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F. The proposed use will not substantially alter or change the essential character of the land and the present use: The site is being used as a residence and church. The proposed action will use 750 s.f of the 12.381 acre parcel, and will not substantially alter its current use or the essential character of the land. G. The proposed use will not be contrary to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and other Applicable document: The General Plan LUPAG map classifies the property as a Single-Family Residential Area. The applicant feels that the proposed use would be consistent with this LUPAG designation based on its alignment with the General Plan's Economic, Land Use, and Public Utilities Elements as identified and described below: 1. ECONOMIC ELEMENT A. Goals 1) Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. Now more than ever before, customers are reliant on using mobile devices as their primary means of communication. The proposed use will provide improved wireless coverage to the surrounding neighborhoods, school, and churches; and is consistent with the above Economic Element goal. 2) Strive for diversity and stability in the economic system. Verizon strives to improve their network across the island to address customers' needs, and feels the proposed use will allow them to continue offering competitive services. The applicant feels that this is consistent with the County's goal to strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. 3) Provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities compatible with the County's natural and social environment. The proposed use will allow Verizon to strengthen its existing network on the island of Hawai'i, and provide a viable wireless option to consumers. The applicant feels this is consistent with this goal. 16