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Council continues appeal on 65-foot monopole at 401 First Street to May 19, requests camouflage options

3194169 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

The council continued consideration of Crown Castle/T‑Mobile’s appeal to replace a 35-foot monopole with a 65‑foot monopole at 401 First Street to the May 19 meeting, and asked the applicant to return with visual alternatives (including stealth/camouflage renderings) if feasible.

On May 5 the Gilroy City Council continued an appeal regarding a wireless facility proposed at 401 First Street, giving the applicant time to return with additional visual options and technical detail.

Crown Castle (owner of the pole) and T‑Mobile (antenna operator) appealed the Planning Commission’s 3–3 tie that was recorded as a denial of the project. The staff report described the proposal to remove a 35‑foot monopole and install a 65‑foot monopole with antennas at about 60 feet; staff recommended approval after concluding the…

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