Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the request for a 170' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-1 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:
See case notes below
Use On Review
11-F-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. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
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 O-1 zone.
2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
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 O-1 zone.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Broadcasting facility for South Central Radio Group
Proposed170' monopole telecommunications tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
1100 Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Dr
Sharps Ridge north of Ludlow Ave.
Council District 5
Census Tract 29
Size
25.64 acres
Sector
Central City
Land Use Designation? SLPA
Currently on the Property
Broadcasting facility for South Central Radio Group
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 170' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-1 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
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 O-1 zone.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 170' monopole telecommunications tower in the O-1 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.2. Obtaining the setback variances from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (11-N-08-VA).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. Revising the access drive to a width of at least 15' and obtaining approval from the Knoxville Fire Marshal for the access drive and turnaround.
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 O-1 zone.
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 28, 2008 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
