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Gilbert commission approves 75-foot faux-eucalyptus cell tower at Payne Junior High
Summary
The Gilbert Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for a category 3 wireless communications facility — a 75-foot stealth tower designed as a faux eucalyptus — to be placed on Payne Junior High School property to fill a local coverage gap.
The Gilbert Planning and Zoning Commission on a 7-0 vote approved a conditional-use permit for a new wireless communications facility at Payne Junior High School, authorizing a 75-foot “stealth” structure and a secured 900-square-foot equipment enclosure to fill a documented coverage gap.
Staff planner Eric Raider told the commission the site is part of the Chandler Unified School District and that “staff believes that the 7 required findings have been met and recommend approval of UP 02/1950.” The proposed tower will be sited behind existing…
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