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4.5 Scenic Areas, Viewsheds, & Open Space Policy 34 In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, the environmental report for proposed changes of zone on property that may impact open space, view planes, and areas of natural beauty shall include viewshed analysis and, as appropriate, line -of -sight analysis and propose conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-42) Policy 35: In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications for Special Permits that may impact open space, viewshed, and areas of natural beauty shall include view plane and, as appropriate, line -of -sight analysis and proposed performance conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (Planning Commission Rule 6-3(a)(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8) Policy 36: In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications for Use Permits for wind energy facilities and telecommunications antennas and towers shall include viewshed and, as appropriate, line -of -sight analysis to demonstrate how the request does not cause substantial, adverse impact to the community's character, including open space, public views, and areas of natural and scenic beauty, and proposed conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-60 & 64) ■ Encourage the use of place -appropriate wireless concealment strategies in the development or upgrading of telecommunication towers as a way to mitigate visual impacts (e.g., cell towers disguised as palm trees). Policy 109: If the most suitable and reasonable location for utility lines (power and communications) is underground for the purpose of preserving viewshed resources, then underground siting of utility lines should be a condition of subdivision. (HCC§23-55, GP 11.3.2 (a), 11.3.3) 4.6 Public Access Policy 49: Where possible through permit conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the County of Hawai'i shall establish: public access to and along the shoreline to significant historic sites, public transit along the top of cliff, streams, mauka trails, facilities, and access to sites for gathering, hunting, and other recreational purposes. 4.7 Road & Connectivity Standards Policy 65: All subdivision in the Hamakua CDP planning area, including condominium property regimes (CPRS) and planned unit developments (PUDs), shall conform to connectivity standards of the Hawai'i County Code, section 23-28, 29, and 40. Hamakua CDP Land Use Planner's Guide 12