Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions.
See case notes below
Use On Review
9-K-01-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
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) Maintaining the natural tree buffer around the tower site to help reduce the visual impact of the tower.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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.
2) Maintaining the natural tree buffer around the tower site to help reduce the visual impact of the tower.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Vacant land
Proposed195 foot monopole telecommunications tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
Southwest of Choto Rd., southeast of S. Northshore Dr., and north of Early Rd.
Commission District 5
Size
31.37 acres
Sector
Southwest County
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth Plan
Rural Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
NA
WaterNA
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 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) Maintaining the natural tree buffer around the tower site to help reduce the visual impact of the tower.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 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) Maintaining the natural tree buffer around the tower site to help reduce the visual impact of the tower.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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.
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.
The appeal deadline - November 10, 2001 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
