Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the R-1 zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:
See case notes below
Use On Review
4-J-08-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. In addition to the "stealth" structural design of the proposed tower, there shall be no exterior antennas.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. The perimeter of the fenced area shall be landscaped.
6. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
7. 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.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. In addition to the "stealth" structural design of the proposed tower, there shall be no exterior antennas.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. The perimeter of the fenced area shall be landscaped.
6. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
7. 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.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Residences
Proposed90' monopole telecommunications tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
6242 Grove Dr
Northwest side of Grove Dr., southeast of Rifle Range Dr.
Council District 4
Census Tract 50
Size
6.49 acres
Sector
North City
Land Use Designation? LDR
Currently on the Property
Residences
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the R-1 zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. In addition to the "stealth" structural design of the proposed tower, there shall be no exterior antennas.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. The perimeter of the fenced area shall be landscaped.
6. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
7. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the R-1 zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. In addition to the "stealth" structural design of the proposed tower, there shall be no exterior antennas.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. The perimeter of the fenced area shall be landscaped.
6. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
7. 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.
What's next?
− +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.
After the Planning CommissionBecause of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knoxville City Council.
Knoxville City CouncilMay 20, 2008
Appeal by: April 25, 2008June 3, 2008
Appeal by: April 25, 2008The appeal deadline - April 25, 2008 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
