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Commission approves 125-foot cell tower plan at Matlock Road site

Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Arlington · February 5, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted 8–0 to approve PD24-35, allowing a 125-foot telecommunications tower and equipment cabinets at 5510 Matlock Road after staff explained required deviations and coverage benefits; applicant and Broadus Towers said Verizon will be the anchor tenant to improve network capacity.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved PD24-35 on Feb. 5, permitting a 125-foot telecommunications tower and associated equipment at a small site on Matlock Road.

Kevin Charles, principal planner, explained that the site (about 0.045 acres) cannot meet the UDC’s 3:1 setback requirement for a tower and therefore is coming…

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