I was told no one would build a building over there. Of course, no one thought about a tower. The city's ordinance also ensures telecommunication companies share towers when possible. Most towers in Abilene sit atop the NationsBank Tower. City staff expects to propose modifications to the ordinance in the spring, perhaps limiting the heights, disguising the towers if visible from residential areas, or requiring prior notification of nearby homeowners.
Nothing is set in stone yet.
Though the city manager has said his recent decision to remove Carl Lockett as planning administrator was an attempt to spark more creativity in that division, he admitted the tower permit was a contributing factor. Gill said a lawsuit to remove the tower remains an option. I wouldn't want one in my backyard. It's part of the technology revolution. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved.