The Leon Valley City Council on Tuesday ordered expanded notification and delayed action on a request for a special‑use permit to construct a telecommunications monopole at 6004 Grissom Road after neighbors told the council they had not received mailed notices and expressed concerns about the proposed tower’s location.

Planning staff described the applicant’s plan as a 160‑foot monopole with antennas and a 50‑by‑50‑foot fenced equipment area behind an existing commercial building. Planner Susanna Huerta told the council staff had no technical objections to the permit and that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.

Several nearby residents said they had not received mailed notice required under city rules and objected to siting the tower so close to homes. Resident Jesse Barrera told the council, “You cannot just walk in here and say, we’re gonna put it there, and you’re gonna accept it. No.” Other neighbors said they feared loss of property value and possible interference with low‑flying aircraft.

Because notice had not reached several affected residents, the council voted to expand the notification radius. Councilmembers debated notice radius options — staff initially proposed extensions and councilors settled on 1,000 feet. The council then voted to table the matter and set further consideration for Sept. 16 to give staff time to re‑notify property owners and invite the applicant back to address questions.

Actions taken:
- Council expanded the mailed/public‑notice area to 1,000 feet around the site (motion passed).
- Council postponed final consideration to Sept. 16 to ensure broader notice and allow time for community input (motion to postpone passed; motion by Councilor Orozco; second by Councilor Campos).

Ending: Council members said they wanted to ensure the record included all neighbors’ comments before any decision; staff will reissue notices, the applicant will be asked to attend the Sept. 16 hearing, and the council will take the item up then.