February 10, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

13 Comments for

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

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Daniel
37932

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Daniel (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:25 PM

From a concerned Massey Creek Neighbor:
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104212504.pdf

January 4, 2022
at 9:25 PM

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Paige
37932

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Paige (37932), January 4, 2022 at 9:44 PM

A note from a Massey Creek Neighbor:
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220104214421.pdf

January 4, 2022
at 9:44 PM

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Mackenzie
37932

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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 11:46 AM

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Dennis
37932

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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

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Paul
37932

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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 2:53 AM

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Gerda
37932

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Gerda (37932), January 10, 2022 at 9:27 AM

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

January 10, 2022
at 9:27 AM

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Leslie
37932

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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 4:18 PM

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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
at 1:06 PM

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Charlotte
37932

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Charlotte (37932), January 23, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Letter attached....PDF format "Letter to KCPC 2022
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220123184135.pdf

January 23, 2022
at 6:41 PM

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Kimberly
37932

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Kimberly (37932), February 8, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Please reconsider the arrangement of homes in this proposal to have NO driveways entering Mission Hill Ln. The road can be fairly busy and I don't believe anyone, new homeowners included, would be happy with the proposed arrangement. Part of Mission Hill is a boulevard and would require homeowners to make U turns to access their driveways. If children reside in these homes, I don't feel that their safety is being represented. The driveway should empty into the new, less crowded neighborhood - I don't understand how anyone would not see that. These homes sit right along the road - it just seems hazardous for everyone.

Also - will that retention pond be susceptible to flooding? A lot of water comes down from the Massey Creek neighborhood, I know, I live at the bottom. The only way in or out is Mission Hill. I would hate to see the entire neighborhood cut off from the main road due to a flash flood situation. This project can be good for everyone concerned, please review carefully.

February 8, 2022
at 4:33 PM

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Jeffrey
37932

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Jeffrey (37932), February 9, 2022 at 1:22 AM

We are completely against ANY connections to Mission Hill and the development needs all of its homes within its own community.

February 9, 2022
at 1:22 AM

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Mackenzie
37932

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Mackenzie (37932), February 9, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Hi, I am reiterating my previous comments about being against the connecting driveways to Mission Hill Lane. This road is already very busy and can have cars backed up 4-5 long during the busy times of day. This is only going to become more congested as Hardin Valley Road becomes busier with more homes. Adding 5 homes with vehicles entering and exiting this area is not safe. I walk this road each day and it is already challenging to stay out of the way of all of the vehicles using Mission Hill. I urge you to stick with the original 17 lot proposal (18th was too close to the proximity of Hardin Valley Road). This fits more in line with the current model, area, and density plans for Hardin Valley. Let's keep it moving, but in a way that adheres to beauty and making Hardin Valley a wonderful and safe community. Also, there is already a natural tree line which would be a natural sound barrier for the new development. I think keeping the backs of houses to Mission Hill would help both neighborhoods. It would help with privacy and with cars for both neighborhoods. I urge you to keep this beauty in Hardin Valley.

February 9, 2022
at 12:54 PM