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Planning panel approves 149‑foot Verizon monopole with access and lighting conditions
Summary
The PDC approved a 149‑foot monopole proposed by Verizon/Vertical Bridge to close a local coverage gap, adding a condition that tower lighting not be added unless required by the FAA and that any lighting be shielded. Commissioners and neighbors raised access, construction-impact and wildlife (gopher tortoise) concerns; vote was 4-2 in favor.
RBW Services Group spoke for Verizon Wireless and Vertical Bridge on a conditional-use application for a 149‑foot telecommunications monopole on a rural residential parcel. Applicant Dan Ausley said the height was reduced to 149 feet deliberately to remain below the LDC 150‑foot lighting threshold; the FAA issued a determination of no hazard and RF and engineering reviews were completed in preapplication to show setbacks and fall‑zone protections were met.
Neighbors did not oppose coverage in principle but objected…
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