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

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GENERAL PLAN The General Plan states in part: 11. PUBLIC UTILTIES 11.1.2 Goals (a) Ensure that properly regulated,adequate, efficient and dependable public and private utility services are available to users. (b) Maximize efficiency and economy in the provision of public utility services. (c) Design public utility facilities to fit into their surroundings or concealed from public view. 11.1.3 Policies (a)Public utility facilities shall be designed to complement adjacent land uses and shall be operated to minimize pollution or disturbance. (b) Provide utilities and service facilities that minimize total cost to the public and effectively service the needs of the community. (c) Utility facilities shall be designed to minimize conflict with the natural environment and natural resources. (d) Improvement of existing utility services shall be encouraged to meet the needs of users. (e) Encourage the clustering of developments in order to reduce the cost of providing utilities. (f) Develop short and long range capital improvement programs and plans for public utilities within its jurisdiction that are consistent with the General Plan. (g)Water, sewerage, electricity,gas, and telecommunication services are treated individually in this section to clarify the factors that comprise the public utilities element. "11.3 Telecommunications 11.3.2 Policies (a) Encourage underground telephone lines where they are economically and technically feasible. (b)Work with the telecommunications industry to increase the availability of emergency telephones throughout the island. (c)Develop standards for the construction of wireless telecommunication facilities. (d)Work closely with the telephone company to provide all users with efficient service. 11.3.3 Standard(a) In the development and placement of telephone facilities, such as lines, telecommunications and cellular towers,poles,and substations,the design of the facilities shall consider the existing environment, and scenic view and vistas shall be considered and preserved where possible." This application is consistent with the intent and purpose of the County's Zoning Code and General Plan. B. THE GRANTING OF THE PROPOSED USE SHALL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE NOR CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY'S CHARACTER OR TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES (a) The Project Enhances the Public Welfare The proposed Facility improves and broadens communications access for a larger number of residents along with traffic along Daniel K Inouye Highway. The ability for area residents to have access to the internet will permit children and students of all ages to easily obtain and submit information for educational purposes, and individuals will be provided the opportunity to easily transact business locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally from their homes. The Facility will also provide E911 emergency service. Quality telephone and broadband communications clearly enhances the public's welfare. 91 Page