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Council pauses decision on proposed telecommunication monopole at 4877 W. University Drive, asks applicant to explore alternate commercial sites
Summary
McKinney council continued action on a rezoning request to allow a telecommunications monopole at 4877 West University Drive, after several nearby residents asked the applicant to consider alternative commercial corners of the 380/Lake Forest intersection. Staff reminded council of federal limitations under the Telecommunications Act.
The McKinney City Council deferred action on a rezoning that would allow a telecommunication monopole at 4877 West University Drive, voting to table the matter to a date-certain so the applicant could explore potential alternative commercial sites.
Planning manager Kate Strickland reminded council of applicable federal constraints, including the federal Telecommunications Act; she noted city standards and the applicant's proposal placed the monopole more than 228 feet from the nearest residence and used a concealed "slick stick" or flagless flagpole design that encases antennas inside the…
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