Board members split over whether Homeland Towers would cause 'significant' aesthetic harm
Board members disagreed about whether a proposed 100-foot monopole for Homeland Towers would diminish public enjoyment of the Highland Valley scenic corridor; some called the change 'significant,' others said impacts are moderate and potentially mitigable.
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Discussion at the Ancram Planning Board centered on whether the tower's visual presence in the scenic corridor qualifies as a ‘‘significant aesthetic impact.’’ Jessica (S2) argued the project would change the valley's character and public enjoyment, referencing the scenic corridor overlay; she said the tower is a permanent, industrial feature in a rural area.
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