(KNZA)--A zoning change request to allow for the construction of a cell tower in Doniphan County has been sent back to the county Planning Commission for further review.

The Doniphan County Commission held a hearing Monday to consider a zoning change to allow for the construction of a Verizon Wireless tower at 518 North Centre Street, in Troy.

County Zoning Administrator Julie Meng said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change request.

Meng presented commissioners with two letters in opposition to the zoning change. One letter in support was presented by Jesse Mitchell of Wenger Manufacturing, in Sabetha.

Paul Greeley, with Selective Site Consultants, said the 245-foot tower will be self-supporting, with white flashing lights during the day and yellow flashing lights at night.

Due to Doniphan County's hilly terrain and dead spots for Verizon coverage, Greeley said the tower will fill in the Verizon network.

Discussion was held in regard to the location of the tower in proximity to residential homes and health risks.

Commissioner Wayne Grable made a motion to approve the zoning change, but it died due to the lack of a second.

Commissioner Tim Collins then made a motion to send the matter back to the Planning Commission for futher review, which was approved on a 2-1 vote. Commissioner Grable cast the dissenting vote.