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Developer appeals denial of 170‑foot communications tower in St. Augustine Shores PUD
Summary
Applicant appealed a Planning & Zoning denial for a 165–170‑foot monopole in the St. Augustine Shores PUD, saying the tower fills a service gap and supports public‑safety prioritization; opponents (appraisers and Realtors) testified it would be visually intrusive and could depress nearby property values.
The board began a quasi‑judicial hearing on an appeal of a Planning & Zoning decision denying a special‑use permit for a 165–170‑foot communications monopole within the St. Augustine Shores PUD.
Applicant representatives (including Brad Wester and David, CEO of Next Tower) said the parcel chosen is a five‑acre commercial/business tract in the PUD, that the proposed 165‑foot monopole (plus lightning rod) meets separation and setback requirements, and that county third‑party review confirmed radio‑frequency models showing a coverage gap the tower would remedy. David of Next Tower said co‑location for AT&T, Verizon and T‑Mobile and prioritized public‑safety access (AT&T FirstNet, Verizon Frontline) were…
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