Uphold T-Mobile appeal of Planning Commission cell tower permit decision
In Plain English
T-Mobile appealed the Planning Commission's approval of changes to an existing cell tower permit. The city council previously held public hearings on this case in June and July 2017. If approved, the council overturns the Planning Commission decision and modifies permit conditions in T-Mobile's favor.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 95-17 upholding T-Mobile appeal
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council voted 5-0 to overturn the Planning Commission and grant T-Mobile's appeal, modifying permit conditions for an existing cell tower in the company's favor. Councilmember Martinez abstained from the vote. This decision came after public hearings held earlier in 2017, where the council had previously considered this case. The vote allows T-Mobile to operate under different permit conditions than what the Planning Commission had originally approved.
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