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 will follow a pre-determined fee schedule.
T-Mobile is proposing to remove existing equipment from the concrete pad at the base of the monopole structure, including the following:
• Remove post and its 12 existing modules, relocate 1 of the existing modules
• Remove Frequency Selective Electrical Bypass (FSEB)
• Remove battery cabinet
• Remove site support cabinet
In their place, they are proposing to install the following equipment:
• Install one HPL3.1 site support cabinet with pre-installed equipment, including a delta boost voltage booster, a floor-mount surge protective device (SPD) tray, a fiber patch tray combo, and a rack-mount SPD tray with 3 modules
• Install one LB3 battery cabinet
The two new cabinets proposed for installation will be placed 1’ apart from each other on the concrete pad and 3’ away from the existing vinyl fence screening the equipment. Two new Hierarchical Cell Structure (HCS) 6x24 trunks are also proposed to be installed on the monopole connecting to the new site support cabinet. On their antenna, they are also proposing modifications to their existing equipment, including the removal of four modules. They are proposing to install new antenna, breakout box, and Remote Radio Unit (RRU) adjacent to the existing antenna, located at approximately 80’ high on the tower. The proposed work will not adversely impact the appearance of the tower and will not increase its height or bulk.
This review is based on the following documents:
• Mount Structural Analysis, prepared by GeoStructural, bearing a revision date of September 23, 2025.
• Structural Analysis Report, prepared by Tower Engineering Solutions, LLC, bearing a revision date of September 15, 2025.
• Engineering Plans, prepared by WT Group, LLC, bearing a revision date of September 8, 2025
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the T-Mobile Antenna and Ground Cabinet Replacement at 15655 Ravinia Avenue, case number 2026-0186, as depicted on list of documents listed above, has been administratively approved on February 20, 2026 subject to the following conditions:
1. The project will be in substantial conformance with the project documents listed above;
2. The replacement cabinets will be fully screened by the existing vinyl fence;
3. All Building permit requirements are met, and fees are paid at time of permit pick up;
4. All Engineering requirements are met;
4. Schedule and pass all inspections by Orland Park Public Works, Engineering, and Development Services Departments.