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Board upholds AT&T surface-mounted cabinet in Sunset despite notice and safety complaints
Summary
The Board of Appeals upheld the Department of Public Works’ permit for an AT&T surface-mounted facility at 20 Second Avenue and Irving Street after contested testimony about notice, pedestrian impacts and a trip hazard; the decision was upheld by a 3–2 vote with direction for DPW to review alternatives and remedies.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 24 upheld the Department of Public Works’ permit allowing AT&T to place a surface-mounted telecommunications cabinet near 20 Second Avenue and Irving Street, rejecting appellant objections over notice and pedestrian impacts by a 3–2 vote.
Neighbors and the appellant, represented by counsel, argued the cabinet was installed after insufficient notice and in a location that creates a safety and congestion risk outside a busy post office and supermarket. Appellant emphasized…
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