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Vote to adopt a resolution approving a quasi-judicial request for a Special Use Permit, requested by Anthemnet, Inc., for a new proposed 199 ft wireless telecommunications tower on Parcel 2834, located at 1879 Andrews Store Road
Abstract
Introduction & Background: A quasi-judicial hearing was held on August 17, 2026. Planning staff opened the request and Attorney Tom Terrell provided a presentation. Also presenting was Corrina Foyer for the applicant and Richard Kirkland, appraiser. A marketing analysis was provided. Six residents in the surrounding area also spoke with concerns about aesthetics, especially during the winter months, and options for other locations. Several speakers live on Birch Hollow Road located within the Firmage Conservation subdivision in the opposite side of Andrews Store Rd. Several expressed the need for better cell coverage in that area. Written comments from residents are available on the Planning website.
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Discussion & Analysis: Special use permits are listed in the Ordinance for certain uses which have been deemed by the commissioners to be unique and require additional review. These permits may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners in certain circumstances, and the review process must follow the procedures as set forth herein. In some zoning districts, certain listed uses are permitted only as special uses.
In granting a special use permit, the Board of Commissioners shall make the following affirmative findings based on the evidence provided at the public hearing:
The use requested is among those listed as an eligible special use in the district in which the subject property is located or is to be located. Per Section 10.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, wireless support structures that are less than 199 ft but greater than 60 ft in height are permitted by special use permit within the R-1 Residential zoning district.
Zoning Map of the Area
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The requested special use ...
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