Use On Review

2-H-02-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for telecommunications tower not to exceed 80' in height subject to 8 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Using a steel monopole structure with the antennas flush mounted or enclosed in the pole (applicant requested a wooden structure).
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within 30 days of the completion of the tower and its appurtenances unless this deadline is extended by the Chief Building Official.
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 abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Dept. of Engineering.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
8. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

With the conditions noted this plan meets the requirements for approval in the C-4 District and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of Wallwood Rd., northeast of Clinton Hwy.

Council District 5


Size
0.60 acre

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for telecommunications tower not to exceed 80' in height subject to 8 conditions
1. Using a steel monopole structure with the antennas flush mounted or enclosed in the pole (applicant requested a wooden structure).
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within 30 days of the completion of the tower and its appurtenances unless this deadline is extended by the Chief Building Official.
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 abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Dept. of Engineering.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
8. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

With the conditions noted this plan meets the requirements for approval in the C-4 District and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for telecommunications tower not to exceed 80' in height subject to 8 conditions
Details of Action
1. Using a steel monopole structure with the antennas flush mounted or enclosed in the pole (applicant requested a wooden structure).
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within 30 days of the completion of the tower and its appurtenances unless this deadline is extended by the Chief Building Official.
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 abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Dept. of Engineering.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
8. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

With the conditions noted this plan meets the requirements for approval in the C-4 District and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.

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 - March 1, 2002 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Yarbrough & Associates, Inc.


Case History