Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the C-1 zoning district, subject to 5 conditions.
See case notes below
Use On Review
8-G-12-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Modifying the monopole tower design to utilize close mount antenna arrays.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. 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 it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the C-1 zoning district.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. 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 it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the C-1 zoning district.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Vacant commercial property
Proposed150' Monopole Telecommunications Tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
5020 Washington Pike
South side of South Mall Road, east side of Washington Pike.
Council District 4
Census Tract 31
Size
0.64 acres
Sector
East City
Land Use Designation? Commercial
Currently on the Property
Vacant commercial property
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the C-1 zoning district, subject to 5 conditions.1. Modifying the monopole tower design to utilize close mount antenna arrays.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. 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 it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the C-1 zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the C-1 zoning district, subject to 5 conditions.Details of Action
1. Modifying the monopole tower design to utilize close mount antenna arrays.2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
5. 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 it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the C-1 zoning district.
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.
After the Planning CommissionBecause of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knoxville City Council.
Knoxville City CouncilOctober 30, 2012
Appeal by: September 28, 2012The appeal deadline - September 28, 2012 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
