Use On Review

12-J-07-UR

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for a 190' monopole telecommunications tower in the A zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Removal of the existing fence and equipment pad that encroach onto the adjoining property within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
5. Removal of the existing 160' tower within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
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.
7. (Added by the MPC) Prior to any construction activity for the new tower, clearly marking all property corners for Tax Parcel 084 01101, and submitting a revised site plan showing on-site parking and constructing the parking so that vehicles coming to the site will have an area to park on-site and not block the access drive. During construction, vehicles and equipment shall not block the access drive that serves this and other properties.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
1425 Hayeswood Rd

Terminus of Hayeswood Rd., southwest of Pine Grove Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 54


Size
0.12 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? LDR & SLPA


Currently on the Property
Existing 160' monopole telecommunications tower

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 190' monopole telecommunications tower in the A zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Removal of the existing fence and equipment pad that encroach onto the adjoining property within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
5. Removal of the existing 160' tower within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
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 conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 190' monopole telecommunications tower in the A zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Removal of the existing fence and equipment pad that encroach onto the adjoining property within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
5. Removal of the existing 160' tower within 60 days of the new tower becoming operational.
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.
7. (Added by the MPC) Prior to any construction activity for the new tower, clearly marking all property corners for Tax Parcel 084 01101, and submitting a revised site plan showing on-site parking and constructing the parking so that vehicles coming to the site will have an area to park on-site and not block the access drive. During construction, vehicles and equipment shall not block the access drive that serves this and other properties.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - January 12, 2008 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Crowne Castle USA c/o Scott B. Smith


Case History