Green Bay, WI (WTAQ) – Some residents in an east side Green Bay neighborhood are upset about a proposal to build a cell tower.
The cell tower is set to be built on N.E.W. Lutheran school property, and because of state law, city’s leaders say their hands are tied. Green Bay City Council President Tom DeWane.
“you know, people can do what they want…all these cell towers companies can just put them up anywhere they want it seems like”
Neighborhood Association President Scott Vandeistine says neighbors aren’t against the tower, just the location.
“the neighbors are O-K with the tower, as long as it’s not less than 50 feet from their house”
In 2013, state law was changed to allow cell towers to be built on private property, with little input from the city.
In a statement the school says it wants to be sensitive to the neighbors concerns.
De Wane added the next step is to hold a public hearing.
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