Use On Review

2-G-01-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a television tower and accessory building in the R-1 and R-2 zone, subject to nine conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Obtaining approval and recording a one-lot subdivision plat consolidating the two UT owned properties into one lot.
2. Obtaining approval and recording a minor subdivision plat consolidating parcels 81HB013, 81HA017 and a portion of 81HD006 into one lot to be owned by Richland and adjusting the lot lines of the balance of parcel 81HD006 to be owned by the Sharp family.
3. Recording 25-feet wide access easements for the driveways accessing the building, parking area, tower and guy supports, as shown on the site plan, and showing these easements with the appropriate recording references on the plats consolidating the UT and Richland properties. The applicant may choose to record one plat showing all affected parcels and the required access easements.
4. A legally binding document signed and notarized by both parties must be submitted and approved by MPC staff and the City of Knoxville Building Official describing in detail the agreement between UT and Richland for Richland's use of the UT property for the construction and operations of the television tower and accessory building.
5. Rescinding all previously approved variances except the tower setback variance with the City of Knoxville Codes Department as they are no longer needed with this proposed development plan.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Engineering Department.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
8. Meeting all requirements of the City of Knoxville Arborist.
9. A revised site plan reflecting the completed conditions of approval and any other required documentation must be submitted to MPC staff for certification.

With the conditions noted above, the request meets all requirements for Use on Review approval.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Southwest side of I-275, north of Johnston St.

Council District 3


Size
61.28 acres

Sector
Central City

Currently on the Property
UT tower and accessory building. (To be removed)

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a television tower and accessory building in the R-1 and R-2 zone, subject to nine conditions:
1. Obtaining approval and recording a one-lot subdivision plat consolidating the two UT owned properties into one lot.
2. Obtaining approval and recording a minor subdivision plat consolidating parcels 81HB013, 81HA017 and a portion of 81HD006 into one lot to be owned by Richland and adjusting the lot lines of the balance of parcel 81HD006 to be owned by the Sharp family.
3. Recording 25-feet wide access easements for the driveways accessing the building, parking area, tower and guy supports, as shown on the site plan, and showing these easements with the appropriate recording references on the plats consolidating the UT and Richland properties. The applicant may choose to record one plat showing all affected parcels and the required access easements.
4. A legally binding document signed and notarized by both parties must be submitted and approved by MPC staff and the City of Knoxville Building Official describing in detail the agreement between UT and Richland for Richland's use of the UT property for the construction and operations of the television tower and accessory building.
5. Rescinding all previously approved variances except the tower setback variance with the City of Knoxville Codes Department as they are no longer needed with this proposed development plan.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Engineering Department.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
8. Meeting all requirements of the City of Knoxville Arborist.
9. A revised site plan reflecting the completed conditions of approval and any other required documentation must be submitted to MPC staff for certification.

With the conditions noted above, the request meets all requirements for Use on Review approval.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a television tower and accessory building in the R-1 and R-2 zone, subject to nine conditions:
Details of Action
1. Obtaining approval and recording a one-lot subdivision plat consolidating the two UT owned properties into one lot.
2. Obtaining approval and recording a minor subdivision plat consolidating parcels 81HB013, 81HA017 and a portion of 81HD006 into one lot to be owned by Richland and adjusting the lot lines of the balance of parcel 81HD006 to be owned by the Sharp family.
3. Recording 25-feet wide access easements for the driveways accessing the building, parking area, tower and guy supports, as shown on the site plan, and showing these easements with the appropriate recording references on the plats consolidating the UT and Richland properties. The applicant may choose to record one plat showing all affected parcels and the required access easements.
4. A legally binding document signed and notarized by both parties must be submitted and approved by MPC staff and the City of Knoxville Building Official describing in detail the agreement between UT and Richland for Richland's use of the UT property for the construction and operations of the television tower and accessory building.
5. Rescinding all previously approved variances except the tower setback variance with the City of Knoxville Codes Department as they are no longer needed with this proposed development plan.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Engineering Department.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
8. Meeting all requirements of the City of Knoxville Arborist.
9. A revised site plan reflecting the completed conditions of approval and any other required documentation must be submitted to MPC staff for certification.

With the conditions noted above, the request meets all requirements for Use on Review approval.

What's next?

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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 - February 23, 2001 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Richland Towers


Case History