AT&T Cell Tower - Conditional Use Permit (Case No. PLZU-25-0003) - Conduct a public hearing and approve a Conditional Use Permit for a cell tower within a lease area of approximately 2,500 square feet

City of Buckeye — Planning & Zoning Commission (2026-01-27)

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CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Planning & Zoning Commission
PLANNING ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 01/27/26
AGENDA ITEM: 4.A. ATT Cell Tower -
Conditional Use Permit - PLZU-25-0003
DATE PREPARED: 01/23/26
DISTRICT NO.: Council District 1
STAFF LIAISON: Patricia Cooley, Planner II, pcooley@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-
6233
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Voting Members) 
AT&T Cell Tower - Conditional Use Permit (Case No. PLZU-25-0003) - Conduct a public hearing and
approve a Conditional Use Permit for a cell tower within a lease area of approximately 2,500 square feet
located south and west of the southwest corner of South Rooks Road and West MC 85/West US
Highway 85, subject to conditions a-g.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Misty Hunter from Smartlink Group, representing AT&T, on behalf of Hardesty Family Revocable Trust,
in care of David Hardesty is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a cell tower on
approximately 2,500 square feet lease area located south and west of the southwest corner of South
Rooks Road and West MC 85/West US Highway 85.
The lease area is located on the southern portion of the existing parcel. The parcel will be subdivided to
provide for the separation requirement.
This item was continued from the November 25, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to
allow for time to address public comments at the meeting. Though technically not required for cell towers
near private airstrips, the proposal has subsequently been updated to increase the separation between
the tower and airstrip centerline resulting in a proposal that is in accordance with FAA guidance
pertaining to vertical elements near public airports.   
BENEFITS:
The subject cell tower will provide better cell phone coverage for the residents within this area of the City
of Buckeye.
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
PLZU-25-0003 - Staff Report Jan 27 2026
Exhibit A-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Vicinity Map-PZ20260127
Exhibit B-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-General Plan Land Use Map-
PZ20260127
Exhibit C-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Zoning Map-PZ20260127
Exhibit D-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Narrative-PZ20260127
Exhibit E-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Proposed Site Plan-PZ20260127
Exhibit F-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-FAA Determiniation-PZ20260127
Exhibit G-PLZU-25-0003-AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Citizen Participation Report.pdf
Exhibit H-PLZU-25-0003-AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Citizen Question-PZ20260127
Exhibit I-PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Opposition Letter-PZ20260127

Exhibit J - PLZU-25-0003 AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit-Applicant Response to Opposition
Letter-PZ20260127
Exhibit K-PLZU-25-0003 - AT&T Cell Tower Conditional Use Permit Updated Proposed Location-
PZ20260127