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Board of Appeals denies appeal of Verizon small‑cell permit at 698 Page St.
Summary
The Board of Appeals voted 5–0 April 3 to deny an appeal of a personal wireless service facility permit for 698 Page St., finding the permit was properly issued; the board and departments said health effects cannot be the basis for denial when a facility complies with Article 25 and FCC guidelines.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 3 denied an appeal of a permit that allows Verizon Wireless to install a personal wireless service facility at 698 Page Street, concluding the permit was properly issued under local procedures and federal preemption limits.
Appellant Ruben Esquero told the board the pole and antennas would be located about 12 feet from his building and said the installation would mar aesthetics, reduce property values and pose health risks from continuous radiofrequency (RF) exposure. "Put a moratorium," Esquero said, urging the board to revoke the…
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