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Public Hearing: Proposed 143-Foot Communication Tower on Kentucky Street

Original title: Kentucky Street Special Exception - Request for a Special Exception for a proposed 143-foot communication tower and four (4) variances to the required separation distance from properties with existing single family use, located on the north side of Kentucky Street, approximately 1,700 feet east of Skyway Drive; Z2025-15 (Mary Doty Solik, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner).

July 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents living near Kentucky Street and Skyway Drive may be affected by the construction of a 143-foot tower and the potential reduction of required buffer distances between the tower and their homes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nearby single-family homeowners

The proposed tower and requested variances concern the separation distance between the tower and their residential properties.

Mary Doty Solik

As the applicant, they are seeking approval for the tower construction and the associated zoning variances.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a 143-foot communication tower and four zoning s. The applicant is seeking permission to build the tower on the north side of Kentucky Street, near Skyway Drive, despite current separation requirements from nearby single-family homes.

Key Facts

  • The proposal involves the construction of a 143-foot communication tower.
  • The applicant is requesting four separate variances regarding the required separation distance from existing single-family residential properties.
  • The project site is located on the north side of Kentucky Street, approximately 1,700 feet east of Skyway Drive.
  • The application is filed under case number Z2025-15.
  • The item is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • The hearing is set for May 28, 2026.
  • The project is located within District 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'special exception' in this context?
It is a request for permission to use land in a way that is generally permitted by zoning laws but requires specific approval from the commission to ensure it meets certain conditions.
What are the 'variances' being requested?
The applicant is asking for permission to deviate from the standard rules that dictate how far a communication tower must be located from single-family homes.
How can I participate in this decision?
The item is listed as a 'Public Hearing Item' on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for May 28, 2026, which is the venue for public input.

Why It Matters

Residents living near Kentucky Street and Skyway Drive may be affected by the construction of a 143-foot tower and the potential reduction of required buffer distances between the tower and their homes.

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Zoning Variance Frequency

The request for four separate variances suggests the proposed tower does not meet standard municipal siting requirements for residential proximity.

Mary Doty Solik

Connected Entities

otherZ2025-15“The specific zoning case file number.”Map →
personMary Doty Solik“The individual or entity requesting the special exception and variances.”Map →
locationKentucky Street“The site location for the proposed tower.”Map →
locationDistrict 5“The municipal district where the proposed tower is located.”Map →
other2026-0486“The legislative file number for the agenda item.”Map →
personAnnie Sillaway“Principal Planner overseeing the application.”Map →

Sources

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