Details of Action
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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
6. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the O-1 zone.
Property Information
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Location1100 Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Dr
Sharps Ridge north of Ludlow Ave.
Council District 5
Census Tract 29
Size25.64 acres
SectorLand Use Designation? SLPA
Currently on the Property
Broadcasting facility for South Central Radio Group
Growth PlanUrban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
SewerKnoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 170' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-1 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
6. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the O-1 zone.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 170' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-1 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
6. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the O-1 zone.