Use On Review

8-M-03-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 6 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan 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.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

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

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
2202 Campbell Rd

East side of Campbell Rd., south of Flint Gap Rd.

Commission District 8


Size
15.49 acres

Sector
East County

Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 6 conditions:
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan 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.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 6 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan 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.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

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

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 - September 13, 2003 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Pegasus Tower Company


Case History