August 11, 2022
Planning Commission meeting
Planning Commission meeting
Public Comments
4 Comments for 8-L-22-RZ and 8-F-22-SP
Timothy
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Timothy (37921), August 8, 2022 at 11:38 AM
I've been a student at KMAA for over 9 years, beginning when I was a graduate student at UT in engineering. KMAA was one of the main reasons I chose to stay in Knox County instead of leaving the East Tennessee region entirely after graduation. In my time at KMAA, it has become an institution in South Knoxville, bringing in dozens of customers daily in an area of shuttered storefronts and barred windows. The South Knoxville location is ideal, allowing KMAA to draw students daily from as far as Oak Ridge, Pigeon Forge, and Morristown.KMAA is an unique fitness business. It's not a nationwide chain or affiliate, it's not a large regional chain funded by investors. It's a local business, employing Knoxville residents, keeping profits local. It's also a world-class coaching and training environment, with more competitive success than any comparable gym in the state. Approving this rezoning is necessary so that KMAA can build facilities and parking to match the quality of the instruction and of the students and staff.
South Knoxville is more than breweries, coffee shops, and nationwide chains. It's also the natural home of the kinds of businesses that keep people in Knox County.
Ricky
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Ricky (37921), August 8, 2022 at 2:20 PM
My name is Ricky, I have been training martial arts at KMAA for a little over 2 years. KMAA has had a huge positive impact on my life and the lives of many people I know. I am in favor of any change that helps them grow and reach more people.Elijah
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Elijah (37921), August 8, 2022 at 3:08 PM
Hello, I’m Elijah Gilbertson. And KMAA has majorly impacted my life and many lives around me and the community. They’re doing so many great things not just for the men, but the women and children too. Teaching my kids good self control self defense as well as ASL. Training my wife to take care of herself and feel more comfortable on her own. Helping me with my anger and emotions and depressing. It’s really been a light to me and many others like me. Eric and Taylor Turner are some of the best, most genuine people I’ve ever met. And have sacrificed so much for others. So I’m in favor of the rezone. Let the Turners build this new home for people of all walks of life to come together and make the world a better and safer place. Thank you. Anne
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Anne (37921), August 8, 2022 at 4:21 PM
I am in support of the rezoning. I am a registered nurse and a current student in a nurse practitioner masters program. KMAA has helped me become a healthier, more confident person by being a welcoming place full of knowledgeable and accepting coaches and students. KMAA is a place where people of every age, every fitness level, and every socioeconomic background go to better themselves physically and mentally. The coaches are willing to help in every way they can and work hard to provide a training environment that is safe, beneficial, and free from judgment.