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APC recommends county review of 145-foot monopole after resident concerns about location and floodplain
Summary
The Area Plan Commission recommended approval (14–1) of a Select Towers application for a 145-foot monopole cell tower; one resident raised concerns about siting in a low-lying area and potential radiofrequency and event-related impacts, and the case will advance to the county commissioners.
The Tippecanoe County Area Planning Commission on July 16 recommended that the county commissioners consider a rezoning request that would permit a monopole cell-tower facility in southern Wabash Township; the APC recommended approval 14–1 and the case will advance to the county commissioners.
Why it matters: The proposal would add cellular and FirstNet capacity in a reportedly underserved area; decisions on siting and FAA constraints can influence coverage patterns for emergency and commercial users.
Ryan, APC staff, described the request as a downzoning from R1 to A to allow a…
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