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Cell-tower special-use permit at 2733 William Street tabled as applicant seeks alternate site and fall‑zone data
Summary
The planning board tabled a special-use permit filing for a proposed monopole at 2733 William Street after the applicant said the current site does not meet setback rules and that the landlord is considering a relocated placement; the board requested an updated map showing fall-zone radii, break points and nearby high‑voltage lines.
The Town of Cheektowaga Planning Board tabled consideration of a proposed cellular monopole at 2733 William Street after the applicant said the current proposed location does not meet local setback requirements and that alternatives are under discussion with the landlord.
Applicant representative Stephen (Steve) Fantuzo said the team has submitted a height-justification exhibit and an FAA airspace report and is continuing talks with the property owner about moving the tower “away from the residences.” Fantuzo said the initially proposed location is on the south end of the lot and “does not meet the setback requirements, based on our code.” He said the alternative location would likely sit east of two storage containers and might still need relief from the southeastern boundary, but would better meet residential setbacks.
On technical points Fantuzo said the monopole compound places the pole about 71 feet from a yard in the originally proposed layout and the compound was about 28 feet from the yard; he also described the tower’s total designed height as a 20-foot structural section plus a 4-foot lightning rod for a maximum fall height of about 124 feet. Fantuzo said the applicant submitted an FAA confirmation that no tower lighting is required; “there's no lighting gonna be proposed,” he said.
Board members raised public-safety concerns about the tower’s fall zone and proximity to residences. Fantuzo described typical engineering break points that reduce fall radius but said the team will provide an updated fall-zone map and notes on break points once the final location is confirmed. He also said routine maintenance is expected roughly once or twice a month. Another staff member noted the presence of nearby high‑voltage transmission lines and a National Grid parcel adjacent to the site; the applicant said it would provide clearer mapping of those utilities.
Given the outstanding location and EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) follow‑up, a board member moved to table the application to allow the applicant to return with an updated map including fall-zone radii and any required relief documentation. The motion passed by voice vote.
