June 10, 2021
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

89 Comments for

3-SB-21-C
Justin (37871), February 12, 2021 at 1:37 PM

482 lots is WAY too many lots for that area. There is nothing that large in our entire community. This would create non stop traffic in my front yard around the clock.

February 12, 2021
at 1:37 PM

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Sarah
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Sarah (37871), February 19, 2021 at 9:51 AM

The massive size of this subdivision is absolutely ridiculous for this area. Ruggles Ferry Road cannot support this much daily traffic. Most people have lived on this road their whole lives and have seen the traffic increase in the past few years and no one living on this road wants to see this increase dramatically. This is a rural area and while growth is welcomed, 482 houses is not needed/wanted for this community. Please consider downsizing the number of homes. You can profit just as much from nicer homes on larger lots.

February 19, 2021
at 9:51 AM

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Becca
37871

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Becca (37871), February 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM

My house is directly across from the entrance to this MEGA-subdivision. This would create non-stop traffic on Ruggles Ferry and the connecting roads can not handle this traffic. The concept of this many houses does not fit with the current setting of this area.

February 22, 2021
at 10:30 AM

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Kevin
37871

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Kevin (37871), February 22, 2021 at 9:09 PM

I own and live on 12.5 acres adjoining this proposed dense subdivision. While I am not opposed to a subdivision that fits into the surrounding area, I am opposed to a subdivision that has almost 3 homes per acre. Most of the homes in this area are on 2 acres or more. One of the main reasons we moved from West Knoxville to this location 20 years ago is because it is more rural and has a country feel. A subdivision with this density would definitely take away from the attractiveness of this area. This proposed subdivision would not only dramatically increase traffic on Ruggles Ferry Road but would also decrease property values in the area.

February 22, 2021
at 9:09 PM

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Peggy
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Peggy (37871), February 25, 2021 at 7:57 AM

My family opposes this development. We moved here because of the rural nature of this community. North Ruggles Ferry Pike can not accommodate traffic from a subdivision of this magnitude. Please DO NOT approve this!

February 25, 2021
at 7:57 AM

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Kathy and Kraig
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Kathy and Kraig (37871), February 27, 2021 at 8:55 AM

Please do not approve this development! As a family we live in East Knox County because of the quiet rural environment and the sense of belonging to a community that embraces nature, community and supports our farmers. We still have bald eagles flying in the skies and Otters, Beavers and Muskrates swimming in the Holsten River. The proposed development will have a significant impact on our environment, especially the Holsten River habitat. This development does not match the surrounding area, nor the intent of the community to maintain its rural heritage.

The size of this development will have a significant impact on the infrastructure in our community. The impact on the feeder roads especially Burris Road, Pleasant Hill and Ruggles Ferry will create a level of traffic that will have dangerous results and a negative impact on noise levels, congestion and overall safety on our small rural roads.

Development is inevitable, however we ask that the County Commission represent the residence who live here presently and that you consideration the uniqueness of each part of our County and approve developments that enhance the East County community, not destroy it's very essence of rural living.

February 27, 2021
at 8:55 AM

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Bobby and Abby
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Bobby and Abby (37871), March 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM

I do not agree with this new development as I am very concerned about the increase in traffic due to having small children and disruption of country side view.

March 1, 2021
at 4:15 PM

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Andrea
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Andrea (37871), March 1, 2021 at 10:25 PM

I added my comments as a PDF. This development really needs to be evaluated to the impact of the community around it.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210301222522.pdf

March 1, 2021
at 10:25 PM

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Kenzie
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Kenzie (37871), March 3, 2021 at 10:55 AM

see attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210303105556.pdf

March 3, 2021
at 10:55 AM

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Greg
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Greg (37871), March 3, 2021 at 2:49 PM

Not a fan of this project, I live nearby- I already can not get some services like quality home internet (Bellsouth DSL) , the poor signal i get will now be divided between 482 other households which will cause the signal to be much worse per Bellsouth. Traffic on Ruggles Ferry which is a rural road will not be safe. Even worse are the connecting roads to get to Asheville Hwy such as Cash Rd, Pleasant Hill, and Wooddale Rd which are not even two lane roads and could not safely support this amount of traffic.

March 3, 2021
at 2:49 PM

3-SB-21-C

JUSTIN
37871

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JUSTIN (37871), March 4, 2021 at 3:33 PM

See attached pdf
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210304153340.pdf

March 4, 2021
at 3:33 PM

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Brad
37871

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Brad (37871), March 4, 2021 at 3:37 PM

This project will be terrible for the community and will turn people off to our area. It does not fit what the people of Carter want and needs to be dropped.

March 4, 2021
at 3:37 PM

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April
37871

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April (37871), March 4, 2021 at 3:46 PM

The development of 482 lots on Ruggles Ferry Pike is not only going to be an eyesore for the area, but a logistical nightmare for the community. Traffic is already a problem early in the morning and later in the afternoons as people commute to school and work, and adding an additional 482 families is only going to make the experience worse. Additionally, Carter schools do not have the capacity to handle even half that amount of potential enrollees, and since Carter Elementary was recently renovated I can’t imagine it would be renovated once more to accommodate even more students any time soon. The homes currently on and around Ruggles Ferry are generally large, expensive family homes, and to add almost 500 lower-end homes will not only add the problems mentioned above, but will greatly impact the property value of any homes in this area. This is a project no one in the Carter community supports aside from those who are receiving the financial gain from it. It must be stopped to preserve our community.

March 4, 2021
at 3:46 PM

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Sherry
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Sherry (37871), March 4, 2021 at 3:55 PM

This plan has way too many houses. The roads can not handle this much traffic. Secondary roads are very narrow. I am very concerned about this development.

March 4, 2021
at 3:55 PM

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Kylie
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Kylie (37871), March 4, 2021 at 4:05 PM

I oppose the development of this high density development. Please consider a development plan that aligns to the current standards of the surrounding neighborhood.

March 4, 2021
at 4:05 PM

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Brandi
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Brandi (37871), March 4, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Ruggles Ferry cannot handle the traffic, the schools cannot handle that many more students. The beauty in Straw Plains is all the open land. Why does it have to be almost 500 homes stacked on top of each other, instead space them out and have and better quality built home especially in the area.

March 4, 2021
at 4:22 PM

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Travis
37871

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Travis (37871), March 4, 2021 at 4:23 PM

I oppose the development of 482 lots off of Ruggles Ferry Pike. This would be one of the largest and most dense developments in all of Knox County. Lessen the density.

March 4, 2021
at 4:23 PM

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Ann Marie
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Ann Marie (37871), March 4, 2021 at 5:36 PM

Please don’t allow this huge development to happen! There would be tremendous traffic congestion on our two lane rural road. I have lived on Graves Road for 50 of my 57 years and our community does not want such a huge development! How would the Carter schools even accommodate all of the potential children? All of the roads that feed into Asheville Highway are extremely narrow, so how would traffic be for those roads? Please, please let our community stay a small rural community!

March 4, 2021
at 5:36 PM

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Jessie
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Jessie (37871), March 4, 2021 at 6:09 PM

I am writing for concern and opposing the large development in our rural area. You can drive down Ruggles Ferry almost any sunny day and see people walking, running, walking their dogs and riding bikes. Not only does a development this size and number of houses not match the rural area, but it is dangerous to our community with the increase of traffic for our pedestrians. A development with reasonable and respectful homes is considerable. The one in question is greedy and not appropriate for the area.

March 4, 2021
at 6:09 PM

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Caroline
37871

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Caroline (37871), March 4, 2021 at 6:36 PM

I am opposed to the size and density of this development being nearly 3 homes per acre. I am concerned about the infrastructure needed to support a development of this size, as well as the impact that it will have on the school system, roads, environment, etc. I urge you to reconsider this development, or at the very least, to dramatically reduce the amount of homes reflected in the current plan.

March 4, 2021
at 6:36 PM

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Anne
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Anne (37871), March 4, 2021 at 7:08 PM

I have lived in this community for over 50 years. I have seen a lot of changes, some good, some not so good. While I am open to the concept of a subdivision being built in our area I am strongly opposed to the density of this proposal. I would like to see it reduced to a maximum of 1 house per acre or preferably 2 acres. We are a rural farming community. My house is 1.5 miles from the end of my driveway to the main entrance of the proposed subdivision. In this 1.5 miles there are 6 operating farms (and 2 on the other side of the entrance) that have slow moving farm equipment traveling all hours of the day and night. With the added growth in the last few years Ruggles Ferry has become a Nascar speedway. It has no shoulders or sidewalks and in some places steep drop offs that could cause serious injury if your wheel slipped off the edge of the road. It will be a disaster going to happen when an additional 800 to 1000 cars are added. Ruggles Ferry and the smaller side roads that carry traffic to Asheville Highway cannot handle this additional load.

This is a rural farming community and we would like for it to retain that atmosphere. We do not want it to become a West Knoxville. That is why we live HERE and not THERE.

March 4, 2021
at 7:08 PM

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Ashley
37871

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Ashley (37871), March 5, 2021 at 7:03 AM

This is going to negatively affect my community. The traffic, the beauty of the farm land will be destroyed by this. That is the main reason we live here. Our community will be destroyed. If this is something that goes through, The plan needs to be rethought. Take a look at the Hardin Valley community less houses bigger lots. Greenways, parks etc. This in someway should benefit the community if it goes in. We need a park for kids, an area families can gather, greenways for walking. That’s what this community needs.

March 5, 2021
at 7:03 AM

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Betty
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Betty (37871), March 5, 2021 at 8:46 AM

I oppose the development of 482 lots on Ruggles Ferry RD

March 5, 2021
at 8:46 AM

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Justin
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Justin (37871), March 5, 2021 at 8:53 AM

I’m against the construction plan to build 482 on Blake Lane.

March 5, 2021
at 8:53 AM

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Brad
37871

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Brad (37871), March 5, 2021 at 9:52 AM

I’m opposed to this project!

March 5, 2021
at 9:52 AM

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Becca
37871

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Becca (37871), March 5, 2021 at 10:09 AM

Good morning. I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed development, "Innsbruck Farms" planned for N Ruggles Ferry Pike at Blake Road, case file number 3-SB-21-C. I live directly across from the proposed entrance into this subdivision. 482 houses, I feel, does not fit the current setting of this area. There is nothing in our community that dense. The closest subdivision that could even compare is Shannon Valley Farms with 2.1 DU/Acre with 91 units on 154.7 acres. Innsbruck Farms is proposing 482 units on 171.88 acres. This is so misplaced for our community. Also the roads connecting Ruggles Ferry to main highways can't not support the amount of traffic that 482 houses will add. Cash Road, Burris Road, Arms Road and Pleasant HIll Road are all connecting roads that now can't handle the traffic. None of these roads are lined and most aren't wide enough for 2 cars while passing.

I'm not against development in our community, but I feel like this development does not have the community at heart.

March 5, 2021
at 10:09 AM

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Valerie
37871

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Valerie (37871), March 5, 2021 at 10:34 AM

I am in opposition of the 485 house development being planned for Blake Lane. There is not adequate demand or infrastructure in that area for that many new homes. It should also be considered that less than a mile away Neals Landing is also being expanded to add hundreds of houses. Our current schools (especially Carter Elementary and Middle) do not have the space for students for a new build of this size. Those issues need to be addressed BEFORE a new subdivision of this size should even be considered. In addition, the land to house ratio of this proposed subdivision is WAY too low. If this passes I would hope it is at least for a lower number of houses on that amount of acreage to provide for a larger yard and maintain the standards set by the homes that have been built in that area in the last 20 years. And also requiring greenways and such like are being required in areas such as Hardin Valley will new subdivision development. The people of east Knox county deserve the same!

March 5, 2021
at 10:34 AM

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Brent
37871

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Brent (37871), March 5, 2021 at 11:19 AM

I oppose the development of 482 homes.

March 5, 2021
at 11:19 AM

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Suzannah
37871

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Suzannah (37871), March 5, 2021 at 11:23 AM

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed development of 482 lots off Ruggles Ferry Pike. I am a home owner less than a mile from this development. I do not feel the current landscape of the community will support this number of homes, families or vehicles on Ruggles Ferry. I hope you will reconsider the desires of the community and reject this proposal.

March 5, 2021
at 11:23 AM

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Pam
37871

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Pam (37871), March 5, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Too many houses for this small area. Too much traffic for small roads

March 5, 2021
at 11:26 AM

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Brittany
37871

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Brittany (37871), March 5, 2021 at 12:34 PM

I think this is a terrible idea... It will crowed the Carter school community make the roads so busy

March 5, 2021
at 12:34 PM

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Brad
37871

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Brad (37871), March 5, 2021 at 12:55 PM

I am a member of the community and live less than a mile from the proposed site. I am writing to oppose the development. The landscape will not support the amount of homes projected on the development. Secondly, it will add an unacceptable and unsafe amount of traffic for Ruggles Ferry Pike and the surrounding roads. There are no roads in the area, other than Ruggles Ferry, to accommodate the amount of traffic the subdivision will bring. 428 homes times two cars (at least) each. That's close to 1000 vehicles on small country roads. I strongly support the denial of this development going forward and would hope the commission listens to the people it will effect the most. I urge the commission to vote against the development.

March 5, 2021
at 12:55 PM

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Brad
37871

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Brad (37871), March 5, 2021 at 12:55 PM

March 5, 2021
at 12:55 PM

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Chad
37871

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Chad (37871), March 5, 2021 at 1:10 PM

I oppose this development

March 5, 2021
at 1:10 PM

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travis
37871

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travis (37871), March 5, 2021 at 2:56 PM

Please see attached. Thank you
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210305145606.pdf

March 5, 2021
at 2:56 PM

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Jody
37871

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Jody (37871), March 5, 2021 at 7:27 PM

I am very concerned about the amount of traffic and the affect this project will have on our schools

March 5, 2021
at 7:27 PM

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Paul
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Paul (37871), March 5, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Although not opposed to development, I believe this proposed project is completely inconsistent with the area. It should be approved at much less dense level.At least, please table this action until a later date to give more time for citizens review.

March 5, 2021
at 7:43 PM

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Allen
37871

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Allen (37871), March 5, 2021 at 9:34 PM

I oppose this massive build.

March 5, 2021
at 9:34 PM

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Darrell
37871

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Darrell (37871), March 5, 2021 at 10:31 PM

As a resident of the community I believe the proposed development is to large. The road network surrounding the development is not designed to accommodate the amount of traffic 482 new units would generate.

March 5, 2021
at 10:31 PM

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Shirley
37871

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Shirley (37871), March 6, 2021 at 9:12 AM

Dear Commissioners, Thank you for considering my concerns in the development known as,Innsbruck Farms. This 482 acre is one of the most dense proposals in the county. The traffic study indicates that more than 4,000 vehicles will will filter onto Ruggles Ferry and it's few subsidiary side streets. We are still proud to be an agricultural area. Farm equipment use Ruggles Ferry with slow-moving equipment. As you know, most of this two-lane road is double-lined, no pass zone. We have all witnessed what happens when frustrated drivers take risks.

We are seeing a growth in our part of the county. I am aware of three other smaller developments being proposed. I am very concerned about the impact of this greatly increased student population will have on Carter Schools.

We respectfully ask that a decision be delayed since our community was only made aware of this impactful development. Thank you

March 6, 2021
at 9:12 AM

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Mary Gail
37871

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Mary Gail (37871), March 6, 2021 at 9:34 AM

I oppose the development of Innsbruck Farms as proposed. The housing density is not in keeping with immediate neighborhood and general east Knox County area. We choose to retire here over 5 years ago. After living in “subdivisions” in Dallas, Houston, and California, we were attracted to the slower pace semi-rural nature of this area. West Knoxville certainly offered more of the amenities we were accustomed to (shopping, doctors, restaurants) but we were willing to make the extra drive to enjoy surroundings of natural beauty and open spaces. We have seen too many blighted landscapes of cheek by jowl rooflines on postage stamp, scraped earth parcels of land. They are an abomination here, an insult to current residents and a testament to heedless & unconscionable profit mongering. I do not oppose all development. I do oppose this proposed plan of suffocating density. It does not belong in our neighborhood.

March 6, 2021
at 9:34 AM

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Jeffrey
37871

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Jeffrey (37871), March 6, 2021 at 10:52 AM

Let me first say that the meeting scheduled for Monday needs to be postponed to a later date. the citizens of this area need more time to gather facts, information, and plans to work in concert with the developer. I have not spoken to anyone who is against well planned and thought out growth and development. The proposed size and density of Innsbruck Farms brings with it many concerns, including but not limited too, dramatic traffic increase, sewage handling, traffic and pedestrian safety on Ruggles Ferry and connecting side roads, and current property values. This area does not have the infrastructure to handle a development of this size, and continue the quality of life for those who live here. I have lived on Ruggles Ferry for 57 years and have witnessed well planned growth and development. The proposed size of this development, and the safety concerns it brings is the exact opposite of well planned and thought out. The proposed Innsbruck Farms development is about nothing more than cramming in as many homes as possible, and making the most money possible, without concern for the surrounding community and the citizens who live here. As stated earlier, I am not against growth and development: however, I am opposed to development that is bereft of common sense, and concern for the surrounding community and its people. Thank you for your thought and attention regarding this urgent matter. Sincerely, Jeff McMillan

March 6, 2021
at 10:52 AM

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Garlena
37871

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Garlena (37871), March 6, 2021 at 11:03 AM

Please accept my letter of opposition for the Innsbruck Farms development proposed off Ruggles Ferry Pike.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210306110323.pdf

March 6, 2021
at 11:03 AM

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Donald
37871

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Donald (37871), March 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Please accept this as my opposition to the Innsbruck Farms development proposed off Ruggles Ferry Pike.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210306110555.pdf

March 6, 2021
at 11:05 AM

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Justin
37871

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Justin (37871), March 6, 2021 at 11:21 AM

I respectfully oppose the plans for Innsbruck Farms. Growth and development is good but it is a travesty to learn that the current plans for this development if not ratified would result in the most densely populated subdivision in Knox county. We are not west Knoxville. We do not have the infrastructure, developments, schools and other public amenities to support a development of 482 lots in this area especially considering other planned developments in this area. The people of our community need the MPC to support our opposition and vote to limit the number of lots in this development. We support the decision to develop but this level of density will be a detriment to our community and the proposal clearly doesn’t take into consideration the negative impacts on our residents. Rather it’s only about squeezing in the most homes to make the most profits possible for the developer and land owner. Please consider to delay and oppose the current plans so that we may keep everyone’s best interests in consideration. Thanks Justin Cate

March 6, 2021
at 11:21 AM

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Jeanine
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Jeanine (37871), March 6, 2021 at 11:25 AM

I am opposed to the proposed development, (Innsbruck) , on the basis of the density of # of homes per acre. 480 homes is way out of line if you consider the already established area surrounding the Innsbruck project. I strongly encourage you to table your vote re: Innsbruck. more time to consider other ratios within reason. The affect this project will have long term is far too important and should not be rushed through. This was just brought to our attention in the last month. In summary..... concerns are: traffic increase; peaceful setting that we invested in; impact on wildlife; community safety; further impact regarding increased interest in future developments.

March 6, 2021
at 11:25 AM

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Jim and Donna
37871

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Jim and Donna (37871), March 6, 2021 at 11:34 AM

We are concerned and opposed to the subject development in our area. Reasons for this opposition include the impact on the traffic on 2-lane Ruggles Ferry Pike and also side roads that are sometimes difficult to maneuver because of the roads being narrow and winding. We see new housing going on around us continually, but the number proposed for this area seems unreasonable and would like to see a reduction in the number of houses on this property. Another concern is about the schools in the area being able to handle the possible increase in students. Thank you for taking the time to hear our community's concerns.

March 6, 2021
at 11:34 AM

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Jessica
37871

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Jessica (37871), March 6, 2021 at 12:26 PM

My family lives 2 miles from new development that is proposing 482 homes. We are 100% against this. Our small two lane road cannot accommodate such traffic. We are very concerned for the safety of our community.

March 6, 2021
at 12:26 PM

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Julia
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Julia (37871), March 6, 2021 at 12:47 PM

My husband and I strongly disagree with this high-density planned development with crowding homes on small lots when the uniformity of the surrounding area is lots at a minimum of 1 acre. Reasons as an insufficient traffic safety was performed during a pandemic, a Level 3 Traffic Study is requested. Existing infrastructure issues now and an increase of 482 homes will only impact that further. The duration of living through a construction zone for 10 years. The horrible affect on the living creatures in the environment. Safety concern of traffic issues with accessing our homes.

We oppose this high-density development but would appreciate a lower-density development of 1 acre per home at a minimum, for our safety and livelihood.

March 6, 2021
at 12:47 PM

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Pam
37871

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Pam (37871), March 6, 2021 at 2:21 PM

I am seriously concerned about the traffic safety issues and the overwhelming burden the Innsbrook Farms development would place on our schools in the Carter community. I vehemently oppose the proposed development plan. Thank you.

March 6, 2021
at 2:21 PM

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Randy
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Randy (37871), March 6, 2021 at 7:46 PM

I attended a meeting this evening requested by the property interests and developer. After two hours of presentation and a Q&A session, I request the Planning Commission postpone a final determination on this concept plan.The reasons are the suddenness of the proposal and comments from the meeting today. By his own admission, the developer is in various stages of completing a website for the development, working on some safety and traffic concerns, considering amenities (non motorized vehicle access to the river, sidewalks, dog park, etc.), and finalizing covenants and restrictions.I support quality, safe, and sustainable development. I am very concerned that this very dense development will have unintended consequences for our community and result in very similar traffic/safety concerns endemic to This west Knox County.This is not consistent with the rural nature of East Knox County. Folks moving to our end of the county are not looking for this type dense neighborhood. This is an opportunity for the planning staff to have think a little out of the box for a unique neighborhood.If the county wants this type of development then maybe the county should fund some of the safety concerns expressed by my neighbors in our meeting today.

March 6, 2021
at 7:46 PM

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RONNIE
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RONNIE (37871), March 6, 2021 at 9:21 PM

The current development of 482 lots for houses that are going be built takes no true data showing the roads can handle the traffic. A vehicle count was taken only on one end of Ruggles Ferry which receives the least traffic. The west end is the most traveled due to the majority are headed to West Knoxville to work. The is a major safety issue for the current community. The houses that surround that have recently been built are on at least one acre to five acre tracts of land and most all wouldn’t have built if they knew this was going to happen. The feeder roads such as Burris Road and Cash road are not adequate for two vehicles to pass in certain sections. The concern is pollution to the Holstein River from run off and holding ponds. Such beautiful farm land to be cut up with such poor planning. Not happy with development but at least could have been one house per acre to keep our rural area safe and not so congested.

March 6, 2021
at 9:21 PM

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Shannon
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Shannon (37871), March 6, 2021 at 10:28 PM

I strongly oppose Innsbruck development as proposed. It is too dense of a project and poses a safety risk to this area. I am attaching a PDF file.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210306222816.pdf

March 6, 2021
at 10:28 PM

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Elizabeth
37871

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Elizabeth (37871), March 7, 2021 at 8:18 AM

As a homeowner whose property adjoins this proposed development, I plead with the MPC to reject this concept plan. A bird's-eye view of Ruggle's Ferry Road reveals that the density of this planned subdivision is wholly out of sync with the character of this community. Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I bought nearly thirteen acres at auction and built our dream home here. We relocated from a crowded Cedar Bluff subdivision so that we could raise our four children in a place where they had room to explore, wildlife to observe, and fresh air to breathe in safety. We envisioned our grandchildren enjoying the same blessings. If the MPC approves this concept plan, you will allow this developer to bring West Knoxville to my backyard, literally---twenty lots squeezed along my property line. Please send this developer back to the drawing board. This property should be developed in a more intelligent, more respectful way that adds value to our beautiful community.

March 7, 2021
at 8:18 AM

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Vicki
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Vicki (37871), March 7, 2021 at 1:07 PM

Hello, My family and I moved from a busy east Knoxville neighborhood to a beautiful 10 acre property on Shackleford Lane 7 years ago, mainly because we needed land and a barn for our six horses. Our property is very typical of other properties in this beautiful community, most houses on 5 to 15 acres aside from the large farms that remain and are actively being farmed. A high density subdivision simply does not match this community nor are the roads able to accommodate safely the kind of traffic this number of houses would bring in. Therefore we are strongly opposed to this developer's plan.

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Donna
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Donna (37871), March 7, 2021 at 6:39 PM

The proposed development of 482 lots off of Ruggles Ferry is way too many for this area. The additional number of automobiles on this stretch of the road will be very dangerous for the residents that already live along the road. They could very well be taking their lives in their hands just to walk across the road to get their mail. This community is small and rural and the residents that live there want it to remain that way. The time it will take to construct all this development will cause damage to this setting. The developer and the seller of the property are only interested in MONEY. They don't care how much this project will inconvenience the current residents. They don't care how all of the equipment going back and forth will damage the roads. They don't care how the noise will affect the peace of the neighborhood. The development should not be permitted.

March 7, 2021
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Shannon
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Shannon (37871), March 8, 2021 at 8:38 AM

I am writing to oppose 3-SB-21-C a new development in East Knoxville near Ruggles Ferry Golf Course. I have included a letter that I would appreciate you taking the time to read and consider.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210308083847.pdf

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Allen
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Allen (37871), March 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM

We oppose the Innsbruck Farms development. The concept plan shows 482 lots on 171 acres. The current infrastructure along Ruggles Ferry Pike cannot handle this type of development.

March 8, 2021
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Michael (Bo)
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Michael (Bo) (37871), March 8, 2021 at 9:28 AM

Please see attached letter dated 03-08-2021
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210308092809.pdf

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Stanley
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Stanley (37871), March 8, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Concerning the plan to build 482 homes on 171 Acres or 2.8 homes per acre. Concern #1 traffic on Ruggles Ferry Pk, which is already a busy 2 lane road. With 482 homes and 2 cars per home there would be 964 vehicles. To get to Ashville Highway many would travel Buris Rd., Cash Rd., or Weeddale Rd. All are very narrow and heavily populated with many children playing and people walking and riding bikes; they will not be able to handle this amount of traffic. Recent traffic count paid for by the developer on the other end of Ruggles going toward Strawberry Plains does not come close to the amount of traffic going toward Knoxville or the interstate. This amount of traffic on these narrow roads will cause many accidents, as well as, serious injuries and deaths. This property has 2 creeks that empty into the Holston River. The current plan to build this many homes cannot contain run off and will pollute the river. This amount of homes will also overpopulate Carter Schools. Construction using heavy equipment and trucks will destroy Ruggles Ferry Pk. This community does not attempt to keep from growing. This property could be a very nice development with larger lots and houses. This type of development will destroy our community as I have known it for 78 years. Please do your job and help our community to reach a better plan for the number of homes on this property.

March 8, 2021
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Susan & Tom
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Susan & Tom (37871), March 8, 2021 at 12:44 PM

We are opposed to the Innsbruck Farms proposal as submitted. See pdf attachment.
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March 8, 2021
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Brandon & Kendra
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Brandon & Kendra (37871), March 8, 2021 at 12:45 PM

We oppose the development of 482 lots off of Ruggles Ferry Pike. The numbers of houses is way too much for this area. Our farmers on tractors up and down this road are now in danger due to the high traffic that this development will bring. Our roads are now in danger. Our school system in the Carter community is not even equipped for this. We truly love our small and RURAL community and how we wish it could stay this way. This development should NOT be permitted. We strongly oppose.

March 8, 2021
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Tim
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Tim (37871), March 8, 2021 at 2:03 PM

I live near the proposed development and I am strongly opposed to this Concept Plan and the negative impact on our community. I am supportive of well thought out planned development, but this plan fails in so many areas. This is one of the largest and highest density plans in all of Knox County to build 482 homes in our community. Our rural community will have major negative impact on our traffic, safety, infrastructure, side or feeder roads, and change the perspective of our entire rural character forever! This plan is not in alignment with the East Knox County Sector and East Knox Community Plans that were provided to give guidance for these types of future developments - in fact this is contrary to all of the primary objectives of those plans for future well thought out development. The traffic study accompanying this plan calls for significant recommendations from the negative impact of 4,400+ new daily trips as a result of this new planned development. I respectfully request a postponement of the March 11th meeting and allow our community 30-60 days to respond to the developer on this plan which is still being changed weekly. Thanks for your consideration.

March 8, 2021
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Bill
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Bill (37871), March 8, 2021 at 2:14 PM

See attached file
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Mary Beth
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Mary Beth (37871), March 8, 2021 at 4:23 PM

As a lifetime resident of this community, I am writing to oppose the massive Innsbruck Farms subdivision. I am not opposed to a property owner wanting to develop his land nor am I opposed to welcome new neighbors. But anyone can look and see how our rural community looks. This obnoxiously sized subdivision does nothing to offer beneficial growth. Its throwing in 482 homes that our roads, schools and even emergency services can not support. It will ruin the community for those of us who have loved and supported and want the best for not just ourselves but for our neighbors as well. We politely and strongly urge you to refuse this massive development and encourage the developer to plan a development that benefits not only him but the whole community. I also ask that you consider yourself personally in this matter and what you would want if you were faced with a neighborhood destroying development. Please allow our community to keep its rural setting

March 8, 2021
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Hali
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Hali (37871), March 8, 2021 at 4:25 PM

I read an article stating there was no way to stop the build of this subdivision, but is there any way to tremendously downsize? Residents of this area love that they have big yards, and livable ground. Putting this many houses in one area will not only be an eye sore, it will absolutely take away from the rural part of our community. Not to mention traffic concerns. There's a projected 1,000 car increase, and that's not what we need, especially in this particular area. Blake Lane is a dead end road, it's quiet, no traffic, we don't want, or need subdivision access on our road. We like quiet, laid back, and we most certainly love the view that we have without adding almost 500 houses and tons of cars in and out. This isn't the city. I understand the builders and contractors making money and creating revenue, but I don't believe it should be done at the expense of the Ruggles Ferry community.

March 8, 2021
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Catherine
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Catherine (37871), March 8, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Hello, I am a member of the Carter Community and very concerned about this proposed development. While I am not opposed to forward progress and development as a whole, the size and range of homes proposed as part of this plan are unfortunately not in alignment with the surrounding area nor reflective of the type of development most desired by the community. There are numerous subdivisions already established in our community, two of which are currently expanding, that offer the same housing options that are being proposed. What our community doesn't have, and can support, is a housing range that is a step higher offering larger lots with custom homes that is complementary to what is already being built in that area. Personally, my family, and several like mine that have ties to and are grounded in this community, are looking for homes in the $400k and up range that have more spacious lots. Continuing on with this proposed plan will also very likely drive many of the invested families that have built nearby to move elsewhere outside of our community. That means they are also taking their economic value with them and unfortunately leaving a large void in their wake. The goal would be to build up our community value not diminish it. I hope you consider not moving forward with such a large development that doesn't support a long term need and does not serve our community. Thank you.

March 8, 2021
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Jeff
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Jeff (37871), March 8, 2021 at 8:35 PM

I feel that the housing density of this planned subdivision is to much for the area it is in. I am not opposed to developing the land just not at this volume with more land in the area that has the ability to be developed in the future. It will put the poeple on this road in a dangerous future if the density is allowed to start at this rate

March 8, 2021
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Beth
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Beth (37871), March 8, 2021 at 9:18 PM

The proposed development of Innsbruck Farms should be reconsidered in regards to the number of houses intended to be built. A sudden growth of such magnitude for this area would greatly negatively affect the present surroundings. Further accurate assessments of the traffic situation should be performed to see the true ramifications of the proposed addition of 483 homes on the rural country roads running near this property. I am not opposed to the development taking place, but feel a reduction of homes involved would be better suited for the area. Doubling the lot sizes and reducing the number of homes in half would seem like a reasonable resolution to consider. I understand the necessity of business and profit, but feel this should not supersede doing the right thing in development of this project. I ask that more time be given to reconsider the present plan and make changes that would be more appropriate for the community while still providing a reasonable profit for the developer. Thank you.

March 8, 2021
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David
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David (37871), March 8, 2021 at 9:26 PM

The density of this development is outrageous in comparison to the other properties in the area. I do not oppose the development, just the totally ridiculous decision to pack so many houses into it and then overload the area regarding traffic and utilities. This development just does not fit nor belong in this area in its presently proposed density. My family has been in East Knox County since the 1850’s and I have lived on Ruggles Ferry Pike the past 15 years. The rural character of this area should be preserved as much as possible even as it is understood that growth and development are inevitable. The responsible way to address the issue is to propose a plan that fits the area regarding lot sizes and house density. It is readily apparent that there has been an attempt to maximize the potential profit of a packed subdivision at the expense of preserving the character of the area. Please allow time for these matters to be respectfully discussed so that any reasonable alternatives can be explored regarding density and so that further evaluation of the effects on traffic and utilities can be properly assessed. Thank you. David L. Parker, DDS

March 8, 2021
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Mary
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Mary (37871), March 9, 2021 at 8:21 AM

This plan will overwhelm the community. The roads, schools and businesses are not designed to have this many people. It will change the integrity of the community and is not welcomed. Change and growth are both invited, this change is too traumic for this community.

March 9, 2021
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David
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David (37871), March 9, 2021 at 9:12 AM

Please see attached letter of opposition for 3-SB-21-C.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210309091232.pdf

March 9, 2021
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Mary
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Mary (37871), March 9, 2021 at 10:34 AM

I add my voice of opposition to the Concept Plan for this property. I second the concerns others have expressed about traffic, safety, burden on schools & infrastructure. Mr Chrisman admitted at our meeting with him on Saturday night that he has not performed due diligence....he has not performed market demand analysis to truly assess what buyers want. He stated”I know what demand is from builders.” He also seemed surprised to learn how much large (1-2+acres) have sold for recently, with larger, upscale homes built....homes that “fit” into the pastoral feel of the area. Homes like those surrounding his proposed development. When asked if he could consider building fewer homes on larger lots, he stated “the numbers don’t work.” Well of course we get it....scraping the land, building miles of roads and sewer lines is expensive. Perhaps those “numbers” could be different if he rethinks his plan, let’s go of his ego and works towards a different understanding of the best use of this property. He might make “the number” work with fewer roads, fewer sewers, fewer houses. Mr Chrisman should be sent back to his drawing board. We are people here, not numbers.

March 9, 2021
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jay
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jay (37871), March 9, 2021 at 10:53 AM

Lot sizes are to small for the development. The houses near there are on over half an acre. I would like the developer to make the lot sizes bigger so it will maintain house value in that area.

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Catie
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Catie (37871), March 9, 2021 at 11:03 AM

Please reconsider allowing this development of over 400 new homes on Ruggles Ferry. My husband and I recently moved back home to Strawberry Plains with hopes of raising our children in a more rural area after spending the last 10 years living in large cities like Charlotte and Atlanta. We are currently building a home that will now be directly beside the entrance to this subdivision. I’m obviously concerned about the safety of my kids as they play in our yard, the traffic that will come considering there’s no infrastructure to support the added travelers, the overcrowding that will happen to the schools, the environmental impact that it will have on the river, and the way a subdivision this size would change the rural feel of this community that so many love and want to protect.

March 9, 2021
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kevin
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kevin (37871), March 9, 2021 at 1:26 PM

I am opposed to this development as it is currently planned.

This is too much to add to this community without tremendous county (taxpayer) investment in road and other improvements. Even with those improvements, it would drastically lower the quality of life for current residents, especially during the proposed 10 year period of construction.

The Ajax transportation impact study included in the case information on the MPC website is missing about 60 pages. This is over 70% of the report that community members can't see. What's on those 60 pages? I think if it laid out plans and definite timelines showing everything would be fine, it would be there. As it is, we don't even know what was considered and what was overlooked. Is this even legal, to withhold this much of a report vital to the plan's consideration from the area stakeholders (residents)?

My more specific comments are in the attached letter. Please read it!
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kevin
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kevin (37871), March 9, 2021 at 5:38 PM

The developer is proposing 482 homes on 172 acres in this development. This calculates out to 2.80 dwelling units/acre. The knox county mpc has a useful tool to help picture what this would look like. The tool can be found at https://maps.knoxmpc.org/apps/DensityExplorer. If you will search ONLY detached housing units and set the DU/Acre slider to 2.7 to 2.8, one of the developments shown will be Creekside Manor in Hardin Valley. It's the small blue box closest to Loudon county on the map and has 2.8 dwelling units per acre according to the stats. Click on the box for aerial views to see what that looks like. That's the density the developer is planning for Innsbruck Farms. Fits in here---NOT!

March 9, 2021
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ALLEN
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ALLEN (37871), March 9, 2021 at 7:38 PM

SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS
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Nathan
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Nathan (37871), March 9, 2021 at 10:10 PM

We moved to Blake Lane in 2016 as a way for our severely autistic daughter to finally get peace and quiet away from a neighborhood. We have had many instances where she has had severe seizures and life or death was literally decided by a matter of minutes. Ambulances have not had to worry about fighting through traffic to get to our house. This development would change that. If there were an accident on any of the roads between us and the paramedics because of the increased vehicle count, they could arrive to us too late. In addition, when getting off the interstate at Asheville Highway after work each day, I already have to wait ten minutes just to get from the exit ramp on Interstate 40 to John Sevier. I can’t imagine what all the additional cars from this development would do to the after-work commute for all of us.

March 9, 2021
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Joshua
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Joshua (37871), March 10, 2021 at 9:17 AM

The proposed subdivision is too dense for the infrastructure and the community it will be part of. The local roads are not prepared to absorb an additional 1000 vehicles and the side roads connecting Ruggles Ferry to Asheville Hwy are barely wide enough for two cars to pass as is.

Increasing the traffic by that level will not only be a nuisance to existing residents but will pose a safety hazard for other drivers and the pedestrians I see walking on Ruggles Ferry daily. There are no sidewalks or other safe areas in our community for seniors and community members to walk near their homes and this would be removing that as an option.

While I don't oppose development, this level of density will not only impact the traffic on local homes, it will also change the rural feel of our community. It would be an overall negative to quality of life and place a burden on other community members.

Home lots should be restricted to 1 acre minimum at the smallest.

March 10, 2021
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Cara Beth
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Cara Beth (37871), March 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM

I am not opposed to growth in the community. I am a real estate agent and I understand the need for more housing in this area. Growth is a great thing for the community however this is a rural area and the roads and schools are not equipped to handle a development this dense. I think the residents of this area need more time to hopefully reach a compromise with the developer so that this new development will become a positive asset to our wonderful community instead of something that will push out the current residents who love it so much.

March 10, 2021
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Donald
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Donald (37871), March 10, 2021 at 11:52 PM

Strongly oppose this development, for the numerous reasons detailed by the 136 other people commenting thus far.

Too large and too crowded of a development for the area.Plan is totally out of character for the area.Traffic study is flawed: done in wrong direction (eastbound, not westbound) on one day only, during a pandemic when most people stayed home--does not represent the true situation.

please deny this application to overbuild a quiet, rural community.

March 10, 2021
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Peggy
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Peggy (37871), March 17, 2021 at 6:52 PM

I am very strongly opposed to this development. Traffic study was flawed in that the counter was in front of my house on the east side of the development near A.J. High on a cold January day during a pandemic when most people were working from home. Most of the traffic will turn west towards Knoxville. Ruggles Ferry and the feeder side roads are not designed to handle the traffic. Schools are almost at capacity now. Does not fit with our rural environment. Please consider the surrounding community when looking at this proposal. We are still a farming community and want to retain our rural way of life.

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Nancy
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Nancy (37871), March 30, 2021 at 12:06 PM

We have several issues with Innsbruck Farms (Case #3-SB-21-C) and the proposed +/- 500 homes. First the density of the development does not even come close to matching the existing rural area of the Ruggles Ferry Community. Second is the traffic study. One study was completed on Ruggles Ferry Pike. There should be additional studies done on the feeder roads that lead to Andrew Johnson Highway. These roads include Cash Road, Burris Road, Wooddale Road and Pleasant Road. Once the commission sees these studies they will be able to see that the area cannot currently support and additional 4,500 to 5,000 additional trips by passenger cars, school busses, delivery vehicles, farm equipment and construction trucks. Third would be the capacities of our area utilities. None of the utilities have given a definitive answer if the current water, sewer, electrical, gas and sanitation would be able to handle a surge of +/- 500 homes in the area. The best answer given has been "we think". Lastly, has an environmental study been done on the acreage yet? It could be an ecological disaster if a protected specie resides inside that area and is discovered after any type of land development has begun. It is obvious that much more thought and planning needs to go into this development before any approval can be submitted and allowing the developer to move forward.

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Fred
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Fred (37871), March 31, 2021 at 9:41 PM

I have great concern for this development because of the number of houses planned and the limited road access to the site. None of the roads that would access the planned site are capable of handling the traffic flow that would be generated by this number of houses. Most of these roads (except for Ruggles Ferry) are narrow country roads that will not allow for a traffic flow of the volume that would result. Please consider limiting the number of houses that would be built in the development. I am not opposed to the development, just to the size of it/number of houses and traffic volume.

March 31, 2021
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Anne
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Anne (37871), May 26, 2021 at 3:23 PM

I am very strongly opposed to this additional 40 bed rehab facility. It is within the Carter Elementary School District, within 1 mile of the Middle School and High School along with the Senior Citizens Facility, Library and softball fields used by children. The first 40 bed facility passed during a pandemic without anyone knowing what was going on. This has no place in our community.

May 26, 2021
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Billie
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Billie (37871), May 27, 2021 at 7:19 AM

This is way too close to Carter Elementary School, 1 mile of the Library, Senior Citizens meeting facility, softball fields used by our kids, Carter Middle School and Carter High School. We have no way of knowing what type of criminals, drug users, sex offenders, etc. that will be housed in this facility. I am all for people finding help, but it is entirely too close to our children and has no place in that area.

May 27, 2021
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Ronald
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Ronald (37871), June 3, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Concerned citizen of carter Community, wish to express my concern for this drug rehab center. For one, it is directly across the street from a bar. Second, it is with-in less than 1/2 mile from the Elementary School. Not to mention our churches close by.

June 3, 2021
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Herb
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Herb (37871), June 3, 2021 at 11:23 PM

Please do not allow this request to move forward. This facility should be on an area that has public transportation and other conveniences for the residents of these recovery centers. How will the residents get to shopping, jobs, doctors appointments, etc. This is not a good fit for the residents or the community.

June 3, 2021
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