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Planning commission approves 100-foot cell tower at Songquest Lane despite neighborhood opposition

2270435 · February 10, 2025
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Summary

The Pennington County Planning Commission approved a telecommunications facility permit for a 100-foot monopole at 1349 Songquest Lane (COTC 24-0001) with 10 conditions; staff said the tower meets zoning standards though written opposition was received.

The Pennington County Planning Commission on Feb. 10 approved a telecommunications facility permit (COTC 24-0001) to allow a 100-foot monopole and equipment shelter at 1349 Songquest Lane, on property owned by Songquest LLC, following staff recommendation and with 10 conditions.

The decision matters because the tower is intended to increase indoor cellular coverage for nearby homes and to support mobile internet use, a point commissioners raised during the hearing. Staff said the tower will be a 100-foot monopole with a four-foot lightning rod and that it will not be located in or near the…

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