1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18' with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. As recommended by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, installing migratory bird exclusion devices on the tower in order to preclude any nesting and/or perching activity by bald eagles and osprey.
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.

With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 7 conditions:

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18' with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. As recommended by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, installing migratory bird exclusion devices on the tower in order to preclude any nesting and/or perching activity by bald eagles and osprey.
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.

With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 7 conditions:

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Details of Action

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18' with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. As recommended by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, installing migratory bird exclusion devices on the tower in order to preclude any nesting and/or perching activity by bald eagles and osprey.
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.

With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.