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Commission continues contested AT&T proposal at Bureau of Jewish Education after broad public opposition
Summary
After extensive public testimony from parents, teachers, scientists and community leaders opposing AT&T’s proposal to install antennas on the Bureau of Jewish Education building adjacent to Lisa Kaptner Hebrew Academy, the Planning Commission continued the hearing to Dec. 8 to allow further consultation between the bureau, the school and AT&T and for follow‑up technical information.
The Planning Commission on Nov. 3 continued a highly contested conditional use authorization for AT&T to install six antennas concealed in chimneys on the Bureau of Jewish Education building at 601 Fourteenth Avenue, setting a new hearing date for Dec. 8 and keeping the public hearing record open.
The meeting drew a large turnout from parents, school leaders, students, medical professionals and community advocates who expressed fear and asked commissioners to deny the permit or postpone action until more independent data were available. Central concerns raised in public comment included proximity of antennas to preschool and kindergarten classrooms…
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