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Commission approves two conditional permits for additional cellular antennas at Mercy Terrace amid resident concerns
Summary
The commission approved conditional uses allowing T‑Mobile and Verizon to place new antennas at Mercy Terrace (333 Baker St.) with monitoring and post‑installation testing; residents raised cumulative RF exposure and rooftop access concerns; votes were 6–1 on both items.
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved separate conditional use permits this week to allow T‑Mobile and Verizon to install additional wireless antennas and associated equipment at 333 Baker Street (the Mercy Terrace campus), after hearing technical presentations, independent RF analysis, and focused public comment from residents of the building.
T‑Mobile sought permission to place up to four antennas screened behind architectural shrouds on multiple penthouses; Verizon sought six antennas and basement equipment with a matching screen. Both applicants provided photo simulations and RF coverage maps; third‑party consultant Hammett & Edison presented measurements and…
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