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Residents oppose proposed monopole; commissioners continue cell‑tower land‑use request to allow more review
Summary
An applicant sought a future‑land‑use change and conditional use to allow a camouflaged monopole communications tower on a ~23.5‑acre parcel; neighbors raised traffic, wetlands mitigation and health concerns. The board agreed to continue the item to Jan. 24 for further discussion and possible conditional‑use approaches.
Paul Pleasant, the property owner and applicant, asked the Clay County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 22 to approve a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment and zoning changes that would allow a monopole communications tower on a roughly 23.5‑acre parcel north of Live Oak Lane. Pleasant said wireless service in the area is spotty and that a tower might improve coverage for residents and users of adjacent Jennings State Forest.
The planning commission voted 5–2 to recommend approval; staff said the proposed use is allowed as a conditional use if the future land‑use and zoning are made consistent. Planning staff noted the…
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