Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the I-2 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:
See case notes below
Use On Review
9-P-06-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area within six months of the tower becoming operational.
5. Receiving a variance from the Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to allow an 8' tall opaque fence in the required front yard or adjusting the fence so that it does not encroach into the required 25' front yard setback.
6. 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.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area within six months of the tower becoming operational.
5. Receiving a variance from the Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to allow an 8' tall opaque fence in the required front yard or adjusting the fence so that it does not encroach into the required 25' front yard setback.
6. 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.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Vacant
Proposed90' monopole telecommunications tower
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
3605 Vandeventer Ave
Southeast side of Sutherland Ave., northwest side of Vandeventer Ave.
Council District 6
Census Tract 26
Size
22,500 square feet
Sector
Central City
Land Use Designation? MU, LI, GC
Currently on the Property
Vacant
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the I-2 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area within six months of the tower becoming operational.
5. Receiving a variance from the Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to allow an 8' tall opaque fence in the required front yard or adjusting the fence so that it does not encroach into the required 25' front yard setback.
6. 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.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 90' monopole telecommunications tower in the I-2 zoning district, subject to the following 6 conditions:Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing an 8' wooden privacy fence around the tower and equipment area within six months of the tower becoming operational.
5. Receiving a variance from the Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to allow an 8' tall opaque fence in the required front yard or adjusting the fence so that it does not encroach into the required 25' front yard setback.
6. 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.
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 - September 29, 2006 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
