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Plano panel deadlocks on faux‑tree cell tower design; case goes to City Council without recommendation
Summary
The commission split 4‑4 on whether to approve an amendment to a specific use permit that would replace a 120‑foot flagpole monopole with a 95‑foot faux‑tree cell tower; staff recommended denial, commissioners were divided over aesthetics versus coverage, and the case will move to the City Council with no P&Z recommendation.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 17 deadlocked on a request to amend a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a wireless communication site, leaving the matter to City Council with no recommendation.
Staff presented a request to amend SUP No. 56 to reduce an existing approved height from 120 feet to 95 feet and to change the approved design from a stealth flagpole to a human‑initiated faux‑tree (eucalyptus appearance). Planning staff recommended denial, saying the faux‑tree design would not mimic a native species’ form or height…
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