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Planning commission approves 199-foot telecom tower in Elliston Lafayette Industrial Park
Summary
The Montgomery County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a 199-foot monopole telecommunications tower proposed by Network Towers LLC at 6000 North Fork Road in the Elliston Lafayette Industrial Park.
The Montgomery County Planning Commission on Jan. 8 approved a special use permit for a 199-foot monopole wireless telecommunications tower proposed by Network Towers LLC at 6000 North Fork Road in the Elliston Lafayette Industrial Park. The commission voted unanimously to approve staff’s recommendation with conditions after a public hearing that drew no speakers.
Staff presented the application and recommended approval with conditions. Ms. Wright, county planning staff, told commissioners the site is zoned M-1 manufacturing and covers 3.914 acres. The proposal calls for a 190-foot monopole plus a 4-foot lightning rod for a total height of 199 feet, a leased equipment area of 52 by 65 feet (3,380 square feet) and a fenced equipment yard of 42 by 55 feet (2,310 square feet). Ms. Wright said the tower would…
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