Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-3 zoning district, subject to the following 8 conditions:
See case notes below
Use On Review
11-D-08-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. In addition to an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area, the perimeter of the fenced area will be landscaped with Leyland Cypress on 8' centers.
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.
7. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the tower setback from 165' to 10' (11-L-08-VA).
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. In addition to an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area, the perimeter of the fenced area will be landscaped with Leyland Cypress on 8' centers.
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.
7. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the tower setback from 165' to 10' (11-L-08-VA).
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Dental office
Proposed150' monopole telecommunications tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
4714 Papermill Dr
Southeast side of Papermill Dr., north of I-40, southeast of Coleman Rd.
Commission District 2
Census Tract 38
Size
2,737 square feet
Sector
Northwest City
Land Use Designation? MU
Currently on the Property
Dental office
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-3 zoning district, subject to the following 7 conditions:1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. In addition to an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area, the perimeter of the fenced area will be landscaped with Leyland Cypress on 8' centers.
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.
7. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the tower setback from 165' to 10' (11-L-08-VA).
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-3 zoning district, subject to the following 8 conditions:Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. In addition to an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area, the perimeter of the fenced area will be landscaped with Leyland Cypress on 8' centers.
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.
7. Revising the access drive to a minimum width of 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the tower setback from 165' to 10' (11-L-08-VA).
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 13, 2008 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
