Use On Review

5-K-02-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 120' monopole telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower other than the parking lot light fixtures.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
7. 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 above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a Use-on-Review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
4213 Pleasant Ridge Rd

Southwest side of Pleasant Ridge Rd., just west of I-640.

Council District 3


Size
3.65 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Currently on the Property
Church

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 120' monopole telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower other than the parking lot light fixtures.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
7. 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 above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a Use-on-Review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 120' monopole telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions
Details of Action
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the site plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower other than the parking lot light fixtures.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
7. 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 above, this 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 - May 24, 2002 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

U. S. Cellular Corporation


Case History