Title/Name/Summary
T-Mobile Antenna and Ground Cabinet Replacement - 15655 Ravinia Avenue - Appearance Review
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
T-Mobile Antenna and Ground Cabinet Replacement - 15655 Ravinia Avenue - Appearance Review
Legistar Case 2026-0186
PPA-26-0006
Petitioner
Maggie Naughton (T-Mobile/Insite, Inc.)
1S660 Midwest Rd., Suite 308, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to upgrade T-Mobile’s equipment on the existing cell tower at 15655 Ravinia Avenue, including removing and replacing the cabinets on the equipment pad.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
The existing wireless communications tower is located to the north of the Public Works building at 15655 Ravinia Ave, behind the fuel pump facility. It is a monopole structure, measuring at 95’ tall.
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Regional Core
Comprehensive Land Designation: Regional Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: COR, Mixed Use District
Existing Land Use: Governmental (Public Works Facility)
Surrounding Land Use:
North: OS, Open Space District - Vacant
East: COR, Mixed Use District - Restaurant (Seasons 52, Miller’s Ale House, Stan’s Donuts)
South: COR, Mixed Use District - Multi-Tenant Commercial Center (Lakeview Plaza)
R-4, Residential District - Multi-Family Residential (Condos)
West: OS, Open Space District - Vacant
PLANNING OVERVIEW
In 2010, the Board of Trustees adopted policies titled, “Co-Locating Wireless Communication Facilities on Village-Owned Property” (2009-0288). The policy includes six components related to: screening ground equipment cabinet enclosures; if required landscaping screening cannot be accommodated, fees will be paid to the Village’s Tree Mitigation Bank in lieu of the required landscaping; ground equipment shelter screening requirements; assessment for multiple tenants or co-locations on the infrastructure; one-time maintenance fee and site access; and compensation to the Village on a quarterly basis that...
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