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Tower company seeks special-use permit for stealth monopine near Crokin Road
Summary
Baker Donaldson attorney Naomi said Tower Co. seeks a special-use permit for a stealth 'monopine' wireless facility near Crokin Road; presenters said the compound sits in a forested clearing about 500 feet from public areas, will be unmanned except for monthly maintenance, and aims to minimize tree removal.
Naomi, attorney with Baker Donaldson representing Tower Co., presented a special-use permit request (U26-0010) to allow a wireless telecommunications facility in an AG-1 zoning district on Crokin Road in Council District 4. She described a stealth monopine design intended to blend with existing mature trees and said the compound is situated in a small clearing surrounded by forest and approximately 500 feet from the nearest public area.
A resident asked whether the facility would be screened from view and about tree removal; Naomi showed aerial maps and said the goal is to avoid cutting trees beyond the minimum necessary and that the design will be screened by surrounding vegetation. She said the facility will be unmanned except for occasional maintenance visits (roughly monthly) and that it will not emit noise, odor or other persistent nuisances.
No formal decision was made at the meeting; Naomi said Tower Co. had held its public participation meeting earlier that evening and was available to answer questions and collect feedback. The applicant was already engaging the public and staff about required notices and next steps for rezoning and special-use applications.
Next steps: applicant will proceed with application materials and coordinate with planning staff for the formal review and hearing dates on the current cycle.
