SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will again take up the question of a proposed cell tower at its meeting on Monday.
The City of South Hutchinson argued in court that Harmoni Towers was required to secure a variance in order to build a cell tower near the K-96 and K-17 junction because their project did not conform with set-back requirements outlined in city code.
The court ruled in the city's favor.
Harmoni Towers then requested a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA approved the variance.
In order to continue fighting the cell tower project, the City would have to spend at least an additional $25,000 in legal fees with an uncertain final outcome.
If the governing body desires to suspend further legal action, the council is required to approve the conditional use permit and the building permit application. Those items are part of Monday night's council agenda.
Also, the city will swear in a new city clerk, Michele Nightingale.
The South Hutchinson City Council meeting is Monday at 6 p.m. at the city offices at 2 South Main.
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