1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The access drive shall be paved to "minimum duty" road construction standard with a width of 16 feet and shall be provided with a turnaround area meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
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. Clearing of the site shall be limited to the lease area and driveway and utility access area.
6. Revised development plans showing the changes to the access drive, turnaround area, utilities and landscape screening (as required by the Zoning Ordinance) shall be submitted to Planning Commission Staff for approval prior to the issuance of any grading permit.
7. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 8 conditions:

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The access drive shall be paved to "minimum duty" road construction standard with a width of 16 feet and shall be provided with a turnaround area meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
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. Clearing of the site shall be limited to the lease area and driveway and utility access area.
6. Revised development plans showing the changes to the access drive, turnaround area, utilities and landscape screening (as required by the Zoning Ordinance) shall be submitted to Planning Commission Staff for approval prior to the issuance of any grading permit.
7. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 8 conditions:

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Details of Action

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The access drive shall be paved to "minimum duty" road construction standard with a width of 16 feet and shall be provided with a turnaround area meeting the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
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. Clearing of the site shall be limited to the lease area and driveway and utility access area.
6. Revised development plans showing the changes to the access drive, turnaround area, utilities and landscape screening (as required by the Zoning Ordinance) shall be submitted to Planning Commission Staff for approval prior to the issuance of any grading permit.
7. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised development plan in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
8. 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.