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authorities from regulating the placement of such towers based on environmental effects, <br /> so long as the towers comply with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) <br /> guidelines. The applicant and subsequent tenant telecommunication service providers will <br /> comply with all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation <br /> Administration (FAA) rules. <br /> The objective of the new facility is to improve the existing cell phone coverage by <br /> filling spotty coverage in the nearby residential neighborhoods as well as coverage on <br /> Hawai'i Belt Road. The proposed facility enhances police and fire protection by <br /> extending wireless voice and data services to remote land areas so that emergency and <br /> public safety officials can be contacted in the event of an emergency. The new facility <br /> will also provide the area with high-speed wireless broadband. <br /> The monopine tower will be designed to accommodate the co-location of up to <br /> four (4) telecommunication carriers. According to the applicant, in addition to Verizon <br /> Wireless (anchor tenant), T-Mobile has expressed interest in co-locating in the future to <br /> provide expanded coverage to the surrounding area. Verizon Wireless has also reached <br /> out to AT&T but has not yet received confirmation of interest. Further, Verizon Wireless <br /> has made diligent effort to co-locate on a nearby tower, but it could not provide them <br /> with the necessary coverage needed. There are no other existing telecommunication <br /> facilities or tall structures available for co-location around the proposed facility. <br /> According to the applicant, the proposed 85-foot-tall tower height is necessary to <br /> overcome topography and tall trees. The tower height will ensure the proper line of sight <br /> needed to extend service to the surrounding area and as far along Hawai'i Belt Road as <br /> possible. If the tower height were reduced, it would reduce the coverage footprint of <br /> Verizon Wireless and other carriers who would co-locate on the tower. <br /> The Zoning Code requires a Use Permit for telecommunication antennas and <br /> towers in the County's Agricultural-20 acres (A-20a) zoning district. In considering a <br /> Use Permit for any proposed use, Rule 7 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice <br /> and Procedure,relating to Use Permits, requires that such action conform to the following <br /> guidelines: <br /> -2- <br />