Denied

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a monopole telecommunications tower subject to 9 conditions.

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1) Reducing the height of the tower to 125' (Applicant originally requested 170') and utilizing the flagpole tower design included in the applicant's revised application drawings with all antenna arrays to be within the pole.
2) Installing a landscape buffer along the eastern and western property lines as identified in Exhibit A (attached). The landscape buffer shall be comprised of leyland cypress and/or red cedar trees on 10' centers with an installed height of 6'-8'.
3) Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational.
4) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5) 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.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
8) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
9) A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.

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Disposition Summary

Denied

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Details of Action

Denied