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Committee approves conditional-use permit for communication tower on Schulz property
Summary
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional-use permit for a new communication tower on property owned by Luke and Kendyl Schulz. Approval included conditions: compliance with FCC and FAA rules, meeting Chapter 8.8 requirements, obtaining a driveway permit if applicable, and no disturbance to wetlands; final approval pending town sign-off.
On July 8, 2026, the Douglas County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional-use permit for a proposed communication tower on property owned by Luke and Kendyl Schulz, with The Towers LLC identified as the tenant.
Zoning staff recommended several conditions for approval: compliance with Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration rules, conformance with requirements of Chapter 8.8 of the county zoning code, obtaining a driveway permit if applicable, and avoiding disturbance to wetlands. The property owner was present to provide comments. The minutes record the action as: "Motion by Fennessey, second Luostari, to approve conditional-use permit with conditions as presented and pending town approval. Motion carried." The minutes do not record a roll-call vote tally.
The committee's approval was conditioned on meeting the listed requirements and on receiving the town's approval; the minutes note that no correspondence was received from the Town of Lakeside.
