Cell phones and towers and flag poles, oh my

Just when you thought things had died down in La Verne, we received a news tip that tonight’s Planning Commission meeting might get heated over a cell phone tower proposal.
Here’s the language straight out of the staff report:

CASE NOS. 126-07PPR & 127-07CUP SPRINT/NEXTEL
OAK MESA FLAG POLE
5400 WHEELER AVE.
Eric Scherer Principal Planner

A request to install and operate a wireless telecommunications facility designed as a flagpole to be located at Oak Mesa Park.
RESOLUTION# 984
Environmental: Negative Declaration
Vote Required: Majority of Quorum
Action Required By: 6-11-08

Just in case you wondered, Oak Mesa Park encompasses about 9.5 acres and features a playground, baseball field and soccer field, according to the city’s Web site.
We’ll keep you posted on what happens.

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