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Planning commission backs Dominion Energy microwave tower on Ironbound Road with conditions
Summary
The James City County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special-use permit for a replacement 170-foot microwave transmission tower for Dominion Energy on Ironbound Road, subject to staff conditions on color, fencing and screening.
The James City County Planning Commission on Sept. 3 recommended approval of a special-use permit to allow construction of a replacement microwave transmission tower for Dominion Energy at 4059 Ironbound Road.
Staff recommended approval, saying the proposed lattice tower would be shorter than a neighboring 241-foot structure, meet county performance standards to minimize visual impact and be below the 200-foot threshold that would require FAA lighting or marking. Commissioners voted to find the proposal consistent with the comprehensive plan and then approved the special-use permit with the conditions proposed by staff.
What was proposed and why Planning documents say the applicant seeks a self-supporting steel…
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