Town of Galena's 180-foot monopole approved by planning commission

Carla Gerber summarized the Town of Galena's request for a preliminary and final site-plan review to construct a 180-foot monopole on the parcel with the town's wastewater treatment plant. The town received a special exception from the board of appeals earlier and staff found no conflicts with vehicle ingress/egress or surrounding land uses.

Marissa Passapio, the town administrator, and Mike Gibson, maintenance coordinator, told the commission that the most recent changes included a retaining wall and adjustments to shown fencing and lot lines; they also said the town would keep coordinated gate access and cameras and has operators on call for wastewater operations. The commission moved to grant preliminary and final approval and voted in favor.

Staff will record final documentation and the town will proceed with permits and construction per the approved plan.