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Commission recommends approval for telecom compound expansion on Lee Highway with landscaping conditions
Summary
Planning commissioners recommended approval of a special‑exception amendment to expand a fiber‑optic ILA compound on Lee Highway, adding a second equipment shelter; commissioners emphasized landscaping and ongoing maintenance to screen the expanded compound.
The Planning Commission voted Jan. 21 to forward SPEX‑25‑025778 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval after staff and the applicant described an expansion to an existing fiber‑optic ILA compound at 6390 Lee Highway Access Drive.
Project details: Staff said the compound, leased from Warrenton Church of Christ, contains a fenced compound and one 500 sq ft ILA shelter established in 2019. The applicant (Bridal Mile Infrastructure, represented by Sam Davis of Lidcor Technical Services) proposes to expand the fenced area by about 656 sq ft to accommodate a second equipment shelter (approximately 864 sq ft and 13 ft in height) and two accessory equipment pads. The shelters are prefabricated and the applicant indicated monthly site visits only; staff said no traffic increase is expected.
Landscaping, screening and conditions: Staff recommended, and a commissioner emphasized, that existing healthy trees be preserved, that new screening materials be installed to match current fencing and plantings, and that landscaping be specified to provide initial height (at least 10 feet) and growth potential beyond 15 feet; commissioners asked for monthly inspections and ongoing maintenance to ensure screening performance.
Outcome and next steps: The commission voted to forward the special‑exception amendment with the discussed conditions. A site‑plan amendment will be required prior to expansion and the Board of Supervisors will consider final approval.
