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Planning Commission approves 199-foot cell tower near Albin with breeding‑season restriction
Summary
The Laramie County Planning Commission unanimously approved a Class B conditional use permit for a 199-foot PBA Junction cell tower near Albin, imposing one condition to avoid construction between March 15 and June 30 to protect sharp‑tailed grouse habitat. The developer said carriers are in talks and federal approvals are still required.
The Laramie County Planning Commission on Dec. 15 approved a Class B conditional use permit for the PBA Junction cell tower, a 199‑foot lattice structure proposed for 2817 State Highway 215 near Albin. The commission adopted staff findings and attached a single condition requiring avoidance of construction and related activities at the site from March 15 through June 30 to address concerns from Wyoming Game and Fish about sharp‑tailed grouse habitat.
County staff told the commission the proposal meets local development standards, noting the tower’s setback equals the tower height (200 feet) and that no marking or lighting will be required at the site. “Staff finds this application in conformance with the plans and policies of Laramie County,” the staff presenter said, adding that a Phase…
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