2023-04-06 Windward Exh B (Item#1 ASIAA PL-SPP-2022-000025)

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anything like that I have to make these statements on the record so that we can refer to them at a later time. So, with that, with that said I'll move on to the actual substance of the application. So, applicants, ASIAA is a research institute in Taiwan striving to be at the forefront of astronomical research. It's their goal to become an international research institute engaged in frontier projects competing and collaborating with leading research groups worldwide. So, this proposal is like a Special Permit in its perfect form. It's a special unreasonable use, unusual request of agricultural land and although the surrounding area does have good agricultural potential the very small scale and limited duration of the project means that allowing for this temporary use will not displace any existing agricultural activity or just diminish the future agricultural potential of the land. The neighboring uses are rural and agricultural, and we looked hard for a suitable location that would entail very little to no impact on the surrounding community and in this case, I think we found that ideal site. The nearest neighboring dwelling is over 1,800 feet to the northwest and we're proposing screening plantings in that direction to prevent view impacts from the small installation to these existing homes and to potential building sites shown to us by the nearest neighbor to this project, Mr. Coffman. We've been working with him for months and addressing any and all of his concerns. He would be the most impacted by this request since the driveway relies on an easement that crosses his land. No impacts are anticipated to traditional or customary native Hawaiian rights. There's no notable resources or customary practices on this site. This area was all previously cultivated in sugarcane and the Special Permit area was previously used as a log disposal area. SHPD has determined that no historic sites would be affected by this use. Again, traffic impacts next to non-existent. A couple of trips a week and at the heart of this project is the research, the question. What is this phenomenon and what causes it? Research into astronomy and astrophysics helps us to understand our place in the universe and the history and evolution of the cosmos. Cutting edge astronomy research like this is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe and it's opening up new frontiers of discovery. From the detection of axle planets orbiting distant stars to the observation of most distant objects in the cosmos. Astronomy research is constantly pushing the limits of what we can see and know. This research is also driving the development of new technologies and techniques that allow us to study the universe in an unprecedented detail. Whether it's the use of advanced telescopes or the creation of new computational models' astronomy research is at the forefront of scientific innovation and discovery and by supporting this research we can continue to unlock the secrets of the universe and shape our future in meaningful ways. We're happy to answer any questions you may have about the project and respectfully request your consideration to approve this Special Permit. LIN: Thank you Mr. Pipan. Questions? Sure, Commissioner Perrin, go ahead. PERRIN: Good morning, I have a question. So, I did a little research on the radio frequency, radio fast bursts and I think a lot of what's resonating with the community is the affects it may have both on the people, on the land and the animals, wildlife, birds, all of that because it's all a part of who we are. 9 EXHIBIT B