Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Telecommunications topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission discusses telecommunication siting language as potential local cell‑tower project moves through review
Summary
Planners added standard telecommunications siting policies to the utilities chapter and commissioners asked whether the draft should be shared with landowners given a possible nearby cell-tower project; staff said PUC review would reference the current town plan if the project is already in process.
Staff presented added language for telecommunication facility siting in the utilities and facilities chapter and said the wording largely mirrors standard language in other town and regional plans.
A commissioner raised that an active cell-tower project might already be under review and asked whether the commission should notify affected landowners "prior to" the project moving forward. Kyle replied that if the project is already before the Public Utility Commission it will rely on the current town plan, and the draft's policies would only apply after the town completes adoption and the regional review process.
Commissioners asked staff to check the project status and report back; Kyle agreed to verify where the Granville‑area project stands and whether any coordination with landowners or notices is warranted.
No formal action was taken; the commission asked staff to follow up on the project status and consider outreach if appropriate.
