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Peoria commission approves 65-foot stealth wireless tower disguised as water tank near West Wing Elementary
Summary
The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 65-foot stealth wireless communications facility on HOA-owned land at 27008 N. High Desert Drive after staff found the proposal met zoning criteria; staff said federal law prevents the city from using health concerns about radio frequencies in its decision.
The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for a 65-foot stealth wireless communications facility disguised as a water tower on a vacant HOA-owned parcel at 27008 North High Desert Drive, Peoria.
Staff recommended approval after finding the proposed design and siting met the city's conditional-use permit criteria. The proposal calls for a 65-foot tall structure with the antenna arrays enclosed inside, an approximately 1,800-square-foot equipment enclosure screened by an 8-foot masonry wall, and one parking space for maintenance access. The commission approved CU 25-07 subject to the conditions in the staff report's exhibit 1.
The permit matters because the site is inside a residential neighborhood and close to community facilities. The nearest…
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