County planning commission approves Olive Hill Road wireless facility

The San Diego County Planning Commission approved a major use permit and administrative permit for a wireless telecommunication facility in the 5400 block of Olive Hill Road.

The planning commission’s 4-0 vote Dec. 15, with David Pallinger and Bryan Woods absent and Doug Barnhart recusing himself because his family trust owns Verizon stock, allows Verizon to construct, operate and maintain a wireless facility which includes 12 panel antennas and one microwave antenna on a 35-foot-tall, false broadleaf tree.

The major use permit also covers accessory equipment, a 15,000-watt emergency backup ge...