Use On Review

8-N-08-UR

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for a 100' COW (Cellular-on-wheels) monopole telecommunications tower in the SW-6 zoning district, subject to the following 5 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. The 100' maximum height COW will only be allowed to be located on the site during the University of Tennessee football season, for a maximum of five years (from the date of the Planning Commission approval). The tower may only be extended for use on the Wednesday prior to a home game through the Sunday after the game at which time it must be retracted. During that five year period, an annual renewal approval is required from the South Waterfront Administrator. The Administrator may forward the annual renewal request to the Planning Commission for consideration. (As modified by MPC)
2. Submitting a revised site plan showing that the COW trailer will be located within the lease area and identifying the type and height of security fencing around the facility.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Southeast side of W. Blount Ave., southwest of Saint Paul St.

Council District 1
Census Tract 24


Size
0.10 acres

Sector
South City

Land Use Designation? SWMUD-1


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 100' COW (Cellular-on-wheels) monopole telecommunications tower in the SW-6 zoning district, subject to the following 5 conditions:
1. The 100' maximum height COW will only be allowed to be located on the site for one, 100-day period per year for a maximum of five years (from the date of the Planning Commission approval). During that five year period, an annual renewal approval is required from the South Waterfront Administrator. The Administrator may forward the annual renewal request to the Planning Commission for consideration.
2. Submitting a revised site plan showing that the COW trailer will be located within the lease area and identifying the type and height of security fencing around the facility.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 100' COW (Cellular-on-wheels) monopole telecommunications tower in the SW-6 zoning district, subject to the following 5 conditions:
Details of Action
1. The 100' maximum height COW will only be allowed to be located on the site during the University of Tennessee football season, for a maximum of five years (from the date of the Planning Commission approval). The tower may only be extended for use on the Wednesday prior to a home game through the Sunday after the game at which time it must be retracted. During that five year period, an annual renewal approval is required from the South Waterfront Administrator. The Administrator may forward the annual renewal request to the Planning Commission for consideration. (As modified by MPC)
2. Submitting a revised site plan showing that the COW trailer will be located within the lease area and identifying the type and height of security fencing around the facility.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.

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 - August 29, 2008 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

T-Mobile South, LLC.


Case History