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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: June 7, 2024
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunication Facility (4211) Use on the Property Located at 1010 Lebanon Street (Fox Valley Park District - 24.0324 / AU34/1-24.185-CU - SB - WARD 4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, the Fox Valley Park District, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Telecommunication Facility on the property located at 1010 Lebanon Street, which includes the construction of a one hundred, twenty-five (125) foot tall monopole for improved wireless coverage and accessibility.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is zoned P, Park and Recreation District, and is approximately nine and a half (9.5) acres. The Fox Valley Park District owns and maintains the Subject Property, which is otherwise known as Lebanon Park. The existing Lebanon Park contains three (3) baseball fields, a basketball court, a picnic pavilion, and open space for other recreational activities. The Virgil L. Gilman Nature Trail runs through the southern portion of the Subject Property. The Comprehensive Plan designates the Subject Property as Conservation, Open Space, Recreation, and Drainage.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a telecommunication facility. The details of the request include construction of a one hundred, twenty-five (125) foot tall monopole, and which is also designed to integrate outfield lighting for the easternmost baseball field. The lighting fixtures are shown at a height of thirty-five (35) feet, which allows for outfield lighting. In addition, the proposed monopole maintains a galvanized steel finish, which is consistent with the City's requirements and the industry standard, and also allows for the structure to be carefully integrated into the surrounding environment.
The proposal also includes the construction of an approximately nine hundred (900) square foot accessory maintena...
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