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Council pauses decision on 195-foot Edgewater cell tower after neighbors object; hearing tabled to July 22
Summary
Volusia County Council on June 2 tabled action on a request to build a 195-foot communications monopole at 2665 Volco Road after neighbors objected to its proximity to homes; the council set a July 22 date and the applicant agreed to toll administrative timing while alternatives are explored.
Volusia County Council temporarily paused consideration of a special-exception application on June 2 for a 195-foot communications monopole at 2665 Volco Road in the Edgewater area, voting to table the item to a July 22 hearing and asking the applicant to investigate alternative siting options.
County planning staff explained the application requested an exemption to the county’s 1,000-foot separation requirement for towers from residential structures; the code allows the council to reduce that separation to no less than 500 feet. Staff and the Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission had recommended approval, subject to conditions. Applicants from multiple carriers — represented by attorney Joey…
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