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Council names itself reviewing authority for American Tower site, then delegates initial review to zoning administrator
Summary
The City Council designated itself as the reviewing authority for the American Tower Management LLC tower‑replacement project but amended the process to send the matter first to the zoning administrator with an appeal back to the council; the council voted 5‑0 on the procedural change.
The City Council voted Sept. 2 to identify the council as the reviewing authority for the American Tower Management LLC tower replacement project and simultaneously amended the staff recommendation so the project will first be reviewed by the city’s zoning administrator, with appeals to the council.
Staff described the item as a procedural designation rather than a substantive decision on the tower replacement. Council members asked whether the matter could be referred to the zoning administrator with an opportunity for council review. After brief public comment from Amanda Quintanilla raising concerns about settlement payments and earlier litigation related to the site, a council member moved to amend the recommendation so that the zoning administrator would conduct the initial review and the council would hear any appeals.
“Is that a motion?” asked the mayor; the motion was seconded. The council voted “Aye” and the motion passed 5‑0.
No final permit or construction decision was made on Sept. 2; the action establishes the review path the city will follow when substantive applications or settlement documents return for review.
