Public Comments

November 30, 2021
at 9:06 PM

Kathy
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Kathy (37920), November 30, 2021 at 9:06 PM

I am a 14 year resident of Martha Washington Heights. I purchased my home here because of the county and residential zoning and the lack of commercial development and traffic that it brings. Me and my family are vehemently opposed to rezoning of this lot to SC or any other commercial zone. This is a residential family neighborhood and we want to keep it that way. The opinion of one property owner in this community shouldn't overrule the many voices that want it to remain residential.

December 1, 2021
at 10:44 AM

Linda
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Linda (37920), December 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM

I oppose the request to rezone 0 Mount Vernon Road, Cases# 12-A-21-SP and 12-G-21-RZ. Commuters and neighbors along Alcoa Highway need stores, restaurants, and other services enjoyed by residents in other parts of the county. However, there are plenty of vacant and rundown properties along the nearly completed Woodson to Maloney section that fill those needs and are awaiting redevelopment. A shopping center at the location proposed for rezoning, regardless of the prospective business, is unnecessary and ill timed. Further, the property stands at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights neighborhood which has about 150 houses with mature trees and well maintained houses. Prior to road construction a neighborhood entrance sign and landscaping with flowers and shrubs enhanced the neighborhood's attractiveness. A shopping center would do the opposite and detract from the value of our homes, increase traffic, and significantly impact the neighbors on Custis with light pollution and noise. As a resident of Martha Washington Heights neighborhood -- even with the scruffy looking entrance we are left with now but hope to improve -- I urge you to deny the request for rezoning. Thank you.

PS - Perhaps not applicable to the cases at this point but there is no sign posted at the property notifying people about the public hearing on December 9.

December 1, 2021
at 3:21 PM

jewel
37920

12-G-21-RZ
jewel (37920), December 1, 2021 at 3:21 PM

I object to the proposed commercial zoning referenced as case #12-g-21-rz. a very large portion on both sides of alcoa highway have numerous commercial vacant properties available for occupancy and use. this proposal encroaches upon the private and existing, established neighborhood of martha washington heights.

December 2, 2021
at 5:08 PM

Jeff
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jeff (37920), December 2, 2021 at 5:08 PM

I would request this zoning change be denied. The presence of a shopping center at this location would be extremely detrimental to the residents of Martha Washington Heights. There’s plenty of unoccupied retail space along Alcoa Highway. Please allow us to keep the last bit of green space that shields us from the ever expanding expressway.

December 3, 2021
at 9:41 AM

Diane
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Diane (37920), December 3, 2021 at 9:41 AM

I am directly influenced by the re zoning and building of said shopping center and wish you would vote against. We have one small acre of trees and shrub, bird and animal habitat between us and the Alcoa Hwy speedway. What do you want this sweet Scruffy City to become? Little by little it happens, another Nashville. ( We lived there and have seen the massive development and how loss of tree and green space have increased the heat.) There are so many spots along that road that seem ready for development.

Please let us keep our tiny green space. Is Knoxville just about business now? Let us take a stand and use space ready for business that exists along that road. We are all ready losing acres of mature hardwoods for a massive apt. project off Malony Road.

December 4, 2021
at 8:43 AM

Lois
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Lois (37920), December 4, 2021 at 8:43 AM

This small piece of property is the last remaining buffer between our neighborhood and the highway. We have watched trees come down and wildlife habitats that had been there for years disrupted and destroyed. The neighborhood was officially a bird sanctuary as well- please reconsider this. It is a small but it’s all we have left!

December 4, 2021
at 10:31 AM

Stephanie
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Stephanie (37920), December 4, 2021 at 10:31 AM

I am opposed to the rezoning of this property. With such an abundance of vacant commercial properties in the vicinity it seems thoughtless to consider removing more green space before working on bringing the dilapidated commercial properties back to life. I am not opposed to development of the area in general, but it needs to be done in a way that adds to the beauty and vibrancy of our community, keeping wildlife and current residents in mind. Having lived in many cities across the U.S. I have witnessed plenty of development done both impeccably and poorly, and I want more for our community and our wonderful city than thoughtless, quick money making, junk development. What will this add to the currently dilapidated strip? Take care of that first.

December 4, 2021
at 10:48 AM

james pointer
37115

12-A-21-SP
james pointer (37115), December 4, 2021 at 10:48 AM

i am writing on behalf of my father, who owns a house on custis lane. it is located directly behind the proposed development. our conclusion is that this would considerably lower property values along custis lane. it could alter water runoff and greatly add to noise levels in this area ( they are already substantial ). we would prefer that this area remain green space to reduce these problems. foot and auto traffic could increase in a quiet,desirable neighborhood, causing other problems. there is an underutilized shopping center next to the proposed development that could be used for business purposes. also, parking lots invite illegal activity and rodent problems. in conclusion, we the neighbors of martha washington heights subdivision hope that your body will take these detrimental issues into account when making your decision. thank you for your time.

December 4, 2021
at 1:44 PM

M. Nicole
37920

12-G-21-RZ
M. Nicole (37920), December 4, 2021 at 1:44 PM

My family and I strongly oppose the re-zoning of the 1.21 acre parcel at 2816 Alcoa Hwy to Mixed Use Special District zoning (case 12-A-21-SP). We purchased our home in the Martha Washington Heights neighborhood because of the low traffic, low crime, the well-kept houses and the walkable streets. The number of residents who exercise and walk their dogs through the neighborhood is amazing and wonderful. Having a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood benefits the health of the residents, benefits the community and the participating residents serve as a form of neighborhood watch. A shopping center at the beginning of our neighborhood would be harmful to the residents of MWH. The vehicular traffic would increase dramatically, as might crime. This would result in decreased property values and affect the safety of neighborhood residents. According to the Knox County property tax records the owner of the 1.21 acre parcel also owns the adjacent parcel where the vacant shopping center sits and he owns a plethora of commercial properties throughout Knoxville. He is not a resident of MWH and it's clear that preserving the integrity of the neighborhood is not uppermost in his mind.

December 4, 2021
at 8:41 PM

Denise
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Denise (37920), December 4, 2021 at 8:41 PM

As a resident of Martha Washington Heights for almost 50years I am mortified to read about the proposed use of the 1.21acres near the entrance to the subdivision.It is a lovely neighborhood.The property values would plummet and traffic would increase exponentially.I am very disturbed by the ease with which others try to slide things past the residents.

December 5, 2021
at 7:12 PM

Walter
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Walter (37920), December 5, 2021 at 7:12 PM

The entrance to a residential subdivision defines its community. It is shared by all. Previously this entrance was curved providing seclusion from Alcoa Highway. That is all gone now with the new Dresser Road becoming the frontage road access to Martha Washington Heights which has open us up visually to new road work and bridges. Adding a commercial area at this entrance would further detract from the quite, woodsy feel of this subdivision of old homes. Do not redefine this community by rezoning this property.

December 5, 2021
at 7:21 PM

Walter
37920

12-A-21-SP
Walter (37920), December 5, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Multiple empty business locations fill this sector. The need for additional mixed use is not needed and would be detrimental to the entrance of the homes in Martha Washington Heights.

December 6, 2021
at 8:53 AM

Darryl & Cindy
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Darryl & Cindy (37920), December 6, 2021 at 8:53 AM

I respectfully request that the rezoning request be denied for this case. This would create adverse effects to the residents of this subdivision, as the request covers the entry way and another side road which is the primary access to the subdivision, and would be extremely detrimental to the neighborhood and adjacent neighbors, due to increased traffic, blockage of the entry and property value to owners who have lived in this subdivision 40 years plus. Thank you for your consideration to NO REZONE.

December 6, 2021
at 9:10 AM

Stephanie
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Stephanie (37920), December 6, 2021 at 9:10 AM

I am a resident of Martha Washington Heights. Please DO NOT grant the rezoning request to Mr. Monday. Our neighborhood is nice and quiet and still somewhat secluded. I am worried about the traffic, pollution (noise, light, air) and possible unsavory activity, as shopping centers are often the scenes of criminal pursuits. We are finally getting some semblance of peace and order back into our neighborhood after the long period of highway construction. Now, Mr. Monday, in his greed, wants to ruin all of that. I and many residents of MWH are sick of greedy developers running roughshod over current residents. Again, please do NOT grant this rezoning request. Thank you.

December 6, 2021
at 10:17 AM

Joanne
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Joanne (37920), December 6, 2021 at 10:17 AM

I am very opposed to a business or businesses occupying the proposed sight. This is a very nice, quiet neighborhood and I feel the added traffic and people would be a detriment to the quiet snd safe feeling of our neighborhood. We are not willing to sacrifice our quiet neighborhood for businesses to invade our privacy! There is already a shopping center in very close to this proposed sight. How about reviving this center.

December 6, 2021
at 10:31 AM

Cassie
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Cassie (37920), December 6, 2021 at 10:31 AM

I do not support a business at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights neighborhood. We walk to the neighborhood every night and my son has walks to friends houses as well. The increased traffic would greatly impact the peacefulness and safety of the neighborhood and I do not believe it would add value.

December 6, 2021
at 11:02 AM

Bruce and Lisa
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Bruce and Lisa (37920), December 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM

We adamantly oppose the re-zoning of the 1.21 acre parcel at 2816 Alcoa Hwy to Mixed Use Special District zoning (case 12-A-21-SP). This is a peaceful neighborhood with low crime and families that enjoy walks in their neighborhood. There are many commercial locations within close proximity that are sitting abandoned that would serve as much better commercial locations. To put a business on this small parcel, at the main entrance of the neighborhood brings no value to its residents or the community. This addition would only devalue all of our investments and bring more traffic and unwanted elements into the area.

December 6, 2021
at 3:56 PM

Charles
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Charles (37920), December 6, 2021 at 3:56 PM

I oppose Amendment 12-G-21-RZ as well as 12-A-21-SP. This seems to be a sudden move that has not until the last day or so even been accompanied by a notice sign at the subject parcel location. These amendments would negatively affect our neighborhood; approval would be contrary to the will of the people impacted. If the owner wishes to see development that suits the character and harmony of the neighborhood, why doesn't he reserve such small parcels in his vast inventory for green space? His parcels in commercial and industrial areas would still generate revenue and profits. Alternately, the owner could explore using his property as it is currently zoned. Given the shortage and high values of residential property these days, this wooded area could nest one or more upper bracket residences. This would improve neighborhood home values, instead of jeopardizing them as would an expanded nearby shopping center, with its consequences of added noise, congestion, loitering, light pollution, etc. In contrast to the shortage of quality green space and residential properties in our immediate area, there is already an abundance of unused commercial space spread throughout this area, on both sides of Alcoa Highway fronting this parcel. Thank you for your careful consideration in representing the people on this issue.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211206155658.pdf

December 6, 2021
at 5:10 PM

Susan
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Susan (37920), December 6, 2021 at 5:10 PM

I have been a resident of Martha Washington Heights for over 30 years. During this time there has been talk about making a safer entrance into our neighborhood. After many years, construction on Alcoa Highway began. Now after several years of construction, Martha Washington Heights has a safe entrance into the neighborhood. Rezoning this property to commercial use will once again cause unsafe conditions for residents of this neighborhood coming and going.

Besides the huge safety issue, having any commercial business this close to the new ramp into the neighborhood takes away the visibility for visitors, commercial delivery and repair services coming into the neighborhood.

I request that you deny the rezoning of this property.

December 6, 2021
at 8:13 PM

Kelly
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Kelly (37920), December 6, 2021 at 8:13 PM

I oppose 12-G-21-RZ and 12-A-21-SP. MWH is a quiet subdivision and that is why people choose to live there. The area has more than enough empty commercial space that should be used first. Why destroy more trees and animal habitat. This area has already been disturbed enough by the construction on Alcoa Highway. This space would add more congestion and pollution to a peaceful neighborhood. I do not see any added value to to adding additional commercial space this area. This area needs more green space and less pavement. What are the environmental impacts to the neighborhood?

December 6, 2021
at 8:48 PM

John
37920

12-G-21-RZ
John (37920), December 6, 2021 at 8:48 PM

I oppose the rezoning of the small parcel of land at the entrance to Martha Washington Heights subdivision, of which I am a resident. The eventual presence of a business on this property would increase traffic in our neighborhood, devalue the residential properties next to the parcel in question, and likely eventually add yet another empty business location to the area. As an option, a nice green space would make a very pleasant entrance to the subdivision.

December 6, 2021
at 9:08 PM

Matt
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Matt (37920), December 6, 2021 at 9:08 PM

This rezoning of a residential area as a shopping center should not be permitted. It's a beautiful area and nice, quiet neighborhood and the change in zoning and the shopping center would adversely affect all of that. There are plenty of other nearby commercial areas that could use an upgrade and there is no need to take away more green space and infringe on a neighborhood. I can't understand why this would be allowed to move forward without greater notice and opportunity for comments on it.

December 6, 2021
at 9:11 PM

Sharon
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Sharon (37920), December 6, 2021 at 9:11 PM

I object to the proposed commercial zoning case #12G 21 RZ. As others have stated our is a community of families who enjoy the peace and quiet of our well established neighborhood. This property is our only buffer against the noise from Alcoa Hwy. Besides lowering our property value due to dumpsters and trucks unloading in our backyard this will completely degrade what we have worked to build in our neighborhood where we have enjoyed peace , quiet and nature.

December 7, 2021
at 7:40 AM

Dinah
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Dinah (37920), December 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM

Please do not pass this rezoning request. it would be a hardship for the entire older neighborhood of Martha Washington Heights. Our entryway was just finished and we don't want to add added traffic with a shopping center at the edge of our entrance. There is already a shopping center very close to where this would be if built. It would devalue the property of the homeowners that would be next to a shopping center. Thank you.

December 7, 2021
at 8:47 AM

Jane
37920

12-A-21-SP
Jane (37920), December 7, 2021 at 8:47 AM

This residential property is now the new face for our Martha Washington Heights subdivision . This entrance is a reflection of our community and of our investments in this community. The incursion of a business structure, signs, parking lot, dumpsters, light and ground pollution at the entrance of our subdivision is a direct threat to those investments. The plague of empty businesses along this corridor of Dresser Rd. also has a negative effect on those investments. Please to do not add another until the Alcoa Highway Project proves this corridor is viable for businesses. I oppose the re-zoning of residential property case # 12-A-21–SP and ask the commissioners to visit our community before the final vote. I hope your decisions will support and validate this community and our investments in it….

December 7, 2021
at 9:05 AM

Stephanie
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Stephanie (37920), December 7, 2021 at 9:05 AM

I realize that I have already submitted a comment, but I would like to add to it. This tiny piece of property is a buffer between MWH and Alcoa Highway. It protects the neighborhood from traffic noise and light. There are other properties along this stretch of road that are surely more suitable for whatever Mr. Monday has in mind. Please, please, DO NOT allow this parcel to be rezoned. Our property values and neighborhood aesthetic are at risk.

December 7, 2021
at 9:09 AM

Mary
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Mary (37920), December 7, 2021 at 9:09 AM

Please deny the request to approve the rezoning of the property on Dresser Road at the entrance to Martha Washington Heights subdivision. The area along Alcoa Highway has many commercial properties with empty buildings ready for commercial use. Three in particular were once shopping center/gas stations. Why clean out an area that is a buffer for the neighborhood for another commercial property when so many along that area of Alcoa Highway sit empty and ready for use?

The other concern is increased activity, noise and light pollution to an area that is currently a quiet, safe area. We already have two bars nearby that bring crime, murders to the area.

December 7, 2021
at 9:34 AM

Gerald
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Gerald (37920), December 7, 2021 at 9:34 AM

Please do not rezone this property. It was originally zoned residential and should stay that way. We've endured 4-years of Alcoa Hwy. construction and now he wants to put much more traffic on the entrance to our homes? Failed business buildings lining the road to this property include the former Hardee's, National Fitness, Window Tinting plus most of the strip center that contains the church. Odds are not good for new business to succeed there.

December 7, 2021
at 11:46 AM

Teddy
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Teddy (37920), December 7, 2021 at 11:46 AM

I would like to reiterate the below comment that has already been posted. Deny Deny Deny this rezoning. This will absolutely ruin this neighborhood.

Please deny the request to approve the rezoning of the property on Dresser Road at the entrance to Martha Washington Heights subdivision. The area along Alcoa Highway has many commercial properties with empty buildings ready for commercial use. Three in particular were once shopping center/gas stations. Why clean out an area that is a buffer for the neighborhood for another commercial property when so many along that area of Alcoa Highway sit empty and ready for use? The other concern is increased activity, noise and light pollution to an area that is currently a quiet, safe area. We already have two bars nearby that bring crime, murders to the area.

December 7, 2021
at 2:52 PM

Jack
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jack (37920), December 7, 2021 at 2:52 PM

My wife and I oppose this rezoning.This tract is the last buffer between the Martha Washington Heights neighborhood entrance and commercial development on Alcoa Highway. Many people walk to and through the neighborhood and we do not want more automobile traffic through our neighborhood from a shopping destination just outside the entrance.

December 7, 2021
at 2:54 PM

Charlene
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Charlene (37920), December 7, 2021 at 2:54 PM

My husband and I do not support the rezoning of this property. As relatively new inhabitants of the wonderful neighborhood of Martha Washington Heights, we love the quiet and safety of our new home. A commercial property at the entrance to our neighborhood would be a blight that would decrease property values, increase traffic, and potentially increase crime. This is a family neighborhood with homeowners that are proud of their houses. We neither desire nor need this proposed commercial space.

December 7, 2021
at 4:03 PM

john
37920

12-G-21-RZ
john (37920), December 7, 2021 at 4:03 PM

This piece of property is the last remaining buffer between our neighborhood and the highway. We have watched trees come down and wildlife habitats that had been there for years disrupted and destroyed. The neighborhood was officially a bird sanctuary as well- please reconsider this. It is a small but it’s all we have left!

December 7, 2021
at 4:04 PM

Jayne
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jayne (37920), December 7, 2021 at 4:04 PM

December 7, 2021
at 6:18 PM

Stephen
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Stephen (37920), December 7, 2021 at 6:18 PM

We have been residents of Martha Washington Heights for over 40 years. We strongly oppose this rezoning request. We are concerned that our neighborhood would no longer feel safe.Please save our neighborhood! Susan and Stephen

December 7, 2021
at 7:36 PM

Charles
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Charles (37920), December 7, 2021 at 7:36 PM

At approximately 1.25 acres, considering the practical use of a tract that size, and the terrain. The tract appears to have no practical use that would be beneficial to the residents of Martha Washington Heights. This tract is also in close proximity to other commercial properties that have been vacant for some time. This is just a bad idea.

December 7, 2021
at 8:41 PM

Lisa
37924

12-G-21-RZ
Lisa (37924), December 7, 2021 at 8:41 PM

I am writing to ask you to deny the sector plan amendment and rezoning request for this property. This parcel was explicitly excluded from the MU-SD3 area of the 2012 South Knox Sector Plan (starting at page 31; map on page 33). designation and SC is not an appropriate zone for a 1.21 acre parcel. With the required setbacks for the SC zone, there would not be enough property left to develop anything useful to the neighborhood. There is already too much depressed and under-utilized SC zoning along Alcoa Highway.

December 7, 2021
at 10:15 PM

Janice
37920

12-A-21-SP
Janice (37920), December 7, 2021 at 10:15 PM

I am a homeowner in the Martha Washington Heights subdivision. As a property owner, I am voicing concern over the proposed rezoning case of 12-A-21-SP. I would like to request the delay of voting on the proposal for at least 180 days to give the community an opportunity to understand the impact of this development on our neighborhood in regard to safety, traffic flow, noise levels and other environmental considerations. This directly impacts our neighborhood as well as property values. To date, there has not be an opportunity to have a community meeting with the owner of the property to better understand this proposal. As an engaged community citizen, I respectfully ask that you postpone voting on this proposal in order to allow for the appropriate vetting of this important decision.

December 8, 2021
at 10:21 AM

Micaela
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Micaela (37920), December 8, 2021 at 10:21 AM

I live in Marthe Washington Height, and I am opposed to the rezoning of the lots adjacent to our neighborhood as shopping center. Not only is there a shopping center already there with virtually all stores empty, there land adjacent is very steep and fully wooded. The grading of the land to make it suitable for building would subject the area to serious erosion, probably rapidly. The lack of woods would increase the traffic noise throughout the entire neighborhood, and possibly create traffic problems on our roads, which are not wide enough already.

December 8, 2021
at 10:59 AM

Jo Dell
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jo Dell (37920), December 8, 2021 at 10:59 AM

I hope you will deny the rezoning request and sector plan change that is being requested by Mr. Monday. I have lived in Martha Washington Heights for 38 years. Our neighborhood is very family-friendly and the homes here, while older, are very well-maintained. We have a good sense of community in this area. The Alcoa Highway work seems as though it has gone on forever and the entrance to our subdivision was closed for months. We are glad this section is finally complete; however, now it seems that our neighborhood is under siege again from development pressures, using the road work as an excuse to change zoning. The 2012 sector plan deliberately excluded this parcel at the entrance to our neighborhood from the Mixed Use District and since it is only 1.21 acres, seems very inappropriate for Shopping Center zoning. It is my understanding that some of my neighbors have approached Mr. Monday about selling the parcel to the neighborhood so we can retain the residential zoning, but he has refused. Alcoa Highway has a surplus of depressed property zoned for Shopping Center use, so we don't need to add any more to this. This parcel is zoned residential and does not front Alcoa Highway. Instead, it fronts Dresser Road as it approaches Mt. Vernon Drive and could just as easily be developed as residential. Please honor the work put into the 2012 Sector Plan by planning staff as well as our community, and deny this rezoning.

December 8, 2021
at 11:29 AM

Tom
rnon

12-G-21-RZ
Tom (rnon ), December 8, 2021 at 11:29 AM

As a MWH resident for over 30 years I would request a vote against reszoning case 12G 21 RZ. We had to witness the desolation of our forested entrance for a new road. Now you want to add commercilization at that entrance. There are plenty of empty buildings usable to the south. Why brin this up at Christmas. Did you think we were asleep. Enough is enough.

December 8, 2021
at 11:59 AM

Nan
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Nan (37920), December 8, 2021 at 11:59 AM

I am writing in opposition to the vote to rezone this parcel from Residential to Shopping Center. This property now exists in its current "state" only because of the filling of the ravine to allow for the Alcoa Hwy Bridge/access road project(s). This property adjoins the back yards of some of our residents. There is currently commercial property vacant and available on both sides of Alcoa Hwy that could be repurposed that is already available for commercial use without destroying what little green space that remains. The Dresser Road/access road contains remnants of Court South, Hardees, Pilot Convenience store and other unsightly areas that are abandoned and unmaintained. I do not think a new shopping center zone would help with the appearance to the entrance of our neighborhood and would likely just create more unsightly space and dangerous traffic congestion. Traffic, blind turns, and related noise and congestion would detract from our neighborhood which has historically been quiet and nature oriented having been an unofficial bird sanctuary for years. I would like to request your vote against rezoning this property. Thank you.

December 8, 2021
at 12:18 PM

John
37920

12-G-21-RZ
John (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:18 PM

-Seems like the Commission would want to wait until the Small Area Study of this Alcoa Hwy Corridor was completed (early 2022) before granting this additional damaging change to the neighborhood. Would have better data to work with.-Many neighbors are in favor of adding residential mass to the corridor area, so the existing blighted commercial areas can be rehabilitated. This change would go in the opposite direction.

December 8, 2021
at 12:26 PM

Charles
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Charles (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:26 PM

I oppose the rezoning request. There is plenty of abandoned shopping center space already present on Dresser Road. Please renovate and use it instead. This lot is at the front of neighborhood's main entrance. I think having green space there instead of a commercial establishment looks much better and adds to the more value of the neighborhood and its homes.

December 8, 2021
at 12:26 PM

Charles
37920

12-A-21-SP
Charles (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:26 PM

December 8, 2021
at 12:44 PM

Susan
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Susan (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:44 PM

I am in opposition to the rezoning of the property at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights. I am a resident of MWH.

December 8, 2021
at 12:44 PM

Susan
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Susan (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:44 PM

I am in opposition to the rezoning of the property at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights. I am a resident of MWH.

December 8, 2021
at 12:47 PM

Chris
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Chris (37920), December 8, 2021 at 12:47 PM

As a resident of Martha Washington Heights, I speak in opposition of the proposed rezoning of the property at the entrance to our neighborhood.

December 8, 2021
at 1:04 PM

Rhonda
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Rhonda (37920), December 8, 2021 at 1:04 PM

I am in direct opposition for the property at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights Alcoa Highway entrance to be rezoned from residential to Shopping Center. As it is we have lost a good portion of our entrance to the overall Alcoa Highway Road Project. I would highly recommend the alternative action of revitalizing the existing buildings beginning with the Southgate Shopping Center and proceeding to the abandoned Pilot on the east side of the highway as a more efficient and cost effective measure. Additionally, the community has already lost the designated bird sanctuary at the front of the subdivision and a multitude of other wild animals to the highway project. The continued environmental impact would ultimately be devastating to the animals that make our community their home. I would also recommend the revitalization of the businesses/buildings existing on the west side of Alcoa Highway as well.

December 8, 2021
at 1:08 PM

Scott
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Scott (37920), December 8, 2021 at 1:08 PM

I am in direct opposition for the property at the entrance of Martha Washington Heights Alcoa Highway entrance to be rezoned from residential to Shopping Center. As it is we have lost a good portion of our entrance to the overall Alcoa Highway Road Project. I would highly recommend the alternative action of revitalizing the existing buildings beginning with the Southgate Shopping Center and proceeding to the abandoned Pilot on the east side of the highway as a more efficient and cost-effective measure. Additionally, the community has already lost the designated bird sanctuary at the front of the subdivision and a multitude of other wild animals to the highway project. The continued environmental impact would ultimately be devastating to the animals that make our community their home. I would also recommend the revitalization of the businesses/buildings existing on the west side of Alcoa Highway as well.

December 8, 2021
at 2:13 PM

William
37920

12-G-21-RZ
William (37920), December 8, 2021 at 2:13 PM

It would seem the request for rezoning would diminish greatly the peace and tranquility of the. Martha Washington heights homeowners. It also would seem totally unnecessary with all the properties already unoccupied down the street in a state of wasting away.Please do not undermine the integrity of this beautiful old and active community.

December 8, 2021
at 2:18 PM

Diane
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Diane (37920), December 8, 2021 at 2:18 PM

This is my second comment, due to I feel like I have so much to say.First, why did Mr Monday do this now? At the Holidays? Thinking we would just roll over and not notice amidst the holidays? Everyone, every family and child busy?

We are just waking up, we as Martha Washington Heights are just trying to get the news out! We are just wanting to save our little green acre! Please come to this space, see the desolate abandoned businesses up and down both sides of the new interstate Alcoa Hwy. Give us our one remaining little peace PEACE of greenery. Seems like this whole process is so sided to favor the developer while the little guy has to really stand up and fight to be heard. While all along, living and raising families and trying to stay healthy ect. a Mr Monday can just decide to change our world over here so easily. It is not right. Once again I beg of you to vote against this re zone. Seems like it should be required by said developer to meet with adjoining neighborhood to discuss plans? Again , the system is geared to favor developer. He will not even tell us his plans. My plan, our neighborhood plans are to keep our little green acre.

Vote NO.

December 8, 2021
at 2:48 PM

Chris
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Chris (37920), December 8, 2021 at 2:48 PM

I want to echo the well written words of my many neighbors in MWH and cordially request this development be vetoed.

I have lived here 10 years and the green nature of the neighborhood is what makes it so great! I also agree with others on points regarding the unoccupied businesses very close by. Why rezone that space when there has been unoccupied businesses close by the whole decade I have beenhere.

December 8, 2021
at 3:34 PM

Gary

12-G-21-RZ
Gary December 8, 2021 at 3:34 PM

see attachment
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211208153420.pdf

December 9, 2021
at 1:48 PM

Kristin
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Kristin (37920), December 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM

I recently purchased a home in the Martha Washington Hts. neighborhood and am very opposed to the rezoning of the neighborhood entrance from residential to Shopping Center. The quiet neighborhood is home to families with children, elderly folks and is currently a safe place to live. A shopping center located so close to our homes will bring unwanted through traffic as well as safety issues for this old, quaint, quiet neighborhood.

December 10, 2021
at 1:18 PM

Linda
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Linda (37920), December 10, 2021 at 1:18 PM

Submitted at the meeting
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211210131825.pdf

1-A-22-UR

Sherri
37924

1-A-22-UR
Sherri (37924), December 24, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Not sure why Mr. Pollard wants to subdivide this field, but there is a new development going in right across the street from this property. We have lived here since 2005 and have enjoyed the unspoiled nature to walk not only ourselves but our dog. I understand Mr. Pollard has owned all of this land and has sold it for neighborhoods to be developed but let's keep this piece empty! I'm also confused by the documents in the file. There is information about a vet clinic that seems to be in West Knoxville. Maybe someone can tell me why that is in this file. If that's what is moving in, my vote is NO for sure.

December 24, 2021
at 4:19 PM

December 27, 2021
at 9:03 AM

Mary
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Mary (37920), December 27, 2021 at 9:03 AM

Bob Monday already owns several dilapidated buildings all over South Knoxville, including the Parkway Hotel which recently burned to the ground. Several of his building/properties are already located in commercial zones in areas badly in need of investment and new businesses. He just wants this one rezoned so he can sell it for more money someday.

The residents who live along Alcoa Hwy have already sacrificed enough to have the ramps built. Land for the ramps was taken by eminent domain from several upstanding residents. They do not deserve to have their property values further lowered by throwing up more businesses in their back and front yards. It would be a crime to grant a rezoning to a greedy opportunist like Bob Monday.

December 27, 2021
at 8:38 PM

George
37918

1-D-22-SP
George (37918), December 27, 2021 at 8:38 PM

The development of multi-unit residence on this property will reduce the property value of the community. Additionally, the location is at a dangerous intersection where you are unable to see stopped traffic or slow traffic until you crest the hill. Depending upon the number of units that might be a part of this plan, adding multiplied activity will increase the potential danger to drivers. We are against this development.

December 28, 2021
at 3:21 PM

Jessica
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Jessica (37721), December 28, 2021 at 3:21 PM

I live in Easton Place Condos in extremely close proximity to this property. It concerns me that there’s no plan of use attached to the case file. It would be highly irresponsible to approve a re-zoning of that much density without a plan presented on what the property will be developed as. The community has been provided nothing. Communities should always be presented with plans before a re-zoning is allowed and we need to start advocating for that.

December 28, 2021
at 3:41 PM

Lawson
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Lawson (37920), December 28, 2021 at 3:41 PM

I am against the re-zoning of this property. The Alcoa highway sector plan specifically left this property as a buffer for our neighborhood and stated the need to protect and improve this buffer not develop it, please vote no and adhere to your original plan.

December 28, 2021
at 5:17 PM

Martha
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Martha (37721), December 28, 2021 at 5:17 PM

-we’ve been provided no plan of use. -re-zoning without a plan of use is irresponsible and leaves the community at significant risk. -Density is too high

December 28, 2021
at 6:04 PM

Michele
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Michele (37721), December 28, 2021 at 6:04 PM

We do not support this rezoning. We want to keep our community rual and not overdeveloped like other areas of town.

December 28, 2021
at 6:21 PM

Janet
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Janet (37918), December 28, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Please do not rezone this area! Traffic here is already terrible and unsafe. Accidents have increased substantially since building in this area as increased. This has caused an increase in my auto insurance as a result of accidents within this zip-code. Roads were not made for current development, much less adding more. Schools are over crowed. Do not change the zoning!

December 28, 2021
at 6:24 PM

Wyatt
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Wyatt (37721), December 28, 2021 at 6:24 PM

The rezoning of 23 acres in Corryton Tennessee at Harbison cross roads will be very detrimental to this community. There Hass to be limitations on controlling the very rapidly growing population of small town Corryton. Corryton does not have room to occupy 275 more household‘s yet alone the families that come with them. This also includes all the subdivisions that have popped up in the past year. At this point it is getting ridiculous from Corryton church it takes almost 45 minutes to get to the interstate at East Towne where only two years ago it only took 15. Our roads our schools and our community was not built for this nor will it ever be suitable for this kind of expansion unless you start kicking people out of their houses to expand. Agricultural land is an important part to the community and must stay that way too many farms and too many livelihoods have been pushed out of Corryton for this reason there is 100 acre farm off Emery Road near the Gibbs Park that will also probably be turned into a subdivision there Has to be a limit to this we cannot keep continuing like we are unless you want harden valley 2.0 everybody knows how bad it is up there now because it expanded too fast too soon and out of control. Stop letting money hungry developers ruin Corryton.

December 28, 2021
at 7:16 PM

Holly
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Holly (37721), December 28, 2021 at 7:16 PM

I saw the proposal in the Gibbs community- the community cannot handle the amount of housing they are wanting to put up. I moved out of west Knoxville to get away from the crazy over crowding and traffic. If they get this approved they need to redo the roads- with more people and without proper roads for that you are asking for more accidents. We do not want overcrowding in Gibbs!!! Please shut this plan down!

December 28, 2021
at 7:30 PM

Anthony
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Anthony (37721), December 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM

The plan for another subdivision is an absolutely ridiculous idea given the current structure of the roads surrounding the Gibbs community. Traffic is becoming more and more hectic with all the increasing residents coming to our community. I am born and raised in the Corryton community and growth is always bound to happen but the traffic that has taken over this area the last few years is absolutely ridiculous and getting more and more dangerous as the community grows and is trending to become more like the heavily populated West Knox side of town which loses the country feel that we all love about our community. The roads in this area currently cannot handle a large subdivision or apartment complex especially that close to the 4 way stop. Please do not allow this to come to fruition. Please keep Corryton the way Corryton has always been… a close community that’s not an over populated " city area" . Please do the right thing.

December 28, 2021
at 7:30 PM

Glen
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Glen (37721), December 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM

I am asking the County to disapprove the application to allow development of 1-E-22-RZ | 0E. Emory Rd. on the proposed property.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20211228193020.pdf

December 28, 2021
at 7:40 PM

Michele
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Michele (37721), December 28, 2021 at 7:40 PM

-we’ve been provided no plan of use.
-re-zoning without a plan of use is irresponsible and leaves the community at significant risk.
-Density is too high without a plan of use.
-what is the plan to expand Gibbs school district if this development continues?
-Has the traffic congestion and patterns been considered?

December 28, 2021
at 8:17 PM

Jami
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Jami (37918), December 28, 2021 at 8:17 PM

I, like many residents of Corryton and Gibbs area, are opposed to the rezoning of this parcel of land due to the already growing congestion in the area. To add 12 units per acre buildings in this area is unconscionable. Our school districts are already struggling with low to mid income families. There are multiple accidents near the intersection and that would only grow. I moved out to this area to have a small, rural community like feeling and this is one step toward the over commercialized and over populated residential zones in other parts of the county.

December 28, 2021
at 10:29 PM

Courtney
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Courtney (37918), December 28, 2021 at 10:29 PM

No! No! NO!!!! I've lived here my entire life and the amount of people that are flooding our small, close-knit community is absolutely ridiculous!!! Stop trying to turn what's left of our little country town into the big city!!! This is causing more and more accidents on our little backroads already, stop trying to cram more people in here!!!

December 29, 2021
at 1:05 AM

Sharon
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Sharon (37721), December 29, 2021 at 1:05 AM

we’ve been provided no plan of use.-re-zoning without a plan of use is irresponsible and leaves the community at significant risk.-Density is too high without a plan of use.

December 29, 2021
at 8:53 AM

Chrystal
37779

1-E-22-RZ
Chrystal (37779), December 29, 2021 at 8:53 AM

I live in the Community & see our schools over crowded, our roads constantly Backed up (every school year during the kids leaving at the high school at least 1 student is killed , this year a student and elderly man already killed at low rates of speed just trying to get thru traffic going off rd). Our infrastructure needs redone before we build more homes in this area. Home building & growth is my livelihood I sale Real Estate but the growth in this area is coming to fast with out the planning of roads or schools. We have Newer schools all ready over crowded

1-H-22-RZ

Carlene
37918

1-H-22-RZ
Carlene (37918), December 29, 2021 at 9:39 AM

The Board of Fountain City Town Hall, Inc., supports File No. 1-H-22-RZ, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant, rezoning from O (Office) to C-G-2 (General Commercial), for only the portion of the lot with GC Sector and One Year Plan designations. This request is consistent with both the adopted plans and agreements reached at the time the property was developed. This application maintains the Office zoning buffer facing residences on Sanders Dr. We believe the Office zoning the applicant requests to be rezoned to C-G-2, was the result of a Recode mapping error.

December 29, 2021
at 9:39 AM

December 29, 2021
at 5:23 PM

Jeremy
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jeremy (37920), December 29, 2021 at 5:23 PM

As a resident of Martha Washington Heights I kindly request to vote against the rezoning to a shopping center as stated in proposal 12-G-21-RZ. I have lived here for five years and have enjoyed the safety and tranquility that this neighborhood has to offer. I have watched people lose their property due to the ramp construction project and have had to deal with prolonged entries and exits into the neighborhood due to that. Now with the Addition of four more lanes of traffic the noisy Howell of traffic has been amplified. One of the things I still like about this neighborhood is the relative safety compared to other places in Knoxville with regards to burglary and vandalism. I believe the introduction of a shopping center would only lead to Increased transient subjects amidst our neighborhood and potentially lead to increased attraction to thieves. I propose that the city councilman vote to revitalize and modernize the existing structures as others have requested.

1-N-22-RZ

Allison
37931

1-N-22-RZ
Allison (37931), December 29, 2021 at 7:35 PM

I am highly opposed to rezoning from a low density to a medium density plan for this property. A medium density plan would negatively affect our property value as well as daily life where as a low density plan would sustain or increase our property value as well as our day to day life. We currently have a subdivision going in directly behind us bringing more population and land disruption to a street/area that already deals with chronic flooding, drainage and power issues. Troutman lane absolutely cannot support a medium density occupancy. At times the street is already impassable simply due to a delivery truck or work vehicle. I urge the panel to think not just of growth and profit but for the people who already live in the area and will be negatively impacted by such high volume, lower cost housing.

December 29, 2021
at 7:35 PM

December 30, 2021
at 3:14 AM

John
37938

1-E-22-RZ
John (37938), December 30, 2021 at 3:14 AM

[Plan of use] is not currently available (this really is a critical reference point to any development) *There may need to review procedure/policy to modify whereas that information be a requirement prior to posting any on-line document for public review. This knowledge would support a better timeline for public understanding (and governmental decision making bodies) on many of the following: density, traffic maximum use on current capacity with need for future capacity, current status of availability per homes/structures in each county commissioners district, future school capacity needs, agricultural land (including Greenbelt) inventory, present use and future use concerning blue-line (waterways), A few closing concerns. Avoid, if possible, the current over crowding and traffic patterns that current heavily populated Knox County districts are dealing with. Finally, the Knox County process is in need of better control of the process to support community understandings of this application and future application offerings. Thank you for the opportunity to express ideas to make our communities across Knox County, and across Tennessee stronger. Concerning this on-line notice/application for development of 1-E-22-RZ | 0E it is difficult to support the rezoning of 23.49 acres, with a potential 275 units, withe the current posted information. Multiple community infrastructure needs connected for consideration are not available for this project..

December 30, 2021
at 1:00 PM

Adam
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Adam (37721), December 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM

I would never be in support of a rezoning request with this much density without a plan of use. It would be highly irresponsible to approve this as it would leave our community at significant risk. We don't want to become Hardin Valley. We have many people that moved here from Hardin Valley trying to escape the madness that was created there. It's overcrowded and it's estimated to take 2 years just to fix the issues caused from putting developments before infrastructure. Infrastructure, then developments. It should never be allowed to re-zone a property without a plan of use. The community deserves and has a right to know what the property would be developed as. They have an investment in their homes, as well as the culture of the community itself and they have every right to want to protect both. I disapprove of this re-zoning request, and ask you to as well.

December 31, 2021
at 9:38 AM

Renee
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Renee (37918), December 31, 2021 at 9:38 AM

There is no plan of use and re-zoning without a plan of use is irresponsible and leaves the community at significant risk. Density is too high without a plan of use.

1-B-22-SU

Raymond
37920

1-B-22-SU
Raymond (37920), December 31, 2021 at 9:55 AM

1. How many units are they proposing to add to this property? 2. Are they removing the existing units on the property or adding to? 3. Is this going to be more "Income based property"? 4. Has a traffic study been performed to see how the added congestion will impact the already difficult intersection of Red Bud and Sevierville Pike? 5. If this is rental property, will it be maintained as poorly as the current rentals on that property?

December 31, 2021
at 9:55 AM

1-D-22-UR

Joanna
37932

1-D-22-UR
Joanna (37932), January 2, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Again, what are you thinking? This area has become ugly. An area of ugly houses stacked on top of each other for miles and miles. Where are our parks? Green spaces? Where is our library and post office? Where is our quality of life? We were promised parks years ago during all those "town hall meetings". What a joke. I won't mention traffic or schools. Everyone knows that Hardin Valley = overcrowded schools and traffic. It's what we're known for. Stop paving everything and think about what you are doing by approving these terrible subdivisions. The yards aren't even big enough for a single tree. Not. One. Single. Tree. I feel sorry for people who think that they have no choice but to live in Hardin Valley "because of the schools". They are being sold a lie. I think Hardin Valley should come with a warning: Choose Hardin Valley! What we have: Traffic! Severely overcrowded schools! Traffic! No parks! No library! No green space whatsoever! No trees! Traffic! You will spend most of your time in your car driving someplace else for everything! Houses inches from each other! So many portable classrooms they could be a subdivision on their own! What we don't have: pretty much everything you need for a good quality of life. This will be your legacy.

January 2, 2022
at 2:33 PM

January 2, 2022
at 9:03 PM

Jonathon
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Jonathon (37721), January 2, 2022 at 9:03 PM

-we've been provided no plan of use. -re-zoning without a plan of use is irresponsible and leaves the community at significant risk. -Density is too high

January 3, 2022
at 1:53 PM

Todd
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Todd (37918), January 3, 2022 at 1:53 PM

I oppose the RB rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike. If it must be rezoned, Planned Residential is a much better zone that I could support. Additionally, there have been no changes that warrant a sector plan amendment. For that reason, I oppose the amendment and the change to medium density residential.

January 3, 2022
at 1:54 PM

Todd
37918

1-D-22-SP
Todd (37918), January 3, 2022 at 1:54 PM

January 3, 2022
at 1:58 PM

Ben
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Ben (37918), January 3, 2022 at 1:58 PM

I oppose the RV rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220103135827.pdf

January 3, 2022
at 2:00 PM

Ben
37918

1-D-22-SP
Ben (37918), January 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

I oppose amendments to this sector plan

January 3, 2022
at 4:03 PM

Herschel
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

January 3, 2022
at 4:04 PM

Herschel
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:04 PM

January 3, 2022
at 4:05 PM

Linda
37918

1-D-22-SP
Linda (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:05 PM

January 3, 2022
at 4:09 PM

Linda
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Linda (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:09 PM

January 3, 2022
at 4:31 PM

Herschel
37918

1-D-22-SP
Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:31 PM

January 4, 2022
at 9:23 PM

Daniel
37932

1-SB-22-C
Daniel (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:23 PM

From a concerned Massey Creek Neighbor:
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104212351.pdf

January 4, 2022
at 9:25 PM

Daniel
37932

1-G-22-UR
Daniel (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:25 PM

From a concerned Massey Creek Neighbor:
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104212504.pdf

January 4, 2022
at 9:42 PM

Paige
37932

1-SB-22-C
Paige (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:42 PM

A note from a Massey Creek Neighbor:
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104214231.pdf

January 4, 2022
at 9:44 PM

Paige
37932

1-G-22-UR
Paige (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:44 PM

A note from a Massey Creek Neighbor:
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104214421.pdf

January 5, 2022
at 11:40 AM

Mackenzie
37932

1-SB-22-C
Mackenzie (37932), January 5, 2022 at 11:40 AM

I live in the Massey Creek Subdivision off of Mission Hill Lane. I am contacting you in regards to the plan for the properties being built south of our subdivision. The houses that will have exits off of Mission Hill Lane are not a good idea. The site line for this road is very poor. Already, with no houses on this road, the site line is poor. Adding exits/entrances to this road will add to the traffic coming in and out of this road. Also, the traffic leaving Mission Hill lane to go out to Hardin Valley Rd will be increased. I think there needs to be a different entrance for these homes.

January 5, 2022
at 11:46 AM

Mackenzie
37932

1-G-22-UR
Mackenzie (37932), January 5, 2022 at 11:46 AM

Hardin Valley, especially the growing and expanding western area, does not have the infrastructure to support the residents currently living here. This area is so congested and adding more housing developments, without fixing the current roads will only add to the problem. The area off of Massey Creek is becoming more congested, especially with the development across the street, by Marietta Church Road. The safety of the current residents will continue to worsen if the infrastructure is not rectified! Better roads need to be built, sidewalks need to be added (all along Hardin Valley Road), and better road signs need to allow for the growing traffic. The development off Mission Hill Lane needs to be halted, as do all Hardin Valley plans, until this area is safer to drive on.

January 5, 2022
at 12:29 PM

Charles
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Charles (37918), January 5, 2022 at 12:29 PM

I am the attorney for numerous residents living near the subject property. We object to the proposed rezoning and amendment to the sector plan for the following reasons:

1. The proposed rezoning would change an existing RA (low density) neighborhood into a potentially high density RB neighborhood.

2. The owner of the subject property, Lieb Properties, LLC, is currently in bankruptcy, and being threatened with foreclosure on the subject property. It is uncertain who will be the future owner of the property at the conclusion of the bankruptcy proceedings. I am attaching a copy of the first page of the owner’s bankruptcy filing for review.

3. The subject property is only a few yards from Shannondale Elementary School, and a high density development would greatly increase traffic and threaten the safety of students.

4. The subject property has numerous sink holes. A former owner tried to build a pond on the property, but, due to pervasive sink holes, the pond would never hold water.

5. The current zoning and sector plan are appropriate both for the subject property and the neighborhood.

January 5, 2022
at 1:05 PM

Heather
37932

1-SB-22-C
Heather (37932), January 5, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Hardin Valley has seen outrageously fast growth and does not currently provide the adequate infrastructure to support the growth. We do not have adequate fire, rescue or police support. Outside of these grossly negligent areas, the Mission Hill road boulevard entrance to Massey Creek is a dangerous place to add five driveway access points. Not only does it detract from the original neighborhood landscape it also presents a danger due to the blind hill as you exit down to Hardin Valley Road. It’s an unsafe, unnecessary ask. I’m all for community growth and for builders etc…. To earn a living, however, this absurd growth needs to slow until proper infrastructure can be put in place. As commissioners, we tax payers count on you to do what’s in the best interest of the communities you serve. Passing this request is not in the best interest of the Massey Creek neighborhood nor the Hardin Valley community.

January 5, 2022
at 3:43 PM

Clifford
37918

1-D-22-SP
Clifford (37918), January 5, 2022 at 3:43 PM

I wholeheartedly disagree and oppose the RB rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike.
This area of Tazewell Pike is already a traffic nightmare, not to mention this very intersection is plagued with saftey concerns as it is very critical to the transport of children to/from Shannondale Elementary School. Authorizing the increase of more structures, dwellings, or any other facilities to an existing parcel of land in this area would be a total disregard for safety; especially, to those living in that area and commuting daily in that area. If this has to be rezoned, I would highly recommend it be Planned Residential. That I would be willing to echo support. Additionally, there have been no changes that warrant a sector plan amendment. For that reason, I oppose the amendment and the change to medium density residential.

January 5, 2022
at 3:45 PM

Clifford
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Clifford (37918), January 5, 2022 at 3:45 PM

I wholeheartedly disagree and oppose the RB rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike. This area of Tazewell Pike is already a traffic nightmare, not to mention this very intersection is plagued with safety concerns as it is very critical to the transport of children to/from Shannondale Elementary School. Authorizing the increase of more structures, dwellings, or any other facilities to an existing parcel of land in this area would be a total disregard for safety; especially, to those living in that area and commuting daily in that area. If this has to be rezoned, I would highly recommend it be Planned Residential. That I would be willing to echo support.

January 5, 2022
at 10:01 PM

Tobie
37932

1-SB-22-C
Tobie (37932), January 5, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Please see attached document.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220105220152.pdf

January 6, 2022
at 9:17 AM

Rachel
37920

12-A-21-SP
Rachel (37920), January 6, 2022 at 9:17 AM

I think it is ridiculous to rezone this property to allow for another strip mall. There are so many empty or almost empty strip malls in close proximity to this parcel that should be rehabbed and filled before considering this option. Alcoa Highway has so much graffiti and decaying buildings and we need to encourage businesses to fix this. Also this parcel is a much needed barrier between homes and yards from the increasingly busy and loud Alcoa highway traffic. These people purchased their homes with the expectation the parcel was non commercial and would stay that way.

January 6, 2022
at 10:06 AM

Michael
37920

12-A-21-SP
Michael (37920), January 6, 2022 at 10:06 AM

I appose the re zoning mention in the above case. The shopping center adjacent to this property is a shopping center and is not being used.

January 6, 2022
at 12:22 PM

Jamie
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Jamie (37918), January 6, 2022 at 12:22 PM

We respectfully request a denial of this rezoning and sector plan amendment. MPC and County Commission have said repeatedly they want to get rid of RB zoning because it is the "worst zone in the county", yet this 12-acre property is RA (single family) and RB is being requested and considered now. Our neighborhood opposes the RB zoning. We would like for the zoning to remain RA- single family residential -as it has been a stately single-family home in our neighborhood for decades. If it must be rezoned, a much better option, in our opinion, is PR- Planned Residential. Also, regarding 1-D-22-SP, on the same property, we would like to note that there have been no changes that warrant a sector plan amendment, so we oppose the sector plan amendment request from low density residential to medium density residential.

January 6, 2022
at 1:18 PM

Judy
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Judy (37918), January 6, 2022 at 1:18 PM

I oppose the RB rezoning for for 4605 Tazewell Pike. Residential Planned is much better if it must be rezoned. Additionally there have been no changes that warrant a sector plan amendment. Therefore, I oppose the amendment and the change to medium density residential. I strongly oppose both 1-K-22-RZ and 1-D-22-RZ. It's hard enough to get out of my driveway as it is!

January 6, 2022
at 2:03 PM

Rudy
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Rudy (37918), January 6, 2022 at 2:03 PM

I oppose the requested RB rezoning at 4605 Tazewell Pike. Traffic on Tazewell Pike in general and especially at the intersection of Tazewell Pk and Shannondale Road is horrendous already.

January 6, 2022
at 2:07 PM

Rudy
37918

1-D-22-SP
Rudy (37918), January 6, 2022 at 2:07 PM

I oppose the proposed sector plan amendment at 4605 Tazewell Pk. There have been no substantial changes that would warrant a sector plan amendment.

January 6, 2022
at 5:30 PM

Ralph
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Ralph (37920), January 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM

• The 2012 Sector Plan did not include the lot in question in its Mixed Use – Special District Zone, MU-SD, therefore rezoning the 1.21 acres is contradictory to the Planning Commission’s own plan. I urge the Planning Commissioners to follow their stated objectives of “protecting the character of neighborhoods adjacent to Alcoa Highway, creating more intense buffers for the established neighborhoods, and enhancing neighborhoods with parks and open spaces.”

When the highway construction began, Martha Washington Heights (MWH) residents were promised a buffer to the Alcoa Highway traffic and beautification of the entrance, not further development.

• There is abundant MU-SD zoning nearby awaiting redevelopment, thus adding the requested property’s 1.21 acres does not enhance redevelopment and negatively impacts the adjacent neighborhood, MWH. Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hardees, National Fitness, are examples of businesses that need to revitalized or redeveloped.

• Please vote no to more noise, traffic, and more displacement of the MWH area’s flora and fauna.• It is good common sense to vote no to this rezoning request!

January 6, 2022
at 6:00 PM

Jonathan
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jonathan (37920), January 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM

There are so many open strip malls already in this area. All we do in this area now is build buildings that end up going vacant and are dilapidated eyesores. Use what we have.

January 6, 2022
at 6:08 PM

Jonathan
37920

12-A-21-SP
Jonathan (37920), January 6, 2022 at 6:08 PM

There are so many available strip malls in this area. We don’t need another building to be built, then the business closes, and we have a dilapidated eyesore. We do that a lot in this area and it’s just ugly. Use what we already have.

January 6, 2022
at 6:18 PM

R.J.&Lynn Rose
37920

12-G-21-RZ
R.J.&Lynn Rose (37920), January 6, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Please vote NO on 12-G-21-RZ. Help us preserve our stable,quiet, older beautiful family neighborhood where we have lived over 53 years. Please don’t allow it to be cheapened.

1-E-22-SP

Carissa
37931

1-E-22-SP
Carissa (37931), January 6, 2022 at 6:32 PM

I have attached a single PDF with my concerned comment.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220106183214.pdf

January 6, 2022
at 6:32 PM

January 6, 2022
at 7:50 PM

Phillip
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Phillip (37721), January 6, 2022 at 7:50 PM

As a lifelong resident of the Gibbs community, I am opposed to this plan. This development does not reflect the character of the other housing in the area. Apartments have no place in this very rural setting. In addition, the infrastructure is an issue, namely the rapidly filling schools and Harbison's Crossroads which cannot handle the additional volume. The intersection is not pedestrian ready, and it will take additional investment to get it to that point. We cannot build housing and then respond to the infrastructure needs. That is a backward approach. Please do not approve this request as-is.

1-N-22-RZ

Chris
37931

1-N-22-RZ
Chris (37931), January 7, 2022 at 12:45 PM

Please read attached PDF with my comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220107124545.pdf

January 7, 2022
at 12:45 PM

January 8, 2022
at 9:53 AM

Jackie
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Jackie (37920), January 8, 2022 at 9:53 AM

The Martha Washington Heights residents, especially the ones closest to the highway have had to deal with a lot of interruptions for the last few years. It was once a quiet secluded neighborhood. Now, we are not only having to live with the new highway at our back doors, but also the possibility of more activity with construction for a new shopping facility. There is a shopping center RIGHT NEXT TO IT that has been vacant for YEARS. The only one there is Shift Church. Why build another building (while destroying more trees and taking away our safe and quiet lifestyle) when there is already one available?! Give it a makeover and it’s good to go. There is no need to build more when there is a building already available. Please keep in mind that we all love how quiet and safe this neighborhood is. Please don’t continue to take that away from us.

January 8, 2022
at 5:37 PM

Gary
37920

12-A-21-SP
Gary (37920), January 8, 2022 at 5:37 PM

See attached PDF
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220108173748.pdf

January 8, 2022
at 6:26 PM

Carlene
37918

1-D-22-SP
Carlene (37918), January 8, 2022 at 6:26 PM

1-13-22 agenda item number 20, File numbers 1-D-22-SP and 1-K-22-RZ, 4605 Tazewell Pike, Perry Smith Development: The Board of Fountain City Town Hall, Inc., agrees with the PC staff recommendation, which is to deny the requests to amend the Sector Plan from LDR to MDR and to rezone the property from RA to RB. We agree with the PC staff's reasons for recommending denial of these requests, as stated in the PC reports. Clearly these requests fail to meet the legal requirements that must be met in order to amend the sector plan or rezone this property from its current zoning.

January 9, 2022
at 2:35 PM

Kevin
37918

1-D-22-SP
Kevin (37918), January 9, 2022 at 2:35 PM

I oppose the sector plan amendment to MDR and the requested rezoning to RB for this agenda item. The sector plan was intentionally adopted. The immediately adjacent land uses are Ag or Single Family Residential. The rezoning to RB allows multi-family up to 12 du/ac as a use-on-right without a use-on-review. There are no landscaping requirements, etc. if you built apartments there. RB is an old zone and we shouldn't be using it anymore, unless it's given a good freshening-up.

1-SA-22-C

Dennis
37932

1-SA-22-C
Dennis (37932), January 9, 2022 at 6:25 PM

As a resident near Couch Mill Road, I am deeply concerned about a 400 unit subdivision being proposed on 132 acres off of Couch Mill Road near Hardin Valley Road. The land is currently zoned as agricultural. Constructing 400 houses on approximately 100 acres of the current farmland would be very detrimental to our rural community. There are too many subdivisions being erected in Hardin Valley as it is. Couch Mill Road and Steele Road are simply way too narrow to accommodate this exponential increase in traffic if this subdivision were to be constructed. The roads are too narrow even with the flow of traffic we already have. This also will greatly increase the strain on our local schools Hardin Valley Elementary, Middle and Academy which are already overflowing with the existing population they serve. The subdivision would result in exceeding the Knox County intersection standard which is currently 3000. As a resident of the community this proposed subdivision would negatively impact, I urge you to vote NO on the proposal. This subdivision would destroy our lovely rural community and endanger lives with increased traffic on our already small roads. Please OPPOSE this.

January 9, 2022
at 6:25 PM

1-F-22-UR

Michael
37721

1-F-22-UR
Michael (37721), January 9, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Please see attached pdf document.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220109202821.pdf

January 9, 2022
at 8:28 PM

January 9, 2022
at 8:35 PM

Elizabeth
37918

1-D-22-SP
Elizabeth (37918), January 9, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Please reconsider the zoning change for this property. We ask it remain low density. The traffic patterns along Tazewell in general and more specifically at the intersection of Tazewell and Shannondale do not support additional traffic that will be added by medium density zoning. Also, the property is riddled with sinkholes. The home behind my house (Villa) was demolished a few years ago after it fell into a known sinkhole. Have a traffic study and geotechnical study been completed on this property? If so, where can we see the findings. What will the increase in students to Shannondale Elementary School and how with this change in students impact the school’s funding? Please consider other properties.

January 9, 2022
at 8:44 PM

Kayla
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Kayla (37920), January 9, 2022 at 8:44 PM

I oppose the rezoning along Alcoa Hwy next to Martha Washington Heights. The increase in noise and traffic has increased exponentially since the start of the Alcoa expansion. Now the businesses that were located along this stretch have almost all gone out of business. Why should we encourage the growth of yet another strip mall when everything else has closed? Not to mention the threat to privacy and property to those unfortunate enough to have to share a property line with the current failed real estate. Knoxville claims to be a green city and yet everything green gets bulldozed down and made a part of the concrete jungle. Enough is enough. Just vote no.

January 9, 2022
at 10:41 PM

Allison
37918

1-D-22-SP
Allison (37918), January 9, 2022 at 10:41 PM

My husband and I are highly opposed to the rezoning of the parcel of land at 4605 Tazewell Pike to RB Zoning. Another multi-unit dwelling development will do nothing but chip away at what remains of the charm, history, and integrity of Tazewell Pike and Fountain City. Our area does not need another highly dense set of dwellings. Over my lifetime, I've watched this happen to many of the larger land parcels on Tazewell Pike. RB zoning does not fit with the community style that we currently have. In addition to this, a multi-unit dwelling establishment will only increase the traffic in this area which is a serious daily safety issue. This would directly jeopardize the safety of transporting Shannondale Elementary students. While I'd prefer it to remain a single-family dwelling, I'd be willing to support Planned Residential zoning with a maximum of 6 houses. Please help us maintain the charm and integrity of Fountain City, and keep the traffic situation from worsening.

January 10, 2022
at 2:53 AM

Paul
37932

1-G-22-UR
Paul (37932), January 10, 2022 at 2:53 AM

The update to this proposal will cause run off issues, devalue current property owners in Massey Creek and is not in the best interest of the public. The Mission Hill entrance to Massey Creek should be unaltered as it is consistent with nearly all subdivisions in Hardin Valley in having a landscaped entrance for the neighborhood. EVERY neighborhood off HV road has this defining characteristic. The entrance acts as a park and green space for Massey Creek residents to walk and ride bikes. The extra 5 houses will take that leisure away and have no connection to any neighborhood. It’s the equivalent of dumping houses on green space. The 2 retention ponds already approved should remain to help with the water retention. Your group plans to put nearly 100 homes on adjoining land that currently helps with retaining water in the area. The greed of a voting member purchasing this land and amending the project to add an additional 6-10 homes and devalue Massey Creek subdivision is the latest example why HV residents have zero faith our voices are ever heard. Your project already has 18 homes approved and defacing Missiin Hill is unnecessary.

January 10, 2022
at 9:04 AM

Elizabeth
37918

1-D-22-SP
Elizabeth (37918), January 10, 2022 at 9:04 AM

In addition to my previous comment, I’d like to note that the home at 5110 Villa Road was demolished by the city of Knoxville after a sinkhole opened up under the home. I’d also like to note the home on the property in question has foundation and subsidence issues due to sinkholes located on the property. The sinkholes/voids are not able to be mitigated, so I’m unsure how the property can support additional housing.

January 10, 2022
at 9:24 AM

Gerda
37932

1-SB-22-C
Gerda (37932), January 10, 2022 at 9:24 AM

I would like to implore the MPC to refrain from approving any more subdivisions in the Hardin Valley area especially around Mission Hill Rd until the traffic and school problems are addressed and fixed. It is starting to become a nightmare to live in this area. Traffic around school drop off and pick up times is absolutely atrosious. This does not include all the traffic that is going to be added as a result of the current subdivisions being built. Furthermore, Massey Creek Subdivision HOA paid for the access road and is paying for the upkeep and maintenance of said road and grounds. I am opposed to any other subdivisions being able to use Mission Hill Lane as an access to their subdivision. If approved, their access road should come off of Hardin Valley Rd and Mission Hill Ln. Please reconsider the approval of any more subdivisions in this area for the forseeable future.

January 10, 2022
at 9:27 AM

Gerda
37932

1-G-22-UR
Gerda (37932), January 10, 2022 at 9:27 AM

Please see my comments for case 1-SB-C-22.

January 10, 2022
at 9:52 AM

Ellen
37932

1-SB-22-C
Ellen (37932), January 10, 2022 at 9:52 AM

Attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220110095234.pdf

January 10, 2022
at 10:22 AM

Richard
on Dr

12-A-21-SP
Richard (on Dr), January 10, 2022 at 10:22 AM

I have lived at this address for twenty years in that time I have seen many businesses go out and leave vacant buildings empty in the area and become neglected .Until there is interest from businesses to fill existing buildings I see no need for new construction as the cure for existing problem.

January 10, 2022
at 10:38 AM

Jaime
37932

1-SB-22-C
Jaime (37932), January 10, 2022 at 10:38 AM

I am writing in opposition to the 5 additional homes proposed off of Mission Hill Lane. These driveways will cause a hazard on Mission Hill. There is nothing hindering these homeowners from parking cars along Mission Hill at any time. With the addition of only a small strip of land (2.85 acres per your records) being added to this plot the builder is adding 8 additional lots. It seems as though there is more of a need to jam pack as many homes as possible into this space rather than building to fit the area and conserve the beauty of HV. If you look at notes from the original approval your board spoke extensively about having 18 lots instead of 17 due to the placement of the homes to HV road. With having already approved the original 18 lots (which came with great opposition from the nearby residents) please do not continue to add to this issue by approving these additional homes with driveways off of Mission Hill. There is also another property you have already approved with townhomes that will be feeding into Mission Hill from the top of the hill. This additional approval would be harmful not only to the residents of Massey Creek, but to our property values as well. The Blvd entrance is one of the reasons EVERY homeowner in Massey Creek chose this location to live. I as well as many of the residents plead with you not to allow these additional driveways off Mission Hill.

January 10, 2022
at 11:42 AM

Michele
37932

1-SB-22-C
Michele (37932), January 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM

I oppose the addition of additional subdivisions off of Mission Hill lane. This will create overcrowding and traffic. We do not want to lose the serenity and beauty of open land in Hardin Valley

January 10, 2022
at 11:42 AM

Michele
37932

1-SB-22-C
Michele (37932), January 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM

I oppose the addition of additional subdivisions off of Mission Hill lane. This will create overcrowding and traffic. We do not want to lose the serenity and beauty of open land in Hardin Valley

January 10, 2022
at 11:48 AM

David
37918

1-K-22-RZ
David (37918), January 10, 2022 at 11:48 AM

We, the residents of Joshua's Landing Condominiums, oppose the rezoning of the subject property and agree with the staff recommendation to DENY the proposed zoning change. Our neighborhood is directly across Tazewell Pike from the subject property and we believe that any significant development will add to the traffic count so as to effect traffic flow in a negative way without significant changes to the road width, which would include turn lanes, along with other traffic management additions such as traffic signals and/or traffic circles. Additionally, the subject property is adjacent to Shannondale Elementary School, which fronts Shannondale Road. The school has its own traffic issues surrounding student pick-up that will be exacerbated by any significant development of the subject property.

January 10, 2022
at 11:53 AM

David
37918

1-D-22-SP
David (37918), January 10, 2022 at 11:53 AM

January 10, 2022
at 12:18 PM

Sonja
37918

1-D-22-SP
Sonja (37918), January 10, 2022 at 12:18 PM

I am responding to express my concern about the pending rezoning of the property on the corner of Shannondale and Tazewell Pike. I have lived in this area most of my life and seeing these properties turned into massive complexes is heartbreaking! This area just cannot handle any more multi family developments or high density home development The traffic is very concerning especially at this intersection. This intersection with high traffic and a blind hill is already extremely dangerous and added traffic would only exacerbate this issue! Shannondale is already overcrowded. Anything other than a few homes on large lots here would destroy the character of this historic neighborhood. We already have too many apartments/condos on Tazewell Pike as it is! Please do not rezone this property!

January 10, 2022
at 12:49 PM

Julia
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Julia (37918), January 10, 2022 at 12:49 PM

Is this development for a condominium complex or for an apartment complex? It seems that more information should be provided to the community. Either way, a development such as this is not keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Most of the homes in this area are on larger lots, and even the existing subdivisions have larger lots than this would allow. Where would the entry and exit points be? Anything along this portion of Emory Road would be difficult to turn into or out of. Would turn lanes be provided? Traffic in this area is terrible, especially during the school pick up/drop off hours. Would something be done to alleviate some of the traffic congestion created by additional housing developments in this area? Residents of the Gibbs community seem to desire larger lots and more open space. They understand that development is inevitable, but it would be nice to keep it within the character of the community.

January 10, 2022
at 1:34 PM

Jessica
37721

1-D-22-SP
Jessica (37721), January 10, 2022 at 1:34 PM

I am opposed to this request. I am highly opposed to sector plan amendments. We need to follow our sector plans as they have the community input already within them. Also, this property has known sinkholes. Re-zoning would be irresponsible and put future homeowners at risk. Not to mention, medium density zoning does not match the surrounding developments. Please deny both requests.

January 10, 2022
at 1:37 PM

Mark
37932

1-SB-22-C
Mark (37932), January 10, 2022 at 1:37 PM

The longer section of Mission Hill is a Blvd entrance into Massey Creek and is not designed for individual lot access. Doing so would be a hazard with cars having to turn around within the Blvd to enter any attached lots. In addition the lanes on either side of the grass divider are not wide enough for what would surely turn into street parking by any added lots. The developer should build an entrance to the new subdivision with a bridge over the creek, just as Hunter did in developing Massey Creek. The design should be what is best of existing and future homeowners, and not the developer. We need consistent and quality developments.

January 10, 2022
at 1:43 PM

Jessica
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Jessica (37721), January 10, 2022 at 1:43 PM

I am highly opposed to this request.
1. Beaver creek (a protected waterway) runs directly through this property, anyone entering this property would have to cross beaver creek for access.

2. Infrastructure has not been improved enough to support this many units per acre, and this level of density does not match surroundings.

3. We’ve been provided no plan of use for this development, leaving the community at significant risk to developments that don’t bring value back to the community.

January 10, 2022
at 1:49 PM

Pamela
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Pamela (37918), January 10, 2022 at 1:49 PM

I would like to register my strong opposition to the rezoning request for property at 4605 Tazewell Pike at the corner of Shannondale Road. The traffic situation in front of this property is extremely dangerous due to high volume flow, especially during rush hour, traffic backups due to students being picked up and dropped off at Shannondale Elementary, school buses attempting to get in and out onto Tazewell Pike. The neighborhood I live in is directly across the street from 4605 Shannondale. Homeowners from the development where I live are already challenged when attempting to safely turn onto Tazewell Pike. The increased traffic that will result from multi-family dwellings being built directly across from our development's entrance is a major safety concern.

January 10, 2022
at 1:51 PM

Jessica
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Jessica (37721), January 10, 2022 at 1:51 PM

I’m also not sure it’s been brought to your attention that any potential children that would be living on this property would be located within the PRZ zone. Therefore, there would be no bus provided to take them to school. They would be forced to walk, without any sidewalks down emory road, and cross a very busy intersection just to get to school. This would significantly endanger the kids lives whom didn’t have access to their parents taking them to school. In addition, for the kids that did have parents to take them to school, it would add to the already existing traffic issues during the school hours.

January 10, 2022
at 2:42 PM

Mark
37932

1-SB-22-C
Mark (37932), January 10, 2022 at 2:42 PM

THIS >>>>>>>> (as noted by Paul) "The Mission Hill entrance to Massey Creek should be unaltered as it is consistent with nearly all subdivisions in Hardin Valley in having a landscaped entrance for the neighborhood. EVERY neighborhood off HV road has this defining characteristic. The entrance acts as a park and green space for Massey Creek residents to walk and ride bikes."

January 10, 2022
at 3:14 PM

Elizabeth
37918

1-D-22-SP
Elizabeth (37918), January 10, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Has the historic integrity and potential impact to the viewshed been evaluated under this rezoning effort? There is a historic district adjacent to this property, so I’m curious if it has been taken into consideration. Please consider the request for this property to remain low density.

January 10, 2022
at 3:21 PM

Mark
37932

1-SB-22-C
Mark (37932), January 10, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Reference photo of Boulevard entrance into Massey Creek

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220110152144.pdf

January 10, 2022
at 4:05 PM

Pamela
37932

1-SB-22-C
Pamela (37932), January 10, 2022 at 4:05 PM

See attached file for comment.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220110160530.pdf

January 10, 2022
at 4:17 PM

Angela
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Angela (37721), January 10, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Please reconsider this change. This will only hurt our community. The elementary school already has zero empty classrooms to hold the added children. The community can’t manage the traffic now let alone adding this extra traffic flow. The high school and middle school traffic in the morning and afternoon create traffic issues nearly every morning. This land has our beloved beaver creek running through it. It is known to flood with sprinkles. The wild life that lives in this area include beavers, raccoons, salamanders, frogs, deer, coyote, peacocks, owls and much more. Disturbing this land and the wildlife that call it home is inexcusable. Please reconsider your thoughts on approving.

January 10, 2022
at 4:18 PM

Leslie
37932

1-G-22-UR
Leslie (37932), January 10, 2022 at 4:18 PM

I oppose the addition of additional subdivisions off of Mission Hill lane. This will create overcrowding and traffic. I have concerns about lot number 22,23,24,25, and 26 as to how they will be accessed. this is a divided drive with limited access. This means that many of these lots will do a u turn in the middle of the drive to access their property. This is already a dangerous choke point due the volume of traffic coming off Hardin valley. Additionally where will there guest park. The size of the lots does not allow for long driveways nor oversized driveways, so that means they will park in the street. Again, making this area more dangerous. We purchased in Massey Creek in February of 2021 and detracting from the entrance with additional access for a poorly planned subdivision will hurt the property values in the Massey Creek neighborhood. Additionally the loss of green space provided will also detract from the home values. I feel if this is approved the commission is more concerned about the additional tax revenue generated, than actually planning and forecasting for green space and traffic flow.

January 10, 2022
at 4:35 PM

Leslie
37932

1-SB-22-C
Leslie (37932), January 10, 2022 at 4:35 PM

I am writing in opposition to the 5 additional homes proposed off of Mission Hill Lane. These driveways will cause a hazard on Mission Hill. There is nothing hindering these homeowners from parking cars along I am writing in opposition to the 5 additional homes proposed off of Mission Hill Lane. These driveways will cause a hazard on Mission Hill. There is nothing hindering these homeowners from parking cars along Mission Hill at any time. Additionally on trash days the cans will take up 3-6 feet of an already choked down roadway. This is a question of safety versus 5 additional tax bases for an already over planned and growing too fast community. As it stands now, the driveways will be in front of the landscaped medians. The only way for the residents to access their driveways safely would be for them to do a u-turn at the end of all medians and circle back around to make a right into their driveway. This not only seems like an unfeasible way to flow traffic it also proposes additional concern of safety as those exiting down Mission Hill now must worry about oncoming traffic doing u-turns to access these driveways. We ask for you to act now on our behalf of the current residents and their concerns for the safety of our community and the future values of our properies.

January 10, 2022
at 5:08 PM

Rebecca
37918

1-D-22-SP
Rebecca (37918), January 10, 2022 at 5:08 PM

We strongly oppose the rezoning of the property on Tazewell Pike at Shannondale Rd. We have lived in this area for 15 years and have seen a huge increase in traffic in Tazewell Pike causing major back ups and dangerous intersections in this area. In addition, Shannondale Elementary is already very close to max capacity, even after getting a large addition 6-7 years ago. This rezoning proposal would only take away from the beauty and charm of Tazewell Pike, add to an already crowded school and exacerbate the traffic issues on that stretch of the road.

January 10, 2022
at 5:18 PM

Emily
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Emily (37721), January 10, 2022 at 5:18 PM

This should absolutely be reconsidered. Infrastructure of the Gibbs community severely needs to be updated before adding anymore neighborhoods, townhouses, apartment complexes etc. The schools are extremely overpopulated with no plans of expanding, the roads are overcrowded with again no plans of expanding. There are no sidewalks for children to walk down to get to school from that location and the bus does not run that close to the schools. It is already a dangerous intersection as is and more traffic means more accidents and backups especially during school arrival and dismissal. These lands are also home to a variety of wildlife with a protected water creek that runs through the land. It floods as is and would create a variety of issues. I believe Knox county should be putting the well being of its citizens that are already here and concerned about the issues I have listed above profit of building and expanding where there is no room.

January 10, 2022
at 5:40 PM

Kevin
37918

1-E-22-UR
Kevin (37918), January 10, 2022 at 5:40 PM

This is on the border with the Town of Farragut, which has an aggressive program to complete sidewalks through the entire town. Shouldn't this development be required to have sidewalks on the road frontage, so that it can connect to Farragut sidewalks once they complete them? Also, this is REALLY close to the Fox Run Greenway, and residents of this complex could certainly use connectivity east on Everett Rd to that greenway. What opportunities are available, and what will you require the developer to install in the way of sidewalks?

1-G-22-RZ

Kevin
37918

1-G-22-RZ
Kevin (37918), January 10, 2022 at 5:48 PM

I understand and agree with the staff's recommendation for Planned Commercial, based on the uses that are allowed/not allowed in the CN district (otherwise an ideal choice) and the lack of landscaping, lighting, parking and design standards in the CA district. What is the yardstick you will use to evaluate a development plan in the Planned Commercial zone for this parcel? What are the landscaping, lighting, parking, design standards you will require? I heard one of the commissioners state last month that as long as the applicant complies with the baseline requirements of a zone, then Planning Commission shouldn't require them to go any higher. Well, for Planned Commercial there are no baselines for landscaping, lighting, etc. - it just says they must submit a plan. What will you require this plan to meet?

January 10, 2022
at 5:48 PM

January 10, 2022
at 7:38 PM

Jane
37918

1-D-22-SP
Jane (37918), January 10, 2022 at 7:38 PM

I am writing on behalf of myself and my husband to express our opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property located at 4605 Tazewell Pike, and we respectfully request a denial of this request. As residents of the Shannondale area for over 30 years, we are very concerned that a multi-unit development will negatively impact this area in multiple ways. The traffic issues that already exist at this intersection will only be exacerbated if multiple housing units are placed on this property; the elementary school adjacent to this intersection cannot support a huge influx of additional students (nor the traffic that will be created); and the sinkhole issues that plague this property make placing multiple dwellings here very dangerous. This property is also adjacent to a historic district, and to place a multi-unit development will do nothing but destroy the beauty of this area of Tazewell Pike. Please consider keeping the current RA zoning or if rezoning is inevitable, please consider the change to PR instead. We also oppose the sector plan amendment, as there is nothing to warrant a change from low density to medium density.

January 10, 2022
at 8:47 PM

Vonna
37932

1-SB-22-C
Vonna (37932), January 10, 2022 at 8:47 PM

I strongly urge the replanning of lots 22-26 that show an entrance from Mission Hill Lane. I highly encourage that the Knox County Planning Committee seek advise and review of the current proposal by the Knox Regional Transportation Planning Organization, The East Tennessee Development District, The Knoxville Fire Chief and The Knox County Sheriff as this current proposal puts residents of Massey Creek in extreme danger. Five separate entrances in the location shown on the proposal will potentially and most likely block the exit capabilities for not only Massey Creek residents but also emergency vehicles. The addition of these five additional entrances will also put pedestrians at risk while walking, biking and driving due to limited space for lots 22-26 to enter and exit from Mission Hill Lane.

January 10, 2022
at 10:47 PM

Joe
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Joe (37721), January 10, 2022 at 10:47 PM

We the Corrington community are totally against apartments in our community please oppose these rezoning nine unit apartments would hurt our community

January 10, 2022
at 11:01 PM

Martie
37918

1-D-22-SP
Martie (37918), January 10, 2022 at 11:01 PM

On behalf of the Beverly Oaks Homeowners Association, we would like to register our opposition to the request to rezone 4605 Tazewell Pike from RA to RB. We are in agreement with the Planning Staff's recommendations to deny Sector Plan amendment to MDR because it is inconsistent with surrounding developments as well as the presence of sink holes on the property. In addition, there are traffic and safety issues due to cars lined up along the Shannondale Rd side of the property during school pick up time. Pulling out onto Tazewell Pike at this location is further complicated due to a blind hill. Please deny this request.

January 10, 2022
at 11:08 PM

Gary
37918

1-D-22-SP
Gary (37918), January 10, 2022 at 11:08 PM

Please deny request to rezone property at 4605 Tazewell Pike corner of Shannondale Rd.I have heard many times in the past that there are caves that run underground along that area. That should definitely be checked out before approving any type of multiple family units.

January 11, 2022
at 12:35 AM

Marka
37938

1-E-22-RZ
Marka (37938), January 11, 2022 at 12:35 AM

Beaver creek (a protected waterway) runs directly through this property. Anyone entering this property would have to cross beaver creek for access. Infrastructure has not been improved enough to support this many units per acre. We’ve been provided no plan of use for this development, leaving the community at significant risk to developments that don’t bring value back to the community. Any potential kids would be within the prz zone and have to walk or be driven to school as there would be no bus provided to them, adding to our existing traffic issues and endangering our kids. Please keep our community rural. That's why we live here.

11-SC-21-C

Leland
37909

11-SC-21-C
Leland (37909), January 11, 2022 at 1:30 AM

Please see attached PDF letter from WHCA.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220111013052.pdf

January 11, 2022
at 1:30 AM

January 11, 2022
at 8:47 AM

Michael
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Michael (37721), January 11, 2022 at 8:47 AM

This can not be allowed,

1. Beaver creek (a protected waterway) runs directly through this property, anyone entering this property would have to cross beaver creek for access.

2. Infrastructure has not been improved enough to support this many units per acre.

3. We’ve been provided no plan of use for this development, leaving the community at significant risk to developments that don’t bring value back to the community.

4. Any potential kids would be within the prz zone and have to walk or be driven to school as there would be no bus provided to them, adding to our existing traffic issues and endangering our kids.

January 11, 2022
at 9:15 AM

Applicant

1-E-22-RZ
Applicant Correspondence
January 11, 2022 at 9:15 AM

APPLICANT CORRESPONDENCE
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220111091521.pdf

applicant

January 11, 2022
at 10:50 AM

Mark
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Mark (37920), January 11, 2022 at 10:50 AM

Vote no on re-zoning of this property or change the name to the "Monday Small Area Sector Plan". He need only acquire one more property to connect all three of his existing properties. As his adjacent residential neighbor and commercial property neighbors for the past 34 years, we know exactly the commitment Mr.Monday has to his properties. Protect our adjacent properties and our neighborhood’s integrity by adhering to the Alcoa Highway Long Term and Small Area sector plans that specifically state the need for this protection.

January 11, 2022
at 10:53 AM

B R
37721

1-E-22-RZ
B R (37721), January 11, 2022 at 10:53 AM

Based on the density requested (12) and the reduced but still very dense MPC recommendation (9), I surmise that rezoning this property paves the way for an apartment, townhouse or tiny home development. I'm not opposed to that, but I am skeptical about that specific parcel's suitability for such a development. Furthermore, road modifications on Emory would be critical--sidewalks, crosswalks, turn lanes and/or another traffic light. (Currently, it can be tricky attempting to turn out of either Weigel's or Home Federal onto Emory Rd. due to the lack of a center turn lane and limited visibility caused by the rise/dip/hump/hill aspect of the traffic light at Tazewell Pike/Emory Rd.) Further residential development so close to the crossroads, without addressing walking and driving conditions is unfair not only to future residents of that development, but also to the community as a whole. In general, blindly rezoning Gibbs parcels for dense development seems like gambling with our community. Please don't approve this rezoning until and unless there is a specific plan for the property WITH road improvements.

January 11, 2022
at 12:49 PM

Susan
37918

1-D-22-SP
Susan (37918), January 11, 2022 at 12:49 PM

I live directly across the street from this horse/farm/large land property. I am very much opposed to creating apartments there. I wouldn't mind a few houses, but putting many apartments at that particular corner would be extremely detrimental to our already less-than-perfect traffic flow as well as safety. Cars for Shannondale Elementary school line up clear onto Tazewell Pike every day. They line up, also, around the corner from me on Greendale making it hard to drive anywhere from 2:15-3:20 approximately. Cars pick up speed toward the end of Shannondale, also, often driving more than 45 mph when they reach my house. I have had one dog hit and killed. The neighbor selling the property has also had a dog hit and killed (on Tazewell Pike). There is no light at my corner and left-hand turns are dangerous. Adding a profuse amount of traffic to this particular area would create horrible traffic patterns and would end up being harmful to those of us living in the neighborhood and driving along Tazewell Pike. I am definitely opposed to having apartments built here. Susan H.

January 11, 2022
at 12:54 PM

Ralph
37920

12-G-21-RZ
Ralph (37920), January 11, 2022 at 12:54 PM

• The 2012 Sector Plan did not include the lot in question in its Mixed Use – Special District Zone, MU-SD, therefore rezoning the 1.21 acres is contradictory to the Planning Commission’s own plan. I urge the Planning Commissioners to follow their stated objectives of "protecting the character of neighborhoods adjacent to Alcoa Highway, creating more intense buffers for the established neighborhoods, and enhancing neighborhoods with parks and open spaces." When the highway construction began, Martha Washington Heights (MWH) residents were promised a buffer to the Alcoa Highway traffic and beautification of the entrance, not further development.

• There is abundant MU-SD zoning nearby awaiting redevelopment, thus adding the requested property’s 1.21 acres does not enhance redevelopment and negatively impacts the adjacent neighborhood, MWH. Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hardees, National Fitness, are examples of businesses that need to revitalized or redeveloped.

• Please vote no to more noise, traffic, and more displacement of the MWH area’s flora and fauna.

• The Planning Commission website indicates approval of the rezoning because this is a "small extension of the existing Shopping Center zone." However, this small extension will invade the neighborhood. Please help revitalize and restore businesses lost to the five years of highway construction. Please make the area better, not worse!

January 11, 2022
at 1:31 PM

Wanda
37932

1-SB-22-C
Wanda (37932), January 11, 2022 at 1:31 PM

I'm a concerned resident in Massey Creek writing in opposition to the 5 additional homes and entry ways connecting to Mission Hill. You are aware of the heavy traffic and overcrowded school problems that plaque Hardin Valley. Yet, it seems on one is listening. Please hear us. Paul, Mark, Jamie, and MacKenzie addressed safety and aesthetic concerns like water retention/run-off, U-turn entry nightmares, trash cans littering the main entrance, parked cars on the street that is Massey Creek residents only was in and out. I hadn't thought of these things-have you? These are valid concerns. I want to tell you why I made Massey Creek my home and Mission Hill my address. Look at the picture that Mark submitted. What a beautiful entrance! Just the right amount of adornment - so serene, so green, so open, so quiet. I'll be honest. I was afraid to tackle that hill when walking my dog at first. However, in time it became my route of choice. It just says peaceful. Even with Hardin Valley Road just at the bottom of the hill it seems like it's so far away from the maddening crowd. When I read Paul's comment that this approval will be "equivalent to dumping houses on green space" it struck a chord. How sad to take away that beauty. I feel like many of my neighbors that your decisions seem to benefit the developer and not the existing homeowners. Don't let this happen again. Please hear us this time.

January 11, 2022
at 1:45 PM

Thomas
37932

1-SB-22-C
Thomas (37932), January 11, 2022 at 1:45 PM

See attached pdf
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220111134546.pdf

1-A-22-SP

Cristina
37909

1-A-22-SP
Cristina (37909), January 11, 2022 at 4:40 PM

I am homeowner on Janmer Lane. I find the proposed zoning requests (1-A-22-PA, 1-A-22-SP, and 1-A-22-RZ) very distressing. Our tranquil street cannot withstand increased traffic, construction waste, etc. It’s unfortunate that we don’t have a noise reducing wall between our homes and the interstate and now the zoning is being proposed to be changed. Please do not permit this. This may decrease the property basis of our homes and destroy our quality of life.

January 11, 2022
at 4:40 PM

January 11, 2022
at 5:10 PM

Anetha
37918

1-D-22-SP
Anetha (37918), January 11, 2022 at 5:10 PM

I would like to register my strong opposition to the rezoning request for property at 4605 Tazewell Pike at the corner of Shannondale Road. Anyone taking the opportunity to travel Tazewell Pike can easily experience the current high volume of traffic. With the requested development bringing additional automobiles, how will it be possible to enter and exit Tazewell Pike safely? If approved how many months and years will we be living with construction equipment entering and exiting Tazewell? I think records showing the number of accidents that have occurred and continue frequently on Tazewell Pike should be a clear indicator we need to work on the road to make travel safer not adding more opportunities for unsafe travel.

January 11, 2022
at 7:34 PM

David
37862

1-E-22-UR
David (37862), January 11, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Because of the risk of Covid infection, my wife and I, who are immune compromised, will be unable to attend the meeting on this planned development. Our objections center on it impact on traffic, noise and the community culture. All the roads in the neighborhood are two-lane country roads with little or no shoulders for safety. In addition, they are winding and hilly. Already an entrance/exit to the Everett Woods homes has been closed for safety reasons. We are particularly concerned about Everett Road on the way to Farragut, on the east end of the new development. Almost every day, my wife and I have close calls on the narrow, winding lane with large vehicles and bicycles. Surely such a large new development as proposed would lead to vastly higher numbers of both, as well as general traffic. The added traffic noise, as well as general hubbub from the apartments, will also be a problem. We already endure the noise from the nearby highway. We wonder if the destruction of the trees alone will lead to higher volume. Finally, the atmosphere of the neighborhood would be seriously degraded by the addition of so many buildings and residents. The community is one of single-family homes. Plant life abounds. The hills and valleys are visible. Adding many buildings of multiple stories would destroy this atmosphere and not fit in with the surroundings.

January 11, 2022
at 8:43 PM

Bruce
37918

1-D-22-SP
Bruce (37918), January 11, 2022 at 8:43 PM

I oppose the rezoning of the property at Shannondale and Tazewell Pike because of sinkholes on the property make development unsafe and the added traffic burden on Tazewell Pike will add significantly to an already unsafe condition.

January 11, 2022
at 9:26 PM

Tanya
37932

1-SB-22-C
Tanya (37932), January 11, 2022 at 9:26 PM

I am extremely concerned about the proposed changes to allow five homes to access their driveway via Mission Hill. Approval of this plan could cause hazardous traffic situations and safety concerns for Massey Creek Residents. Mission Hill is divided by a landscaped median that will be located opposite the driveway entrances. With driveways accessing Mission Hill, these homeowners or their guests could park on the street or put their trash cans in the road, which could cause issues not only with Massey Creek residents exiting or entering the neighborhood but also could impact emergency vehicles, service vehicles, and school buses accessing our neighborhood. Due to the driveway locations, the homeowners would have to make a u-turn on Mission Hill to access their driveway, which is also a traffic hazard with cars coming down the hill exiting Massey Creek. This is also a serious concern for pedestrian safety since many residents walk and bike this road and there are no sidewalks on Mission Hill. Our neighborhood is strongly opposed to this plan, and we ask that the Knox County Planning Commission members reject this proposal of construction of the five homes on Mission Hill Lane with driveway access via Mission Hill Lane. Thank you for your consideration.

January 11, 2022
at 11:13 PM

David
37721

1-E-22-RZ
David (37721), January 11, 2022 at 11:13 PM

I am writing to state my position regarding rezoning request 1-E-22-RZ. I am opposed to the rezoning of this and all land in Corryton Tn. and surrounding areas. Do you realize that we only have and only want one stoplight in this town. We don't want a Housing Development, Apartment Complex, Grocery Store, Gas station, Dollar General, More People, or Higher Taxes. The people who live here like it the way it is! How about you rezone your own neighbors to this high crime, high traffic nonsense. I vote to hand out maps and install some temporary signs directing all developers and miscellaneous nincompoops to head a thousand miles from here and try again somewhere else.

January 12, 2022
at 12:50 AM

David
37721

1-E-22-RZ
David (37721), January 12, 2022 at 12:50 AM

I do not support 1-e-22-rz. I agree with all who have come forward with comments opposing this without a clear use of the property and without infrastructure in place for safety of our community. I moved to this area to raise my baby specifically in Gibbs schools. Little did I know that my home fell into the parental responsibility zone of the schools which is right next to the property in question. It’s a nightmare already taking kids to school and worse picking them up. It’s dangerous and very time consuming. Not to mention the burden it is for the rest of the community to deal with the traffic. Increasing the load on that intersection and putting more children walking to school is Negligent. If only one life is lost in my lifetime because of it that is one too many. There should be a limit to how many residents can be within the parental responsibility zone. If this goes through put me in touch with the developer so they can buy me out because the burden of living in the parental responsibility area will be too much for us to deal with.

January 12, 2022
at 6:06 AM

Janet
37918

1-E-22-RZ
Janet (37918), January 12, 2022 at 6:06 AM

MPC is recommending to approve this re-zoning of the property connecting to clear springs for up to 9 units per acre. If you are opposed to this, you need to send in your remarks ASAP. Please do not approve for yet more housing to be built in this community.

*Beaver Creek is a protected waterway and runs directly through this property, everyone entering must cross this creek.

*Traffic has become terrible in this area already, the roads were not made for all of the current traffic. Numerous accidents this year. The increase in auto accidents has caused increase in auto insurance.

*We’ve been provided no plan of use for this development, leaving the community at significant risk to developments that don’t bring value back to the community.

*Any potential kids would be within the prz zone and have to walk or be driven to school as there would be no bus provided to them, adding to our existing traffic issues and endangering our kids.

January 12, 2022
at 7:16 AM

Brian
37932

1-SB-22-C
Brian (37932), January 12, 2022 at 7:16 AM

View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112071636.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 9:34 AM

Angie
37938

1-E-22-RZ
Angie (37938), January 12, 2022 at 9:34 AM

The Gibbs schools and roads are already overcrowded enough. Please do not approve this development at 9 units per acre. There are new subdivisions popping up all over our community and our schools and roads cannot handle this type of rapid growth. This development is within the parental responsibility area yet it is definitely not safe for children to walk to and from school from there. The redlight was not designed to allow for crosswalks nor are there sidewalks that extend this far.

The proposal says this would only yield 40 new students to the community schools. How is that possible with over 200 units? There would be a lot more children added to our schools than just 40.

Have you ever tried to drive in the Gibbs community at rush hour or during school times? The traffic to all the schools causes backups for miles in the mornings and afternoon.

Also this area is in a flood zone area. Have you researched what happens when it rains alot in that plot of land?

Approving this without a clear development plan puts our community at risk. There should be a clear plan in place before 9 or 12 units per acre is approved.

Please do not pass this until further plans or more research go into your decisions. This would be a detriment to our community.

January 12, 2022
at 9:36 AM

Geraldine
37807

1-E-22-RZ
Geraldine (37807), January 12, 2022 at 9:36 AM

Totally opposed to this proposal. Knox County resident.

January 12, 2022
at 9:37 AM

Jennifer
37932

1-SB-22-C
Jennifer (37932), January 12, 2022 at 9:37 AM

I am writing in opposition to the five specific lots proposed to have access from Mission Hill Lane. This part is already hazardous as it is difficult to see as you are coming down the street. There are a lot of kids in our neighborhood who are out and about throughout the neighborhood as well as other pedestrians, and we need to ensure that our area is as safe as possible. There is already overcrowding in Hardin Valley that is making the entire area congested and more dangerous. With driveways accessing Mission Hill, these homeowners or their guests could park on the street or put their trash cans in the road, which could cause issues not only with Massey Creek residents exiting or entering the neighborhood but also could impact emergency vehicles, service vehicles, and school buses accessing our neighborhood. Due to the driveway locations, the homeowners would have to make a u-turn on Mission Hill to access their driveway, which is also a traffic hazard with cars coming down the hill exiting Massey Creek. Please do not approve this on top of an already congested area.

January 12, 2022
at 9:57 AM

Fred
37932

1-SB-22-C
Fred (37932), January 12, 2022 at 9:57 AM

Approving this request as-is based on the recommendations included would endanger existing residents, increase traffic congestion and degrade property values in the area. Please deny the request for access of lots 22-26 to Mission Hill Lane, deny the request for reducing the distance between Road A and Mission Hill Lane, and complete a traffic study analyzing the impacts to the Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road intersection. More information is included in the attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112095757.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 10:00 AM

Fred
37932

1-SB-22-C
Fred (37932), January 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Approving this request as-is based on the recommendations included would endanger existing residents, increase traffic congestion and degrade property values in the area. Please deny the request for access of Lots 22-26 to Mission Hill Lane, deny the request for reducing the distance between Road A and Mission Hill Lane. More information is included in the attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112100010.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 10:03 AM

Ramona
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Ramona (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:03 AM

Small community roads,schools,will not support another sub division. Traffic already bad this will make worse.

January 12, 2022
at 10:04 AM

Tracia
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Tracia (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:04 AM

This development cannot be supported at our current level of infrastructure in Gibbs. We can’t put the cart before the horse. A development plan or plan of use needs to be made and implemented BEFORE a development of this size in our community should be looked at for approval. Who is going to improve our current infrastructure and community needs to support the additional traffic, our roadways, space in our schools etc? Speaking of schools, this property is in the zone that no buses will be provided for children to be transported to school which means parents will be driving them or they will have to walk to school, this area is not equipped for the foot traffic or extra road traffic. Not to mention the added children in our already crowded classrooms. What about Beaver Creek running thru this property, how will it be protected and crossed by traffic for access? I’m all for growth but it has to be added in the correct steps, not bypassing the steps and then trying to catch up later. We see that mistake already in Hardin Valley and other areas around Knoxville. Please do not approve this.

January 12, 2022
at 10:08 AM

Chris
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Chris (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:08 AM

I oppose 1-E-22-RZ. The infrastructure of the area is already overloaded. Traffic can be quite dangerous especially during rush hours and during school cycles. Emory road and Tazewell pike are choke points which can only handle so much traffic and in my opinion (and I am sure anyone who lives in the area) are already beyond the limits. Adding dense population centers like this will create a nightmare such as Oak Ridge deals with at this choke points like Bull run bridge. The pedestrian infrastructure is basically nonexistent outside of the areas at the junction of Tazewell pike and Emory road. From a environmental aspect the construction this side will increase surface runoff significantly creating increased chances of flooding. Along with the pollutants which will be carried along with it into the streams in the region. Please vote no on this item!

January 12, 2022
at 10:15 AM

Gretchen
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Gretchen (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:15 AM

We are completely opposed to rezoning this land to shove a couple hundred more townhomes into. First of all, the roads, particularly Emory, need expansion, redesign, & safety enhancements so we don’t have the infrastructure to handle it. Secondly, many of live here to be in the country, enjoy the open spaces, & much less traffic & every time a field is sold & packed with housing it detracts from that. Finally, from what I can tell the land was a gift to folks who live out of state & they just want to make as much as possible from it. They don’t live here or don’t care for those who do. We shouldn’t have to deal with all the headaches & hassles every day to make people out of state rich.

January 12, 2022
at 10:27 AM

Michael
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Michael (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:27 AM

We do not need more housing Emery and Tazewell is over whelmed with traffic as it is in our schools classrooms are overrun with too many students. All this is going to do is create more traffic and have our schools over ran with students that we can’t handle

January 12, 2022
at 10:31 AM

Caroline
37932

1-SB-22-C
Caroline (37932), January 12, 2022 at 10:31 AM

I am firmly against the proposal to allow 5 driveways off of Mission Hill. This is meant to be an boulevard entrance to Massey Creek only, and not a dangerous cluster of inappropriate incoming and exciting traffic. Not only is this a safety hazard, it would be a horrid aesthetic display and emotionally upsetting to pass every day. Please use good judgment and consider the intent of the road when built.

January 12, 2022
at 10:37 AM

Charlie
37932

1-SB-22-C
Charlie (37932), January 12, 2022 at 10:37 AM

Please see the attachment. Having 4 kids who roam the neighborhood, this is a terrible idea and shouldn't be allowed.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112103735.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 10:40 AM

HannAh
37721

1-E-22-RZ
HannAh (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:40 AM

The Gibbs community does not need anymore housing. I have lived here my whole life and the amount of new homes has increased greatly to the point of being overcrowded. Just in the time my kids have been in school, the school traffic has gotten much worse . There is no way the schools could accommodate any extra children or traffic. Corryton is supposed to be a small town family place and it’s getting away from that. Please reconsider this.

January 12, 2022
at 10:40 AM

Shelley
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Shelley (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:40 AM

While I understand eventual growth will happen to our small rural community. Knox county should not approve additional subdivided rezoning requests until they look at changing traffic patterns and adding additional schools to the area. It is already over crowded and cannot handle the multiple subdivisions continuing to be built. Please consider denying the 1-E-22-RZ request.

1-B-22-SU

Nancye
37920

1-B-22-SU
Nancye (37920), January 12, 2022 at 10:45 AM

How will this effect the natural area and wildlife? Seems it might erode the Red Bud hillside where I’m already reluctant to drive on the north side close to the pedestrian bridge. Already too much traffic on Sevierville Pike which would be the main access road as it is the only southeast access to the county other than Chapman Highway. Experienced developers?

January 12, 2022
at 10:45 AM

January 12, 2022
at 10:52 AM

Tina
37932

1-SB-22-C
Tina (37932), January 12, 2022 at 10:52 AM

Please see the attached.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112105225.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 10:55 AM

Louise
37934

1-E-22-UR
Louise (37934), January 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM

The Town of Farragut has been investing in a connected sidewalk/greenway trail system for more than 30 years. Regarding the current proposed project on Everett Road/Yarnell Road (item 30 on the January MPC agenda), the property extends along Everett Road and abuts the Town of Farragut city limit. The Fox Run greenway trailhead is located on Everett Road and is approximately 1500 feet from the Town line. In addition, the Split Rail neighborhood trail head is located on Everett Road approximately 600 feet south of the Fox Run trailhead. Our current Capital Improvement Program envisions connecting these trailheads. Please know that these trailheads connect into a pedestrian system that once Union Road is complete will provide for pedestrian/bicycle access from Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Watt Road to the Parkside Drive greenway trailhead on Lovell Road. The Town envisions providing for a sidewalk or greenway trail along Everett Road to the town limits. If there is an existing pedestrian facility to connect to, the Town works diligently to fund and construct pedestrian facilities to address missing links. Adding a sidewalk here would be an asset for both the residents of the Town of Farragut and the Knox County residents who live in Everett Woods and the newly proposed development.

January 12, 2022
at 10:55 AM

Susan
37721

1-E-22-RZ
Susan (37721), January 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM

Please do not approve 1=E-22-RZ! The traffic is bad enough without building this complex. We are over crowded now and don't need to make it worse. People have moved here because it's rural area, don't make it like West Knoxville.

1-A-22-RZ

Laurie
37909

1-A-22-RZ
Laurie (37909), January 12, 2022 at 10:57 AM

I am a resident of Janmer Lane. I am discouraged by the posting of upcoming hearing regarding the Zoe Way/Janmer Ln project. The signs are posted at the end of the cul-de-sac and rarely do most of us drive down there to see them. I would not have known if my neighbor hadn't told me about this. I've lived in my house for 25 years and lived through the construction of the off ramp at Weisgarber, and the installation of the greenway and I have seen what happens to our street as a result of construction. The street is narrow, traffic is congested and that will be worse this time if allowed due to increase cars from rental houses as opposed to single family dwellings of the past. The streets and driveways are damaged, made uneven and then left in disrepair. Noise is increased and there is no relief from that as well as no relief from increased vibration from traffic. While I love my home and my neighbors, I dislike any more "change" in the name of "progress" that is really about making more money for someone, which I think this is about. I am adamantly against this plan and hope it is denied. I will be appealing it.

January 12, 2022
at 10:57 AM

January 12, 2022
at 11:11 AM

Andrew
37779

1-E-22-RZ
Andrew (37779), January 12, 2022 at 11:11 AM

Good morning, I would request that a traffic study be completed before any zoning changes are granted due to the proposed housing density and the existing congestion on the two 2-lane roads that intersect near the referenced land parcel.

January 12, 2022
at 11:22 AM

Michelle
37806

1-E-22-RZ
Michelle (37806), January 12, 2022 at 11:22 AM

I am asking you not to approve the rezoning of this property. Townhomes with 9 DU/AC will create not only an eyesore for this area, but it will create more traffic in an area that is already congested. There are also too many car accidents in this area. The road improvements have not successfully countered the current traffic, and this area cannot take the extra cars this development would put on the road. Please see attached PDF for complete comments.

View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112112233.pdf

January 12, 2022
at 11:25 AM

Michael
37924

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Michael (37924), January 12, 2022 at 11:25 AM

My kids go to school at Gibbs HS and I have family in the area. The roads and infrastructure in that area cannot support such dense residential. I would like to see this be delayed until after Tazewell Pike and/or Emory Rd are 4 laned all the way out to the 4 ways stop.

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Carrie
37920

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Carrie (37920), January 12, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Please see attached PDF requesting that this matter be postponed for further consideration and the basis for the request.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112113231.pdf

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January 12, 2022
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Sherry
37932

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Sherry (37932), January 12, 2022 at 11:34 AM

I am writing to express opposition to the addition of five driveways/homes on Mission Hill Lane in this proposal. As a Massey Creek home owner and resident on Mission Hill Lane, I witness the traffic in and out of the neighborhood and any thought to adding these additional access point is incredibly dangerous for everyone based on their location, will detract and devalue current resident's property and is simply illogical. Mission Hill Lane is not designed for such as additional and will create significant traffic hazards if granted as residents will have to make u-turns in the middle of the boulevard on a blind hill. The proposal of the detention pond along side the bridge would be unsightly and health issue (mosquito attraction) for current residents of Massey Creek as our neighborhood was designed for walking on Mission Hill Lane. Our neighborhood has a well maintained, landscaped entrance ( as do the majority of neighborhoods in Hardin Valley); so this would again detract/devalue current properties. Please do not allow this proposal to move forward as there are no logical reasons to do so; on those to attempt to pack as many houses as possible on a small remnant of land.

January 12, 2022
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Thomas
37721

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Thomas (37721), January 12, 2022 at 11:34 AM

No! To much traffic already. Answer will be yes if you 4 lane Emory road, other wise build elsewhere.

January 12, 2022
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Kristan
37721

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Kristan (37721), January 12, 2022 at 12:05 PM

My husband and I moves to Corryton to get away from the overcrowding that is now Halls and Powell and other communities. We say no, I understand these development companies think they are making Improvements to "such a small town" and it will make it betted for us all. What they don't understand is we don't mind driving 20 minutes to the store, we don't mind going out of our little community to shop, eat, go to the doctor and take care of whatever bussiness we need but at the end of the day we want to come back where we see the wildlife, the mountains and land that doesn't have a house on every inch of it or buildings. If we wanted to live in a bigger town we would. Please stop trying to make our little town another West Knoxville. Go and improve over there because there is a lot that needs to be done there but in Corryton we are just fine the way we are now.

January 12, 2022
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Mike
37932

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Mike (37932), January 12, 2022 at 12:20 PM

I am opposed to adding 5 new drive ways to connect with Mission Hill. The traffic on Hardin Valley is already bad and going to become heavier with the new developments. With the new developments being approved based on variances to the spacing guidelines in place, more traffic coming out of that is one is going to amplify the effect and more importantly the risks associated with pulling into a heavier trafficked road with limited visibility and spacing between adjacent access roads.

January 12, 2022
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Tabatha
37721

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Tabatha (37721), January 12, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I’m opposed to this plan for the following reasons: (1) The existing infrastructure cannot support the proposed number of units. (2) Gibbs schools are overcrowded as it is. (3) This development would not add value to the surrounding properties. People in this community appreciate open spaces and have either lived here long term or move here to escape the overcrowding and traffic in other communities. (4) Beaver Creek on the property is a protected waterway. Please deny this request.

January 12, 2022
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Marcia
37918

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Marcia (37918), January 12, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I live just off of Emory Rd we already have way to many subdivisions, shopping centers, town houses , condominiums and etc.. as it is. Traffic is horrible, schools overcrowded, wildlife coming on to peoples property because their homes are being destroyed this endangers people, property & domestic animals. We don't need anything else built in this area.

January 12, 2022
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Wesley
37920

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Wesley (37920), January 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM

I do not believe commercial development of these properties will add to the overall value and safety of the surrounding areas and residents. If the property is to be developed the planners should know exactly the expected use.

January 12, 2022
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Wesley
37920

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Wesley (37920), January 12, 2022 at 12:53 PM

January 12, 2022
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Carol
37918

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Carol (37918), January 12, 2022 at 12:59 PM

I highly oppose any plan to change the current zoning of this property from RA to RB for multiple unit housing of any kind. Not only would this create additional heavy traffic issues on an already extremely busy and dangerous street, Tazewell Pike, it would potentially lower the current property values in the area. Additionally, the traffic issues would be multiplied 10 fold during construction in this area. The sink hole issue is another situation that needs to be looked at for the safety of everyone in the entire area. Multiple law suits would be filed for many reasons in addition to sink holes, traffic and safety, noise, etc.. Additionally there would be additional strain on law enforcement and other pubic services in the area that is already stretched thin. The burden on the existing residents would cause a multitude of issues. Traffic is already an issue on Shannondale Road due to the elementary school located in the neighborhood as well as all the surrounding streets in the area that bare the traffic burden. Additional problems are definitely not wanted. This entire plan would only add chaos to an already strained neighborhood.

January 12, 2022
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Matthew
37932

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Matthew (37932), January 12, 2022 at 1:06 PM

The Massey Creek HOA opposes this type of development. Please deny this request, especially lots 22-26 and the detention pond placement. See attached statement including photos of Mission Hill Ln. If this was not Scott Smith’s request, these variances and additions would not be approved. Do the right thing and vote against this money grabbing development.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112130607.pdf

January 12, 2022
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Michael
37932

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Michael (37932), January 12, 2022 at 1:19 PM

please see attached pdf
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112131918.pdf

January 12, 2022
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Sarah
37721

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Sarah (37721), January 12, 2022 at 1:53 PM

This will be horrible for the area! Having to take my nieces and nephews to school at Gibbs elementary sitting in the traffic is horrible. I purposely moved from this area so I would not have to deal with the school district any more. The amount of people who would like to live on this side town and not have to deal with west Knox traffic flow is greater than the need for more housing.

January 12, 2022
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Kory
37932

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Kory (37932), January 12, 2022 at 2:07 PM

As so many of my Massey Creek neighbors have already commented, the proposed plan is a horrible idea. Having the 5 driveways directly on Mission Hill Lane will be unsafe for everyone involved. My family is very against the proposed plan and strongly hopes that the planning board does not approve it.

January 12, 2022
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Eric
37918

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Eric (37918), January 12, 2022 at 2:50 PM

As the Vice President of the Beverly Acres Homeowners Association we have concerns regarding the proposed rezoning. The developers have not engaged us in any way to show future plans, infrastructure, etc. Specifically the developments impact on ingress and egress from Shannondale Road to Tazewell Pike. This area is already dangerous and adding a high density traffic count would make it even more problematic.

January 12, 2022
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Benjamin
37902

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Benjamin (37902), January 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM

APPLICANT CORRESPONDENCE
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112163822.pdf

January 12, 2022
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Wanda
37932

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Wanda (37932), January 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Look, I know this is after the deadline but I have just learned some disturbing information. I have just learned that the person requesting these variances is an actual member of the KPC???? What? How can that be?!? I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but this is a blatantly obvious a conflict of interest. Even through Mr. Smith probably can't vote on this proposal you can't tell me he doesn't have influence over those that will vote!! This stinks and stinks bad. I'm flabbergasted at the audacity Mr. Smith is demonstrating - changing his request to benefit him and putting his KPC "buddies'" ethics in question. Wow! I don't know how to fully process this and to understand how this scenario could exist. It's like pitting the existing homeowners against a Goliath. We, as homeowners who value our safety and our property values, are not making an irrational request when we ask that you deny this recently changed request of Mr. Smith. Please hear us.

January 12, 2022
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Laurie
37721

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Laurie (37721), January 12, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Please vote No

January 12, 2022
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Susan
37918

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Susan (37918), January 12, 2022 at 8:40 PM

I am opposed to rezoning 4605 Tazewell PIke. I own the 12 acres adjacent to and East of 4605 Tazewell Pike. We built our home 31 years ago on the only spot in the entire 12 acres that was stable enough for building. A geologic survey was done a few years prior (of which I have a copy) by a geologist at the University of Tennessee for a developer that was interested I am in opposition to the rezoning of 4605 Tazewell Pike. I own the 12 acres adjacent and East of this property on Tazewell Pike. Before we bought the property a geologic survey was done by a professor at the University of Tennessee for a developer that was interested in building multi family homes. ( I have a copy) The survey categorically stated that due to the karst nature of the land, they would not recommend building on the property at all. The empty "pond" in the front of 4605 near the road is actually a sink hole that lines up with three rather large and deep sinkholes on my property. You just can't see mine them through the trees. Secondly, the traffic on Tazewell PIke in this area is horrendous. When I try to leave my driveway for work in the morning, it is often backed up East of my driveway and I just have to wait for some good Samaritan to let me out. There have been numerous wrecks at the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Shannondale Road because of a blind hill and cars trying to take and pick up children at Shannondale.

January 12, 2022
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Ryan
37918

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Ryan (37918), January 12, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Until very recently, the local community has kept much of it’s character for generations. Being kin to the Chumleys, I have had family on property here for going on one hundred years. Much of the local community was originally given as a grant to the Anderson family as payment for service in the Revolutionary War, and until deaths in recent years, the Andersons had continued to reside in this community. Reckless development in recent decades, all against the desire of locals, has deeply marred the nature of the community and predictably lead to drastically increased traffic. It has long been unsafe to travel on foot along the road. It often feels unsafe to even mow near the road. School buses already have a horrible time turning next to the property in question in order to get to Shannondale elementary. Red lights would only add to the traffic jam, and we don’t want historic properties to be carved up further for wider roads. We don’t want the community further marred by new development contrary to its historic character and nature, which is quite frankly unwise given the local underground caves and sinkholes anyway. The most satisfactory course would be to oppose all further development in the area. Knox county has already paid a very heavy price for plowing under it’s own history, which ironically, it’s trying to revitalize in certain areas. Let natural historic character continue to live here.

January 12, 2022
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Monica
37918

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Monica (37918), January 12, 2022 at 10:27 PM

I am opposed to the rezoning to allow for multiple homes to be built on this property. Tazewell Pike cannot handle the additional cars that would accompany such development. The intersection of this property at Shannondale Road is a dangerous intersection at a blind hill. If allowed, the congestion of vehicles would most certainly result in more accidents. Shannondale Elementary is in very close proximity to this property as well. Increasing traffic load would not be in the best interest for safety of those children. Too much development has already been allowed on this section of Tazewell Pike resulting in marked traffic flow problems and accidents, especially in the early morning and late afternoon school / work commutes. I strongly urge denial for rezoning.

January 12, 2022
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Grace
37918

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Grace (37918), January 12, 2022 at 10:47 PM

My family and I strongly oppose the RB rezoning of the property at 4605 Tazewell Pike. When I first saw this listing come on the market this issue was my biggest fear. The roads and the schools cannot handle a development of this magnitude and it is harmful to the community. There are already so many traffic issues on Tazewell and the intersection at Shannondale and Tazewell is already dangerous as is. The sinkholes on this property also pose challenges to any sort of development. It would sadden me greatly to see this kind of development in the neighborhood where I was born and raised and am currently raising my children. Please oppose.

January 12, 2022
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Jessica
37721

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Jessica (37721), January 12, 2022 at 11:03 PM

There was a petition posted online giving people the opportunity to sign in opposition to this re-zoning. It was only up for 24 hours and was able to collect over 50 signatures.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112230318.pdf

January 12, 2022
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Brenna
37721

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Brenna (37721), January 12, 2022 at 11:17 PM

I do not support this as I enjoy the smaller community Corryton is now. I don't live in West Knoxville because of all the hustle and bustle and I don't want it to be brought to me. It's very wasteful to cut down trees to build something like this. It's also taking away homes for wild animals. It will also be an eyesore for the community.

January 12, 2022
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Hannah
37918

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Hannah (37918), January 12, 2022 at 11:44 PM

I oppose rezoning this property for multiple reasons including those listed below:

1. rezoning to anything other than it's current zone is outside the character of our area. The charm of Fountain City will be slowly chipped away at should we continue to rezone and add more housing. We do not want additional development in this area.

2. the cumulative impact of traffic caused by additional development would be detrimental to the traffic back ups we already experience along Tazewell Pike which lead to it's side roads, like the one I live on, becoming cut through roads.

3. to account for the cumulative impact of traffic, historic property, such as Pratt's Market and Smithwood, would need to be taken. Again, these landmarks make up the charm of Fountain City and we want to preserve them, not take away from them.

4. for those living in the Fountain City section of Tazewell Pike and the close surrounding areas, Tazewell Pike and Washington Pike are the only routes to I-640. Additional traffic to the interstate from yet another development is not welcome.

Please consider what the community truly wants for this property. Many of us chose to live in Fountain City because of the quiet, charming, kind community. And while we welcome anyone that wants to visit or purchase a home already established, we do not welcome additional housing development.

January 13, 2022
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Ashley
37721

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Ashley (37721), January 13, 2022 at 7:23 AM

We have to many cars in the road in our little town of Gibbs. Adding more homes will just cause so much more. This is the country leave it that way. Take your homes elsewhere please.

January 13, 2022
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pam
37721

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pam (37721), January 13, 2022 at 7:37 AM

the traffic up here is already dangerest. with added traffic i dont know how we can handle it.

January 13, 2022
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Jennifer
37721

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Jennifer (37721), January 13, 2022 at 7:59 AM

This would not be good for our little community. The schools will be even more overwhelmed. The reason people live in this area is to be away from the city & all that goes with it. The traffic is already bad enough as is. The majority of the people in our community are against this.

January 13, 2022
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Janice
N/A

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Janice (N/A), January 13, 2022 at 8:16 AM

This property is adjacent to our property. A large section is floodplain, requiring extensive alteration of land elevation on both sides of the creek. Water flow velocity will increase, and subsurface intake will alter. Runoff from roofs and road will increase volume (retention ponds do overflow). and increasing velocity of water flow. I do have some expertise as I am a soil scientist with 4 academic degrees. I have seen environmental change on our property from beaver dams and construction of a sewer line through our property (not my decision) connecting to a subdivision on Fairview Road. A large gully formed from a sewer access structure down to Beaver Creek. It was dangerous for cattle. We are no longer have cattle on that property. Subdivision people climbed on fences and left gates open to cross ours fields to Clapps Chapel Rd. These townhouses will exacerbate problems with runoff, flooding, pollution, and trespassing. Wetland ecosystems on our property were damaged. They were not mapped as wetlands (acreage as too small). Water follows the path of least resistance provided by the sewer's loose soil and porous rock. Wet weather springs no longer flow. A tributary on our property no longer carries continuous water and has trash in it. It takes 200 years for 1 centimeter of soil to form. You will be destroying our future. and community.

January 13, 2022
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Tabitha
37721

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Tabitha (37721), January 13, 2022 at 10:32 AM

I'm not sure this is the best idea. If contractors cared more about people then money, and zoning boards cared more about people, density, and safety, all of the comments, objections would not be necessary. But here we are. I ask that more than 1 person involved in this situation drive threw the 4-way of Emory rd and Tazewell pike during school drop off and pick up times and ask yourself if it is worth adding 100's more cars to the traffic and stress. If knox county isn't going to provide a bus for the potential kids, that is more cars for drop off and pick up, and no sidewalk for kids to use to walk to school or back as well. Speaking with the understaffed schools of Gibbs would be another suggestion of anyone involved with this decision. I appreciate the time and consideration.

January 13, 2022
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Laura
37932

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Laura (37932), January 13, 2022 at 12:32 PM

This proposal should not be approved based on the concerns in the attachment.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220113123232.pdf

January 13, 2022
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Jama
37918

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Jama (37918), January 13, 2022 at 12:43 PM

I strongly oppose rezoning this property. 1.Additional development in this area is having a negative effect on traffic and also the roads do not hav the structure to deal with the influx of traffic. 2. This is a small community and our residents have chosen to keep it this way. Consideration for this community has not been taken into account ,nor the negative effects on our surrounding business and schools. There has been too much development already. Again strongly oppose.