A Newhall Neighborhood Association representative Tuesday appealed the city’s decision to issue a permit to the San Jose Earthquakes to begin construction of an 18,000-seat soccer stadium adjacent to the airport.

Nancy Thomas, Newhall’s treasure, requested the seven-member Planning Commission reconsider the issue two weeks after the Planning Department approved the permit.

“It adds another wrinkle to the process,” Earthquakes president David Kaval said. “We remain convinced we have a good plan and can convey that to the Planning Commission.”

The commission is expected to discuss the matter in the coming weeks.

Residents of Newhall and other areas close to the proposed stadium site expressed concerns about noise during a public forum the day before the permit was approved.

The Major League Soccer team could open the 2013 season in a new facility. It currently plays at 10,500-seat Buck Shaw Stadium at Santa Clara University.

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