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Residents urge caution on 5G siting and press planning commission to preserve parks
Summary
Two residents at the public-comment period urged the commission to avoid siting 5G equipment in neighborhoods with vulnerable residents and called for stronger park-creation measures and fees to serve new housing near Bishop Ranch.
During the public-comment period, two residents raised separate but related community concerns: the siting of 5G equipment in neighborhoods and the need for more parks and green space as new housing arrives.
Joyce Carr told the commission she and her husband observed workers measuring a light pole on Sherbear Drive and believed the work related to 5G equipment. Carr said she is concerned about potential health effects, referencing public reports that classify some radiofrequency exposures as a possible carcinogen, and noted a family member’s cancer history as the reason for her worry.
Jim Blickinstaff urged the commission to prioritize parks and green space in growth areas, citing the expected addition of housing on the Chevron property and arguing that current park fees may not be adequate to buy land near Bishop Ranch. Blickinstaff recommended designating “park opportunity” sites, studying fee increases or bond measures, and prioritizing 5G placement in rights-of-way and larger corridors rather than residential streets to reduce exposure risks for children and other vulnerable residents.
Staff acknowledged the comments and said staff are taking notes. No formal responses, rules changes, or motions resulted from these public comments during the meeting.
