January 13, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

42 Comments
X DateX ZIP Code
Case Number
Name
Comment
Attachment
On Behalf Of
Date
1-E-22-RZ
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 3:21 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 5:17 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 6:04 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 6:24 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 7:16 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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
1-E-22-RZ
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 7:30 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 7:40 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 1:05 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 30, 2021
at 1:00 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 2, 2022
at 9:03 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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.
January 6, 2022
at 7:50 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
1-D-22-SP
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 1:34 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 1:43 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 1:51 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 4:17 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 5:18 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:47 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 8:47 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:53 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 11, 2022
at 11:13 PM
1-E-22-RZ
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 12:50 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:03 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:04 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:08 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:15 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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 10:27 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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
1-E-22-RZ
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.
January 12, 2022
at 10:40 AM
1-E-22-RZ
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.
January 12, 2022
at 10:55 AM
1-E-22-RZ
Thomas
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 11:34 AM
1-E-22-RZ
Kristan
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 12:05 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Tabatha
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 12:39 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Sarah
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 1:53 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Laurie
37721
1-E-22-RZ
Laurie (37721), January 12, 2022 at 6:45 PM
Please vote No
January 12, 2022
at 6:45 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Jessica
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220112230318.pdf
January 12, 2022
at 11:03 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Brenna
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 11:17 PM
1-E-22-RZ
Ashley
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 7:23 AM
1-E-22-RZ
pam
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 7:37 AM
1-E-22-RZ
Jennifer
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 7:59 AM
1-E-22-RZ
Tabitha
37721
1-E-22-RZ
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
at 10:32 AM