Title
CH18408A T-Mobile - 17801 S. Wolf Road - Relocation of Equipment to Temporary Tower - Approved
History
Quickfacts
PROJECT:
CH18408A T-Mobile - 17801 S. Wolf Road - Relocation of Equipment to Temporary Tower
2024-0109/AR-23-00406
PETITIONER:
Eileen Boland
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this petition is to move their existing equipment off the Village owned water tank onto a temporary tower until the water tank is finished being painted.
Requested Action: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 17801 S. Wolf Road
P.I.N.(s): 27-32-101-001-0000
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Grasslands
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community and Institutional
Existing Zoning: R-4
Existing Land Use: Utility
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
T-Mobile is proposing to perform the following work items on both the ground and upon the existing water tower located at 17801 S Wolf Road:
Ground Modifications
T-Mobile proposes to install a 100' steel monopole with 20'x20' ballast foundation inside fence enclosure.
T-Mobile proposed 2 HCS 2.0 Trunk Cables on PVC Sleepers with grip struct cover attached to monopole exterior with cable support brackets
Three antennas and RRUs will be located on a low profile platform
A 20'x20' ballast foundation is proposed
Tarp enclosure for existing T-Mobile lease Area with zip doors for access
Tower Modifications
T-Mobile (3) antennas and RRUs on top of the water tank are to be relocated/removed
POD Mount will be removed
Two existing HCS 2.0 and one HCS 1.0 trunk cables inside of the water tank access tube, shaft, and base cone walls are proposed to be removed; decommissioned cables to be removed
Relocate four (4) Octo Antennas
Relocate 3 AEHC Massive Mimo Antennas
Relocate 3 AHFIG RRUs
Relocate 3 AHLOA RRUs
Relocate 2 breakout boxes/pendants
Remove 1 COVP
Fences
The petitioner has proposed to install a temporary 8' 22'X22' chain link fence enclosure. The east side of the fence will line up with the eastern property line. Fences in non-residential districts shall not exceed 8' in height; however, in this case the 8' temporary utility fence is allowed. Likewise, per section, 6-310, no person shall erect a fence within the Village without first having received a fence permit from the Building Department, and an application for a fence permit shall be submitted with the appropriate fee to the Building Department on forms provided by that department. In addition, the proposed temporary fences must adhere to the regulations of section 6-310.B.2.
ENGINEERING:
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. has reviewed and approved the engineering plans and structural analysis for the T-Mobile improvements to the water tower located at 17801 South Wolf Road. The engineering plans titled, “Equipment Upgrade-Interim,” were prepared by KCS Corporation dated February 6, 2024. The monopole plans titled, “100 Foot Monopole W/LS20 (Centered)” were prepared by Vector Engineering, dated January 30, 2024. The structural calculations report was prepared by Vector Engineering, dated January 30, 2024. Approval for the site engineering was issued on February 28, 2024.
Recommended Action/Motion
In coordination with Engineering Department the administrative review for the T-Mobile infrastructure upgrade, case number 2024-0109, as depicted in the engineering plans titled, “Equipment Upgrade-(Interim),” prepared by KCS Corporation, dated February 6, 2024, sheet numbers A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 and was administratively approved on March 8th, 2024 subject to the following conditions:
1. All Building permit requirements are met, and fees are paid at time of permit pick up.
2. Payment of the engineering review fees shall be paid in full at time of permit pick up.