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Planning Commission continues Verizon wireless permit hearing to April 23 after applicant requests delay
Summary
The Fort Scott City Planning Commission voted to continue a public hearing on Verizon Wireless's conditional use permit for a proposed wireless facility at 2317 Maple Road after Verizon's representatives were not present and asked for more time; commissioners cited proximity, fall-zone and lighting concerns and set a new hearing date of April 23.
The Fort Scott City Planning Commission on March 22 granted a continuance for public hearing case 1049, Verizon Wireless's application for a conditional-use permit for a wireless communications facility at 2317 Maple Road, after the applicant was not present and asked to move the hearing to a later date.
The continuance was approved by voice vote after a motion to postpone the hearing until the commission's next available meeting. Commissioners set April 23 as the requested return date and noted that the formal notification requirements for a continuance had already been met.
Commissioners and staff discussed technical and safety concerns that have recurred during prior hearings on earlier proposals. Staff said the applicant had…
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