February 10, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

26 Comments for

X Date X ZIP Code

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 1:53 PM

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

I oppose the RV rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike.
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January 3, 2022
at 1:58 PM

Herschel
37918

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

Herschel
37918

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

Linda
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Linda (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:09 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 4:09 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 12:29 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 3:45 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 12:22 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 1:18 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 2:03 PM

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 11:48 AM

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 1:49 PM

Eric
37918

1-K-22-RZ
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
at 2:50 PM

Susan
37918

1-K-22-RZ
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
at 8:40 PM

Jama
37918

1-K-22-RZ
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.

January 13, 2022
at 12:43 PM

Brandi
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Brandi (37918), January 14, 2022 at 2:45 PM

I strongly oppose the rezoning to allow for multiple homes to be built on 4605 Tazewell Pike. The intersection of this property at Shannondale Road is already a high-risk intersection with a blind hill receiving high speed traffic. More congestion will result in more accidents. The elementary school barely handles the traffic as is, backing up to Tazewell Pike. Increasing traffic load would put the safety of the children attending Shannondale Elementary at risk as well as families living in the area.

January 14, 2022
at 2:45 PM

Jennifer
37918

2-SA-22-C
Jennifer (37918), February 4, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Please rename this subdivision. I emailed Scott last year and was told the name would be changed to Fountain Point. I’m disappointed the new name is not reflected anywhere in the new site design. Sterchi Village HOA Board of Directors has voted to not be associated with this new development in any way. Please change the name.

February 4, 2022
at 11:08 AM

Laurel
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Laurel (37918), February 9, 2022 at 9:17 AM

I strongly oppose the rezoning to allow for multiple homes to be built on 4605 Tazewell Pike for many reasons, but first being the safety of our community and children. Traffic is very heavy on Tazewell Pike already and many wrecks happen on Tazewell pike and this proposal would not only increase the traffic, it will increase the likelihood of wrecks with injury. As stated in many comments, traffic around the school zones is already nearing or at max capacity, and backs up to Tazewell Pike and adding traffic to that would not be beneficial to our community or safety of our children. In addition, our community is very charming and adding multiple homes/developments can decrease the value and charm to our area. Please oppose this, and let the charm of our community live on.

February 9, 2022
at 9:17 AM

Nathan
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Nathan (37918), February 9, 2022 at 10:08 AM

This is not welcome in our neighborhood. The topography of the land is not suited for this kind of proposed development, and there is already a traffic issue on Tazewell Pike. This would cause so many problems to our community. Not to mention, it is right next to an elementary school and an apartment complex does not need to be near the school. It creates a safety issue.

February 9, 2022
at 10:08 AM

Brenda
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Brenda (37918), February 9, 2022 at 10:37 AM

This is a dangerous intersection. Lots of traffic and very limited visibility on entering Tazesell Pk. If making a left turn. Tazewell Pk. Is two lanes with heavy traffic.. Population very dense in this area. Please oppose.

February 9, 2022
at 10:37 AM

Sarah
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Sarah (37918), February 9, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Building apartments on this property is not in the best interest of public safety. Traffic on Tazewell Pike has always been a problem, and Shannondale Elementary traffic only adds to it. Adding these apartments would just increase that even more. More traffic means more accidents and I strongly urge to you reconsider, especially with the amount of young children being dropped off and picked up in that area.

February 9, 2022
at 1:05 PM

Stephanie
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Stephanie (37918), February 9, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Please do not let this 13 acre property be turned into apartments. This area is not made for this.

February 9, 2022
at 5:45 PM

Hope
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Hope (37918), February 9, 2022 at 8:06 PM

I strongly oppose the rezoning at Tazewell Pk and Shannondale Rd. The traffic is already very congested and adding more residents at this busy intersection is a safety concern. The proximity to a busy elementary school is also a concern.

February 9, 2022
at 8:06 PM

Paula
37918

1-D-22-UR
Paula (37918), February 9, 2022 at 8:24 PM

I have lived in Ftn City all of my life and have owned a home on Tazewell Pike as well as living off Tazewell Pike currently. Traffic is horrendous already. We do not need more large development on Tazewell Pike as well as the local schools including Shannondale cannot handle a huge influx of students. Flooding has always been a problem with all the sink holes. Please do not allow this rezoning.

February 9, 2022
at 8:24 PM

Lindsey
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Lindsey (37918), February 9, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Saying no to apartments on tazewell pike near Shannondale

February 9, 2022
at 9:06 PM

Josh
37918

1-K-22-RZ
Josh (37918), February 9, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Please do not pass vote for an apartment complex at this location.

February 9, 2022
at 9:10 PM