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Planning panel agrees to indefinitely continue AT&T wireless application amid search for alternate site
Summary
After repeated neighborhood objections, the commission voted 3–2 to continue AT&T’s 1700 Union Street wireless facility matter indefinitely while the sponsor explores an alternate microsite (1800 Union). Neighbors asked for denial rather than further continuances; commissioners noted prior intent motions and that a re‑noticed return would be required to revive the 1700 Union application.
The Planning Commission on Thursday voted 3–2 to continue indefinitely an AT&T conditional‑use application for a rooftop wireless facility at 1700 Union Street.
Neighbors and neighborhood groups urged denial and said the building was unsuitable; AT&T told the commission it is evaluating an alternate microsite at 1800 Union Street and submitted a new application for that location. Commissioners debated whether to set a specific date or continue indefinitely; staff explained an indefinite continuance would require fresh public noticing if the sponsor later seeks to re‑calendar the 1700 Union site.
Commissioners recorded a prior motion of intent to disapprove the 1700 Union application; the indefinite continuance passed 3–2 with Commissioners Hillis and Moore opposed. Several neighbors said multiple continuances had used public time in the past and urged a final denial; proponents said AT&T is cooperating to find alternate sites. The matter will remain off the calendar unless AT&T formally re‑files and completes new noticing.
