June 10, 2021
Planning Commission meeting
Planning Commission meeting
Public Comments
13 Comments for
Katie
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
Katie (37931), May 12, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Please see attachment. Katie (37931), May 12, 2021 at 9:31 PM
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210512213151.pdf
David
37931
37931
6-I-21-UR
David (37931), May 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Please deny this request for outdoor self-storage. This company already built their 3- story indoor storage building (with 78 outdoor RV/boat parking spots) which is adjacent to this lot. See 6-D-19-UR. I can only hope the owner and the commission can find a better use of this plot. David (37931), May 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Lynda
37931
37931
6-A-21-SP
Lynda (37931), May 20, 2021 at 2:48 PM
Traffic is already very bad on Ball Camp Pike and will get worse with the construction of the Schaad Road extension. The nearby existing intersections are already dangerous to pull out of. Rezoning this plot and the adjoining plot will result in making an already dangerous situation worse and I am afraid will result in bodily injury to someone or worse.Lynda (37931), May 20, 2021 at 2:48 PM
Tyler
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
Tyler (37931), May 23, 2021 at 9:28 AM
Another storage facility in Cedar Bluff, specifically butted up against this highly residential area is a mistake. There is already an existing adjacent storage facility on the corner of Cedar Bluff Rd. and Middlebrook Pike. There is also another newer storage facility less than a mile up the road from this proposed location. Storage facilities typical diminish the general facade of an area, typically constructed as a concrete or metal box eye sore and there already seems to be plenty in this area. I don’t believe that a storage facility would help this community in any way, instead only infuriate the locals in this area. Please consider denying this request.Tyler (37931), May 23, 2021 at 9:28 AM
Tony
37931
37931
6-A-21-SP
Tony (37931), May 24, 2021 at 11:18 PM
Please see attachment Tony (37931), May 24, 2021 at 11:18 PM
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210524231849.pdf
Charles
37931
37931
6-B-21-UR
Charles (37931), May 26, 2021 at 5:08 PM
If you are going to approve this development, there needs to be some consideration in changing/fixing the intersection at Ball Camp Pike and Bakertown Road. Currently, it is offset and is controlled only by 2 stop signs. Additionally, there is a railroad crossing to deal with. With the uptick in traffic and this horrible intersection, it is only a matter of time until tragedy strikes. Charles (37931), May 26, 2021 at 5:08 PM
DAVID
37931
37931
6-A-21-SP
DAVID (37931), May 26, 2021 at 11:54 PM
The current planned zoning change for this area does not appear to be one that would benefit the community. The area is located on Ball Camp Pike which is already extremely congested with traffic flow, to only increase with the Shaad Rd extension project. The area in recent weeks has seen deadly motor vehicle accidents due to the level of congestion at Hitching Post and Daybreak Drive, along with the traffic that flows off of Middlebrook Pk. as well as traffic from Lovel Road. While I am sure the current land owner is interested in finding some use for the parcel of land that is currently not useable for any other purpose and can't be sold likely due to the Shaad Rd extension plan. I see no benefit. The area is already close to many restaurants and the hope of possible gaining business from either the local soccer crowd or the county park were concession are sold for the purpose of benefitting the youth sports leagues there seems like a poor choice of showing community support. I strongly urge the County Commission the reject the request for rezoning of this location. DAVID (37931), May 26, 2021 at 11:54 PM
BRENDA
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
BRENDA (37931), June 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM
With all due respect, this request needs to be denied and the land should zoned as remain residential /rural. There is no need for another storage facility. Has a business plan been completed for the proposed facility? BRENDA (37931), June 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM
There are other new storage facilities in close proximity, e.g., VERY large one near West Town Mall, another VERY large one at the corner of Middlebrook Pike and Jo Hinton Rd (just about a mile from the location of the proposed facility), and a smaller one at the corner of Middlebrook Pike and Cedar Bluff Road. We DO NOT need another storage facility in this area.
The requested use is not compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhoods where it is proposed. The lay of the land is rolling uphill which makes it impossible to not be a large, overbearing structure. The storage units would probably rise high above the road and neighborhoods and the topography would not allow a viable solution for screening with fencing, shrubs or trees.
Shauna
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
Shauna (37931), June 1, 2021 at 3:48 PM
Too many storage facilities look junky and lower property values. They also can bring crime.Shauna (37931), June 1, 2021 at 3:48 PM
Robert
37931
37931
6-I-21-UR
Robert (37931), June 3, 2021 at 10:51 AM
Please deny this request for additional self-storage. This developer is already building a massive 3-story indoor self-storage facility with plenty of additional outdoor parking areas in the adjacent lot, refer to 6-D-19-UR. Please consider a better use for this land between Beaver Ridge and Oak Ridge Highway. Robert (37931), June 3, 2021 at 10:51 AM
Area Petition
37931
37931
6-A-21-SP
Area Petition (37931), June 7, 2021 at 1:13 PM
Please see attached letter and signatures of 34 residents in the immediate area that oppose the rezoning of this property.Area Petition (37931), June 7, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210607131302.pdf
Katie
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
Katie (37931), June 9, 2021 at 2:10 PM
This is a new and ongoing petition in opposition for this planned development.Katie (37931), June 9, 2021 at 2:10 PM
http://chng.it/DTrVmJ7F
Katie
37931
37931
5-G-21-UR
Katie (37931), June 9, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Below is a link to a thread on Nextdoor that has comments from the community regarding this planned development. The overwhelming majority is not in favor of this and does not feel that it adds any value to this area. PLEASE take the comments on this thread, petition signatures, and comments on this case on your own website seriously and into consideration. Another storage unit does not aid in the advancement of the community. Members of this community are not happy about this and do not want to see this here. If this land has to be used for something, please consider denying this request and allow the community to have input on what we, the people who live in this area, would like to see here. There are two other storage facilities that are not at full capacity within 1 mile of this location. Why would we just cram another one in? Please listen to us and read the comments on the link posted below.Katie (37931), June 9, 2021 at 2:19 PM
https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/?post=188855566