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T‑Mobile representative seeks Conditional Use for new wireless tower in Mershon
Summary
At an Oct. 7 public hearing, a Vertical Bridge/T‑Mobile representative asked Pierce County commissioners for a conditional use to build a wireless communication tower on Parcel #028‑009 in Mershon, saying the structure would expand T‑Mobile service in the county; the Planning Commission recommended approval and no public opposition was recorded.
Chairman Neal Bennett opened a public hearing Oct. 7 where a request by Vertical Bridge for a Conditional Use to develop a wireless communication tower on Parcel #028‑009, on Highway 32 in Mershon, was presented to the Pierce County Board of Commissioners.
John Birthfeild, who addressed the board on behalf of T‑Mobile, said the purpose of the proposed tower is to expand T‑Mobile service to Pierce County. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use, and Chairman Neal Bennett said no one in the room voiced opposition during the hearing.
The request is for development and equipment installation on the specified parcel to support cellular service. No final vote or formal action on the Conditional Use is recorded in the hearing transcript; the item was presented and public comment was taken.
Next steps were not specified in the transcript. The hearing record indicates the county will retain the public‑comment and Planning Commission recommendation as part of its consideration of any formal land‑use action.
