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Planning commission approves 152-foot monopole for Belmont Interchange; forwards special-exception to supervisors
Summary
The Loudoun County Planning Commission on April 10 approved a commission permit for a 152-foot telecommunications monopole at the Belmont Interchange and forwarded a related special exception to the Board of Supervisors with staff-recommended conditions.
The Loudoun County Planning Commission on April 10 approved a commission permit to build a 152-foot telecommunications monopole at the Belmont Interchange and voted to forward a special exception (SPEX) to the Board of Supervisors with recommended conditions.
Christian Maldonado, a planner with the Department of Planning and Zoning, told the commission staff supported approval and said the proposal “was found to be consistent with county policy.” The applicant, represented by Aaron Swisshelm and the Milestone team, described the siting as a response to a local coverage gap along Route 7 and said the monopole would be built to support up to four carriers.
Why it matters: the proposal sits within the VDOT right-of-way along Route 7 in a suburban policy area and is intended to improve wireless coverage for vehicular and nearby residential…
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