Title/Name/Summary
Verizon Wireless - 15501 Park Station Blvd. - Re-install equipment on water tank/Remove ballast frame temp tower
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Verizon Wireless - 15501 Park Station Blvd - Appearance Review
Legistar Case 2024-0487
AR-24-00442
Petitioner
Eric Lennington, Terra Consulting Group for Verizon
600 Busee Highway, Park Ridge IL 60068
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to reinstall antennas and antenna related equipment onto the Water Tower #8, that were previously removed when the Village Water Tower was painted.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 15501 Park Station Blvd, Orland Park, IL 60467
P.I.N.(s): 27-17-401-004-0000
Parcel Size: 0.52 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Centennial
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community and Institutional
Existing Zoning: MFG Manufacturing
Existing Land Use: Village Water Tower
Surrounding Land Use:
North: Open Space and R-4 -Vacant and Sheffield Square
South: Open Space - Centennial Park West and Metra Parking Lot
East: Open Space - Metra Parking Lot
West: Open Space - Metra Parking Lot
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
When Water Tower #8 was painted by Village, the petitioner relocated existing antennas and antenna-related equipment located on the water tower to a ballast framed temporary tower. Petitioner now intends to move the equipment from the temporary existing ground mounted ballast frame tower and re-install them on the water tower. The hybrid cables connecting the existing ground mounted equipment to the water tower will be routed via the existing underground conduits. The hybrid cables will then be routed up the tower interior to the proposed raycap junction boxes on top of the tower. The ballast frame temporary tower is to be removed in its entirety from the property, and the surrounding area to be restored to its former condition.
PLANNING OVERVIEW
The petitioner is proposing performing the following work on the ground and upon the existing tower located at 15501 Park Station Blvd.
TOWER MODIFICATIONS:
The proposed antennas and equipment mounts are to be installed on the Water Tower.
Proposed Final Verizon Antenna and Equipment Summary (RAD = 116’-0”)
• (6) Commscope NHH-65B-R2B
• (3) nL-Sub6 Antenna w/ Ericsson VZE01 RRU
• (3) RRU 8843
• (3) RRU 4449
• (3) HFT1206-24SV2-XXX Hybrid Cables
• (3) Raycap RC3DC-3315-PF-48
The following is a list of existing other carrier equipment located on the water tower, which are to remain.
• (5) airMAX AM-5AC21 (RAD = 115’-7”)
• (2) airFiber 24 (RAD = 115’-7”)
• (3) Dish (RAD = 114’-7”)
• (2) Yagi (RAD = 118’-0”)
• Small Beacon (RAD = 115’-0”)
• Whip (RAD = 123’-9”)
• Dipole (RAD = 123’-3”)
No new equipment to be added to the tower, and project scope is limited to reinstallation of the equipment that was temporarily relocated to the temporary tower.
GROUND MODIFICATIONS
Removal of existing ballast frame temporary tower and restoration of the surrounding area to its former condition.
ENGINEERING:
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. has reviewed and approved the engineering plans and structural analysis for the Verizon improvements to the water tower located at 15501 Park Station Blvd. The engineering plans prepared by Terra Consulting, bearing revision date of April 23, 2024; and Structural Analysis Report for Verizon (#187771) prepared by Krech Ojard & Associated, bearing revision date of April 26, 2021, was approved on July 23, 2024.
LANDSCAPING:
The Village requires incremental improvements in the form of landscaping that would meet the Code requirements prescribed in Section 6-305. In this case the requirement is being met by the existing landscape screening around the ground equipment enclosure. Petitioner is to ensure that the landscaping is restored to its former condition.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Verizon Wireless - 15501 Park Station Blvd - Reinstallation of Equipment on Water Tower project, case number 2024-0487, as depicted on Plans prepared by Terrra Consulting, bearing revision date of April 23, 2024; and Structural Analysis Report for Verizon (#187771) prepared by Krech Ojard & Associated, bearing revision date of April 26, 2021 has been administratively approved on July 26, 2024 subject to the following conditions:
1. The project will be in substantial conformance with the project documents listed above;
2. All Building permit requirements are met, and fees are paid at time of permit pick up;
3. Payment of the engineering review fees shall be paid in full at time of permit pick up;
4. Landscaping and opaque fences shall be used to screen any ground equipment and/or utility sub-stations;
5. No new equipment to be added to the tower - the project scope is limited to reinstallation of existing antennas and antenna-related equipment;
6. Remove the ballast frame temporary tower in its entirety from the property and restore the surrounding areas to their former condition;
7. Pass all inspections by Orland Park Police Department and Orland Park Public Works Department.