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TRC delays vote on Sandestin cell‑tower replacement after public objections; seeks Eglin review and photo proof of notice
Summary
Walton County's Technical Review Committee continued a proposal to replace a cell tower (MIN25-000137 at 1885 MacBayou Road) to May 6 after public commenters raised concerns about notice, possible DRI noncompliance and potential unmarked burial‑site impacts; staff and the applicant said technical requirements and sign affidavits were provided, while the committee requested Eglin comments and photographic proof of sign postings.
The Walton County Technical Review Committee on April 15 continued consideration of a minor development order to replace an existing cell tower (MIN25-000137) in District 4 to the May 6 TRC meeting after sustained public comment and committee requests for additional interagency review and notice documentation.
Staff introduced the application as a minor development order submitted to replace a tower located at 1885 MacBayou Road and said the file had been re‑advertised and that staff had cleared most technical comments. "All comments have been addressed," staff said and entered the staff report into the record. The applicant, identified in the record as Mr. Davis, said he was present to answer questions and that advertising requirements had been met.
Several members of the public urged the committee to…
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