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ATTACHMENT 1—Project Narrative AT&T's Application—HIL03306 Volcano Village East Page 2 of 17 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, dba AT&T Mobility ("AT&T") is proposing to build a new telecommunications facility ("Facility") including a 150' monopine and equipment compound "HIL03306 Volcano Village East" at the above noted project address. The Facility will provide expanded commercial AT&T 4G LTE wireless phone service to fill a significant coverage gap between Glenwood and Old Volcano community area. As well as, to improve coverage along the main highway between these areas. The Facility also is intended to provide an important public benefit by including equipment to support the FirstNet Nationwide Safety Public Broadband Network' ("FirstNet"). This proposed Facility is part of a more significant initiative by AT&T to upgrade existing wireless sites and to build new sites to support FirstNet and deploy the new frequency band for first responders ("Band 14"). The Facility also will include AT&T's 850MHz low-band 51h Generation ("5G") technology. AT&T intends for its application for the proposed Facility to include the following documents (collectively, "AT&T's Application"): • Attachment 1—Project Narrative (this document) • Attachment 2—Statement of Code Compliance • Attachment 3—AT&T RF Justification • Attachment 4—AT&T RFSSRP Report • Attachment 5—FAA TOWAIR Determination Report • Attachment 6—Site Photos and Photo Simulations • Attachment 7—Letters of Authorization • Attachment 8—Zoning Drawings • Attachment 9—List of Property Owners • Attachment 10—Real Property Tax Clearance • Attachment 11— Flood Hazard Report • Attachment 12— Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) • Attachment 13— NEPA Screening Report • Attachment 14—AT&T Option and Land Licensed - redacted The Facility will be located approximately 700 ft. away from a parcel with an existing Use Permit No. 15-000059, to allow the construction of a Verizon Tower. AT&T considers all siting possibilities and whenever possible, AT&T seeks the most unobtrusive location for its antenna and tower installation. AT&T will first attempt to utilize an existing tower or structure for collocation. In this case, AT&T has attempted in good faith to encourage Verizon Wireless to 'The First Responder Network Authority("FirstNet Authority") is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Chartered in 2012, its mission is to ensure the building,deployment,and operation of the FirstNet Nationwide Safety Public Broadband Network—the nationwide broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S.communities. FirstNet grew out of and addresses a 9/11 Commission recommendation calling for improved communications for all U.S.first responders. Learn more at FirstNet.gov/mediakit