Use On Review

10-D-01-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 250 foot lattice type telecommunications tower subject to 6 conditions.


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Constructing the tower at the location shown on the development plan.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
4937 Wise Springs Rd

West side of Wise Springs Rd., north of Washington Pike.

Commission District 8


Size
34.96 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 250 foot lattice type telecommunications tower subject to 6 conditions.
1. Constructing the tower at the location shown on the development plan.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 250 foot lattice type telecommunications tower subject to 6 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Constructing the tower at the location shown on the development plan.
2. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
3. 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.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.

With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.

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 - December 8, 2001 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

SprintCom, Inc.


Case History