PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-USE-2023-000020)

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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 THE SURROUNDING PROPERTIES (a) The Project Enhances the Public Welfare The proposed Facility improves and broadens communications access for a larger number of residents and along .Daniel K Inouve Highway. The ability for area residents to have access to the internet will pennit children and students of all ages to easily obtain and submit information for educational purposes, and individuals ,y ill 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, (b) The Project does not Adversely_Affect the Surrounding Property RF Emissions: The operation of the antenna does not present health hazards or cause interference with other eiectronic appliances and equipment. Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996(47 U.S.C. 332(c),as amended)recognizes the absence of health hazards from wireless radio wave transmissions and prohibits local authorities from regulating the placement of such towers based on environmental effects_as long as those towers comply with the Federal Communication Commissions guidelines. The Project will be designed to strictly comply with those guidelines. A copy- of the FCC Consumer Facts — Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields: Guidelines for Cellular& PCS Sites is attached as Pages 17 and 18. Noise Impacts: The only source of noise that may be emitted from the Project results from an air conditioner necessary to maintain correct temperature and humidity in the equipment cabinets and a generator to be operated during emergencies and routine maintenance. The resulting noise from the air conditioner is vi rtually inaudible from farther than 100 feet except under extraordinarily quiet conditions, and the occasional use of a generator during maintenance or power outages is not a substantial negative impact in this area. Visual 1 mpacts: Pursuant to the standards set forth in the General Plan_"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" The existing environment surrounding the Property is mostly undeveloped lands with some homes located more than more than 300 ft awav from the tower. The tower will be painted a color that will blend xith the surrounding community. The tower yvill be surrounded by the existing landscaping to minimize any impact to the surrounding community. Norfolk pine trees could be added to a few strategic areas to minimize any concerns by the closest residence. The ground equipment will also be fenced with chain link with inserted green slats. There are no notable wauka or makai scenic views or vistas. Photo simulations of the tower very various locations are attached as Pages 19-22. 101Pag1E