Public Comments

7-I-21-RZ
Austin (37932), June 23, 2021 at 7:09 PM

PR zoning is not appropriate given the density on the submitted form. At 1 unit/AC, and given that the majority of the land is well within the pitch of the hillside protection zone a zoning of an exclusive residential (RAE) zone would be the most applicable.

A density of 1 unit/AC is not possible unless the hillside protection is removed. The development of this property should mirror the restrictions of the Black Forest subdivision (zoned PR
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June 23, 2021
at 7:09 PM

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Zach
37932

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Zach (37932), June 24, 2021 at 11:31 AM

PR zoning is not appropriate given the available land on the submitted form. At 1 unit per acre, and given that the majority of the land is well out on the pitch of the hillside protection zone a zoning of an exclusive residential (RAE) zone would be the most applicable.

A density of 1 unit/AC is not possible unless the hillside protection is removed. The development of this property should mirror the restrictions of the Black Forest subdivision (zoned PR) which is right next to this property.

June 24, 2021
at 11:31 AM

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Thomas
37932

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Thomas (37932), June 25, 2021 at 12:19 PM

As a Black Forest homeowner west of this proposed development, I encourage you to vote against this request for the following reasons:
1. Water pressure/flow is already low for our community, requiring a pumping station on the east end of our development. How will this be handled to not impact our water pressure?
2. Black Road is already too narrow and has a significant blind spot on a hill at the west end with a large drop-off, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will only increase the problem.
3. Constant speeding on this straight away, essentially unpatrolled road is already dangerous for the many families in our community which use the sidewalk daily, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will make this worse.

June 25, 2021
at 12:19 PM

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Regis
37932

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Regis (37932), June 25, 2021 at 2:25 PM

As a resident of Black Rd, I ask you to vote against this request. Black Road is already too narrow and doesn't allow for safe traffic flow. In several locations, the road is not even wide enough for two pick-up trucks to pass at the same time. Traffic is also getting to dangerous levels, as many drivers use Black Rd as an alternative to the interstate and drive at very high speeds. Our neighbor's dog was run over by a speeding car two years ago. As mentioned by other commenters, the proposed zoning will also have environmental impacts: the removal of all the trees to allow 6 units to be constructed, as would be required to put 6 units on a 6-acre parcel would destroy the beauty of the ridge, devastate the water quality of Hickory Creek at the base of the hill and go against the existing zoning and protections that were placed on the development of the neighboring Black Forest subdivision.

June 25, 2021
at 2:25 PM

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Kairav
37932

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Kairav (37932), June 28, 2021 at 9:08 AM

As a Black Forest homeowner west of this proposed development, I encourage you to vote against this request for the following reasons:

1. Water pressure/flow is already low for our community, requiring a pumping station on the east end of our development. How will this be handled to not impact our water pressure?

2. Black Road is already too narrow and has a significant blind spot on a hill at the west end with a large drop-off, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will only increase the problem.

3. Constant speeding on this straight away, essentially unpatrolled road is already dangerous for the many families in our community which use the sidewalk daily, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will make this worse.

June 28, 2021
at 9:08 AM

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Jennifer
37932

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Jennifer (37932), June 28, 2021 at 12:56 PM

I am a Black Forest homeowner. This new proposed development will be East of my neighborhood. I request that you vote against this proposed development for the following reasons:

1. Black Road issues:
-Additional resident traffic along this unpatrolled road will increase the already-present danger to the families in our community who use the sidewalks. There are kids who ride bikes and families who walk along this road. There is already constant speeding along this roadway. Increased traffic will make the issue worse.

-Black Road is a narrow road with blind corners. Construction equipment (along with the increased traffic after construction is complete) will compound this risk.

2. Water pressure issues:
-Water pressure is already very low for our neighborhood. There is already a pumping station required on the East end of our development. I am concerned additional development would cause additional problems, unless there is a proposed solution to remedy this.

June 28, 2021
at 12:56 PM

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Leslie
37932

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Leslie (37932), June 28, 2021 at 1:55 PM

I live on Black Rd just west of this planned development. I have concerns about how the water supply and water pressure issues will be addressed. We are currently restricted from watering during peak hours due to aging water supply equipment which would cost millions of dollars to replace. Those millions of dollars would come from an increase in the rates of current residents.

I also feel that Black Road is a narrow, dangerous road already. No speed limits are posted or enforced. Adding new housing will create more traffic and more issues for community residents using the road and sidewalks.

June 28, 2021
at 1:55 PM

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Aaron
37932

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Aaron (37932), June 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

As a Black Forest homeowner west of this proposed development, I encourage you to vote against this request for the following reasons:
1. Water pressure/flow is already low for our community, requiring a pumping station on the east end of our development. How will this be handled to not impact our water pressure?
2. Black Road is already too narrow and has a significant blind spot on a hill at the west end with a large drop-off, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will only increase the problem.
3. Constant speeding on this straight away, essentially unpatrolled road is already dangerous for the many families in our community which use the sidewalk daily, and the increased traffic (during construction and afterward) will make this worse. I cannot put enough emphasis on reason #3. We have several families with young kids and it is so dangerous for them to play in the driveway as so many motorist drive way over the posted speed limit all day, every single day. The safety of our children should be everyones number one concern.

June 28, 2021
at 2:01 PM

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Jennifer
37932

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Jennifer (37932), June 28, 2021 at 3:48 PM

I am a Black Forest homeowner. This new proposed development will be East of my neighborhood. I request that you vote against this proposed development for the following reasons: 1. Black Road issues: -Additional resident traffic along this unpatrolled road will increase the already-present danger to the families in our community who use the sidewalks. There are kids who ride bikes and families who walk along this road. There is already constant speeding along this roadway. Increased traffic will make the issue worse. -Black Road is a narrow road with blind corners. Construction equipment (along with the increased traffic after construction is complete) will compound this risk. 2. Water pressure issues: -Water pressure is already very low for our neighborhood. There is already a pumping station required on the East end of our development. I am concerned additional development would cause additional problems, unless there is a proposed solution to remedy this.

June 28, 2021
at 3:48 PM

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David
37932

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David (37932), July 4, 2021 at 2:49 PM

I would like to name a couple suggestions that possibility make the proposed development would acceptable to the residents of Black Rd and at the same time make the new homes more desirable (and sellable) to future home owners.

Suggestion #1. Make Black Rd. 3 feet wider. When the Black Forest subdivision was built 4 or 5 years ago, the Knox County Engineering department extended the north side of Black Rd. by 3 feet from the eastern property line of Black Forest subdivision to the top of the blind hill where the First Utility water tank is located. I suggest that the same thing be done by adding 3 feet to the north side of Black Rd. from the eastern property line of the new proposed subdivision to where Black Rd. has already been widen by 3 feet at the eastern property line of Black Forest subdivision. This would equate to about 3/10th of a mile of new paving.
Suggestion #2. Have the developer of the new subdivision add sidewalks along Black Rd. in the new development. The existing Black Forest subdivision has a sidewalk the run from the eastern to western end of the development. This equal close to a 1/2 mile of sidewalk. If the new proposed development had a sidewalk, it would about another 2/10th of a mile. It is correction that there would be about a 1/10th gap in the two sidewalks joining due to the fact that there are two individual properties between the two subdivision.

July 4, 2021
at 2:49 PM

3-SB-21-C

Kim
37932

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Kim (37932), July 7, 2021 at 8:14 AM

After careful consideration of all concept planning documents, review of the RA Low Density Residential zoning ordinance, meeting with citizens, and visiting the proposed site and surrounding area, I ask for your consideration to postpone or deny this proposed plan based on the following provided in the attached document.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210707081408.pdf

July 7, 2021
at 8:14 AM

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Michael
37932

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Michael (37932), July 7, 2021 at 10:43 AM

Will hillside protection be adhered to if this proposal is approved? Will water pressure, already at a minimum, be affected? It would seem logical that the development of this property should adhere to the same restrictions of the Black Forest subdivision (zoned PR) which is right next door to this property.

July 7, 2021
at 10:43 AM

7-A-21-UR

Cheryl
37932

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Cheryl (37932), July 8, 2021 at 1:27 AM

Please see attachment below.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20210708012715.pdf

July 8, 2021
at 1:27 AM

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