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Planning commission continues hearing on proposed 65-foot Verizon 'monopine' tower in Willett to June 19
Summary
A public hearing on a use permit for a 65-foot Verizon monopine tower (U20240004) in the Willett area was opened, public commenters raised concerns about fire risk, generators and road impacts, and the Planning Commission continued the hearing to a date certain of June 19, 2025, for final action due to state-noticing timing.
The Mendocino County Planning Commission opened the public hearing on a use permit for a 65-foot cellular antenna tower (U20240004) proposed by Cellco Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless, then continued the matter to a date certain of June 19, 2025, because state-agency notice periods had not concluded.
Planner Keith Gornaldyke presented the project and photo simulations showing a monopine-style tower sited on private property in the Willett area, roughly 790–860 feet from Sherwood Road and screened among existing pine trees. Staff completed an initial study and recommended a CEQA negative declaration, finding…
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