Use On Review

10-N-01-UR

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 180 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions.


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1) Access limited to Alcoa Highway during construction.
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) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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
3225 Ginn Dr

North side of Ginn Dr., East of Alcoa Hwy.

Commission District 9


Size
4.10 acres

Sector
South County

Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 180 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions.
1) The applicant obtain access to Alcoa Highway by an access easement across Tax Parcel 135BA028, a commercial property, in lieu of access to Ginn Dr.
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) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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 180 foot telecommunications tower subject to 7 conditions.
Details of Action
1) Access limited to Alcoa Highway during construction.
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) Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4) 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.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) 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 - November 10, 2001 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Hemphill Corporation & Tritel Communications, Inc.


Case History