculture 20- acre zone district("the Project"). Renegade Towers owns, operates and develops towers specifically for the wireless community. Renegade Towers has principles and dedicated consultants in Hawaii, Oregon, California and Nevada. WRITTEN STATEMENT 1. DETAILED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE,A STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND REASONS FOR THE REQUEST,INCLUDING HOURS OF OPERATION AND NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES/CLIENTELE. The Applicant proposes an unoccupied Multi-Carrier Telecommunication Facility on this 14.622 acres of land at 3331 Kaumana Drive,Hilo,Hawaii, TMK(3) 2-5-002-023 in the County's Agriculture 20-acre zone district("the Facility"). The proposed Facility is 36' x 78' or 2,808 s.f. The objective is to improve the existing cell phone coverage by filling spotty coverage in the nearby residential neighborhood and provide coverage on Daniel K Inouye Highway as far mauka as possible. The Hawaii County's zoning code permits telecommunications in the A zoned district if a Use Permit is obtained for such use. The Applicant proposes the use of a 180' monopole painted to blend with the surrounding area. The monopole can be painted a color that will blend with the surroundings. The use of the monopole has a smaller silhouette and is less visible that a stealth tree pole that are sometime used. Stealth tree poles do not weather well in Hawaii making them an eyesore in a very short time. The dense foliage will naturally screen the tower. The monopole provides the best option for this location. 31 Page