The Fishers Plan Commission recommended to the city council approval of a proposed new ordinance governing micro cell towers.  The council is expected to take up the matter at its August 17th meeting.  No one chose to speak at the public hearing.

The new ordinance is in line with a new state law allowing municipalities to set standards for these facilities.  These towers will be affixed to existing utility poles, will not be allowed in residential  subdivisions and must meet aesthetic standards.  These micro cell towers will likely not replace the cell phone towers we see today, but may reduce the need for more in the future.  This new technology can also enhance cell phone coverage within the city.

In another action, the Plan Commission approved, at its August 11th session, the Whelchel Springs Primary Plat.  During the public hearing, neighbors of the proposed subdivision along Florida Road complained that the developer has failed to keep promises made to them about rights of way.  Doug Allman cast the lone no vote on the issue.  The Whelchel Plat also now goes to the city council.