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SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a Verizon Wireless as applicant, is requesting a Use Permit under Hawai'i County Code, Chapter 25-4-12 for the construction of a new telecommunication facility consisting of a new 60' steel monopalm, on a 750 s.f portion of a 12.381 acre parcel located at 68-3670 Paniolo Avenue, Waikoloa, Hawai'i 96738, TMK(3) 6-8-002:031. The parcel is owned by Waikoloa Baptist Church. The parcel is located within the State Land Use Urban District and zoned RS-10 Single-Family Residential District by County of Hawai'i. According to section 25-4-12 of the Hawai'i County Zoning Code, this proposed use is permitted within the Single-Family Residential Zoned Districts with the approval of a Use Permit. In accordance with the above said code, Verizon Wireless is requesting approval of a Use Permit. SECTION 3 - PROPERTY LOCATION The subject property is a 12.381 acre parcel owned by Waikoloa Baptist Church and located at 68-3670 Paniolo Avenue, Waikoloa, Hawai'i 96738, TMK(3) 6-8-002:031. The property is accessed via Paniolo Avenue. The monopalm and all improvements are located within in a 750 s.f portion of the subject parcel which is currently being used as an open, grass covered field. Access to the proposed project site will be off of Paniolo Avenue onto a new access road presently being used as an unpaved, grassy field. Please see Exhibit B for photographs identifying the location of the proposed project. The surrounding area is grassy with approximately 15' tall trees nearby. The vegetation surrounding the project site does not appear native, rare or endangered. A more complete discussion of the site is included in the Institutional Consideration portion of this application. SECTION 4—PROJECT DESCRIPTION Verizon is seeking approval of a Use Permit pursuant to section 25-4-2 of the Hawaii County Zoning Code for the proposed application, which includes installing a 60' monopalm with twelve (12)panel antennas, twelve (12)remote radio head units, and one (1) surge protector. Radio and battery equipment cabinets, an outdoor emergency generator, one (1) surge protector, and one (1) GPS antenna will be ground mounted. All equipment will be installed within a 25' X 30' lease area. The generator will allow for continued operations during power outages which is critical for safety in times of emergency. The area of the proposed site is clear and grassy. There is a flat, grassy area from Paniolo Avenue that provides access to the Owner's parcel. Except during the construction of the 4