ZPD26-0008: Communication tower south of Canyon Falls Drive, west of US 377
Land generally south of Canyon Falls Drive and west of Highway 377, Flower Mound · Planning & Zoning Commission hearing Mon Oct 12
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What's proposed
Rezone from Agricultural District to Planned Development District No. 213 (PD-213) with Agricultural uses, to allow a communication tower. The case is titled "UPRR Canyon Falls Communication Tower." The ordinance includes "certain exceptions, waivers and modifications" to the town code; the agenda does not say which. Tower height, type, owner and carriers are not published.
Staff recommendation
Not published. No staff report or attachments are posted with the agenda item.
Who it helps or hurts
The exact tower spot, its height and its distance to homes are not published, so the visual impact can't be judged.
A tower usually improves cell coverage and adds little traffic, but a PD with waivers on agricultural land can shape what neighbors expect nearby.
Within about 1,000 feet
Not published. The agenda gives only the general location.
Watch for
- Which code requirements the "exceptions, waivers and modifications" relax. For towers these are often height, setbacks from homes, or screening. Ask the Planning Department before the hearing.
- Whether the staff report or exhibits are posted before Monday. None were on the agenda as of Oct 7.
- The commission also elects officers that night, so the item sits after other business.
Next step
The agenda says the commission typically makes a recommendation to Town Council on zoning items. A Council date is not published.
Source
Town of Flower Mound Planning & Zoning Commission agenda, item J.1 (source PDF)
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