Use On Review

11-J-06-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 130 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower with flush mount antenna arrays at this location, subject to 8 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Obtaining all Federal, State and local approvals for the proposed tower.
2. Revising the landscape plan to include Leyland Cypress on 8' centers on all four sides of the fenced enclosure.
3. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
6. Removal of the existing communications tower that is on the site upon completion of the new tower.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

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

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
2107 Chapman Hwy

West side of Chapman Hwy., northwest side of Hawthorne Ave.

Council District 1
Census Tract 24


Size
1.63 acres

Sector
South City

Land Use Designation? SWMUD


Currently on the Property
Commercial business

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 130 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower with flush mount antenna arrays at this location, subject to 8 conditions:
1. Obtaining all Federal, State and local approvals for the proposed tower.
2. Revising the landscape plan to include Leyland Cypress on 8' centers on all four sides of the fenced enclosure.
3. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
6. Removal of the existing communications tower that is on the site upon completion of the new tower.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 130 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower with flush mount antenna arrays at this location, subject to 8 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Obtaining all Federal, State and local approvals for the proposed tower.
2. Revising the landscape plan to include Leyland Cypress on 8' centers on all four sides of the fenced enclosure.
3. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
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.
6. Removal of the existing communications tower that is on the site upon completion of the new tower.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Division.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this 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 - November 24, 2006 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Sprint c/o Lannie Green


Case History