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Commission backs AT&T proposal for 50-foot monopole near West Pointe despite setback objections from manufactured-home park
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a specific-use permit for a 50-foot monopole wireless facility at 2233 West Pointe Road; a nearby manufactured-home park objected citing setback and safety concerns. The item advances to City Council on March 24.
The Palestine Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a specific-use permit for a 50-foot monopole wireless communications tower at 2233 West Pointe Road, forwarding the item to City Council for final action on March 24.
The applicant’s representative, Brent Dozier (contractor working for AT&T), said the project is a capacity “fill” site to improve coverage for AT&T customers, highway traffic and emergency responders, including FirstNet users. “This project comes from primarily AT&T customers ... complaining about low or no coverage,” Dozier said, adding the site would also serve…
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