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ZAPCO approves special-use permit for 175-foot cell tower near Rough Hollow; recusal noted
Summary
The commission approved a 15-year special-use permit, 4-1, for a proposed 175-foot monopole cell tower at 251 Highlands Boulevard after debate over visibility, FAA issues and alternatives such as small cells and water-tower placement. Commissioner Hook recused due to an industry conflict.
The Lakeway Zoning and Planning Commission on Oct. 1 voted 4-1 to approve a special-use permit for a 175-foot monopole cell tower on property identified as 251 Highlands Boulevard, with a 15-year term attached to the permit.
Aaron Carr, planning staff, described the site as a City/Elmwood-area parcel near a storage pond and noted the city’s future land use and comprehensive-plan goals that identify cell infrastructure as a stated need. The proposed tower would be 65 feet from the Highlands Boulevard right of way and roughly 670 feet from the nearest residential lot, staff said. Commissioner Hook recused from the item because of his work in the telecommunications industry.
Applicant Vince Heubinger (applicant firm identified in the record as Vincent Gerard and Associates) and Sheila Bendeli, an RF engineer for Verizon, presented coverage…
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