Details of Action
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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18 feet with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.
Property Information
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Location1504 Andes Rd
Southeast side of Andes Rd., west of Chert Pit Rd.
Commission District 5
Census Tract 46.06
Size2.14 acres
SectorLand Use Designation? LDR
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
SewerWest Knox Utility District
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 100 foot monopole telecommunications tower with close mount antenna arrays in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 6 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18 feet with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 100 foot monopole telecommunications tower with close mount antenna arrays in an A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 6 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of at least 18 feet with any driveway grades over 8% being paved to a standard to be determined by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A turnaround area shall also be provided at the end of the driveway subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
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. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
With the above conditions, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review in the A zone.
