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Commission approves Verizon wireless tower and 115‑foot faux windmill in Mason Valley
Summary
The Board granted a conditional use permit for a 95‑foot wireless communications tower topped by a 20‑foot decorative windmill structure on a 2,500 sq. ft. lease area near Scarsdale Drive after staff and applicant described EMF safety studies and visual‑mitigation measures.
The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit March 6 allowing Verizon Wireless and tower owner Vertical Bridge to construct a wireless communications facility topped by a 20‑foot decorative, non‑rotating windmill on a small leased area in Mason Valley.
Lisa Nash, senior planner, said the proposal combines a 95‑foot communications tower with a 20‑foot nonmoving windmill element to reduce visual impact; the tower lease area is about 2,500 square feet and set well back from property…
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