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21-342 — Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) monopole tower, 80 feet tall, designed as faux elm tree in Peoria, AZ
SBA Towers X, LLC proposes an 80-foot monopole wireless communications facility designed as a faux elm tree within an existing Walmart commercial center to address regional coverage gaps. The facility meets all zoning setback and height requirements, with the nearest residential property located 410 feet away (exceeding the 104-foot minimum), and is expected to have no significant adverse impacts on adjacent properties when operated according to the conditions of approval.
| Case number | 21-342 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | 7421 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381 |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Parcel / legal | Parcel No. 200-77-989; GPS Coordinates: 33.609971, -112.219088 |
| Current zoning | PAD – Planned Area Development District |
| Proposed use | Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) monopole tower, 80 feet tall, designed as faux elm tree |
| Petitioner | SBA Towers X, LLC |
| Owner | Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |
| Hearing | 2026-08-20 |
| Hearing body | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | new |
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Case history
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- First seen — 2026-08-24: First seen on a Planning and Zoning Commission agenda · Planning and Zoning Commission
- Staff recommendation — 2026-08-20: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning and Zoning Commission
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