July 9, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

9 Comments for

4-A-26-OB
Kevin (37918), May 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM

Knox Community Planning Alliance agrees and concurs with the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group request to postpone so they can continue to work with the developer on this project.

May 11, 2026
at 1:11 PM

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Kent
37918

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Kent (37918), May 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM

I love that South Knoxville continues to grow through commercial and residential development. However, from what I've seen, it does not appear that there is anywhere close to adequate parking allotted for this particular development. Until someone can solve that issue (which is already a massive issue along Sevier Ave), I am not in favor of the development.
Further congestion without solutions is not a net win for the Old Sevier community.

May 11, 2026
at 1:47 PM

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Melanie
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Melanie (37918), May 12, 2026 at 11:05 AM

I am writing in support of residential development at 315 Kerbela Ave, while raising specific concerns about the adequacy of the parking and traffic flow provisions in the current proposal.

The plan proposes 228-235 parking spaces for 217-223 residential units, approximately one space per unit. This ratio does not appear to account for visitor parking or real-world usage patterns, and the plan does not include a traffic or parking demand study to support these numbers. The shortfall in on-site parking will likely push resident and visitor vehicles onto the surrounding neighborhood streets.

This is a particular concern for Dawson St., where City Church Knoxville operates a parking lot that serves families with young children on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. The entrance to that lot is on Dawson St., and increased cut-through traffic or competition for street parking in this area would directly affect safe access for families dropping off and picking up children.

The transportation diagram also does not clearly address how traffic will flow to and from the site during peak hours, nor how delivery vehicles, moving trucks, and emergency access will be managed given the grade changes and limited street widths in this corridor.

We would ask that the planning commission require a traffic impact study and parking demand analysis as conditions of approval, with particular attention to the impact on Dawson St. and adjacent residential streets.

May 12, 2026
at 11:05 AM

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Rachel
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Rachel (37918), May 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM

We dont need more apartment complexes here! The traffic is already bad enough. People keep promising responsible growth, this isn't really responsible growth. The infrastructure cant even take it as it is. This needs to stop.

May 13, 2026
at 7:06 PM

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Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), June 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM

On behalf of the Knox Community Planning Alliance (KCPA): The KCPA board of directors respectfully requests that you deny the submitted application. The South Waterfront Advisory & Advocacy Group provided substantial and actionable feedback and ideas for improving the design. Many other public comments have also provided useful, and actionable, feedback.
The applicant's revised application has failed to take most of that into account, and the submitted plan does not line up with the South Waterfront Vision.
While uncomfortable, you are our LOCAL appointed representatives. 20 years ago, the community and city put substantial time into developing the design guidelines to make this look like Knoxville, not anyplace else. The applicant has not met the intended vision. Your duty is to represent Knoxville, provide them reasons why you are denying it, and then deny the application because it doesn't fit.

June 10, 2026
at 1:43 PM

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James
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James (37918), June 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM

How is this new project going to affect our utilities. We are currently at a high-water pressure in order to supply homes down the line. Every day we have 3 or 4 severe water pressure drop offs during high usage times. (solution is larger water supply line down Crippen).
We currently have minor road flooding in a couple of areas during heavy or prolonged rains. Plus, extreme flooding in the greenway after prolonged rains. When you open up the forestry area where is all the water to go. Since Oaks Springs Villas sits at a lower elevation, we will suffer the effects which will not be good. The 3DU/AC zoning they are requesting seems to be a direct conflict with current drainage issues of our area. (They should be restricted to 2DU/AC. This would allow yards to retain some of the runoff water).
Currently traffic is already bad at rush hour. On several occasions I have had to wait 3 lights to get through the light on Crippen. Adding another 16,200+ car each month will really make a mess out of traffic and is already bumper to bumper all the way up Maynardville pike to the top of the hill.

June 13, 2026
at 9:18 PM

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Robert
37918

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Robert (37918), June 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM

As a resident of Oak Spring Villas in Halls, I am writing to express my strong opposition to rezoning case 7-O-26-RZ regarding the 18-acre parcel at 4628 Crippen Road.
The property is designated as both Rural Conservation (RC) and Hillside Ridgetop Protection (HP). Given the environmental sensitivity and the steep slopes associated with an HP designation, I urge the planning committee to carefully weigh these factors against the proposed PR zoning of 3 du/ac.
Furthermore, I have serious concerns regarding the impact on local infrastructure. Crippen Road is a minor collector with a pavement width of only 18-20 feet. Adding upwards of 50 homes would generate hundreds of additional daily vehicle trips, significantly compromising safety at the already hazardous intersection of our subdivision entrance. We expect a comprehensive traffic study to be conducted to fully evaluate the potential impact of this development.

June 16, 2026
at 9:48 AM

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Lauren
37918

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Lauren (37918), June 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM

Please stop allowing greedy developers destroying Knox County to continue. By allowing this, youre saying youre alright with ruining our community and do not care about the residents.
Lauren L.

June 17, 2026
at 1:24 PM

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George
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George (37918), June 17, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Greetings,
I have several concerns and they are:
- Safety concerns on Crippen Road given the potential for increased flow. This road is already heavily traveled and is not designed for the current flow of traffic.
- Fire Hydrant Lines; does the existing infrastructure have adequately to handle an increase of services
- Potable Water Lines; Same infrastructure concerns as mentioned immediately above.
- Damaging storm water runoff and potential damage to the Halls Marsh Area
- Safety concerns for traffic due to the close proximity of several entrances and egresses onto Crippen Road ( hidden drives due to existing road and terrain conditions ).
- School bus ( School Children ) safety given the item immediately above.
- Speeding along Crippen Road; unchecked speeding on this road. Crippen is utilized as short cut between Hiskel / Gibbs and Knoxville ( bypassing Halls Cross Roads Intersection )
These are the opportunities that come to my mind. I'm sure that other concerned citizens will provide others that are equally pressing and concerning.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback into the process.
V/r,
GJ D.

June 17, 2026
at 1:51 PM