1) Using a monopole tower instead of the proposed lattice type tower.
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 proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4) Prior to submitting application for a building permit, provide evidence to MPC Staff and the County Law Department that the applicant has legal rights to utilize Hamilton Ln., a private joint permanent easement, as the means of access to this tower site.
5) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
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) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8) Posting a bond, in an amount acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to cover the cost of repairs for any damage to Hamilton Ln., that may result from the construction traffic required for erecting the tower.
9) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10) A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.

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

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a 180 foot telecommunications tower subject to 10 conditions.

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1) Using a monopole tower instead of the proposed lattice type tower.
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, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4) Prior to submitting application for a building permit, provide evidence to MPC Staff and the County Law Department that the applicant has legal rights to utilize Hamilton Ln., a private joint permanent easement, as the means of access to this tower site.
5) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
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) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8) Posting a bond, in an amount acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to cover the cost of repairs for any damage to Hamilton Ln., that may result from the construction traffic required for erecting the tower.
9) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10) 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

APPROVE the development plan for a 180 foot telecommunications tower subject to 10 conditions.

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Details of Action

1) Using a monopole tower instead of the proposed lattice type tower.
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 proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4) Prior to submitting application for a building permit, provide evidence to MPC Staff and the County Law Department that the applicant has legal rights to utilize Hamilton Ln., a private joint permanent easement, as the means of access to this tower site.
5) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
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) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8) Posting a bond, in an amount acceptable to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to cover the cost of repairs for any damage to Hamilton Ln., that may result from the construction traffic required for erecting the tower.
9) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10) A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.

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