Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the development plan for a 160 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:
See case notes below
Use On Review
10-A-04-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Revising the landscape plan by placing the Leyland Cypress on 10' centers around the fence enclosure with an installed height of 5'.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. 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.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. 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
− +- Land Use
- Current
Vacant land
Proposed160' Telecommunications Tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
8304 Brickyard Rd
Northeast side of Brickyard Rd., north of Gregory Ln.
Commission District 6
Size
10,000 square feet
Sector
North County
Currently on the Property
Vacant land
Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
Hallsdale-Powell Utility District
WaterHallsdale-Powell Utility District
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 160 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:1. Revising the landscape plan by placing the Leyland Cypress on 10' centers around the fence enclosure with an installed height of 5'.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. 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 160 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:Details of Action
1. Revising the landscape plan by placing the Leyland Cypress on 10' centers around the fence enclosure with an installed height of 5'.2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. 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?
− +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 - December 10, 2004 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
