Public Comments

July 21, 2026
at 10:40 AM

Troy
37938

8-C-26-PA
Troy (37938), July 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Please consider the wildlife and watershed in the heavily wooded are of this property. From my backyard I see and enjoy many deer, turkey, groundhogs, squirrels and bird life. There are many culverts that empty to this land to prevent flooding in the Garfield Estates subdivision. A tributary is located in the lowest part of the property to mitigate large amounts of water shed during heavy rain storms.

July 30, 2026
at 11:14 AM

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.

August 3, 2026
at 11:26 PM

Janet
37938

8-D-26-PA
Janet (37938), August 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM

I would like to know if there are plans to preserve the integrity of the property around the historic Gray bell spring. The immediate area around the spring is overgrown, but there are remnants of stone substructure around the part of the spring that is closest to McCloud Road. The spring appears to seep up to the surface at several areas on the west end of this property.

August 4, 2026
at 10:18 AM

Daniella
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Daniella (37938), August 4, 2026 at 10:18 AM

I have serious concerns about the impact this proposed development would have on existing residents and infrastructure in our community.
Many of the roads in this area are already extremely narrow, some to the point that it can be difficult for two vehicles to safely pass one another. Traffic during normal school and work commute times is already becoming a significant source of frustration for residents. Adding a substantial number of additional homes and vehicles raises an important question: are our existing roads, schools, and emergency services actually equipped to accommodate this level of additional growth?
Growth should not be evaluated solely on whether additional development can physically fit within an area. The impact on the people who already live here should matter as well. Additional congestion and added minutes to residents' daily commutes are not beneficial to their quality of life, particularly when the infrastructure serving the area is already strained.
Before approving additional development, I believe there should be a clear and realistic assessment of roadway capacity and safety, school capacity, emergency response capabilities, and the cumulative traffic impact of developments that have already been approved or constructed, not simply the impact of this project considered in isolation.

August 4, 2026
at 11:17 AM

Alex
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Alex (37938), August 4, 2026 at 11:17 AM

I am opposed to rezoning application 8-H-26-RZ.
I live off Hill Road, and it is already difficult to safely leave my neighborhood because of the traffic on Fort Sumter Road. Adding approximately 50 new homes would bring well over 100 additional vehicles, plus school buses, delivery trucks, and visitors, to roads that are already struggling to handle current traffic.
I am also concerned about increased stormwater runoff and erosion. Developing this property could increase runoff and create drainage issues that may affect nearby homes and properties.
Finally, this area has always been a rural community. Many of us chose to live here because of its open space and low-density character. This development would permanently change the feel of our community and set a precedent for more high-density growth in the future.
I respectfully ask the Planning Commission to deny this rezoning request and preserve the safety, infrastructure, and rural character of our community.

August 4, 2026
at 12:00 PM

Laura
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Laura (37938), August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Please no more subdivision near McCloud. The road is like a main highway anymore and we have to pull out of driveways and pray for our life as people fly down this road like it is a drag strip. Also we have wildlife that lost ma y homes when the fruit and berry patch was sold so where else will these other animals go as we are taking all the land from them and they have no place to go!!! Someone needs to just sit in Halls on Friday evening and see all the traffic madness. We are full and have no room at the schools either!!!. You all just look at the money and not what is best for the community. Please don't add more subdivision to our community.

August 4, 2026
at 4:36 PM

Deanna
37938

8-C-26-PA
Deanna (37938), August 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Please see attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260804163610.pdf

August 5, 2026
at 11:11 PM

Blair
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Blair (37938), August 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM

I am opposed to the development of this property. I believe three homes per acre is incompatible with the surrounding community and exceeds what the existing roads, schools, drainage, and infrastructure can reasonably support.
I would like to see reports/actions on the following:
Transportation impact
Stormwater management
Utility, water and sewer capacity
Mccloud rd and Fort Sumter infrastructure - needs to be widened
Halls schools current capacity versus potential enrollment
Potential cumulative impact from recently approved development on Maynardville hwy

August 6, 2026
at 6:05 AM

Amanda
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Amanda (37938), August 6, 2026 at 6:05 AM

I am not opposed to growth or development in Halls. I understand our community will continue to grow. My concern is whether this particular proposal is the right density for this location and whether our existing infrastructure can support it.
This proposal would place 51 homes on approximately 17 acres -about three homes per acre. I ask the Planning Commission to carefully consider not only the impact of this development alone, but also the cumulative impact of other recently approved developments in the Halls area.
Specifically, I ask that you consider:
* The current and projected capacity of Halls schools, as these developments are built out.
* The traffic impact on McCloud Road, Fort Sumter, and Maynardville Highway, where residents already experience significant congestion during school drop-off, dismissal, and peak commuting hours.
* Whether the existing road network can safely and efficiently handle the additional daily traffic generated by 51 new homes.
* Whether improvements to roads and infrastructure should be in place before approving additional high-density residential development.
Growth should be planned responsibly. I believe this proposal is simply too dense for the existing roads, schools, and infrastructure serving this area.
I respectfully ask the Commission to deny this rezoning request as proposed or require a lower-density development that better fits the capacity of our community.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.

August 6, 2026
at 1:34 PM

Kayla
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Kayla (37938), August 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Halls is already overflowing and traffic is overwhelming as is. To continue to build in such a small space can't not help the people of Halls

August 6, 2026
at 2:46 PM

Stephanie
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Stephanie (37938), August 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM

As someone who works with the school system and also who lives on Fort Sumter. I would ask that you reconsider. We cannot continue to add houses and traffic to our infrastructure. Halls is losing its small community feel. We moved here for the community

August 6, 2026
at 5:17 PM

Robert
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Robert (37938), August 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM

I oppose the rezoning. These roads can barely handle the traffic currently here . The infrastructure is not there to support 3 houses per acre

August 6, 2026
at 9:28 PM

Misty
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Misty (37938), August 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM

We do not need another subdivision in Halls. Our roads cannot handle more traffic. Our roads are in poor condition and already are at max capacity. Our schools are at max capacity. It takes 30 minutes going Emory road at 4:00pm on a Thursday to get to the interstate, and going through halls to 640 is just as bad. Until there is a solution to our infrastructure and schools VOTE NO. We have had a huge subdivisions on Pedigo Rd, on Emory, and on McCloud in the past 3 years with 3 homes per acre. It's too many developments. Property tax have went up, the amount of homes being collected on have enlarged, but yet the money is not being used to make our roads and schools match the influx of people that will be using them.

August 7, 2026
at 10:57 AM

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 8, 2026
at 10:37 AM

Kimberly
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Kimberly (37938), August 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Good morning I am currently a resident in the overlook Estates subdivision that's off of McLeod Road that goes to the area you are talking about. I am against this because when you build up there on the hill, the runoff will be bad to McLeod Road, which is already bad enough as it is and it will cause McLeod Road to collapse it'll cost flooding and we do not need that in this area. We have enough homes out here as it is already. I also am against it for wildlife purposes we do have a lot of wildlife out here and we'd like to keep it the way it is dear lots of things that come out groundhogs everything we just like to keep it the way it is and I'm totally against this. Lastly, I would say it would bring more traffic in here and the traffic is bad enough and the schools are cramped and full as it is, we don't need more housing in the area..

August 10, 2026
at 7:27 AM

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 7:36 AM

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 7:50 AM

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 8:46 AM

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 8:48 AM

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 8:54 AM

Michael
37924

8-B-26-DP
Michael (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM

Send a PDF
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810085402.pdf

August 10, 2026
at 10:00 AM

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 10:33 AM

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 10:36 AM

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 10:40 AM

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 1:52 PM

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 2:04 PM

Chris
37938

8-D-26-PA
Chris (37938), August 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810140439.pdf

8-I-26-RZ

Chris
37938

8-I-26-RZ
Chris (37938), August 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810140931.pdf

August 10, 2026
at 2:09 PM

August 10, 2026
at 4:51 PM

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 5:37 PM

Carolyn
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Carolyn (37938), August 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Please see attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810173744.pdf

August 10, 2026
at 9:20 PM

Rachael
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Rachael (37938), August 10, 2026 at 9:20 PM

Please see attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810212000.pdf

August 11, 2026
at 12:03 AM

Janet
37838

8-C-26-PA
Janet (37838), August 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260811000352.pdf

August 11, 2026
at 5:45 PM

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 8:36 PM

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 12, 2026
at 11:21 AM

Stephanie
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Stephanie (37938), August 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM

I really think you all need to consider that section of road/ highway is already maxed out with the amount travelers during all period of the day. Adding 2 major housing developments that close together would make an already dangerous section of road that much worse.

August 12, 2026
at 12:27 PM

Allison
37721

8-H-26-RZ
Allison (37721), August 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM

Even though I no longer live in Halls, I am against crowding houses on acre lots. It is ridiculous and a terrible situation for homeowners.

August 12, 2026
at 1:08 PM

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 1:19 PM

Samantha
37938

8-H-26-RZ
Samantha (37938), August 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM

These developments are getting out of control! Stop building on every piece of open land! We are overrun with people and cookie-cutter houses by SmithBuilt, DR Horton, and other contractors. Our schools are at capacity. Our busses are overloaded. We're having to put up new traffic lights just to try and keep up. Enough is enough! Leave our little piece of Heaven in North Knox Co ALONE.

August 12, 2026
at 3:11 PM

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 7:32 PM

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 11:37 PM

Ryan
37938

8-C-26-PA
Ryan (37938), August 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM

I am not confident that this is the best decision surrounding the development of this part of the neighborhood.
While my residence here has only been a few years in this area. Historically, the neighborhood itself has maintained a reputation of being quiet, distinct, and rich with seclusion from the more rural areas.
A development like this would greatly impose on the existing peace, and quiet that currently exists here. While I am all for the further development and expansion of the Halls area. I, for one, don't believe that this is the right move for this location.
If it was a development for a single family home, or even two, I'd be exited to add to our quiet community.
However, being that this plan would suggest the introduction of multi-family housing. You won't have my vote on being convinced that this is a good idea. It just doesn't make sense.

August 13, 2026
at 6:55 AM

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.

9-SC-26-C

William
37849

9-SC-26-C
William (37849), August 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM

I live west of this proposal. The traffic is already horrendous without adding the additional burden of 20 new dwellings. I would ask at most keep the density to 2 units per acre due to terrible traffic already. The entrance exit to the proposed property is in somewhat of a blind spot going both directions. Additional traffic will cause more accidents and safety concerns.

August 16, 2026
at 9:52 PM

August 27, 2026
at 4:10 PM

Randall
37849

9-B-26-DP
Randall (37849), August 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM

This is a horrible place for an entrance/exit for a subdivision. This road already carries more traffic than it was ever designed for and most of it is traveling well beyond the posted speed limit. We have family that lives just over this hill, and it is very dangerous pulling in and out of the driveway. I guarantee you that you are creating a situation that will result in numerous accidents. An entrance/exit to a subdivision at this location is quite frankly irresponsible and, in my opinion, shows a total disregard for public safety.

August 31, 2026
at 2:58 PM

Gene
37921

9-B-26-DP
Gene (37921), August 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM

The MONDAY property line borders the entire back line of the proposed subdivision.
Concerns:
1) Water drainage issues.
2) Would like to request privacy fence or tree-lined border at property line.

August 31, 2026
at 4:38 PM

CHRISTINA
37849

9-B-26-DP
CHRISTINA (37849), August 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM

from the topo shown on C2.0: the site's existing contours run roughly from a low around El. 990' near W. Beaver Creek Drive/Evanel Way (southwest) up to a high point near El. 1023' - 1040' around the cul-de-sac (northeast), with Lazy Acres Subdivision bordering the site along the east/southeast side in that same elevation band. That means at least part of the new development's runoff has a natural grade toward the Lazy Acres boundary. Where is the proposed stormwater detention/BMP sited??

Are the site lines field-verified sightlines?? We have a concern about the traffic at the bottom of this blind hill. The issue is that very few people who travel this road adhear to the speed limit posted. Not many slow when approaching this intersection and there seems to be no concern from the county on getting people to slow down. Is there anythig the county can suggest to mitigate additionl issues that this development may cause?

September 8, 2026
at 10:12 AM

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.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260908101256.pdf

September 8, 2026
at 10:14 AM

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 9, 2026
at 1:39 PM

Sandra
37849

9-B-26-DP
Sandra (37849), September 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM

This property at 4114 West Beaver Creek Drive (Parcel ID 67 131) sits at the top of a blind down-going hill. At the bottom of the hill is Lazy Acres subdivision. The people from Lazy Acres have only one means of ingress and egress into the subdivision, and it discharges directly onto West Beaver Creek less than 1/8 of a mile from the property proposed for subdivision development. There will be no additional means of egress from this proposed subdivision either--except to discharge onto West Beaver Creek on a blind area. It would cause me no angst for the builder to add two homes or a duplex or even a single-family dwelling to this site. However, I highly object to a subdivision being added to discharge onto West Beaver Creek without further considering the traffic. There are no turn lanes, this is a rather narrow two-lane street, there are no warning lights or signs to indicate that the hill is blind. Additionally, the proposal is for the builder to add 5 du/acre on 8.1 acres. That would total 40+ additional homes on a highly traveled road. My vote probably doesn't matter much to the planning commission, but I DO NOT FAVOR THIS PROPOSAL until such time as the roads are taken into consideration. This lot previously had a single-dwelling home. I realize property in Powell is at a premium, but I feel that if this proposal is approved, the neighborhood will suffer.

September 17, 2026
at 4:55 PM

Amy
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Amy (37919), September 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Im highly opposed to this rezoning. I live very close to this property. Gallaher View is already a dangerous road and increased traffic will make it more so. And please, must we tear down every little speck of woods we have left to put up more housing? Knoxville residents are sick and tired of it. Please leave the little 7 acres of woods, and the animals that live there, alone. This is not welcome.

10-F-26-RZ

Lisa
37938

10-F-26-RZ
Lisa (37938), September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM

I live on Johnson Vista Way and pass this home multiple times daily. I am not opposed to the approval of this change to allow a mobile home to be moved onto the land IF the property is cleaned up and maintained appropriately. There is currently at least 5 cars in various states of disrepair along with trash and unkempt yard. This is a constant eyesore. I would ask before the mobile home is allowed that the grounds be cleaned and vehicles hauled off. I think this is a reasonable request. Thank you for allowing and considering my requests.

September 17, 2026
at 7:48 PM

September 18, 2026
at 9:19 AM

Kevin
37921

10-A-26-HPA
Kevin (37921), September 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM

This is a ridiculous plan!! I beg you not to pass this subdivision. NICKLE ROAD IS A ONE LANE road in certain parts - and with the immense amount of construction traffic this would bring, it would be disastrous. I cant wait till a dump truck comes at me head on. Ill just sit and wait for him to back up :) Furthermore The entrance to this subdivision is on a BLIND HILL thats so steep itll make your stomach drop if you go over it too fast. There are plenty of other areas in town we can add homes. Nickle road is NOT one of them Id be happy to personally show you the major issues with this development.

September 18, 2026
at 9:31 AM

Rae
37921

10-A-26-HPA
Rae (37921), September 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Please reconsider this development it has so many impacts on a road that is tiny. This road is barely passable in some spots now, the extra traffic will only make getting off Nickle Rd onto Western or pleasant ridge a nightmare. Increased accidents too. Plus what about our tiny school that is already over-crowded. We already have outside portable units being used. Not to mention a school that is historic and has had no expansion or updates. This is farm land out here not intended for subdivisions. Please consider all the issues that come along with putting a subdivision in. There is not room!!

September 18, 2026
at 11:46 AM

Melissa
37921

10-A-26-HPA
Melissa (37921), September 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM

I am against the hillside variance exception. This just makes for more overdeveloped neighborhood chaos. Frankly, I am against the size of this entire development. There are no plans to improve Nickel Road. This will be a neighborhood traffic disaster. Scale it down and you wont need a hillside variance plus the traffic wont be as much of an issue. We dont need to be shoehorning housing into existing neighborhoods and screwing them up.

September 18, 2026
at 11:52 AM

Judy
37921

10-A-26-HPA
Judy (37921), September 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM

Please review the boundary line of 6216 Flint Rd. I have a 20 year old fence and wooden shed that I am stating I have adverse possession of this property that I have maintained for 45 years

September 20, 2026
at 2:22 PM

Donna
37921

10-A-26-HPA
Donna (37921), September 20, 2026 at 2:22 PM

The hillside protection area was initiated using code requirements. The utility easement was developed under a plan as well. Both were put in place for reasons. The applicant was not in any way deceived about the property. If they didn't do their due diligence that is their issue. The hillside protection should stand as written. There will be significant erosion on this property even with the protected area intact. Please deny this request.

September 20, 2026
at 3:40 PM

Robert
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Robert (37919), September 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM

I oppose the rezoning of the 7.6 wooded acres on S. Gallaher View Road from Agricultural to Planned Residential.
The road is already dangerous. We don't need more traffic on it.
The wooded acreage is one of very few habitats for wildlife in the area.
The proposed rezoning would increase density, traffic, and noise thereby negatively impacting area property values.

September 20, 2026
at 5:57 PM

Valerie
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Valerie (37919), September 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM

I own my residence on Kingsdale Rd, which backs up to Gallaher View Rd - directly across from the proposed rezoning property. I request that you vote no on rezoning this land to planned residential. The property is on a dangerous curve and blind spot on Gallaher with a documented crash history that includes crashes with injuries. We are already seeing single home houses and vacant land on Gallaher and Westland being bulldozed for multi-unit apartments and residences, exponentially increasing the burden on our resources and infrastructure: more daily traffic on the same size roads, destroyed natural habitats, an increase in construction noise and damage from heavy construction equipment. Rezoning 637 S Gallaher View Rd will add more traffic congestion on the most dangerous part of Gallaher and will make driving less safe for the teenagers and residents of our neighborhood. I turn left off Gallaher into my neighborhood right at 637 S Gallaher, and multiple times a week have dodged speeding cars on the curve. In addition to the increased density and traffic, there will be months and months of construction noise, land closures, construction traffic, loss of wooded buffer and natural habitat for rehabilitated owls released in July, a potentially negative impact to property values. Please vote no on rezoning this property.

September 21, 2026
at 4:17 PM

Lu
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Lu (37919), September 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Our property is located directly across the street from 637 S Gallaher View Road. We respectfully ask the Planning Commission to carefully evaluate the road capacity, traffic safety, construction impacts, tree and wildlife habitat, drainage, and compatibility of the proposed density with the surrounding neighborhood before making a decision on Case #10-G-26-RZ.
Thank you for taking the concerns of area residents into consideration.
Dominic and Lu Jan P.
[redacted]

September 21, 2026
at 6:05 PM

Jerry
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Jerry (37919), September 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Leave this area untouched. we must have this area for various animals to exist.... two lane street cannot handle anymore traffic... area is already overbuilt...stop this now..... keep me informed .... we will be watching... thank you much.... Jerry C. resident

September 21, 2026
at 7:09 PM

Igor
37923

10-G-26-RZ
Igor (37923), September 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Dear Members of the Knox County Planning Commission,
I live in the area and urge you to deny 10-G-26-RZ, or at minimum hold density close to what the current zoning allows.
S Gallaher View is very narrow and curving, with a documented history of crashes, including injury crashes. I've had a near miss on this road myself, despite being a careful driver, simply because of how narrow and curvy it is. The road is already absorbing traffic from the 27-lot development approved at 860 S Gallaher View last year, which your staff estimated could generate up to 364 daily trips, plus other new housing nearby. Each case looks small on its own, but together they add far more traffic than this road was built for.
These 7.6 acres are also heavily wooded and buffer existing homes. Once the land is rezoned and cleared, that canopy can't be replaced.
If you do approve PR, please cap density well below the request and add conditions requiring road improvements and preservation of mature trees along the property edges.
Thank you for your consideration.

September 21, 2026
at 8:54 PM

Meredith
37919

10-G-26-RZ
Meredith (37919), September 21, 2026 at 8:54 PM

I often drive by this expanse of trees on Gallagher View Rd and marvel at what a rarity it is these days to see such a natural habitat undisturbed. It's a beautiful oasis for the neighborhood and creates much needed shade. I know development is inevitable, but please try to preserve as many trees as possible, and take a care for the many insects and animals that call this area home. Thank you.

September 22, 2026
at 7:39 PM

Applicant

8-D-26-PA
Applicant Correspondence
September 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM

See attached Flyer. To help cover some of the Comments
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260922193915.pdf

applicant

September 22, 2026
at 7:40 PM

Applicant

8-D-26-PA
Applicant Correspondence
September 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM

See Attached Flyer. To help address some of the comments
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260922194016.pdf

applicant

September 23, 2026
at 10:38 AM

Andy
37923

10-G-26-RZ
Andy (37923), September 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM

See my comments in the attached pdf. Thank you. Andy Douglass.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260923103811.pdf

10-B-26-RZ

Jim
37932

10-B-26-RZ
Jim (37932), September 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM

I ask that the commission consider the impact of increased current traffic on this two-lane section of Hardin Valley Road that is situated just after a curve in the road when driving West. I travel this section of Hardin Valley Road nearly every day and have seen many near misses at the curve with East and West bound traffic at the same time. If approved for rezoning to residential from agricultural, the commission, at the very least should require the developer to widen Hardin Valley Road in this area by installing a turn lane for both directions at any proposed entrance to the property from Hardin Valley Road. Additionally, a traffic study should be done with the results reviewed by an appropriate firm to determine if any additional traffic control measures are required, such as reduced speed limit, traffic control devices, and signage.
Thank you for considering my comments.

September 23, 2026
at 12:21 PM