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Council defers contested AT&T wireless-communications variance to Dec. 4 after public opposition
Summary
Councilmember Castillo moved and the council voted to postpone item 16 — a requested reduced separation for a wireless-communications facility — to Dec. 4 after public commenters raised visual and proximity concerns and AT&T representatives cited coverage and 911 reliability.
A request for a reduced separation to site a wireless-communications facility near Pruet Avenue in Council District 5 drew public opposition and was postponed to Dec. 4 by the San Antonio City Council on Aug. 16.
Jack Finger, a public commenter, urged the council to deny the request and described the proposed tower as a “monstrosity” that would intrude into a residential area. Finger also argued the facility did not meet customary separation standards and said…
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