Summary
An 89-foot faux-evergreen cell tower is proposed at 3384 Lily Avenue to replace coverage lost when the Murray Avenue gas station tower came down. Twenty-one Yamaha Place neighbors petitioned against it over property values, health, and neighborhood character, and commissioners want alternative sites compared before deciding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents fear 10-15% drops in nearby home values; AT&T bears project costs.
AT&T customers in northern McKinleyville regain indoor cell coverage lost when the old tower was decommissioned.
Yamaha Place homeowners say they face visual blight, potential value loss, and health anxiety.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — November 5, 2026
AT&T proposes an 89-foot tower disguised as an evergreen tree in McKinleyville to improve wireless service, with room for a second carrier. Neighbors can testify at the public hearing on visual and siting concerns.
Planning Commission — September 3, 2026
An 89-foot faux-evergreen cell tower is proposed at 3384 Lily Avenue to replace coverage lost when the Murray Avenue gas station tower came down. Twenty-one Yamaha Place neighbors petitioned against it over property values, health, and neighborhood character, and commissioners want alternative sites compared before deciding.
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