Approved
APPROVE the development plan for a 110' lattice microwave tower subject to 8 conditions.
See case notes below
Use On Review
6-G-01-UR
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Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1) Removal of the tower and satellite dishes located at the applicant's Kingston Pike site once they move to the new location on Amherst Rd. and the new facility and tower is operational.
2) Surrounding the tower with security fencing that meets ordinance requirements.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering
6) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the approved site plan for the broadcast radio station within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 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.
2) Surrounding the tower with security fencing that meets ordinance requirements.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering
6) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the approved site plan for the broadcast radio station within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 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
− +Land Use
- Current
Commercial building / warehouse
Proposed110' radio transmission tower for a broadcast radio station
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
1539 Amherst Rd
West side of Amherst Rd., south side of Ridan Dr.
Council District 3
Size
2.53 acres
Planning Sector
Northwest County
Currently on the Property
Commercial building / warehouse
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 110' lattice microwave tower subject to 8 conditions.Details of Action
1) Removal of the tower and satellite dishes located at the applicant's Kingston Pike site once they move to the new location on Amherst Rd. and the new facility and tower is operational.2) Surrounding the tower with security fencing that meets ordinance requirements.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering
6) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the approved site plan for the broadcast radio station within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 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.
Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 110' lattice microwave tower subject to 8 conditions.1) Removal of the tower and satellite dishes located at the applicant's Kingston Pike site once they move to the new location on Amherst Rd. and the new facility and tower is operational.
2) Surrounding the tower with security fencing that meets ordinance requirements.
3) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering
6) Installing proposed landscaping as shown on the approved site plan for the broadcast radio station within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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 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?
− +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 29, 2001 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
