Commission approves 120-foot monopole to improve Verizon coverage along Highway 111
Summary
The commission approved CUP 26-0006 for a 120-foot monopole proposed by Towers LLC to fill Verizon 4G/5G coverage gaps near Highway 111 in the Nylund/Calipatria area; applicant said the tower would aid residents, businesses and first responders and that FAA review was not required.
The Imperial County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP 26-0006) for a 120-foot monopole wireless communications facility proposed by Towers LLC to improve Verizon coverage along Highway 111 in the Nylund area.
Planner Isara Garbes presented the proposal and said the facility would be sited within a 50-by-50-foot fenced compound on a 124-acre parcel and is designed to accommodate Verizon equipment plus two future collocators. Applicant Bill Lewis of Assurance Development described coverage gaps and said the facility would improve service for residents, businesses, agricultural operators and first responders; he noted the site did not require FAA filing and would include required daytime and nighttime lighting. “The facility will allow Verizon to fill a service need by providing, reliable wireless coverage, to the residents, in the Neyland area along Highway 111,” Lewis said.
Commissioners moved and seconded to recommend approval as conditioned by staff; roll call was unanimous and chair announced CUP 26-0006 approved, with the usual 10-day appeal period.
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