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Commission backs special‑use permit for 75‑foot telecom monopole near Shrady Road
Summary
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7–0 Jan. 28 to recommend a special‑use permit for a 75‑foot telecommunications monopole at 7901 Shrady Road to replace temporary towers and restore cellular coverage; applicant and AT&T said the replacement will reduce coverage gaps and support emergency calls.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special‑use permit Jan. 28 to allow a 75‑foot telecommunications monopole on property zoned SF‑9 near Shrady Road.
What was requested: The application, filed by a telecommunications applicant on behalf of property owners at 7901 Shrady Road, asked for a special‑use permit to allow a 75‑foot monopole at a 2.65‑acre site. The site has housed a water tower and temporary cellular poles following a 2015 tornado; the Board of Adjustment earlier granted a variance reducing a required setback related to the tower’s fall zone.
Why the city considered it: The applicant…
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