Use On Review

5-H-01-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 175 foot monopole telecommunications tower subject to 5 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
2) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5) A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
9080 Barbee Ln

West side of Barbee Ln., east of Ebenezer Rd., and north of Westland Dr.

Commission District 5


Size
7.79 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Self-storage facility and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 175 foot monopole telecommunications tower subject to 5 conditions.
1) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
2) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5) A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 175 foot monopole telecommunications tower subject to 5 conditions
Details of Action
1) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
2) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5) A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements 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 - June 9, 2001 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

National Wireless Construction, LLC


Case History