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[202 SW William Young Lane, Lake City, Florida 32024; case SE251202] The document is a public civic record for a Columbia County Board of Adjustments meeting agenda and staff report regarding a Special Exception application for a telecommunications tower. The project is a 195-foot AGL monopole-style telecommunications tower and support facility on an approximately 8.1-acre parcel. The property is zoned AG-3 and ESA-2, with a future land use of AG-3 and ESA-1. The applicant is VB BTS III LLC, with the Law Office of Mattaniah S. Jahn, P.A. as agent, for property owners Robert Arsua and Bonnie Kate. The case number is SE251202. The application was originally heard at the March 26th meeting and tabled. The staff report recommends the board review the Special Exception criteria before making a decision. The document does not state a final decision. Key dates include the filing date of 12/09/25, an invoice date of 12/19/2025, a payment date of 12/23/2025, and the meeting date of July 23rd, 2026. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [202 SW William Young Lane, Lake City, Florida; case SE251202] A Special Exception application (SE251202) by VB BTS III LLC, with Law Office of Mattaniah S. Jahn, P.A. as agent for Robert Arsua and Bonnie Kate, requests to construct a 195' AGL monopole style telecommunication tower and support facility on Parcel # 11-5S-16-03576-000, located at 202 SW William Young Lane, Lake City, Florida. The legal description is SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 EX 50 FT OFF W END & EX 25 OFF N SIDE & EX 1.01 AC DESC IN ORB 835-1103. A technical review report by Omnicom Consulting Group recommends approval of the special exception application. A public hearing is noticed for March 26, 2026, at 5:30pm, with a subsequent Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 21, 2026. A second notice of public hearing is for July 23, 2026, at 5:30pm. An invoice dated 07/01/2026 shows a fee of $300.00 for re-advertisement for hearing, with a prior fee of $3,800.00 for the special exception for communications towers paid on 12/23/2025. An email from Lawrence Wilson of Columbia County Central Communications states no concerns with the proceeding. An email from Karen Aiken-Smoot requests a review of the tower application. An email from Cindy-Jean Le Blanc submits the revised Special Exception application and supporting documentation.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- recommended approval by Omnicom Consulting Group; decision by Board of Adjustments not stated
- Address:
- 202 SW William Young Lane, Lake City, Florida 32024
- Applicant:
- VB BTS III LLC, agent Law Office of Mattaniah S. Jahn, P.A., property owners Robert Arsua and Bonnie Kate
Board of Adjustments Meeting Minutes from June 25th to be adopted
The Board of Adjustments approved Special Exception SE260404 for a 250-foot self-support communication tower at 1663 SW Carpenter Road, in an AG-zoned area, on a 100x100 lease area, accommodating up to four wireless carriers with T-Mobile as anchor. The applicant was James Johnston, agent for Shutts & Bowen LLP, for landowner Nettie K. Gucker. The decision was unanimous, with a condition that the county be notified 60 days prior to any sale/transfer. Public comment included Jeff Todd supporting the tower due to poor cell service, and no one spoke against it. The meeting also approved previous minutes and discussed signage and meeting schedule adjustments.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved unanimously
- Address:
- 1663 SW Carpenter Road
- Applicant:
- James Johnston, Agent for Shutts & Bowen LLP, for landowner Nettie K. Gucker
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
D. ATTACHMENT /SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
D. ATTACHMENT/SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
D. ATTACHMENT/SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. APPLICATION INFORMATION
VB BTS III, LLC is proposing to construct a 195-foot tall monopole telecommunications tower on approximately 8.1 acres located at 202 SW William Young Lane in Lake City, Florida. The property is currently zoned AG-3 and ESA-2, with a future land use of AG-3 and ESA-1. This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustment. The project will involve site preparation, including clearing and grading, followed by the installation of the tower structure and associated underground utilities. Final work will include landscaping and site restoration. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers can benefit by engaging early, as this project is in the early stages of review before final site plans, bids, and permits are established.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 202 SW William Young Lane, Lake City, Florida 32024
- Applicant:
- VB BTS III, LLC
I. Introduction
The Board of County Commissioners, Columbia County, is reviewing a study on the economic impact of the U.S. data center industry. This study, conducted by PwC, examines the national and state-level contributions of data centers for 2023 and 2024, building on previous analysis. The report defines the data center sector broadly to include services wherever they are produced, reflecting industry changes driven by AI workloads and edge computing. The growth of data centers supports jobs in operations, IT, and data services, while also boosting related sectors like construction, telecommunications, and power infrastructure. This item is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the public process. The study's findings suggest potential future development and investment in data center infrastructure, which could lead to opportunities in site preparation, construction, utility work, and specialized technology installations. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review as it may signal future project needs.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Board of County Commissioners listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. Location of trash receptacles.
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. Request
The applicant is seeking approval for a change to the Future Land Use Map and a companion rezoning for a property located in Columbia County. The proposal involves changing the land use designation from Residential - Very Low to Highway Interchange. This is accompanied by a rezoning request from Rural Residential (RR) to Commercial Highway Interchange (CHI). This item is currently under review by the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments. If approved, this project could lead to site clearing and grading, followed by construction of commercial facilities. Contractors specializing in site preparation, general construction, and commercial building trades may find opportunities. Engaging with the applicant or county staff early in the review process could provide an advantage before formal plans and bids are established.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
I. i
A rezoning proposal is under review for tax parcels 02-6S-17-09554-002, 02-6S-17-09555-000, and a portion of 02-6S-17-09554-000. The property is currently zoned A-3, ESA-2, and RR, but the proposal seeks to change the zoning to CHI. This change would allow for highway interchange uses. The property is located within the Designated Urban Development Area and is adjacent to US 41/441. Public water and sewer services are nearby. The review process is in its early stages, with the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments considering the item. If approved, this project could involve site preparation, grading, utility work, paving, and construction of commercial facilities. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project's scope and potential needs as plans develop.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- 02-6S-17-09554-002
- Applicant:
- North Florida Professional Services
II. Industry overview
This item is an industry overview of data centers, which are essential for storing, processing, and transmitting data. The overview explains how data centers have evolved from single physical locations to distributed systems including hyperscale facilities, colocation, and edge deployments. These services require compute, storage, networking, and continuous operations. The item is currently under review as an industry overview. This overview does not describe a specific project, site, or development proposal. Therefore, it does not outline concrete scopes of work, phases, or direct business opportunities for contractors, suppliers, or service providers at this time.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Industry overview................................................................................................................................... 10
Board of County Commissioners listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. M
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Meeting Preamble
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Meeting Preamble
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
II. Meeting Preamble
Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust. listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-23 in Columbia County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Planning & Zoning / Board of Adjust.
- Date:
- 2026-07-23
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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