Commission backs taller Old Gunn monopole to improve coverage despite neighbors' concerns
The commission recommended approval of a request to replace a 100‑foot tower with a 199‑foot monopole to improve cellular coverage and capacity in the Robius/Old Gunn area; staff and applicant argued public‑safety and connectivity benefits, while neighbors raised property‑value and health concerns.
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The Planning Commission on June 16 recommended approval (3–0) of a request to replace a 100‑foot telecommunication tower with a 199‑foot monopole on a site in the Midlothian magisterial district to improve cellular coverage and capacity for Verizon Wireless and other carriers.
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