May 14, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

20 Comments for

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Ann (37920), April 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM

Many cities have hills that are pleasant to look at instead of just apartment buildings. This particular hill in Knoxville deserves to be treated specially because of its location at the end of the Gay Street bridge and visible from downtown. Planning needs to insist on SW-5 and SW-6 zoning rules be complied with and WITHOUT VARIANCES. The slopes can be managed with landscaping which is pleasing. The steps should lead up to a park-light public space, not private property. South Knoxville does not need or want another mammoth apartment building on top of one of the few remaining hills that are on the South side. Please do not allow this private seller or developer to have variances to the form-based code that was so carefully planned by the public.

April 5, 2026
at 9:49 PM

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Bradley
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Bradley (37920), April 6, 2026 at 10:44 PM

I, my family and my neighbors strongly oppose the proposed re-zoning request for 0 Tipton Station. Several have already noted the lack of infrastructure on Sayne Lane to accommodate the proposed housing development. The location on Tipton Station is also problematic as increasing traffic and development is inconsistent with current traffic capacity and safety. Furthermore, the proposed re-zoning is not consistent with the natural topography and land use in this region of South Knoxville. A prior re-zoning request on an adjacent property was denied in the past couple of years, providing local precedence for zoning considerations in our community. We ask that the planning committee continue to serve our local committee by rejecting this request from a developer from outside of South Knoxville. Thank you.

April 6, 2026
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Brian
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Brian (37920), March 31, 2026 at 1:12 AM

Please the attached PDF for comments I would like to share related to the rezoning request for 0 Tipton Station. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260331011248.pdf

March 31, 2026
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Gary
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Gary (37920), April 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM

A proposal of 4 dua at this site is completely out of character with the surrounding properties. The site fronts on Tipton Station Road and Sayne Lane. There is only approximately 190' of frontage on Tipton Station Road. Site distance in this area is not adequate and the distance between any proposed entrance and Sayne Lane will create a traffic problem. Sayne Lane is equivalent to a driveway and is not adequate to support any traffic associated with 4 dua. Based upon my development knowledge and knowledge of this site I am COMPLETELY opposed to this request. A density of 2 dua would be more adequate.

April 6, 2026
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Gayla
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Gayla (37920), March 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Please see my attached comments regarding 0 Tipton Station, Knox County, TN.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260331143601.pdf

March 31, 2026
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Jason
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Jason (37920), March 19, 2026 at 8:17 PM

We met a few years ago to discuss how the members of the Sayne Lane community do not want any more rezoning to increase population density. This was already granted to a close property that was rezoned. Against the request of the community, Knox county granted an increase of density for that large tract making it into a large subdivision. This is enough. Based on that request, that should satisfy Knox County's desire for population increase. Clearly this is only to benefit the construction company to make more money with added freedom to sell more residences out side of the originally designed zone restrictions that the citizens of the communities found acceptable. STOP SELLING US OUT!

March 19, 2026
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joe
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joe (37920), April 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM

I do not agree with this. We do NOT have the roads or the infrastructure to more development!

April 6, 2026
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John
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John (37920), April 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM

I simply ask that the commission please give the people living in the local area priority over a few elected officials and inconsiderate builders who are only looking for a quick way to make a buck with no consideration of the people already living in the area who want no part of the many problems (congestion, drainage, air pollution, traffic, security, etc.) extra housing would present for Sayne Lane residents and the adjacent area. Sayne Lane is just that, a lane and not a two-way street. As I understand the owner sold the property with the promise by the buyer that only one house would be built. I have since learned that the proposed plan is to build 22-28 housing units. What happened to the promise?
Thank you for your kind consideration of the neighborhood's request and of the local homeowners. I ask that you please leave the property zoned Agricultural as is. Thank you for a common sense approach!!!!

April 6, 2026
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Joyce
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Joyce (37920), April 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM

We need more infrastructure,-- schools, roads- before we get more houses. Too much traffic now. Do more planning instead of building.

April 15, 2026
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Kathleen
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Kathleen (37920), April 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM

As a home owner and business owner in South Knoxville, I vehemently disagree with the plan to build that complex at Kerbela shrine. They are asking for height and size variances. The South waterfront codes were written precisely to protect South Knoxville. There should be NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE STANDARD STANDARDS. The corner of Chapman Highway/Henley and Blount Streets already have enough housing. The traffic alone from this complex will turn Chapman Highway into more of a death trap. People exiting their complex at Mimosa Avenue we’ll have to squeeze their way into northbound traffic to go over the Henley Bridge. There is currently a no left turn sign at mimosa and Chapman so there will be no way for residence of this complex to turn left. The southbound traffic coming over the Henley bridge will have to move into the center turn lane and then cross through two lanes of traffic to enter their complex at mimosa Avenue this entrance/egress cannot afford that kind of traffic. The Henley Street bridge is the only north south tributary that we have since the Gay Street bridge is closed.

April 11, 2026
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Lynette
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Lynette (37920), April 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM

One set of the stairs up the steep North site of the hill facing the river needs to be converted into a long ramp. I'm a fairly active senior but if I lived there and were to cross the Gay street bridge to town and was counting on the elevator to get me back up the hill and I came back to find it not working.....believe me, I have been there and seen it when there is only one elevator....I would be up that proverbial creek without a paddle. A ramp I would be able to handle slowly but surely.

April 13, 2026
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Marie
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Marie (37920), April 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM

My concerns regarding the building of single-family homes on 7611 Sycamore Breeze Rd.
South side of Tipton Station Rd, east of Sycamore Breeze Rd are the following:
-Schools: Can South Doyle Middle School, South Doyle High School and Bonny Kate Elementary School support the new influx of children? If not, what is being done to make sure there is no overcrowding to these schools?
-Roads: John Sevier Highway is already overcrowded. What are the plans to accommodate the traffic that this new community will create?
Our small area is already overcrowded. We do not need new housing in an area that cannot support the influx of hundreds of new people.
Thank you

April 15, 2026
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Martha
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Martha (37920), March 27, 2026 at 8:41 PM

I own property that is near this proposed rezoning. I am asking you to please consider the lack of road infrastructure, over populated school system before you make this decision.

This is an area I grew up in and know very well. It is very much family oriented.

We would Love to see more shopping and family restaurants come in further down Chapman Highway. Utilizing buildings or empty lots that stand vacant.

March 27, 2026
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NORMAN
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NORMAN (37920), April 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Please deny this request.Sayne Lane is a one lane dead end road with NO TURNAROUND.Anyone wanting to turn around are using private drives and property to do so mine included.The proposed zoning would only make a bad situation worse especially when they start logging that parcel and all the missed turns.My recommendation is DENY DENY DENY.Thank You Norman.

April 6, 2026
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Pat
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Pat (37920), April 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM

We do not need any more housing development in South Knox county-especially in that area! We don't have any infrastructure to support this development. The South Doyle High School is already over crowded and the traffic is bad now.
Quit selling out South Knoxville!

April 15, 2026
at 7:44 PM

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Paul
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Paul (37920), April 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The attached will be used as part of my speaking opportunity for Case # 4-L-26-RZ today.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260409100024.pdf

April 9, 2026
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Paul
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Paul (37920), March 31, 2026 at 10:36 AM

I am against the rezoning for appearance and safety reasons. The attached PDF has explanation and pictures.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260331103605.pdf

March 31, 2026
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Steven
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Steven (37920), April 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM

Please leave this property as agricultural zoning and put preservation over profit. While it is important to set aside land for development, it needs to be the right land. And there is plenty of more suitable land along John Sevier Highway and Chapman Highway. It is equally important (perhaps more-so with so much growth), to preserve land in Knox County. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. The area bordering and south of Tipton Station is home to a diversity of wildlife. Deer, bear, river otter, beaver, muskrat, great blue heron, bobcats, turkey, ducks, hawks, bald eagle and more. This parcel is home to Trillium, Strawberry Bush, Canada Mayflower, Eastern Woodland Sedge, Cranefly and more. It is my understanding that approving the developer's zoning request and developing this property as they wish will add an estimated 303 vehicle trips per day. Approving that request will add strain to an already overburdened infrastructure and further erode the rural nature of our community.

April 6, 2026
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SUZIE
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SUZIE (37920), April 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM

I am opposed to any rezoning until the concerns regarding infrastructure are addressed. We are a rural community. We do not need more Commercial development or Residential Development at this time. And we do not have the resources to support it. We have so much development and proposed development going on at this time we have lost the appeal of the area.

April 6, 2026
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Teri
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Teri (37920), April 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM

Please do not build any additional housing units at this location. We have so many "student" housing already in place in this vicinity and the traffic on Chapman Hwy -Henley Bridge is horrid. Since the Gay street bridge is only pedestrian-the traffic is a nightmare trying to get into the city or onto I-40. Knoxville is growing-we understand-but there are so many other places that can fit more housing units and it's not at this location. What an eyesore the riverfront has become with dozens of cheaply built, overpriced apartment complexes. When did Knoxville become a College with a city built around it instead of a City with a college? Money hungry out of town businesses are sucking the beauty out of our town.

April 7, 2026
at 8:49 AM