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B. Policies 1) Strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening industries and attracting new endeavors. The proposed use is consistent with the aforementioned policy because it will improve Verizon's network, and therefore strengthen its position within the wireless telecommunications industry in the islands. 2) Encourage the research, development, and implementation of advanced technologies and processes in existing and potential economic endeavors. Verizon's proposed use will apply the latest in wireless technology to meet the demands of their consumers; and feels this is consistent with the above policy. C. Standards 1) The island of Hawai'i should be development into a unique scientific and cultural model. The island should become a model of living where economic gains are in balance with social and physical amenities. Development should be reviewed on the basis of total impact on the residents of the County, not only in terms of immediate short run economic benefits. Consumers continue to shift towards wireless devices as their primary means of business and personal communication. The proposed use will facilitate long-term, improved wireless coverage to County residents on the Verizon network. The applicant feels this meets this Economic Element Standard. 2) New industries which provide favorable benefit-cost relationships to the people of the County should be encouraged. Benefit-cost relationships as used here include more than fiscal considerations. As part of the wireless telecommunications industry, the applicant's proposed use will provide the benefit of improved coverage in the surrounding neighborhoods to its customers. The applicant feels this is consistent with the aforementioned standard. 2. LAND USE ELEMENT The applicant feels that the proposed use is consistent with the goals and standards of the Land Use Element for a Single-Family Residential area as identified and explained below: 17