60-Day Continuance Granted

The Lakeport City Council in California has approved a 60-day continuance requested by Verizon Wireless. After an appeal was submitted by the public about the 72-foot structure, Complete Wireless Consulting, who represents Verizon, requested the continuance. During this time, the company will evaluate alternative designs and locations for the tower. The Record-Bee reported, “The request originally included the opportunity to look for different locations within the proposed parcel, Jenny Blocker of Complete Wireless Consulting said. However, the council was concerned the company would spend most of the time looking at solely proposed parcel, which is in the middle of the appeal process. If a new location is determined feasible, Verizon will have to resubmit a permit application and the Lake County Planning Commission will consider the project.” Blocker did tell the Council that there isn’t an alternative location at this time. The Council approved the continuance request because they were concerned with the possibility of litigation if they denied the request and allowed the appeal to move forward. A second public hearing is scheduled for the council’s September 1 meeting, during which potential alternative sites will be discussed and the appeal will either be approved or denied.