ZBA approves 195‑ft cell‑tower variances after applicants cite coverage gap and topography

The board approved two variances for a proposed 195‑foot telecommunications tower — reducing the required setback to 115 feet and allowing a conventional tower form rather than an alternative/camouflaged structure — citing topography, stream buffers, and service‑coverage gaps. Board members raised visibility concerns but accepted engineering fall‑zone assurances and co‑location arguments and voted 5–0 on both items.