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Veterans urge Brentwood planners to block proposed fire station on historic veterans parcel
Summary
Several veterans and veterans groups told the Planning Commission they believe a parcel that includes the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building was purchased and held for veterans’ use and should not be conveyed or used for a new Con Fire station; they asked the city to delay or deny any permit tied to the site.
Dozens of veterans and local veterans’ organizations told the Brentwood Planning Commission on Jan. 21 that a downtown parcel housing the Veterans Memorial Building should remain dedicated for veteran uses and not be used for a new Consolidated Fire Protection District (Con Fire) station.
The speakers said the property was acquired with a taxpayers’ bond in 1922 and, they argued, was to be held "for a place for veterans." Dan Duran, commander of Post 202 and president of the Veterans Building Committee, said a fire station would interfere with downtown functions such as parades and farmers markets and could damage alleys and underground utilities if heavy fire apparatus are routed through them.
"It is my request, my humble request to the commission and…
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