Review and Action on a Class B Conditional Use Permit for the PBA Junction Cell Tower, located in a portion of Section 28, Township 17 North, Range 60 West, Laramie County, WY.

Summary

This item concerns a Class B Conditional Use Permit for a new cell tower proposed by PBA Junction. The tower, a 199' self-support structure, is intended to address significant gaps in wireless coverage and capacity in the Albin and surrounding rural areas of Laramie County, Wyoming. The applicant, RF Design Analysis, highlights that current service is lacking along Pine Bluffs Albin Road and Road 216, with approximately a 7-mile gap in quality wireless service. The proposed site is located in a portion of Section 28, Township 17 North, Range 60 West. The presentation includes detailed RF (Radio Frequency) analysis for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, showing current coverage limitations and the projected improvements with the new tower. It also clarifies the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, emphasizing that cell tower emissions are non-ionizing and well within FCC safety limits for both general public and occupational exposure.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the Albin and surrounding rural areas of Laramie County may experience improved wireless service (coverage and data speeds) due to the construction of a new cell tower. The proposal also includes information on FCC safety standards for cell towers.

Confidence

high