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Resurrection Cemetery owner seeks 70-foot cross; county staff says FAA found no hazard
Summary
Hamilton Engineering asked for a variance on Sept. 22 to increase allowable structure height from 50 feet to 70 feet on AR‑zoned property near Resurrection Cemetery; applicants said the cross is for wayfinding, will be steel on a concrete foundation, and is not a cell-tower; staff noted FAA issued a determination of no hazard.
Hamilton Engineering and Surveying told the Hillsborough County land use hearing officer on Sept. 22 that the owner of Resurrection Cemetery is seeking a 20‑foot height variance to construct a 70‑foot cross on property along Williams Road near East Sligh Avenue.
Staff said the request seeks to increase the maximum structure height within the AR zoning district from 50 feet to 70 feet (Variance 25-0987). Development Services indicated the applicant submitted an FAA determination of no hazard for the 70‑foot structure. The…
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