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Zoning commission approves wireless‑communications tower with minor setback reduction on Priut Avenue
Summary
The commission approved rezoning to allow a wireless communications tower at 603 Priut Avenue with a reduced setback of 196.5 feet from the nearest residence after the applicant amended the site plan to push the monopole back; AT&T will use FirstNet service on the new site.
The City of San Antonio Zoning Commission voted to approve a rezoning and specific‑use authorization to allow a wireless communications monopole at 603 Priut Avenue, with the applicant amending the application to move the monopole farther from nearby homes so the setback to the nearest residence measures 196.5 feet. Commissioner Chase moved for approval as amended; Commissioner Kellum seconded. The motion carried on a roll call vote.
Samantha Benavides, zoning planner with Development Services, recommended denial, saying the proposal ‘‘is not appropriate’’ because the applicant planned to demolish the existing residence and could not meet the standard 200‑foot setback from established single‑family homes under the Unified Development Code (UDC). The applicant amended…
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