2023-12-04 ACK LTR TO COLLEEN CONIFER (PL-CCH-2023-000018, PL-USE-2023-000020)

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We know that this fact is not usually a consideration, but it has been recognized by the courts in some instances that this factor must be taken into consideration. Our neighborhood built on the slopes of Mauna Loa got its name from the beautiful ocean views so many of us enjoy, and why we bought property here. The name, Ocean View, actually applies to our beautiful rural location. We live here because of the beauty of our Big Island and our access to the ocean, and we therefore oppose the visual damage to our beloved view of the ocean and surrounding neighborhood caused by the tower. F. Application Issues We find a disturbing number of inaccuracies in the application, many of which were pointed out in emails to the company from the Dept. of Planning which they were required to address. 1 . Height of tower was inaccurate in portions of the application and subsequently corrected to 150'. However, the company's 2nd letter to residents cited a 180' tower. When asked for a correction with another letter, the company agreed to do so, but we have not received a correction to date. 2. The Planning Dept. stated in a September 22, 2023 email that a minimum of 2 service providers must have a commitment to leasing the tower before approval of the permit. Only AT&T had made this commitment at that time. We read the company's response that "both T-Mobile and Verizon have shown a strong interest in collocating on the tower." We question whether they have met the criteria of two committed service providers in their application, though they state that "information has been added to the application". 3. From the Planning Dept's email from Sept. 22nd, they also request a statement on how the remaining land area will be used in accordance with the agricultural zoning, as the permit is for a portion of the property.