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Board denies request for 80-foot wireless bell tower at Crossland Baptist Church
Summary
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied a special-use request to install an 80-foot wireless communication 'bell tower' at Crossland Baptist Church after residents raised health, aesthetics and setback concerns and staff noted strong neighborhood opposition within 300 feet.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on April 9 unanimously denied a special-use permit for an 80-foot wireless communications tower proposed at Crossland Baptist Church in the county's unincorporated area. The board's vote followed public opposition, staff analysis of zoning setbacks and an appeal by Supervisor Lesko to reject the application.
Supervisor Debbie Lesko moved denial of item number 7; Supervisor Stewart seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor of denial. The vote followed review of planning staff materials and 11 written objections from neighbors and one letter of support, with staff saying opposition within 300 feet triggered a supermajority review requirement.
The zoning request would have allowed an 80-foot tower with an…
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