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After heated hearing, Planning Commission approves T‑Mobile antennas at 2010/2016 Chestnut Street
Summary
The commission voted to deny a discretionary review and to approve an accessory‑use permit for two T‑Mobile rooftop omnidirectional antennas at 2016/2010 Chestnut Street, despite neighborhood opposition citing safety, property‑value and necessity concerns. The vote passed with several no votes but a majority in favor.
After an extended and contentious public hearing, the San Francisco Planning Commission voted July 15 to deny a discretionary review request and to approve an accessory‑use permit allowing two small cylindrical (about 24‑inch) omnidirectional antennas for T‑Mobile at a mixed‑use building on Chestnut Street.
T‑Mobile representatives told the commission the proposed microcell antennas will fill localized gaps in indoor coverage and improve 2G/3G voice and data reliability. "This site is necessary to allow T‑Mobile to increase the quality of coverage and services it…
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