1. Installing a landscape buffer along the southeast property line in the area that is zoned CA. The landscape buffer shall be comprised of leyland cypress and/or red cedar trees on 10' centers with an installed height of 6'-8'.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
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.
Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. 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.

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 6 conditions:

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1. Installing a landscape buffer along the southeast property line in the area that is zoned CA. The landscape buffer shall be comprised of leyland cypress and/or red cedar trees on 10' centers with an installed height of 6'-8'.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
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.
Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. 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.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for a 195 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 6 conditions:

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Details of Action

1. Installing a landscape buffer along the southeast property line in the area that is zoned CA. The landscape buffer shall be comprised of leyland cypress and/or red cedar trees on 10' centers with an installed height of 6'-8'.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan, and the tree buffer identified above, within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
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.
Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. 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.