A delay on a proposed 275-foot telecommunications tower in Clay Township is giving nearby residents more time to organize before the project returns to the public agenda next month.
The St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals voted Wednesday to table a request from California-based McKay Brothers, which is seeking a variance and special use permit to build the tower in a residential area on Ironwood Drive near the Michigan state line.
County Council member Amy Drake, who represents the area, said residents have been concerned about the tower’s purpose and potential impacts on property values. She believes the board’s decision gives neighbors a chance to prepare for the next meeting…