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Bedford County board approves special exception for 255-foot communications tower despite neighbor concerns
Summary
The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a 255-foot communications tower on Halls Mill Road after the applicant and staff described siting, fall-zone and FAA lighting plans; a nearby resident had raised concerns about proximity and property values.
The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals on an unanimous vote approved a special-exception permit for a 255-foot communications tower on Halls Mill Road after staff and the applicant described measures to limit visual impact and meet safety requirements.
At a public hearing, nearby resident Karen Fisher told the board she lives on Hayfield Lane and asked how close the tower would be to homes, whether it was near schools and whether it could affect property values. "How close is it going to be to our homes?" Fisher asked, adding, "Is it going to affect the price of our house if we decide to sell it?"
Clark Davidson…
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