January 9, 2025
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

7 Comments

8-E-23-OA
Aaron (37917), August 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM

I support this application with regard to the reduction in buffer yard width requirements, but I oppose removal of the landscape plan requirement to obtain a building permit. Landscape design is often overlooked and disrespected, but is as or more important for aesthetics and placemaking than building architecture. The ability to submit a landscape plan after a building permit has been issued will lead to disjointed site designs that do not take advantage of landscaping's ability to provide shade, clean and retain runoff, and contribute to ecosystems.

August 8, 2023
at 10:16 PM

8-E-23-OA

Drew
37917

8-E-23-OA
Drew (37917), August 9, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Please see attached PDF.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230809122019.pdf

August 9, 2023
at 12:20 PM

8-E-23-OA

Thomas
37917

8-E-23-OA
Thomas (37917), September 19, 2023 at 8:05 AM

I support the staff recommendation to deny this proposed amendment to the zoning code. The proposal to reduce buffer yard depth (changes to 12.8.C) applies to all buffer yards across all zoning districts. As staff points out, reducing the width would make it difficult to install the required planting, and would have unintended consequences across the city. Although I understand the need for more housing, I can’t support the amendment. Many other comments have indicated the public benefit of trees and shrubs provided to our community. Trees Knoxville has been conducting a master planning process and the majority of the public has recommended a review of existing ordinances to improve, tighten, and increase the requirements for trees to meet the changing environmental conditions that are causing public harm and issues. Landscaping requirements are a minor cost to the overall development cost and have not been documented to be prohibitive or costly. Studies in Knoxville have shown that the largest need for more trees is on private property and efforts being considered in the master plan will be made to increase canopy cover across the city on all properties. The people who would be living in these new homes would greatly benefit from the added landscaping by reduced heating and cooling as well as other public health benefits. The present requirements should be maintained.

September 19, 2023
at 8:05 AM

8-E-23-OA

Gordon
37917

8-E-23-OA
Gordon (37917), October 5, 2023 at 10:04 AM

As a member of the City of Knoxville Tree Board, we were not informed of this possible change in the landscape ordinance. We strongly oppose this proposal.

October 5, 2023
at 10:04 AM

11-A-24-SU

Paul
37917

11-A-24-SU
Paul (37917), November 7, 2024 at 3:12 AM

Would like to discuss extending the easement or road to rear lot located at 2825 Mineral Springs Ave going to top of ridge. Would like ability to extend easement and road to access 2825 Mineral Springs Ave rear lot for future single family residence. Moreover, would the proposed builder allow or KUB allow shared public utilities to surrounding properties that tie into proposed work. 2825 Mineral Springs Ave 37917 would like to request proposed new zoning to be extended to rear lot of 2825 Mineral Springs Ave owner for future personal single family home.

November 7, 2024
at 3:12 AM

1-C-25-RZ

Rosie
37917

1-C-25-RZ
Rosie (37917), December 10, 2024 at 4:42 PM

I support this rezoning request. This would help our city and county by providing space to service school buses.

December 10, 2024
at 4:42 PM

1-C-25-RZ

Meredith
37917

1-C-25-RZ
Meredith (37917), December 14, 2024 at 2:12 PM

I support the rezoning of this property. I think it will be a benefit to the community.

December 14, 2024
at 2:12 PM