Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the request for a 230' lattice commercial telecommunications tower in the A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 8 conditions .

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting the Utility Access Driveway standards and all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
3. Shifting the driveway access onto Cash Rd. to the south to provide a minimum of 300' of sight distance in both directions along Cash Rd.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Designing the tower and equipment area to support up to 5 telecommunication carrier antenna arrays (presently designed for 4).
6. Installing the evergreen landscaping screen along the fenced enclosure, as identified on the tree planting plan, within six months of the tower becoming operational.
7. The tower lights shall be dual hazard warning lights (White strobe in daytime and red lights at night) and shall meet all applicable FAA requirements.
8. 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 A zoning district.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the request for a 230' lattice commercial telecommunications tower in the A (Agricultural) zoning district subject to 8 conditions .