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Board approves special‑use permit for fiber‑hut compound; one trustee votes no over architectural requirements
Summary
Trustees approved a special‑use permit for a small fiber‑hut facility near the airport with conditions for buried lines and architectural standards; Trustee Michaels voted against the ordinance, objecting to certain design requirements.
The Village of Sugar Grove board on Feb. 17 approved a special‑use application to permit a small fiber‑hut compound off Route 30 across from the airport. The proposal calls for six small buildings and accessory generator pads; the applicant requested several deviations, including an 8‑foot privacy fence, a crushed‑aggregate base within an enclosure and a waiver of street‑lighting requirements.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions — buried utility lines, additional architectural treatments, and bioengineering approval for certain site work — and AECOM engineers were present to answer technical questions. Michael McIntyre, representing the applicant, said the team added details in response to resident questions, such as grounding each fence post and adding bilingual signage.
Trustee Michaels opposed the item on aesthetic grounds and said the added architectural requirements would draw attention to the site rather than reduce it; Michaels cast the lone no vote. The ordinance passed by roll call with the other trustees supporting the conditions recommended by staff.
Next steps: staff will finalize the special‑use conditions, ensure compliance with the requirements (buried lines, landscaping modifications), and proceed with permitting.
