November 12, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

162 Comments for
Case Number
Name
Comment
Attachment
On Behalf Of
Date
8-B-26-DP
Kacy
37924
8-B-26-DP
Kacy (37924), July 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Please consider proper planning before adding additional houses for Carter Mill Dr. Currently, there are at least a thousand cars a day passing on a road that is made for 1.5 cars. My vehicle was totaled on this road last week, and I have had several "close" incidents of getting hit head-on. Carter Mill Rd doesn't even have lines. This is a huge safety issue and must be addressed before adding additional housing.
July 30, 2026
at 11:14 AM
8-SB-26-C
Tiffany
37924
8-SB-26-C
Tiffany (37924), August 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM
We truly do not need 121 more homes in this area. They are already building homes at the other end of Carter Mill near the pool and now this is planned. New and old homes are barely selling right now as it is, there is no need for more. Widening Carter Mill Road to the west to the McCubbins Road intersection needs to happen now and even more if this plan is fully approved. Also needed in this area is a right turn lane at the I-40W ramp off Strawberry Plains. More homes in the area means more traffic. I've almost been hit multiple time with people passing on the shoulder to get onto the highway. There is clearly enough shoulder area available to put in a right turn lane.
August 7, 2026
at 10:57 AM
8-B-26-DP
Michael
37924
8-B-26-DP
Michael (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Wooddale Church Road is a narrow, hilly, winding road. It was never meant to handle the amount of traffic that it does now, let alone more. I have lived here for 30 years now and in the first 25 years never had a close call or really any big need to complain about the traffic - other than speeders. Our driveway is just over a hill. Several times now I have almost been hit by other cars coming over the hill while I slowed or had to stop for traffic before entering my driveway. Many times I have had to almost hit the ditches when an approaching truck was on or over the center line - it needs to be widened. What it really needs though is No More Traffic. We moved out here for the rural-ness, the quiet, the "close to Knoxville but in the country" feel and vibe of the area. You are ruining another piece of what makes the county wonderful.
August 10, 2026
at 7:27 AM
8-B-26-DP
Matt
37924
8-B-26-DP
Matt (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:36 AM
McCubbins rd is not wide enough! My parents live off McCubbins road and it's always a burden passing cars. Please do not build this subdivision.
August 10, 2026
at 7:36 AM
8-B-26-DP
Roy
37924
8-B-26-DP
Roy (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:50 AM
McCubbins Rd is to narrow for all of that traffic, and Wooddale church Rd is also to narrow for that traffic and Carter Mill Rd is to narrow for all that Traffic. We do not Want or Need all of those houses up here in this end of the County so go somewhere else. We like being in the County and don't need all of these city people in our area. So Please don't keep Building in this Area. We are country people and want to stay that way. Thank You
August 10, 2026
at 7:50 AM
8-B-26-DP
Elizabeth
37924
8-B-26-DP
Elizabeth (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:46 AM
We have wayy to many developements going on in the stars every plains pike area we DONT NOT WANT ANYMORE! Traffic is already horrible not to mention off Wooddale Mc Cummins and the Carter Ridge/Carter pool area. The roads are not big enough to fit. The people you guys are trying to put in here. We don't want any more people we have plenty with the state cutting teachers pay school pay. We don't have enough teachers to accommodate the children that we have now but yet you're wanting to add so many more homes to teachers who already don't get paid enough and they continue to cut their pay and continue to cut the positions, but yet y'all are wanting to put more children on loads of teachers, who are barely surviving as is.. take this new development elsewhere we can't affford anymore places here!
August 10, 2026
at 8:46 AM
8-B-26-DP
Melissa
37924
8-B-26-DP
Melissa (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
We moved to the county because it wasn't a crowded and we could farm. If we wanted to live ontop of each other, we would move downtown with Kincannon but we don't align with her values let a lone the garbage that comes with it. You all know the infrastructure will not hold the amount of homes you want to put out in Carter community. All of our roads are so small you can't even paint a true 2 lane road and all the neighboring streets will be affected as well. The school's can't even handle the amount of kids they have now, and they are already graduating without knowing basic math and can barely read. East Knox isn't the city. Stop trying to turn it into part of the the scruffy city. Us country folk have had all of it we want. Stop letting DR Horton and smith built, buliding horrible homes, stop cramming houses ontop of each other. Leave the east side alone before you destroy it like you have the city. We don't want water problems, we don't want flooding because you will absolutely approve homes in flooding zones and it will ripple over onto neighboring neighborhoods. The new transplants are already flying down our 20mph road and it is only going to get worse. I don't even let my kids wait for the school bus because the road is so dangerous now and adding close to 200 homes will be detrimental to our community.
August 10, 2026
at 8:48 AM
8-B-26-DP
Michael
37924
8-B-26-DP
Michael (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Send a PDF
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810085402.pdf
August 10, 2026
at 8:54 AM
8-B-26-DP
Linda
37924
8-B-26-DP
Linda (37924), August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The infrastructure (roads) in this area are not sufficient to handle the additional traffic this would create. Not just Carter Mill Road, but also the other roads to reach Carter Mill Road. Please vote no to this development.
Thanks
August 10, 2026
at 10:00 AM
8-B-26-DP
Tanya
37924
8-B-26-DP
Tanya (37924), August 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Carter Mill Road, McCubbins Road, and Wooddale Church Road cannot handle the additional traffic from 120 more properties being placed on Carter Mill Road. This would add over 240+ more vehicles to roads that are already overcrowded even if you say at least 2 vehicles per house but most likely more. With the new condo neighborhood already being added at the end of Wooddale Church Road there is going to be so much congestion trying to even get out on Strawberry Plains Pike. We do not have the infrastructure for the continued growth in our area. Everyday the interstate is now backed up at Strawberry Plains Pike and Asheville Highway. We don't want to be part of the city! Enough is enough!
August 10, 2026
at 10:33 AM
8-B-26-DP
Jennifer
37871
8-B-26-DP
Jennifer (37871), August 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
This development is extremely detrimental to our livelihood. Please do not approve anymore development in this area! Many of us have well water that is being affected. The roads, schools, the one main grocery store, amongst other community amenities cannot support the influx of structures and/or people in this area. Furthermore, the wildlife in this area have little space left and many are important to our ecosystem. Lastly, this area is already suffering from heavy pollution from the adjacent I-40. I encourage you to deny the developers request and not give in to greed! Thanks for your time and attention.
August 10, 2026
at 10:36 AM
8-B-26-DP
Belinda
37871
8-B-26-DP
Belinda (37871), August 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Please deny this! Our roads are to narrow for extra traffic. The traffic we have now is ridiculous, you can barely get out of your own driveway without being hit by a car that is coming over to pass a car. We don't need anymore people in our area.
August 10, 2026
at 10:40 AM
8-B-26-DP
Dian
37871
8-B-26-DP
Dian (37871), August 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Please follow staff recommendation and deny this concept plan and development plan due to inadequate road width. As the transportation analysis says, Carter Mill Drive is too narrow to accept this amount of houses. But what the transportation analysis fails to mention is that the roads that Carter Mill Drive leads to - Wooddale Church Road and McCubbins Road - are also far too narrow. Even if Carter Mill Road is widened, these roads would need to be widened too.
August 10, 2026
at 1:52 PM
8-B-26-DP
Todd
37924
8-B-26-DP
Todd (37924), August 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Please deny 8-B-26-DP in Carter Mill . Carter Mill road cannot handle any more traffic due to it being too narrow for traffic. It is extremely dangerous for two vehicles to pass yet alone construction vehicles. Also, McCubbins road pose the same traffic safety issue. Woodall Church road is nearly impossible to get out at Strawberry Plains Pike during evening hours and i'm afraid there will be bad accidents there in the near future . My family and friends travels this route often and it's getting very dangerous due to the influx of homes you have already passed for development. Any logical traffic study or camera will back up my claim. I am tired of constantly seeing more land up to build with 5 homes per acre without ANY plans to fix the infrastructure around it. We here in Carter demand that proper infrastructure and traffic management be implemented before giving any developer a Green light. We will not have this area ruined by irresponsible building and irresponsible commissioners .period. ! This also means changing rural conservation land to residential. Enough is enough ! If you really want to see a community turnout plan the meetings for the working families to attend i'll guarantee you will be turning people away due to fire code reasons. Do the right thing and say no.
August 10, 2026
at 4:51 PM
8-SB-26-C
Scott
37871
8-SB-26-C
Scott (37871), August 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
As a resident of this community, I ask you to take your staff's recommendation and deny these plans. As the traffic analysis states, Carter Mill Road is too narrow. Further, Wooddale Church Road is too narrow and all the traffic on Carter Mill Road will end up on it.
August 11, 2026
at 5:45 PM
8-B-26-DP
Kathy
37924
8-B-26-DP
Kathy (37924), August 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Please deny this rezoning because the infrastructure is stressed to the limits in this area. The traffic is terrible and there are over 1200 new rooftops here already. We do not need any more houses.
August 11, 2026
at 8:36 PM
8-SB-26-C
Gary
37924
8-SB-26-C
Gary (37924), August 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Please stop with all of this continued building and development. The people who are from here and actually live here are tired of seeing our community change so rapidly.
I don't understand why we constantly have to battle these committees just to have our voices heard. Everyone knows this isn't really about affordable housing. it's about increasing profits and property values. The reality is that many of these new homes are becoming unaffordable for the people who have lived and worked here for years, while those coming from out of state are the ones who can afford them.
We need to start listening to the people who actually call this place home and protect the community we've built.
August 12, 2026
at 1:08 PM
8-SB-26-C
Carol
37871
8-SB-26-C
Carol (37871), August 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
My husband and I drove down Carter Mill Road two weeks ago and a standard at the number of housing units that had gone in. The Carter schools have to be crowded. Traffic in the mornings for school has to be overwhelming. We drove on out to McCubbins Road and my feeling was to stop more development on Carter Mill. East Knox County roads are not wide enough for all the traffic that is being placed on them.
I would say no to Carter Valley or part nine of Carter Mill.
Carol B.
August 12, 2026
at 3:11 PM
8-SB-26-C
Erika
37924
8-SB-26-C
Erika (37924), August 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The road y'all are trying to build all these homes on is a one lane road, so for safety reasons please do reconsider building anything more out here. All you money hungry developers can go to another state and do this, we're full and broke so please I beg of you STOP.
August 12, 2026
at 7:32 PM
8-B-26-DP
Todd
37924
8-B-26-DP
Todd (37924), August 13, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Carter Mill Drive is simply not designed or equipped to safely accommodate the significant increase in traffic that would come with the addition of 120 new homes. The road is already narrow, with limited shoulders and little room for vehicles to safely pass in many areas. Adding potentially hundreds of additional vehicle trips each day would create serious concerns for residents, school buses, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and everyone who currently travels this road. Before a development of this size is approved, the safety and capacity of Carter Mill Drive must be addressed. Growth should not come at the expense of the safety of the families and residents who already live in this community.
August 13, 2026
at 6:55 AM
9-SA-26-C
Bradley
37921
9-SA-26-C
Bradley (37921), August 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM
I have grown up on this road my entire life and now live on this road, there is no room for suburban style living. Every one on this road owns property that we use for farming, cattle, horses, family time and still a piece of country living . The road cannot hold more traffic , it's a tight wagon road . My family the Bells , have owned and still do own alot of this road. There is multiple cars everyday that end up in the ditch , flat tires , wrecked etc. A lot of people fly up and down this road at 40-50 mph. I drive a tundra and I have to come to a stop to pass someone. We as a road have trailers, boats, campers, live stock that are transported daily monthly. That being said there is also NO housing shortage in our area, there is so many houses on the market all over the city that can be bought and turned into a home. Building new houses in an area that has been took care of for generations by a select few families is very disappointing and down right greedy. Who ever owns this property should look in the mirror and stop adding to the gentrification of Knoxville and Knox County. You will be destroying our wild life pushing them out of the area also, we have bears, deer, coyotes, turkeys , bobcats, owls, foxes, etc. I ask that you reconsider for everyone's safety involved, and if not maybe just put 2 or 4 million dollar homes on 2 or 4 acres to ensure that the road keeps its integrity and the people keep there life style.
August 19, 2026
at 5:46 PM
9-SA-26-C
Jacklyn
37921
9-SA-26-C
Jacklyn (37921), August 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The road is not wide enough to fit 2 cars passing by each other. There are no safety measures for the increased traffic such as speed bumps, turning lanes, or guard rails.
August 19, 2026
at 5:48 PM
9-SA-26-C
randall
37921
9-SA-26-C
randall (37921), August 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM
road is to small to add more traffic
August 20, 2026
at 8:42 PM
9-SA-26-C
Kimberly
37921
9-SA-26-C
Kimberly (37921), August 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The roads in the area cannot handle the additional traffic flow. These roads are not wide enough for a car and a truck to pass by one another. The homes in the area are spaced out for a reason. The home/farm owners value the additional land and space for farming, animals and enjoying the extra space. Please do not allow this development to move forward. There is plent of other vacant land that doesn't ruin an existing neighborhood.
August 26, 2026
at 5:26 PM
9-SA-26-C
Richard
37921
9-SA-26-C
Richard (37921), August 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
We received the mail notice of the public hearing on the proposed Nickle Road subdivision, 0 Nickle Road/Parcel ID 79 E B 005.

We will not be able to attend the public hearing, but I would like to make a comment.

A new subdivision anywhere on Nickle Road would be ill-advised. Nickle Road is already too narrow and winding to safely existing traffic without adding additional traffic from more residents in the area. To handle additional traffic it needs to be widened and paved. It is in poor condition now, but I understand it would be difficult to repave because it is so narrow.

In short, as a resident of the area I oppose any new developments.
August 26, 2026
at 9:56 PM
9-SA-26-C
Rae
379
9-SA-26-C
Rae ( 379), August 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM
A subdivision of any size on Nickle rd., a tiny country rd would be atrocious. This road barely handles the traffic it has now. The traffic would create a traffic nightmare with trying to get out on pleasant ridge or western Ave. Also, think about how taxing that would be on a small elementary school that is already way over do for upgrades, and at capacity. The school could not handle what a subdivision that size would bring. Please consider those families that have lived in this area for 30+ years.
August 27, 2026
at 10:06 AM
9-SA-26-C
Reily
37921
9-SA-26-C
Reily (37921), August 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I strongly urge the Planning Commission to reconsider this development.

My husband's family has lived here for generations, and we know firsthand that Nickle Road cannot handle this. It is a narrow country road where two vehicles can barely pass in many areas. Adding an entire neighborhood would bring a massive increase in traffic to a road and infrastructure that simply were not built for it.

This would also directly impact the established Cumberland Estates neighborhood, local families, farms, and wildlife. This is not about opposing new homes. It is about putting development where the roads and infrastructure can actually support it.

This proposal is simply too much for this location. Please listen to the people who live here and reconsider.
August 27, 2026
at 10:38 AM
9-SA-26-C
Kevin
37921
9-SA-26-C
Kevin (37921), August 27, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Nickle Road is not designed to handle any additional traffic. Two cars cannot pass safely, and it is already a very narrow road. Signs for speed mitigation have been ineffective at making this a safer road. To add 18 more homes in this location, which is on a blind hill on a narrow road, would be a ludicrous choice.

This should be an absolute NO from the commission
August 27, 2026
at 10:39 AM
9-SA-26-C
Chantay
37921
9-SA-26-C
Chantay (37921), August 27, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I urge everyone that will have a vote on this proposed development to come and drive down Nickle Road. From Western Ave all the way to Pleasant Ridge. There are sections of our road that can barely fit two cars passing at the same point plus a few blind curves. The only road in and out of this proposed neighborhood CANNOT safely handle the added traffic of a subdivision.

I'm already nervous for the traffic that will be coming when the widening of Schaad Rd begins between Western and Pleasant Ridge.
Please consider the current road condition and the size of the zoned schools before you vote on this proposal.
August 27, 2026
at 2:29 PM
9-SA-26-C
M.Elaine
37921
9-SA-26-C
M.Elaine (37921), August 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I am very concerned about the proposed 18 home subdivision on Nickle Road.

The road is very narrow, and just around the corner from the proposed subdivision, is a nice, kiss your butt curve that does not even qualify to have a center line. Try passing a school bus or one of these massive dump trucks that inhabit this road, on THIS spot.

Early morning traffic, and late afternoon traffic is sometimes bumper to bumper when there is a wreck on the old Schaad Road, or Pleasant Ridge Rd (which is a one laned barrier lined, with bumpy, holey, and crumbling sides of the asphalt to Nickle Rd) and traffic cuts thru Nickle Rd. No wonder there is almost daily wrecks.

But my concern is this, with all this construction going on, why would anyone consider putting in a 18 home subdivision?

Plus, if each home has at least two cars, or trucks, add in Amazon delivery, Walmart delivery, Kroger delivery, special deliveries, more school buses, geez.....

I encourage each council member to take a ride on the wild side, and drive down Nickle Road during high traffic hours, and if you get home without wet drawers, from a butt factor 10 drive on this narrow winding little road, then you have better nerves than me. Please vote NO on this subdivison.
August 27, 2026
at 4:59 PM
9-SA-26-C
Donna
37921
9-SA-26-C
Donna (37921), August 28, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Nickle Road is a designated farm access road. It is already over its capacity with construction on Pleasant Ridge, Schaad and Sullivan Roads forcing added traffic daily. There have been no significant improvements to the road since the 30's except paving. Please consider the safety of our community and defer action until the road and utility projects already in motion are completed and engineering can study what needs to happen to make the road safe before more development.
August 28, 2026
at 2:40 PM
9-SA-26-C
Katie
37921
9-SA-26-C
Katie (37921), September 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I have lived just adjacent to Nickle Road for over 20 years and my property is adjacent to the planned subdivision. Nickle road is a narrow road that has sections where there is not room for two cars to pass. The road is narrow, crumbling at the edges and has a blind hill where this subdivision entrance would be located.

Additionally the loss of undeveloped area to absorb storm water runoff is a serious concern. There are two new homes being built on Wilkshire Drive that will be downhill from this subdivision and are likely to have storm water flowing towards these homes
September 2, 2026
at 7:08 PM
8-B-26-DP
Taylor
37919
8-B-26-DP
Taylor (37919), September 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Please find attached correspondence on behalf of the property owner and the applicant.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260908101256.pdf
September 8, 2026
at 10:12 AM
8-SB-26-C
Applicant
8-SB-26-C
Applicant Correspondence
September 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Please find attached correspondence on behalf of the property owner and the applicant.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260908101450.pdf
applicant
September 8, 2026
at 10:14 AM
9-SA-26-C
Brenda
37921
9-SA-26-C
Brenda (37921), September 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
No to any new subdivision on Nickle Road . Road unable to accommodate anymore traffic . Please reconsider and don't take any more of our beautiful country type neighborhood away !
September 9, 2026
at 11:42 AM
10-SB-26-F
Philip
37919
10-SB-26-F
Philip (37919), September 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM
The intersection at Dunkirk and South Gallagher View is already extremely dangerous. Adding 98 homes would further increase the danger that exists and will only continue to get worse once the apartment complex at the end of South Gallagher View is completed. Property values, construction traffic, and lane closures are some other concerns that need to be considered.
September 28, 2026
at 1:11 PM
8-B-26-DP
Christina
37924
8-B-26-DP
Christina (37924), September 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM
I live in this subdivision and the road in and out doesn't support the traffic we have now. It's a narrow road that you have to get into the ditch to pass.
September 30, 2026
at 7:43 AM
8-B-26-DP
Kara
37871
8-B-26-DP
Kara (37871), September 30, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Carter Mill Road and S Carter School Road cannot handle all the traffic. We already have issues with the amount of traffic coming out of Carter Mill onto Carter School Road there have been multiple wrecks at this intersection already. Its getting more and more dangerous in this area. More house and more traffic is going to be deadly unless there are major road improvements in our area.
September 30, 2026
at 8:53 AM
8-B-26-DP
Elizabeth
37924
8-B-26-DP
Elizabeth (37924), September 30, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Please, we ask you to deny this.. our community is struggling now in our schools our teachers on our roads.. our community is packed to its limits as is please deny this
September 30, 2026
at 9:24 AM
8-B-26-DP
Kristin
37924
8-B-26-DP
Kristin (37924), September 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM
We have lived in both carter mill and Carter ridge subdivision for 18 years. The traffic on Carter mill road has increased significantly the last few years with the extension of Carter ridge. The road is narrow and dangerous and barely enough room for 2 cars to pass , and it cannot accommodate more traffic from another subdivision. There are farms on Carter mill that we don’t want to see harmed as well. The traffic on the narrow mccubbins road will be pose more risks as well. Thank you so much for your time!. 
September 30, 2026
at 9:57 AM
8-B-26-DP
Nikki
37871
8-B-26-DP
Nikki (37871), September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I wanna start by saying that I have family and their friends that live on this road. Driving on this road has always been a hazard just because it’s such a narrow road. A car cannot safely pass by school bus without going off the edge a little or pulling over into a driveway. This causes me great concern for the children riding the school buses and the community members. This narrow roadway and the impending heavy traffic is a recipe for disaster. Someone is going to get severely injured. This isn’t just about the housing. It’s about the safety of the people especially the children in our community. Please consider how incredibly hazardous this can be. As a mother with children at Carter Elementary and Carter high school I already know that their class sizes are at maximum and the school cannot handle all the children that are coming with this impending housing build. Which means our community members and their children are going to suffer. The teachers are going to suffer. The staff are going to suffer. This is going to bring nothing good to our community. The only thing it is bringing is hard times for students and staff at our schools and safety hazards to the community. Please do the right thing, protect our little community and protect our children.
September 30, 2026
at 10:00 AM
8-B-26-DP
Julian
37924
8-B-26-DP
Julian (37924), September 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I understand that Knoxville is growing, but where does all of this end. Developers do not care about where they put up houses because they are only interested in the bottom line. My family and I moved away from West Knoxville because of this same problem. Developers would rather throw up houses as quick as possible without thinking about the infrastructure that must first be in place. Money is the primary motivator in this conversation and it is understandable how it can sway the conversation. It would be interesting to see if the shoe was on the other foot and these developers had to deal with the problems that come from rapid growth. We would to this area because it was quiet and we like being away from the city, but it seems like more and more politicians and zoning boards only care about who is willing to pay the most. More houses means more people and this area is currently not equipped for that. Most of the city is struggling because of this exact problem. Leave this area alone until you are able to improve the infrastructure that is needed. By rushing this process you neglect all of the people that call this place home. Knoxville may be a boom town right now, but if you continue to push the housing limits, you will very quickly see people start moving away because they do not want to be subjected to the impact of rapid growth. Stop letting big developers buy your votes and start letting the community decide their future.
September 30, 2026
at 10:02 AM
8-B-26-DP
Belynda
37914
8-B-26-DP
Belynda (37914), September 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The infrastructure in our area, Carter-Thorngrove-Strawberry Plains Pike, cannot handle more houses, i.e. TRAFFIC, schools are overloaded, etc. PLEASE DO NOT PASS THIS! Thank you.
September 30, 2026
at 11:04 AM
8-B-26-DP
Angela
37924
8-B-26-DP
Angela (37924), September 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
No more houses in Carter Mill or Carter Ridge. Stop it on Strawberry Plains pk also!!!!!
September 30, 2026
at 11:42 AM
8-B-26-DP
Sandra
37871
8-B-26-DP
Sandra (37871), September 30, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Please stop with all this building in such a small area and overloading or schools and roads. We cannot handle anymore subdivisions
September 30, 2026
at 12:04 PM
8-B-26-DP
Thomas
37924
8-B-26-DP
Thomas (37924), September 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I am a resident of East Knox County, and I am asking that the county carefully consider the impact of the proposed 121-home Phase 9 development. I am not opposed to growth or to new families coming to our community. My concern is whether our roads, schools, emergency services, utilities, and other infrastructure can realistically keep up with the amount of development being proposed in this area. Carter Mill Road and the surrounding roads are already heavily impacted by traffic, and continued subdivision development will only add to that burden. I am also concerned about the cumulative effect of adding hundreds of homes across multiple developments rather than considering each phase individually. Most importantly, I worry about losing the rural character and sense of community that make East Knox County special. Once open land, farmland, and green space are developed, we cannot get them back. I respectfully ask that Phase 9 be evaluated not simply on whether 121 homes can fit on this property, but on whether our existing community and infrastructure can responsibly support them. Thank you for considering the concerns of the residents who already call East Knox County home.
September 30, 2026
at 12:10 PM
8-B-26-DP
Linda
37924
8-B-26-DP
Linda (37924), September 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Please vote no on the additional units. Our roads are not equipped to handle all this traffic. Accidents are happening already. We don't have the infrastructure in place to keep building and it appears no one cares to fix that issue.
September 30, 2026
at 1:08 PM
8-B-26-DP
Danika
37924
8-B-26-DP
Danika (37924), September 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
You need to vote no on this development. Carter Mill Dr and McCubbins Rd are not suitable for the amount of road traffic this additional development will bring. Part of Carter Mill Dr is so narrow that it’s very difficult for cars to even pass each other. Add on - the infrastructure out here is severely lacking. We have that tiny rural metro station, no sheriff substation, 1 main grocery store & the schools are at capacity. My understanding is that when developers change these plots - they’re supposed to pay a fee to the county to help with changing the infrastructure out here. I’m wondering where this money is going because aside from a sidewalk that goes nowhere - we have yet to see any sort of improvements.
September 30, 2026
at 2:16 PM
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Windy
37912
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Windy (37912), September 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We are against this happening for the fact that our property runs right beside it and we will lose ALL of our privacy. This property has been in my family since 1988 and we have always felt safe. If his happens then you will be taken not only our privacy but security. All the added traffic on a small road that can’t handle it. And all the traffic of cars and people we do not know, right in our front, side and backyard having access to our property and children/grandchildren. We will never feel safe again. This time a residenceal area this should not be allowed. Please we are begging you not to let this happen. We have lived here for almost 40 years and love our home. Please do not take our privacy, safety and that feeling of love from our family. Thank you the Parton family
September 30, 2026
at 2:20 PM
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Matt
37924
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Matt (37924), September 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Please do not build more homes. The roads and schools cannot handle the extra head count!
September 30, 2026
at 3:59 PM
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Todd
37924
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Todd (37924), September 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
As a long time resident of Carter Mill I am strongly against this new proposed development . These subdivisions are already overdeveloped and adding more will only cause more congestion. Carter Mill Rd going to McCubbins road is barely wide enough for 2 side by sides yet alone two vehicles or construction equipment. Please reconsider and work on getting infrastructure and road better equipped to handle it. I ask that you Commissioners travel on that road yourself especially when meeting another vehicle oncoming. Also come around 5pm and try getting out of Woodale Church rd onto Strawberry Plains...its getting impossible. This over developing need to be halted we don't want it.
September 30, 2026
at 5:26 PM
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Kenneth
37924
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Kenneth (37924), September 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
There are several concerns with this project and other in this district. Strawberry Plains Pike at the school is current a busy area of the community and Carter Mill Road is currently only a 2 lane road and narrow. I understand the sidewalk but that will limit the ability to expand the road if needed due to additional traffic. Other access roads are also smaller and inadequate. Has a current traffic impact study been done and subitted to the county for current capacity and projected numbers? Drawing show they are only putting the neighborhood road in and will be a steep road. With East Tennessee weather it will be hard to maintain and control runoff. The topograhy in the Carter area has alot of natural sinkholes and need to verify that the "ponds" will not be built at a sinkhole location and downstream properties needs to be adressed. The actual house lots will only be buildable in certain areas and the lots will have a majority of it be too steep to build on. Lastly, the surrounding schools are already overcrowed and there is aready over 1200 house to be built on the books to be built in the Carter area. The existing infrastructure system is already having issues and updates need to also be made to accomidate the growth of the community.
September 30, 2026
at 10:28 PM
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Daniel
37924
8-B-26-DP
Daniel (37924), October 1, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Carter Mill Road, McCubbins Road, and Wooddale Church Road are all unsafe. Particularly Carter Mill Road, which is only 1.5 lanes wide, with rutted drop offs on each side. This development will significantly worsen that problem, because those roads are used to access Straw Plains Pike near exit 398. Any developer interested in building here without fixing these roads does not have the best interests of the community at heart. Please do not approve without a meaningful plan for widening Carter Mill Road and possibly other roads. Sincerely, a TN licensed attorney and homeowner in Carter Mill with longstanding ties to the area.
October 1, 2026
at 5:54 AM
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Alexis
37924
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Alexis (37924), October 1, 2026 at 6:58 AM
I strongly oppose the proposed 121-home development on Carter Mill Road.
People choose to live outside Knoxville city limits for a reason. We want peace, quiet, nature, open space, and the rural way of life that East Knox County provides. We would prefer to keep our community the way it is instead of turning every available piece of land into another subdivision.
These narrow roads were not built for this amount of traffic, and the roads should be improved before any large development is approved.
We want to enjoy our natural surroundings and the peace that comes with living outside the city. Please listen to the residents who already live here and protect the character of East Knox County.
October 1, 2026
at 6:58 AM
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Mackenzie
37922
11-A-26-RZ
Mackenzie (37922), October 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Mourfield and Blue Grass road already have horrible traffic and congestion. Adding anything to the grass fields is going to cause nothing but chaos and even worse air quality in the area. Leave Knoxville with some green lots i promise not everything has to be concrete!
October 13, 2026
at 9:29 AM
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Holly
37922
11-A-26-RZ
Holly (37922), October 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
I respectfully ask that any zone changes include a provision for construction of a sidewalk and road buffer as a condition. That area is constrained by a narrow intersection that would be dangerous with additional cars. Please put in the proper safety boundaries that make sure everyone gets home each night.
October 15, 2026
at 5:27 PM
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Roy
37922
11-A-26-RZ
Roy (37922), October 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Best case : zone agriculture and sell as farm.
Next best case : Single family housing.
Shermans Meadow
October 20, 2026
at 11:08 AM
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Kimberly
37922
11-A-26-RZ
Kimberly (37922), October 20, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Since moving here in 2019 I have seen the traffic triple on Bluegrass and have ended up with several cars in my yard from accidents. This road was not built to withstand this type of traffic . Stop over developing everything. We need sidewalks, roads without harsh drop offs and better plans before we just over build an already over developed area.
October 20, 2026
at 11:28 PM
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Chris
37922
11-A-26-DP
Chris (37922), October 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I write to provide public comment on the variance waiver request submitted by Reginald Bell for the property located at 9315 Sway Branch Lane located in the Williford Subdivision of West Knoxville.
As a current homeowner in the neighborhood I am adamantly opposed to the granting of this waiver. I would be of the opinion that when developed, this plot was never intended for a home build. This seems to be true for several other properties in the subdivision that do not currently occupy a home . As an example, just several properties to the south of this location, a developers attempt to build outside the scope of required code and circumvent the policies set forth by our county, led to drainage and stability issues of properties above and adjacent to it. Allowing for a waiver to this zoning variance as submitted may lead to similar issues with neighboring properties. It seems foolish to allow for something that has already been proven to be unsuccessful. Additionally, any allowance for a build, and/or waiver to current requirements would likely lead to the unnecessary removal and destruction of what is left of the natural resources, wildlife, and beauty that exists within this area.
It is for these reasons that I respectfully submit my opposition to the referenced request and ask for your boards denial of such.
October 21, 2026
at 6:45 PM
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Tom
37922
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Tom (37922), October 22, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Commercial zoning in this area of residential and agricultural use will be completely inappropriate. The roads are narrow and have several blind hills.Commercial development in this area will negatively affect property values.The increased road use by commercial type vehicles will also be dangerous for current residents.
October 22, 2026
at 8:29 AM
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amanda
37922
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amanda (37922), October 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I am an adjoining property owner concerned about the proposed rezoning at 8664 S. Northshore Drive (11-N-26-RZ).
My family has lived here for 16 years. Our property sits downhill from the proposed development and has experienced significant flooding, requiring extensive drainage improvements.
There have also been numerous serious crashes directly in front of this property. During peak hours, we regularly wait 8-10 minutes just to exit our driveway safely. Adding substantial residential traffic to this already dangerous stretch of Northshore is deeply concerning.
I respectfully request a lower residential density, comprehensive traffic and drainage studies, and appropriate buffers along neighboring properties.
I recognize the owner's right to develop their land, but please consider this decision as if your own children and grandchildren were pulling onto this road every day.
Thank you for your consideration.
Amanda S.
October 22, 2026
at 7:07 PM
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greg
37902
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greg (37902), October 22, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Oh, hell yes, he need to cram more of those [redacted] houses closer to the road
October 22, 2026
at 8:35 PM
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Heather
37931
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Heather (37931), October 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Grey Hendrix is already too narrow and congested, and does not need this many additional cars on the road, let alone Oak Ridge Hwy and the schools. Our infrastructure is stretched to the limit in Karns.
October 23, 2026
at 9:36 AM
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George
37922
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George (37922), October 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The mystery that is zoning designations makes it hard to understand what's being requested or planned for this property in the heart of a purely single-family home residential area.
The request says Suburban Mixed Residential. When I looked it up, it said this: "Housing Types: Permits a mix of residential designs, including single-family detached homes, townhomes, and house-scale multifamily developments.
Density: Generally allows Planned Residential (PR) zoning densities up to 12 dwelling units per acre (du/ac), depending on topography and infrastructure capacity."
Furthermore, a side-by-side request is apparently for commercial development to be allowed via the rezoning.
This rezoning is wholly incompatible with the surrounding single-family home area. Bluegrass Road is a small country road. If planning commission staff or board members lived adjacent or near this property, it's doubtful they'd like the requested rezoning.
Single-family homes, yes. Changing the nature of the entire area, no.
October 26, 2026
at 4:21 PM
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David
37919
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David (37919), October 27, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This would greatly impact a already congested area. I can barely pull out of my neighborhood daily no matter the time. Several wrecks happen on this area of northshore due to the fact it doesn't support the traffic already. This would be detrimental to everyone in this area.
October 27, 2026
at 10:23 AM
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David
37919
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David (37919), October 27, 2026 at 10:27 AM
This area already floods imagine the impact adding over 100 homes would do. The traffic and wrecks in this area already can not support what it has currently. This would be detrimental to the neighborhoods that fight traffic just to pull out daily. This should not be allowed until the roads are widened or stop lights are put in this impacts the safety of everyone in this area. Due diligence should be a major player in this it will not support this plan.
October 27, 2026
at 10:27 AM
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Marsha
37919
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Marsha (37919), October 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
I have lived close to Northshore for over 46 years and have used that stretch of road almost daily. The traffic has gotten so awful in the last 10 years or more. I am against putting anymore residential developments in this area. Rocky Hill is a congested mess all the time. Our infrastructure cannot handle any more traffic and people. You hear sirens going down Northshore daily. Reconsider this and fight to not build housing of any kind there!
Thank you Marsha K.
October 27, 2026
at 10:40 AM
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Marsha
37919
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Marsha (37919), October 27, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I am writing because I'm against anymore residential housing developments on Northshore. I have lived over 46 yrs in two areas off South Northshore Dr. Traffic is awful and lots of wrecks. The whole area from Rocky Hill to Pellissippi is just so congested. Our infrastructure cannot handle more people and cars. People trying to get out on Northshore from all the subdivisions and businesses is a nightmare. I vote to stop this.
Marsha K.
October 27, 2026
at 10:49 AM
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Bethany
37919
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Bethany (37919), October 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Hello! I grew up in Kensington, and went to Rocky Hill. Back then, traffic was bad every morning on the way to school and coming home. I remember it taking a while to get home, what should be about 5/10 minutes was normally 30 minutes due to traffic. Knoxville has only gotten larger since then, and traffic is way heavier. We have to protect our land and prevent development from happening where roads are not able to hold the amount of traffic you'll be bringing in. The people of Knoxville who have lived here for generations should not lose valuable agricultural land to make room for 12 houses in 1 acre? Knoxville may be growing, but we need better road systems, flooding systems, and infrastructure in place before even thinking about increasing housing.
October 27, 2026
at 11:14 AM
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Courtney
37922
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Courtney (37922), October 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Northshore extending from Lyons View/Lakeshore all the way to Pellissippi and beyond is already overcrowded and dangerous. There are backups, wrecks, and traffic delays constantly. Not to mention concern for flooding in the specific area being addressed in this rezoning. Please protect the safety (and sanity) of all of the residents already living in this area and protect this property from further overcrowding.
October 27, 2026
at 1:08 PM
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Jennifer
37919
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Jennifer (37919), October 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
We oppose this rezoning request because it prioritizes dense development over the preservation of the natural environment that makes East Tennessee special. Many of us chose to live in the rolling hills of East Tennessee precisely because of its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and open green spaces. If residents desired an environment dominated by pavement, congestion, and dense development, they would have chosen to live in a major urban center. We believe growth should be managed responsibly and in a manner that protects the wildlife, scenic landscapes, and community character that residents cherish.
October 27, 2026
at 2:46 PM
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Jennifer
37919
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Jennifer (37919), October 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
We oppose this rezoning request because it prioritizes dense development over the preservation of the natural environment that makes East Tennessee special. Many of us chose to live in the rolling hills of East Tennessee precisely because of its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and open green spaces. If residents desired an environment dominated by pavement, congestion, and dense development, they would have chosen to live in a major urban center. We believe growth should be managed responsibly and in a manner that protects the wildlife, scenic landscapes, and community character that residents cherish.
October 27, 2026
at 2:48 PM
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Clayton
37922
11-N-26-RZ
Clayton (37922), October 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I live in Kensington and I oppose 11-D-26-PA and 11-N-26-RZ (agenda item 35).
The densest development anywhere close by is my neighborhood, and this request is far denser. I live inside my neighborhood with 6 acres on a parcel behind me, and the fact that my neighbors are not leaning over my yard is a reason I was drawn to the area. The land is surrounded by single homes on very large lots. This change is not in keeping with the character of the area.
The land is designated Rural Conservation and Stream Protection now, and that is how it was purchased. Buying two homes surrounded by large lots does not give a developer a right to a spot rezoning.
It appears to me that a somewhat significant portion of the land is in the FEMA Zone AE floodplain. Runoff from a development at this level could create downstream problems. S Northshore Dr is two lanes here, and over a hundred new homes would load onto it. I ask that at a minimum a traffic study and a drainage study be conducted.
Something like 10 to 12 homes would draw little opposition from the neighborhood. There are no sidewalks, and this development is not walkable to anywhere in terms of jobs. When I ran for office I was accused of being too pro development, and I am in fact pro development when it is done in a wise and responsible manner. Buying two houses to put up 100 plus new ones on a 2 lane road next to old farms is absolutely not it.
Clayton W.
October 27, 2026
at 2:58 PM
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Charles
37919
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Charles (37919), October 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
How about upgrading our roads before dumping more traffic out on Northshore. Already have to turn right and turn into other subdivisions to make a left hand turn a times. Planning commission needs to plan ahead not behind.
October 27, 2026
at 10:20 PM
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Amy
37919
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Amy (37919), October 28, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Please deny this rezoning application. Please show your fellow Knox Co citizens that you don't always vote for more building, more destruction of nature. Keep Knoxville beautiful. Some of you on this board are builders and developers. Please demonstrate that you can be unbiased and vote in the interest of your fellow Knox Co residents. Northshore, like Gallaher View Rd, already has a traffic problem. Don't make it worse. Thank you for doing the right thing by voting against this rezoning application.
October 28, 2026
at 7:25 AM
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Joseph
37922
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Joseph (37922), October 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
To think Northshore can handle additional homes or traffic is absurd. To get anywhere on Northshore during regular hours is bad enough but between the hours 7:00-8:00am and 4:00-6:00pm is terrible. When accidents occur, which they do, it shuts the whole street down which can be dangerous for emergency vehicles.
Please consider how this would forever negatively impact the daily lives of the community.
October 28, 2026
at 8:18 PM
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Marra
37919
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Marra (37919), October 29, 2026 at 11:19 AM
I strongly oppose Case 11-N-26-RZ and Case 11-D-26-PA and respectfully request that both be denied. I have lived in the Northshore area for more than 18 years, my family has been here for generations, and my children attend Rocky Hill Elementary. I have watched intense growth place increasing strain on our community. S. Northshore Drive is already heavily congested, and our roads, schools, stormwater systems, utilities, and emergency services have not kept pace. I am especially concerned about increasing this property from Agricultural zoning to Planned Residential at up to 12 units per acre and changing its plan designation from Rural Conservation to Suburban Residential. I support responsible growth, but additional density should not be approved without considering the cumulative impact on traffic, schools, safety, and infrastructure. Please deny both applications and retain the property's existing zoning and plan designation.
October 29, 2026
at 11:19 AM
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Jennifer
37922
11-A-26-PA
Jennifer (37922), October 29, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I'm providing comment to protest the rezoning of 1608 Maplegreen Ln/ Parcel ID 154 042 to a Neighborhood Commercial zone. Please see attached letter for my comments. I implore you to please vote no on this zoning request.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20261029135641.pdf
October 29, 2026
at 1:56 PM
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Eric
37918
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Eric (37918), October 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This will be a horrible experience for resident and the RV company is a money laundering scam
October 29, 2026
at 3:55 PM
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Suzanne
37923
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Suzanne (37923), October 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
I travel Blue Grass Rd almost daily. I'm a born and raised local here. It's devastating that another beautiful area of Knox County may be rezoned. Blue Grass is a small country road with too much traffic already. To have it rezoned for any type of commercial use seems inappropriate for the surrounding area and the type of road. It would be great to see some city/county planning happening with long term goals for its residents. Long term goals include maintaining the allure of our community.
October 29, 2026
at 4:27 PM
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Katie
37918
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Katie (37918), October 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The zoning of this area and plot is simply a bad idea. The road leading to this area cannot withstand this type of traffic. It is a danger to those that live nearby.
October 29, 2026
at 5:40 PM
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Amy
37934
10-SC-26-F
Amy (37934), October 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
In the Rezoning Report dated 4/9/2026, FILE #: 4-T-26-RZ the following statement appears:
1. The property does not currently have sewer, but it is available for connection in the adjacent townhome subdivision.
Concord Villas HOA wants to reiterate that sewer connections are NOT available in Concord Villas. Also, there are slopes between 20 and 45 degrees between the parcel in question and Concord Villas. First Utility District already approached Concord Villas about connecting another adjacent property in 2025 and it was not permitted.
We just want to avoid any confusion in the sewer connection process.
Thank you
October 30, 2026
at 1:08 PM
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Keela
37938
11-SD-26-C
Keela (37938), October 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
A huge NO!!! We do not support this! The traffic in halls is terrible. Norris freeway from Emory would need to be widened to make room for all the extra traffic coming up the hwy past Walmart. Infrastructure needs to be addressed before any other building is approved. Not to mention the desecration of our beautiful farmland. This community has had enough.
October 31, 2026
at 8:47 AM
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Keela
37938
11-G-26-DP
Keela (37938), October 31, 2026 at 8:48 AM
A huge NO!!! We do not support this! The traffic in halls is terrible. Norris freeway from Emory would need to be widened to make room for all the extra traffic coming up the hwy past Walmart. Infrastructure needs to be addressed before any other building is approved. Not to mention the desecration of our beautiful farmland. This community has had enough.
October 31, 2026
at 8:48 AM
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Marcie
37920
11-I-26-DP
Marcie (37920), October 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I live on a street off Crenshaw. Ottinger Dr. This would be a very dangerous intersection. Crenshaw is only a one lane road and it is a cut through to John Sevier. I have had my mirror knocked off from people flying down the road because there is not enough room to pass. John Sevier is getting so built up that John Sevier can't handle it now. There is not enough room to build a complex that large for the anointing roads handle it. Please do not approve this build. The property was a hole that was filled in with concrete from destroyed buildings. This is a real mistake for our peacful neighborhood. Thank you!
October 31, 2026
at 3:50 PM
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James
37924
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James (37924), October 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The road is no outlet and very narrow. The added traffic would cause problems. There is a natural spring on that property that could be contaminated by run off from construction. Rural Metro is the only fire protection in that area. As the neighbor to that property I have many concerns.
October 31, 2026
at 4:15 PM
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Jerry
37919
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Jerry (37919), November 2, 2026 at 8:32 AM
thank you for your concerns im jerry green 865-388-9481 for any questions a project like this will reduce trafic better then 50 new houses ive tried to come up with something that would be low impact for this area since my family farm has been here since 1907 one of 12 century farms in knox county love to hear from anyone with concerns
November 2, 2026
at 8:32 AM
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David
37922
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David (37922), November 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM
I am opposed to this due to traffic concerns.
Making a left hand turn on to Northshore during morning and evening rush hour is already dangerous, especially Northshore between Morrell and Tooles Bend.
Traffic backs up in the right turn lane and even if someone is nice enough to let you in to turn left, it is very difficult to see on coming traffic.
Adding traffic associated with high density housing in this area is going to result in more accidents.
November 2, 2026
at 12:39 PM
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Gregory
37922
11-D-26-PA
Gregory (37922), November 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
S NorthshoreDrive is too busy as it is to support high density residential. Please consider existing residents safety.
November 2, 2026
at 1:19 PM
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Beth
37922
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Beth (37922), November 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In regard to the proposed rezoning of this land: this property is a needed to serve an important role in flood mitigation and control in an area of Northshore that is prone to flooding. Removal of all naturally occurring (trees, grass, natural stream) land forms will harm the infrastructure currently in place (roads, drainage on the opposite side of the road, etc).
November 2, 2026
at 1:30 PM
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Lauren
37922
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Lauren (37922), November 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I strongly oppose rezoning this property from Rural Conservation/Stream Protection to Suburban Residential at a density of 12 units per acre.
This land is needed as an environmental buffer and for natural flood control. Northshore has a history of flooding that has resulted in school and business closures and creates serious safety concerns during flash-flood events. Increasing development and impervious surfaces could worsen stormwater runoff and flooding.
The existing infrastructure also does not appear adequate to support this level of density. Northshore already experiences significant traffic congestion, accidents, and safety concerns. Adding substantial residential development without improvements to roads, drainage, intersections, and emergency access will further strain the community.
Please deny this rezoning request and preserve the current Rural Conservation/Stream Protection designation to protect the safety and long-term sustainability of the Northshore community.
November 2, 2026
at 1:50 PM
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Amy
37922
11-D-26-PA
Amy (37922), November 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The current infrastructure cannot handle another high density subdivision in this location. Traffic conditions and the number of accidents on this area of Northshore are already out of hand. Please look into this and reconsider.
November 2, 2026
at 2:04 PM
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Courtney
37922
11-D-26-PA
Courtney (37922), November 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Infrastructure is not in place to support these residences. Accidents, including fatalities, are already prevalent. Roads cannot sustain current traffic.
The landed is needed for purposes it is already zoned for- an environmental buffer and flood zone control.
November 2, 2026
at 2:16 PM
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Lori
37922
11-N-26-RZ
Lori (37922), November 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I'm a resident near the location of the proposed zoning changes and would like to respectfully voice my opposition. My backyard abuts Northshore Drive, allowing us to see firsthand the frequent high volume of traffic and emergency vehicle passage, heavy congestion any time there is utility or mowing work, and unfortunately regular accidents/collisions. As others have mentioned, turning out onto Northshore Drive often takes several minutes, as Northshore drive is only two lanes and windy. The Northshore Drive Corridor Study completed in 2021 found "nearly all of Northshore Drive has a segment crash rate higher than the average when compared to similar facilities across the state." All of these factors contribute to it being a poor location for high density housing. The stretch of Northshore Drive in question was planned with the understanding of rural zoning, and it's hard to imagine forcing potentially 100+ dwellings onto the already taxed corridor.
The other concern I have is how the proposed rezoning would impact the wildlife and natural beauty of mature trees and the overall character of this more rural area within Knox County. Thank you for considering these objections.
November 2, 2026
at 2:43 PM
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Lori
37922
11-D-26-PA
Lori (37922), November 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I'm a resident near the location of the proposed zoning changes and would like to respectfully voice my opposition. My backyard abuts Northshore Drive, allowing us to see firsthand the frequent high volume of traffic and emergency vehicle passage, heavy congestion any time there is utility or mowing work, and unfortunately regular accidents/collisions. As others have mentioned, turning out onto Northshore Drive often takes several minutes, as Northshore drive is only two lanes and windy. The Northshore Drive Corridor Study completed in 2021 found "nearly all of Northshore Drive has a segment crash rate higher than the average when compared to similar facilities across the state." All of these factors contribute to it being a poor location for high density housing. The stretch of Northshore Drive in question was planned with the understanding of rural zoning, and it's hard to imagine forcing potentially 100+ dwellings onto the already taxed corridor.
The other concern I have is how the proposed rezoning would impact the wildlife and natural beauty of mature trees and the overall character of this more rural area within Knox County. Thank you for considering these objections.
November 2, 2026
at 2:43 PM
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Wes
37922
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Wes (37922), November 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
This cannot happen. Traffic is already terrible at high-demand times and this will only make things worse. Northshore already needs more lanes; to consider adding high-density housing - and thus the corresponding traffic - is absolutely ridiculous. Hell no!
November 2, 2026
at 3:50 PM
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Laura
37922
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Laura (37922), November 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Please think long and hard before passing this to be such condensed housing. Northshore has been getting so congested and not only during just early morning with people getting to work and school. Also, with the flooding that has occurred there, studies need to be done to make sure this is not going to be a very dangerous area for drivers. I can't imagine that a builder would not be worried about these things. May need to think about making Northshore safer first.
November 2, 2026
at 4:28 PM
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Corey
ane
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Corey (ane ), November 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Absolutely do not approve this. There is plenty of of places to put housing in Farragut or Hardin Valley. They've already been ruined.
November 2, 2026
at 5:19 PM
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Richard
37920
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Richard (37920), November 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I live across the street from this proposed development, and have concerns about the substantial and impact full increase in traffic this project will bring. This is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. To place a 65 unit apartment building in the middle of it will introduce significant change and create a more dangerous environment for all the residents. Please do not approve this development.
November 2, 2026
at 6:15 PM
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Lee
37922
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Lee (37922), November 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I oppose both 11-D-26-PA and 11-N-26-RZ. I do not oppose development but the surrounding area is almost exclusively single family residential with zoning densities ranging between 3-5 dwelling units per acre. Allowiing this parcel a density that is 2.5 to 4 times more than surrounding developments and altering the character of the area with attached housing would be irresponsible of our Knox County govenerment. Let the developer develop the tract like other parcels in this section of Northshore Drive and at a similar density to its neighbors. Any additional traffic burden placed on this section of Northshore would also be problematic as traffic volume have increased significantly in recent years.
November 2, 2026
at 9:40 PM
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Josh
37922
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Josh (37922), November 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
See attached.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20261102214500.pdf
November 2, 2026
at 9:45 PM
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Megan
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Megan November 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I have concerns about the location of the CURRENT driveway, which is IMMEDIATELY behind the homes on Sycamore Creek leading to Megan and Lance's home.  There is no wiggle room for cars meeting and going around one another.  Additionally, I have concerns of increased traffic vs two people driving it and occasional Amazon or UPS truck as it could increase the chances of sending a car down the hills into homes.
Secondly, I have always had and continue to have concerns about pulling out of that driveway as right now, NO one is adhering to the 20 mph zone past Megan and Lance's driveway in either direction and since Coward Mill was reopened it has become the Karns Dragon of people flying up and down the hill.  It is a blind hill approach passing Sycamore Creek and people are flying up and down the hill.   I have heard concerns from the staff of Ben Atchley regarding the speed at which people are flying on Coward Mill now.  I wrote KCSO about the issue. 
There simply is NO room for a slip up at their driveway as a car will either launch into Lot 1 or Lot 2. (me)
self
November 3, 2026
at 8:13 AM
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Elaine
37938
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Elaine (37938), November 3, 2026 at 9:47 AM
What changed allowing more houses per acre since last time? Was originally 3.5 homes per acre. Our property backs up to this farm. Concerned about tree and property line. Also runoff is concerning due to elevation of property. The traffic study seems very inadequate. There needs to be something done to slow the traffic down on Norris Freeway. Would like to know quality of homes being built. If these are lower quality homes, tax rates on existing homes need to be reevaluated as this will affect our homes.
November 3, 2026
at 9:47 AM
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Julie
37922
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Julie (37922), November 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
This land is needed as an environmental buffer and flood zone control. There is no infrastructure for this as there are already significant traffic issues and accidents are already too prevalent. The developer hasn't even met with the neighbors.
November 3, 2026
at 12:45 PM
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Steve
37922
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Steve (37922), November 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
1. Looking on KGIS, it appears approximately 20% of the land of the two parcels are covered by the 500 yard flood zone, and part of even the 100 year flood zoom butts right up to Northshore Dr.
It would seem that adding all that impermeable surface for the units and parking would dramatically increase the chance of Northshore Dr. flooding on a regular basis.
Since Northshore Dr. is a major east west artery, it would be unreasonable for the County to risk cutting cut off access to thousands of households every time we have a heavy rain.
2. PC should not consider an increase in density in the remaining land (e.g., "in exchange" for the unuseable flood zone area).
3. PC should not consider reducing parking requirements as a way of solving the problem, and in fact PC should require the developer to use PICP pavers with 40% permeation for all parking areas, sidewalks, and access roadways over the 500 year flood zone. Roof runoff should also be buffered locally.
November 3, 2026
at 12:47 PM
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Jim
37919
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Jim (37919), November 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The proposal to increase density usage for housing on the piece of land near Bluegrass Lake is a very bad idea. Large parking lots almost certainly degrade the water quality in Bluegrass Lake. In addition to Fort Loudon Lake. Loss of habitat for birds that feed on the grasses as well as smaller animals for the predatory birds is also a concern. This is only about money grabbing and does not fit the surrounding neighborhoods. North Shore is inadequate to handle the traffic. We already have as there is insufficient or completely absent turning lanes all the way back to Lyons view and Westland.
November 3, 2026
at 1:04 PM
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Julie
37922
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Julie (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
I strongly oppose the proposed multi-unit development across from our neighborhood. The road is already heavily traveled, and there are multiple accidents in this area every year. Adding a significant number of residential units will only increase traffic, congestion, and the potential for serious accidents, creating additional safety concerns for both residents and commuters.
Beyond traffic, this development raises concerns about the strain on existing infrastructure, emergency access, stormwater drainage, and the overall character of the surrounding community. A development of this size and density is simply not appropriate for this location. Growth and development should be thoughtful and responsible, taking into consideration the safety, quality of life, and long-term interests of the people who already live here.
We are not opposed to progress, but we are opposed to development that creates unnecessary safety risks and negatively impacts an established neighborhood.
November 3, 2026
at 2:00 PM
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Julie
37922
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Julie (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Adding apartments would be catastrophic to roadway safety. Northshore is not able to sustain that amount of traffic without a significant increase in risk to motorists. Do not put greed before what our infrastructure can actually handle safely.
November 3, 2026
at 2:00 PM
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Amber
37922
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Amber (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I strongly oppose the development 8664 S. Northshore Drive (11-N-26-RZ). We have lived in the Kensington subdivision for 13 years and prior to that we lived in Lyons Crossing also located on S. Northshore for 5 years. Over the 18 years we have lived on Northshore, the daily traffic on Northshore has become practically unbearable and not safe. Turning a left at any given time of the day is essentially risking your life; people speed at ridiculous rates. My children who are 16 and 19 are on this street daily as are many many other young drivers along with buses transporting kids to and from Rocky Hill Elem. The area cannot handle any more development at this time. What used to take 5 minutes to get from my home to the Rocky Hill Shopping Center now takes 15 at the least. The roads must be improved and flooding/drainage issues must be addressed. Please vote NO to amendment 11-N-26-RZ
November 3, 2026
at 2:01 PM
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John
37922
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John (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I would like to respectfully express my opposition to the proposed development along Northshore Drive.
While I certainly understand the need for continued growth and additional housing in the Knoxville area, I do have concerns about the potential impact a development of this size could have on the surrounding neighborhoods.
Northshore Drive is already a heavily traveled corridor, and adding this much congestion could place additional strain on traffic flow, infrastructure, and overall road safety. I also believe it is important to consider how a development of this density would fit within the character of the existing residential community.
My concern is not with growth itself, but rather ensuring that new developments are thoughtfully planned and appropriate for the areas in which they are proposed.
I would respectfully encourage our local planning officials to carefully evaluate the potential impact on traffic, safety, and neighboring homeowners before moving forward with this proposal.
Thank you for your time and consideration of the concerns of those of us who live in the surrounding community.
November 3, 2026
at 2:16 PM
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Raina
37922
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Raina (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
What surveys have been done on the flood zone and traffic at this spot on Northshore? There are already several fatal crashes each year, as well and many other accidents and the addition of 200 units with further exacerbate these issues. Also, this is a very well know place for flooding to happen. If the earth is removed this will also get worse.
November 3, 2026
at 2:19 PM
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James
37922
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James (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I am all for us adding more housing to our community, BUT only when we have the infrastructure to support it. North Shore is overcrowded and dangerous. There aren't even turn lanes on one of Knoxville's busiest roads. Rush hour traffic often goes all the way from Morrell to Knightsbridge!
November 3, 2026
at 2:30 PM
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Josie
37922
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Josie (37922), November 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I strongly and wholeheartedly oppose this rezoning proposal.
This area of Northshore already experiences excessive traffic congestion, including frequent accidents. There is not transportation/road infrastructure to support this huge additional influx of residences.
Additionally, the area already experiences significant flooding. The environmental impact of this development should prevent its building.
November 3, 2026
at 2:36 PM
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Justin
37922
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Justin (37922), November 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I live across the street from this lot.
The traffic is already bad through this area. There was an accident a few weeks ago at night that happened right outside my back yard. That kind of activity will increase if a lot of homes are added to this area.
If the lots were larger, this might be something that could work. But adding a large number of people to this already crowded area where the road cannot be expanded is asking for trouble.
November 3, 2026
at 3:49 PM
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Jessi
37922
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Jessi (37922), November 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
We strongly oppose this rezoning request because placing a large development on an already narrow, heavily burdened corridor poses a serious threat to public safety and the character of our community. This two-lane road is already operating near capacity, and adding hundreds of additional daily vehicle trips will cause severe traffic congestion. Without adequate shoulders, dedicated turn lanes, or clear sightlines, the influx of traffic will dramatically increase the risk of serious wrecks, rear-end collisions, and hazardous bottlenecking. This gridlock also directly endangers residents by delaying emergency medical, fire, and police response times when seconds matter most, all while creating an unsafe environment for children waiting at bus stops. Beyond the immediate infrastructure strain on local roads and services, this dense development prioritizes clear-cutting and pavement over the preservation of the rolling hills, mature tree canopies, abundant wildlife, and open green spaces that make East Tennessee special. Many of us chose to live here precisely for its scenic natural beauty and community character; if we wanted an environment dominated by asphalt, high density, and relentless traffic, we would have chosen an urban center. Growth must be managed responsibly, and approving a high-density subdivision on a roadway entirely incapable of handling it is a public safety hazard that cannot be justified.
November 3, 2026
at 3:56 PM
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Wendy
37922
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Wendy (37922), November 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Please, please do not rezone this parcel of land. We have so many issues with heavy traffic, accidents on Northshore and flooding. I live nearby in Lyons Crossing and traffic on Northshore has become almost unbearable. We take our lives in our hand every time we try to make a left turn out of the neighborhood. There are too many drivers and people already! Please listen to the residents who are already here and keep this parcel zoned conservation.
November 3, 2026
at 3:58 PM
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Barbara
37919
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Barbara (37919), November 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Northshore absolutely cannot handle an apartment complex in the Popes nursery area! It's absurd to approve this !
November 3, 2026
at 4:20 PM
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Alyson
37922
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Alyson (37922), November 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
As a new resident to Knoxville, I cannot speak to the growing traffic over the years, but I can say that Northshore is one of the most congested two lane roads I've used as someone who has lived in Georgia, South Carolina, and Maryland. The road is oversaturated with cards and is a safety hazard on a daily basis, let alone under rainy and ice conditions. I cannot imagine an additional neighborhood adding to this already unsafe traffic pattern. As the infrastructure stands, I current vehemently oppose the zoning proposal for the ways it was degrade quality of life in this area of Knoxville.
November 3, 2026
at 4:26 PM
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Claire
37919
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Claire (37919), November 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Northshore does not have the infrastructure to handle this amount of development. There is already far too much traffic and accidents in this area. I am absolutely opposed, as well as all of our neighbors. Keep Rocky Hill small and residential.
November 3, 2026
at 4:28 PM
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Laura
37922
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Laura (37922), November 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I absolutely oppose high density development, really any further residential development along Northshore Drive due to high traffic volumes & inadequate infrastructure. It is nearly impossible to make a left turn out of Kensington 7-9am and 3-7pm. Northshore Drive has non-existent shoulders, only deep ditches. This roadways has wrecks on the daily between Wallace Road and Ebeneezer Rd. The water system is also inadequate due to low water pressure. First Utility District is terrible, and likely does not have the capacity to service more development
November 3, 2026
at 4:55 PM
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Sydney
37922
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Sydney (37922), November 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It is already incredibly difficult turning out onto Northshore from my neighborhood, and this is only going to make this much worse and more dangerous! Lots of wrecks happen along here, and it would be in the best interest of everyone involved to plant this subdivision elsewhere!
November 3, 2026
at 5:01 PM
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Atlee
37922
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Atlee (37922), November 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I am asking for this rezoning request to be denied. This level of density in this particular location on Northshore will be detrimental. The road cannot handle the current traffic levels and will be significantly worse with the alloted allowance. Please consider the number of traffic accidents from the last year within a mile of the location. That stretch of Northshore should have been improved and widened 25 years ago to handle what is there now. Please do not let this pass.
November 3, 2026
at 5:05 PM
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Adam
37922
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Adam (37922), November 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
We live near this are and I agree with what everyone is saying. Northshore is not set up for the quantity of people that live in this area now. I fear for my kids pulling on to Northshore as is! Wrecks are already an issue. I know we need more housing, but expand Northshore first to handle this. Please don't let this go through.
November 3, 2026
at 5:12 PM
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Marsadee
37922
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Marsadee (37922), November 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I live on Kensington Dr. near the proposed site, and my children attend Rocky Hill. I respectfully ask the Commission to deny this rezoning or defer it until a traffic impact study is complete.
Northshore is already unsafe and over capacity, with no sidewalks or shoulders and heavy backups at peak hours. Adding high density housing would bring hundreds of daily trips to a road that cannot safely handle current traffic.
Children here walk, bike, and wait for buses along these roads. More traffic without improvements puts them at greater risk.
Rocky Hill is already over capacity, and this development adds students with no plan for more space.
Growth should follow infrastructure, not outpace it. This request is premature and inconsistent with the area's plan. If approved, I ask that it be conditioned on lower density and required road and sidewalk improvements.
Thank you,
Marsadee W.
[redacted]
November 3, 2026
at 6:16 PM
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Alicia
37922
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Alicia (37922), November 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I strongly oppose rezoning this 11-acre property for high-density development at 12 units per acre. Adding 130+ homes would dramatically change the character of this community and place even more pressure on roads already struggling with traffic, congestion, accidents, and inadequate infrastructure.
This land is an important environmental buffer because of the creek and existing flooding concerns. Increased impervious surface and stormwater runoff could worsen flooding and directly impact neighboring homes and the surrounding community.
It is especially concerning that the developer has not even met with the neighbors who will be most affected. This is not just a zoning change, it will permanently impact our neighborhood's safety, environment, traffic, and quality of life.
Please DENY this rezoning until the full community impact is thoroughly studied.
November 3, 2026
at 7:20 PM
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Dimple
37922
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Dimple (37922), November 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Wholeheartedly feel that this development is a bad idea. As it is Northshore is very congested with several bottlenecks and frequent accidents that are not just minor. Before any other developments Northshore needs to be expanded with either a turn lane or pull offs.
In addition, this developer hasn't even met with the neighbors and discussed how the development will affect the flooding impact on the creek.
Please reject this application.
November 3, 2026
at 7:41 PM
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Laura and Jason
37922
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Laura and Jason (37922), November 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I have lived in two locations off of Northshore for a decade now. During that time I have personally called 911 at least 4 times due to vehicle crashes that have occurred along the stretch of road from Whittington creek to Rudder Lane. To say this road is at capacity for residential traffic is an understatement. As a mother with a teenage driver, the thought of them pulling out onto that road everyday terrifies me and it's not because she is a bad driver, people go too fast and the road wasn't designed to handle this much traffic safely. We should all be outraged that more hasn't been done to first secure the safety of our families before considering the potential for more development. Additionally, the loss of more green space and run off areas will only further the issues we see with road ponding and flooding during storms, making safety concerns that much more critical. I hope the focus will be on improving this critical corridor for the safety of current families before considering adding more.
November 3, 2026
at 8:11 PM
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Forrest
37922
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Forrest (37922), November 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I live off of Northshore drive near the proposed property and I am worried about what would happen to traffic and safety of drivers if this project goes through. I have only lived in this home for 1 year and I've witnessed 3 crashes including multiple different parties from my back porch which backs up to Northshore drive. Pulling out of our neighborhood is also very dangerous at times and can be a very lengthy process. I truly hope the plans of 11-d-26-pa are reconsidered and stopped.
November 3, 2026
at 8:21 PM
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Jenn
37922
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Jenn (37922), November 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning and apartment development along this section of Northshore Drive.
TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY: This particular stretch of Northshore is already heavily congested, with dangerous curves, limited visibility, and a history of serious accidents, including fatalities. Adding hundreds of additional vehicles to roads that are already struggling to accommodate existing traffic raises significant safety concerns. These are roads our families and children travel every single day.
FLOODING & DRAINAGE: Flooding is already a concern in this area. Increasing impervious surfaces through large-scale development could further strain existing drainage systems and negatively impact surrounding properties. These risks deserve thorough, independent evaluation before any zoning changes are considered.
INFRASTRUCTURE: Our roads, drainage systems, and public services must be able to safely support the development being proposed. Growth without adequate infrastructure planning places the burden on existing residents.
Please listen to the residents who live here, drive these roads, send their children to these schools, and experience these challenges firsthand.
November 3, 2026
at 8:26 PM
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Ashley
37922
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Ashley (37922), November 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This land is needed as an environmental buffer and flood zone control. There is no infrastructure for this, traffic and accidents are already too prevalent.
November 3, 2026
at 8:36 PM
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Elaine
37922
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Elaine (37922), November 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I am a resident of Kensington neighborhood, across from the property location pertaining to this rezoninb request. This stretch of Northshore is already extremely congested, especially during morning and evening rush hour. It regularly takes several minutes to turn out of our neighborhood during those times with existing traffic. Serious accidents are unfortunately also extremely common through that stretch, as the road is narrow and winds through curves. There is no room to expand Northshore as a creek borders both sides of the road, and is already the cause of regular flooding when it rains. In addition to the road congestion issues, our local schools, Rocky Hill Elementary in particular, is already far exceeding capacity and does not have the space to accommodate so many more children from this high of a density housing development. The developers of this project have made no attempt to contact anyone in the HOAs of Kensington or other surrounding neighborhoods to discuss the potential project and do not have the best interests of the community in mind with this proposal.
November 3, 2026
at 8:52 PM
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Jennifer
37922
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Jennifer (37922), November 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Please do not approve this rezoning request. There is already enough traffic in this area and adding this many more housing units will only make an already bad situation worse. For once can you refrain from approving a rezoning- listen to the constituents.
November 3, 2026
at 9:12 PM
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Amber
37923
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Amber (37923), November 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The section of Northshore Dr. this development is proposed to be located on is not feasible. Northshore is already extremely congested and busy. Adding another housing development would further congest Northshore and connecting roads. The additional traffic and construction vehicles will do further damage to our roads which are currently in mediocre condition. Our public schools are overcrowded; building a new housing development may will add more students to already full classrooms.
Please deny this proposed plan.
November 3, 2026
at 9:54 PM
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Sarah
37922
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Sarah (37922), November 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I have concerns about public safety and traffic. Northshore is only two lanes, with no pull offs and no center turning lane. I think a traffic impact study needs to be conducted and reviewed by Knox County Engineering and TDOT since Northshore is a state highway.
November 3, 2026
at 9:54 PM
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Sarah
37919
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Sarah (37919), November 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I am writing as a resident of the Rocky Hill area to express my opposition to rezoning request 11-N-26-RZ. I am very concerned about the impact additional residential development will have on our community, particularly when it comes to traffic and school overcrowding.
Northshore Drive is already extremely congested, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours. Adding more homes and vehicles to an already busy road will only make the situation worse. I drive these roads regularly, and it is hard to imagine how Northshore can handle any more traffic without significant improvements.
I am also very concerned about the impact on Rocky Hill Elementary. The school is already overcrowded, and adding more homes means potentially adding more students to a school that is already struggling with capacity. Before approving additional residential development, there needs to be a realistic plan for how our schools will accommodate continued growth.
I understand that Knoxville is growing, and I am not opposed to development in general. However, I do believe that growth needs to be responsible and that our roads and schools need to be able to support it. Right now, I do not believe the infrastructure in the Rocky Hill area can handle additional residential development.
Please vote against rezoning request. Consider the impact this decision will have on the families who already live in this community.
Thank you for your consideration.
November 3, 2026
at 10:02 PM
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Beth
37922
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Beth (37922), November 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Please reconsider approving this zoning request. Northshore is overly congested at all times of day, with accidents happening constantly. Our neighborhood entrance and the adjoining telephone pole have been hit multiple times, causing damage to neighborhood property and resulting in multiple power outages. (No life-threatening injuries.). The property being considered for rezoning floods frequently. Without significant infrastructure upgrades on Northshore Dr and to the property in question, responsible and sustainable development is not feasible at this time.
November 3, 2026
at 10:04 PM
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Zach
37922
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Zach (37922), November 4, 2026 at 5:55 AM
I live in Lyons Crossing, and my parents live nearby. This 11-acre property sits right in the middle of the area we drive every day, and I'm asking you to deny the rezoning for 200+ apartments.
Traffic is already at a breaking point. During the morning and afternoon commutes, it takes 15+ minutes just to get through Rocky Hill or the Ebenezer/Northshore intersection. Adding hundreds more cars between two busy entrances will make it worse and more dangerous.
This land also acts as a flood buffer for the creek and surrounding homes. Paving it over sends that water into our neighborhoods.
The developer hasn't even met with the neighbors. The people who live here deserve a voice before a project this size moves forward.
I'm not against growth, but this is the wrong place for it. Please deny the rezoning.
November 4, 2026
at 5:55 AM
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Lisa
37922
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Lisa (37922), November 4, 2026 at 6:08 AM
The property's Rural Conservation and Stream Protection designations are especially important. Concerns about flooding and drainage should be investigated through a thorough engineering review, including downstream impacts. Replacing open land with roofs and pavement must not leave neighboring homeowners facing additional runoff, erosion, or water intrusion.
Before approving either request, the County should require a cumulative traffic and safety analysis, verified utility and emergency-service capacity, and enforceable infrastructure improvements. Promises of addressing problems later are not adequate protection for existing residents.
Please deny these requests as proposed. Protecting the community means ensuring that the scale and location of development fit both the surrounding neighborhoods and the infrastructure available to serve it.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20261104060857.pdf
November 4, 2026
at 6:08 AM
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Amy
37922
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Amy (37922), November 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Before approving any additional apartment complexes, the county needs to conduct a comprehensive impact assessment. We need to be looking at traffic patterns, road capacity, school enrollment and capacity, emergency services, and the overall impact on the surrounding communities. Our roads are already congested, and our schools are dealing with growth and capacity challenges. Adding hundreds of additional residents without first addressing these issues is irresponsible planning.
It is frustrating to see development prioritized without considering the long-term consequences for the people who already live here. Growth should not happen simply because developers see an opportunity to build. There needs to be a thoughtful plan that considers whether our infrastructure, schools, and community can actually support it. Approving more apartments without addressing these concerns is a horrible idea.
November 4, 2026
at 6:11 AM
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Barbara
37919
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Barbara (37919), November 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning of 11.23 acres of agricultural land in Rocky Hill to allow residential development of up to 12 dwellings per acre, potentially bringing approximately 135-136 homes into such a small area.
Rocky Hill is a wonderful community, and this level of high-density development would significantly impact its character and quality of life. Traffic is already a concern, and adding potentially hundreds of additional vehicles to our local roads would only make matters worse. Has the existing infrastructure even been evaluated to determine whether it can support this level of growth?
I'm equally concerned about the environmental impact. There is a stream in the area, along with established wildlife habitats and valuable green space. Increased development could negatively affect water quality, drainage, wildlife, and the natural beauty that makes Rocky Hill special.
November 4, 2026
at 6:58 AM
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Shayn
37919
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Shayn (37919), November 4, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I completely disagree with allowing this many homes on an acre off of North Shore Dr. I have lived off of North Shore Dr. now for over 13 years. The traffic on this road has become horrendous. I have two teenagers driving to school and it is extremely dangerous for them to pull out every morning on this road. Also part of the reason we chose this area is for having homes that weren't right up against each other big huge subdivisions, but more of a country feel. This will ruin that effect to this area and bring down existing property values. There is a reason that this area is popular, and there are many high-end homes built in this area for having our privacy and not being overrun by these cheap homes subdivisions that you keep allowing these builders to put in. Not only does it create that, but it also changes the landscape and other problems for other neighbors that are backing up to this and what they get to view. I have no problem maybe putting one home per acre in there but putting that many homes on each acre is absolutely crazy. There are many other rural counties that do not allow these for that exact reason.
November 4, 2026
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Elliott
37919
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Elliott (37919), November 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
This is absolutely what we do not need. I am absolutely opposed to this, and if this gets passed, I will vote against every incumbent currently in office. Allowing this type of development in this area would do nothing but further exacerbate ann already terrible traffic situation on NorthShore Drive as well as devalue the properties around us, including ours. North Shore Dr. is like a death trap already if you have to try and turn across both lanes from one of the many side streets, this would make that even more dangerous for our teenage boys. Do not allow this to move forward.
November 4, 2026
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Chris
37922
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Chris (37922), November 4, 2026 at 8:08 AM
I respectfully disagree with this proposed development. 130+ units on this section of Northshore Rd will create more congestion on an already challenging stretch of 2-lane road for East and Westbound traffic. It certainly won't make it any safer as now more drivers would have to turn left onto Westbound Northshore, and cross the Eastbound lanes.
The proposed 11 acres is also low lying and flood prone, so drainage for a development of this size would be a major concern during high rainfall weather events as the flood water currently runs across Northshore Rd at the Tooles Bend curve.
November 4, 2026
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Katie
37922
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Katie (37922), November 4, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Traffic is already increasingly a huge issue on North Shore. I'm concerned that adding this number of houses off North Shore would just exacerbate the problem. I also want to preserve the beauty of North Shore as much as possible.
November 4, 2026
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Tony
37934
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Tony (37934), November 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Dear Sir or Madam, although I do not live in the immediate area, I frequently visit to see family and friends, including five grandchildren who reside nearby. The current zoning, Rural Conservation, was designated to preserve the rural character of the area, and the existing infrastructure reflects that low-density designation. With over 50% of the land remaining undeveloped in Knox. county, and opportunities to repurpose underutilized areas where infrastructure can support additional housing, it does not make sense to add 100 more homes to an already overcapacity area. I am not opposed to affordable housing but strongly believe it should be implemented responsibly. A developer's desire to maximize property value or Knox County's interest in increasing tax revenue should not be sufficient reasons to approve this request. We are against this proposal.
Tony G
November 4, 2026
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Holly
37922
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Holly (37922), November 4, 2026 at 10:06 AM
I live in Whittington Creek. Northshore road is already at capacity. Please do not build any more residential buildings in this area. Currently, it is a huge safety issue. I can't imagine what it will be like if more residential buildings are built.
November 4, 2026
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Penny
37922
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Penny (37922), November 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
I have lived in Whittington Creek, just west of this proposed development, for 10 years. Prior to that, I lived in Lyons Crossing, just east of this proposed development, for 16 years. In the 26+ years that I have lived along Northshore Drive, the traffic and congestion have increased exponentially to the point that it is nearly impossible to turn left at any time of the day. There is simply not the infrastructure to support the volume of cars on Northshore as it is. This proposed development will only make the problem worse. Further, this proposed development will exacerbate the flooding problems along Northshore. At times, parts of Northshore have been completely covered with water, thus blocking east-west traffic of a major roadway. This proposed development does not adequately mitigate the impacts to the creek that is adjacent to the road. Finally, the developer of this proposed project has made no effort to communicate with the affected neighborhoods along this stretch of Northshore to gain insight and perhaps better plan to minimize or avoid these adverse impacts. The property owners in this area - who are voters and taxpayers - deserve better. I urge you to vote NO and reject this application.
November 4, 2026
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Peggy
37934
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Peggy (37934), November 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM
**Dear Sir or Madam,**
Although I do not reside in the immediate area, I have a strong personal connection to this community through family and friends, including my five grandchildren who live nearby. I visit the area often and care deeply about preserving the character and quality of life of this community.
The Rural Conservation zoning designation exists for a reason: to protect the area's rural atmosphere and maintain development at a level that its existing infrastructure can reasonably support. Adding another 100 homes to an area that is already experiencing capacity concerns raises serious questions about the impact on roads, traffic, public services, and the overall quality of life for those who live there.
I understand the importance of affordable housing and recognize the need for responsible growth. However, development decisions should take into consideration the long-term needs of the community, not simply the potential financial benefits to a developer or increased tax revenue for Knox County. There are other areas that may be better suited for additional housing, particularly where infrastructure is already in place to accommodate growth.
I respectfully urge you to consider the lasting impact this decision could have on the surrounding community and to deny this zoning request.
**I strongly oppose this proposal.**
Sincerely,
Mrs. Peggy S. G.
November 4, 2026
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jay
37922
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jay (37922), November 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I am opposed to development with density off Northshore. This road is already dangerous as evidenced by the number of tombstone markers located on it. We do not need to compound it with increased traffic count while it remains a two-lane road.
November 4, 2026
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John
37922
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John (37922), November 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I have lived in this area for over 30 years and first bought property about 35 years ago. I live within a mile of the property. I have seen tremendous development in the area, particularly in the last few years. Unfortunately the infrastructure has had minimal upgrade. I feel that such a high density development would be a catastrophic impact on the area increasing traffic, putting excessive strain on local utilities and schools. I am particularly concerned about the impact on an already tenuous water drainage situation.
November 4, 2026
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John
37922
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John (37922), November 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Good day. I am a property owner and resident in the Whittington Creek subdivision, which is closely adjacent to the parcel for which rezoning to allow construction of apartment units is before the Commission. While carefully planned housing additions in Knox County are certainly reasonable, I must respectfully object to this rezoning. The area in question is an already heavily-congested section of South Northshore Drive. The road is narrow and winding. Shoulders are limited and there is often bicycle traffic. Turning onto Northshore in this general area is already a challenge at many times of the day owing to heavy traffic. Increasing that traffic on this already limited road will make travel on South Northshore Drive even more challenging and dangerous. We do not need additional housing density in that location. The parcel is zoned Rural Conservation in order to help preserve the resources of this part of Knox County and to limit potentially detrimental development, which the proposed construction would represent. I would urge the Commission to reject the requested zoning change and maintain that property as a Rural Conservation Zone.
November 4, 2026
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Rachel
37922
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Rachel (37922), November 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I am a homeowner in this area and am extremely concerned about the proposed rezoning at 8664 S. Northshore Drive (11-N-26-RZ).
This section of Northshore is already extremely dangerous due to the traffic and narrow two-lane road. Many serious wrecks occur in this area and adding this many new units would further worsen the situation. I am very worried about the safety of my family, friends and neighbors if this rezoning were to pass, and am strongly opposed to this proposal.
November 4, 2026
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Elizabeth
37922
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Elizabeth (37922), November 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I strongly oppose both the comprehensive plan amendment (11-D-26-PA) and the rezoning (11-N-26-RZ) for 8684 S. Northshore Drive, and I expect the Commission to deny them.
I live in an established neighborhood along the South Northshore corridor, and I see vehicle accidents and volume-related road problems several times a week. This narrow, two-lane road cannot safely absorb the traffic that development at 12 units per acre with higher density housing would bring.
The undeveloped acreage here is central to this area's character and long-term health. It carries a Rural Conservation designation for good reason, and that protection should hold.
Our schools are equally unprepared. Their facilities are already stretched to capacity, and with funding cut year after year, they have no means to absorb an influx of this scale.
My neighborhood is full of young families. We are organized, we are paying attention, and we vote. We will oppose this development at every stage, from this hearing through County Commission. Deny this request.
November 4, 2026
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Steve
37849
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Steve (37849), November 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I appeal to the commissioners to refrain from permitting more high density housing in this area ! Please consider the environment , the traffic , the schools , and the possibility of wildfires ! If another wildfire happens among houses built too close together , then they could fall like dominoes !! Thank You All and Good Day
November 4, 2026
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Hayley
37922
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Hayley (37922), November 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Shortened to keep within character count: full comments attached:
I oppose the proposed rezoning and increased density at this location. I live less than a mile away and have lived along the Northshore corridor for nearly 40 years. I have witnessed tremendous growth with few meaningful infrastructure improvements to keep pace.
S. Northshore Drive is already a congested, narrow, curving two-lane road with limited shoulders and guardrails. My family travels it daily, and in the past six months alone, I have stopped twice to assist drivers who went off the roadway.
I am also concerned about flooding and drainage, water and sewer capacity, and the cumulative impact of continued growth on our schools.
I support responsible growth, but our infrastructure must be able to support it. I respectfully ask the Planning Commission to deny this request or defer action until comprehensive traffic, utility, drainage and school-capacity impacts are evaluated and shared publicly.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20261104132748.pdf
November 4, 2026
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Sarah
37922
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Sarah (37922), November 4, 2026 at 1:52 PM
I am not supportive of this development. As a resident of the Northshore corridor, I already battle dangerous levels of traffic daily. I cannot safely turn out of my subdivision at certain busy times of the day and feel that Northshore cannot sustain any more residential traffic.
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Matthew
37922
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Matthew (37922), November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Has already stated by all the other prior comments, most of which I agree with this would be a bad idea for the area. Please vote no.
November 4, 2026
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Emily
37919
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Emily (37919), November 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I concur with all the previous messages that Northshore Drive between Ebenezer and the intersection of with Lyons View Drive cannot handle more congestion. I've lived off Northshore for 32 years and travel east and west on that road regularly, sometimes several times a day. Adding 12 houses per acre is a mad idea. If the developer has ever tried to enter Northshore at nearly anytime of day, they should know that kind of density is a formula for increased accidents. Don't approve this proposal.
November 4, 2026
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Patrick
37922
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Patrick (37922), November 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I strongly oppose both 11-D-26-PA and 11-N-26-RZ and urge the Planning Commission to deny these requests.
My greatest concern is public safety. Northshore Drive is already a dangerous, heavily congested two-lane road with limited shoulders and inadequate turning lanes. The 2021 Northshore Drive Corridor Study documented crash rates above the statewide average along nearly the entire corridor. Adding potentially 135 residences would only increase traffic, dangerous intersections, and the risk of serious accidents.
I am particularly concerned about families, young drivers, school buses, and emergency responders. Additional congestion could delay emergency vehicles when every second matters.
Flooding is another major concern. This area already experiences drainage problems, and replacing natural land with pavement and rooftops could worsen flooding and threaten neighboring properties.
The proposed density of up to 12 dwellings per acre is also inconsistent with surrounding neighborhoods. It would permanently change the character of the area while eliminating valuable green space and wildlife habitat.
Before considering development of this magnitude, the county must address existing road safety issues, flooding, and infrastructure limitations.
Knoxville needs responsible growth, but infrastructure and public safety must come first. I strongly urge the Commission to deny both applications and protect the safety and long-term interests of our community.
November 4, 2026
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Kevin
37919
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Kevin (37919), November 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The section of Northshore Dr between Rocky Hill and the Pellissippi Parkway is currently overcrowded and dangerous from morning rush hour to 7 pm. Adding 130+ housing units that must access Northshore along this section is irresponsible and asking for more accidents and even heavier congestion. I would hope the Knoxville Planning Commission will consider how difficult residents have it trying to access Northshore as it is. Many times the only way to turn onto Northshore is for some to let you in and then hope no one is coming from the other side.
November 4, 2026
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Douglas
37922
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Douglas (37922), November 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This proposed location holds a substantial amount of traffic that is barely sustainable currently. 100+ new units isn't feasible as the narrow Northshore corridor is already very dangerous and have seen cars pass against a yellow line at this very spot.
The needless amount of random sprawl is a blight on Knoxville currently. This location is zoned to protect natural resources and that continues to make good common sense.
No doubt Knox County needs additional housing inventory but this is not a reasonable plan and will endanger each driver who passes Northshore daily.
November 4, 2026
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Micah
37922
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Micah (37922), November 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I am a resident of the Northshore corridor who commutes on it daily. Northshore already suffers from traffic backups and it is not feasible nor desirable to expand it. Reclassifying this land from agricultural to allow dense residential development with multi-unit dwellings would further exacerbate the traffic problem. Additionally, it goes against the Advance Knox comprehensive plan that has already been developed.
November 4, 2026
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