Decide appeal of T-Mobile cell tower permit at 2901 Garvin Avenue
In Plain English
T-Mobile wants to install a small cell tower at 2901 Garvin Avenue but someone appealed the planning approval. The city planning department already approved the permit for the wireless equipment. The council now decides whether to uphold the appeal and block the tower or reject the appeal and let T-Mobile proceed.
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Votes
Uphold the Planning Commission's decision and deny said application (PLN18-130)
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted with broad support to block T-Mobile's small cell tower at 2901 Garvin Avenue, upholding an appeal that challenged the planning department's original approval. This means T-Mobile cannot proceed with installing the wireless equipment at that location. Six council members supported blocking the tower while Councilmember Bates abstained from the vote. This decision overturns the planning department's earlier permit approval and prevents the telecommunications infrastructure from being built at the proposed site.
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