Board of Appeals Meeting | 07.15.2026

The QACTV Board of Appeals held a meeting on July 15, 2026, to consider two main cases involving variances and conditional use approvals related to property and telecommunications infrastructure. The first case involved a variance request for the in-kind replacement of a failing inground pool, patio, and deck within a critical area buffer at a residential property. The board reviewed environmental constraints, buffer management plans, and hardship criteria, ultimately voting to grant the variance with conditions including approval of a buffer management plan. The second case concerned a telecommunications facility proposal to replace an existing light pole with a 95-foot monopole supporting antennas and lighting at Love Point Park. The board considered variances related to recreational setbacks, collocation relief, and landscaping buffer requirements. After reviewing staff reports and expert testimony, the board approved the conditional use and associated variances, including findings on structural and aesthetic considerations limiting collocation. Both cases involved detailed compliance with local and state critical area regulations and zoning codes, with motions passed to approve the requested variances and conditional use permits subject to specified conditions.