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Suwannee County OKs 270-foot telecommunications tower after hearing on coverage and aesthetics
Summary
The Suwannee County Board approved a special permit to build a 270-foot telecommunications tower on an 84-acre Hunter property to improve wireless coverage and emergency calling. Residents raised concerns about radiation monitoring and recommended a monopole design; the board adopted standard permit conditions and voted 4-0.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 2 approved a special-permit request (SP25-12-01) to build a 270-foot telecommunications tower on an approximately 84.3-acre tract owned by Wiley and Gail Hunter, saying the structure will provide colocatable wireless infrastructure and expand coverage for residents and emergency services.
"The purpose is so people can use their phones," said Jonathan Yates, the applicant’s agent, during the public hearing. "Most importantly, if they're running down 136 late at night and something goes wrong, they can pull off…
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