HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0110.207 2024-2026Testimony on Bill 24 re telcom
for Hawai'i County Council, 9 AM Wednesday, June 18, 2025
from Cory Harden
Aloha Councilmembers,
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Please include these provisions:
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Notice to the community --require
Use of a County form
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Proof of delivery
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Inclusion of property owners within buffer zone for that type of property.(may be
300-1,500 feet, or may be fall zone) -
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Information on what recourse residents have if they object
Decommissioning --Require a plan and a bond
Fire stations --do not use fire stations as base stations for towers and/or antennas for the conduction of
cell phone transmissions (opposed by the International Association of Firefighters)
Plastic --prohibit use of plastic materials (e.g. for monopines) since they deteriorate and pollute the
environment
Small cells —prohibit
On July 22, 2020, County Council passed Resolution 678-20 "calling upon all telecommunications
companies and public utilities operating in Hawaii County to cease the buildout of 5G wireless
infrastructure until such technologies have been proven through independent research and
testing to be safe to human health and the environment."
Sierra Club California opposes small cell installations in residential neighborhoods because of risks
to humans and wildlife. https:Hehtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/SB-649-Sierra-Club-OPPOSE.pdf
Fall zones —follow Cindy Evans' citation of guidelines from Copake, New York, in Comm 110.127
No telecommunications facility or tower, including guy -wire anchors and protective fencing, if
any, shall be located:
11 Closer than 1, 500 feet horizontally to any structure existing at the time of application which is
used as a primary or secondary residence; to the property of any school (both public and
private); to any church; or to any other public building. Primary or secondary residences are
those dwelling units that include toilet facilities, and facilities for food preparation and sleeping.
21 Closer than 750 feet horizontally to any boundary line of the property upon which the tower(s)
or facilities are located, except this restriction may be reduced to 200 feet if the applicant has
obtained an easement from the owners of all properties located within 750 feet, precluding such
owners, their heirs successors, administrators and assignees from locating any structure used
for a primary or secondary residence, private or public school, church or other public structures
within 750 feet of such towers or facility.
3]Within the habitat of any state -listed rare or endangered wildlife or species.
4]Within 300 feet horizontally of any state or federally regulated wetlands.
5]Within 300 feet horizontally of any lake, state regulated stream, or perennial stream. *_1
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6]Within 1, 500 feet of any historic building or property listed on the State or Federal Register of
Historic Places.
7]Within 500 feet horizontally of any known archaeological site.
Additionally, please remain aware of the numerous studies describing the impacts of electromagnetic
fields on animals and plants. https.Ilmdsofetech.org/environmental-and-wildlife-effects/