September 10, 2026
Planning Commission meeting
Planning Commission meeting
Public Comments
25 Comments for
cindy
37914
37914
4-B-26-SU
cindy (37914), April 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The noise and disturbance this church already creates is bad enough. I am opposed to the expansion. Plus there are 5 other churches within walking distance of this one. cindy (37914), April 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Linda
37920
37920
7-H-26-DP
Linda (37920), June 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
There is no detention basin/pond or stormwater control shown on the concept plan. All the water from 15 driveways and 15 houses are at a higher elevation than the property at 1508 Tipton Station Road, and this will create a major and substantial increase in water flow that will flow downhill onto 1508 Tipton Station Road. While a 15 inch culvert crosses Sayne Lane, onto 1508 Tipton Station Road, the natural water flow is normal and has been greatly limited by the forest that exists at 0 Tipton Station, wherein once the forest is cleared, and thousands of square feet of newly installed impervious surface cause runoff, the impact of uncontrolled storm water will be substantial. There is also runoff from the road widening project that will increase the existing runoff. Finally, stormwater credit has been afforded to the open space. However, the open space is at an elevation of 910, 900, and 890, which is a higher elevation than all the 15 lots as well as the elevation of the parcel located at 1508 Tipton Station. While the open space is undisturbed, there is still runoff from this open space and it will run to its lowest point creating a substantial increase in stormwater runoff. This concept plan should be denied unless proper stormwater management is included.Linda (37920), June 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Kathy
37924
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.Kathy (37924), August 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Summer
37849
37849
8-J-26-RZ
Summer (37849), August 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Some concerns need to be addressed before approving. As a neighbor, living next to the location, I'd like to bring up considerations. First, the land is a water shed , retention pond, when there is rain. The pasture becomes flooded after downpour. Where would water go? Flood new properties? If land is built up to level it out, would water not be forced to run into adjacent properties? If built in the sunken field, water will still settle. If members visit after rain, presence of high water will be visible. Who wants to have a neighborhood in a flood zone? My second topic is about HEISKELL ROAD. As residents, it's necessary to accelerate quickly out of our driveways or risk getting hit by oncoming traffic. We are in the path of a dangerous part of this road, with sign stating that Hill blocks view, near the entrance of the parcel. Visibility is limited. There have been car accidents in this location due to lack of visibility. Imagine many new residents in this development, turning, within an already dangerous stretch of road, potentially causing more risk & accidents. Traffic is challenging when cars turn into the neighboring Country Walk or one of our homes. If school bus, trash truck, or mail truck are stopped, traffic gets congested. Water retention , traffic and road visibility concerns, and cramming a multi dwelling community in a rural setting where a hill blocks views should be researched before approving.Summer (37849), August 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Gary
37924
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.Gary (37924), August 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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.
Carol
37871
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.Carol (37871), August 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I would say no to Carter Valley or part nine of Carter Mill.
Carol B.
Erika
37924
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.Erika (37924), August 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Richard
37849
37849
8-J-26-RZ
Richard (37849), August 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
This property has now been combined with the property at 7809 Heiskell Rd., which had a filling number 12-I-25-RZ. There were several comments tied to the additional traffic. This combined with the water shed issue mention by the previous commenter are valid concerns that need to be taken into consideration.Richard (37849), August 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thank you
Kacy
37924
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. Kacy (37924), July 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Todd
37924
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.Todd (37924), August 13, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Tiffany
37924
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. Tiffany (37924), August 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Michael
37924
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.Michael (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Matt
37924
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. Matt (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Roy
37924
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 Roy (37924), August 10, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Elizabeth
37924
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! Elizabeth (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Melissa
37924
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. Melissa (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Michael
37924
37924
8-B-26-DP
Michael (37924), August 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Linda
37924
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.Linda (37924), August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Thanks
Tanya
37924
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!Tanya (37924), August 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Jennifer
37871
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. Jennifer (37871), August 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Belinda
37871
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.Belinda (37871), August 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Dian
37871
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.Dian (37871), August 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Todd
37924
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.Todd (37924), August 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Scott
37871
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.Scott (37871), August 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
William
37849
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. William (37849), August 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM