Cellular Antennas Proposed for Hilton

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will be considering another cellular antenna in Short Hills this fall.

Metro PCS has proposed placing eight antennas on the roof of the Hilton Short Hills, according to an application filed at Town Hall. The antennas will not be part of a tower like the one proposed by T-Mobile in Short Hills. Instead they will be flush mounted against the side of one corner of the building.

Metro PCS is seeking a use variance from Zoning Board of Adjustment because the township's zoning ordinance does not allow for cellular antennas or towers. The board will review the application during its Oct. 4 meeting, which is when it also plans to review the application from Summit Medical Group.

T-Mobile has proposed a 140-foot cellular tower behind the Short Hills Terrace apartments located at 806 Morris Turnpike. The proposal calls for the tower to look like a tree. The application goes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a second hearing on Sept. 20.