Title/Name/Summary
American Tower - 13300 LaGrange Rd - Removal of existing tower and all accompanying equipment
History
QUICKFACTS
Project: 2024-0894 - American Tower
Petitioner: SMJ International O/b/o ATC
Petitioner Contact: Aaron Adelman, Senior Permitting Manager
Purpose: Removal of existing tower and accompanying equipment.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 13300 LaGrange Road
P.I.N.(s): 23-33-401-012-0000
Size: 0.05 Acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Sandburg Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community and Institutional
Existing Zoning: E-1 - Estate Residential District
Surrounding Land Use:
North: E-1 Estate Residential District - Sandburg High School
South: E-1 Estate Residential District - Sandburg High School East: R-4 Residential District - Multi-Family Residential
West: Unincorporated (Palos Township)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The petitioner is proposing the following scope of work:
• Decommission and remove existing 99.8 foot monopole
• Remove tower foundation to a depth of 36 inches below grade
• Remove chain-link fence and gate
• Remove shelter foundation to a depth of 36 inches below grade and stoop.
• Remove ice-bridge and post footings
• Remove telco and power hand holes, vaults
• Remove all low voltage conductors
• Cut and cap all conduits and ground systems to 36 inches below grade
• Removal gravel and restore compound to natural grade and condition
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.
PLANNING OVERVIEW
The proposed removal of the American Tower is in accordance with The Comprehensive Plan’s intent for this space. The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes that the forest preserves, natural areas and open spaces contribute strongly to the unique character of this district. The removal of this tall tower aligns with preserving the natural, native beauty of this district.
The tower was originally administratively approved by the Development Services Department on September 20,2010 (case number 2009-0404). Landscaping improvements to screen the base of the tower and all ground equipment was never completed. Proposed landscaping had included three (3) medium deciduous trees, ten (10) tall evergreen shrubs, ten (10) deciduous shrubs, one (1) evergreen tree, three (3) medium deciduous shrubs and ornamental grasses.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the American Tower Removal/Demo, case number 2024-0894, as shown in the plan titled: American Towner Removal/Demo submitted on 11/21/2024, has been administratively approved on 11/25/2024, subject to the following condition:
1) All Building Permit requirements are met, and fees are paid at time of permit pick up.