March 10, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

95 Comments

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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 27, 2021
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Todd
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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
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Todd
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Todd (37918), January 3, 2022 at 1:54 PM

January 3, 2022
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Ben
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Ben (37918), January 3, 2022 at 1:58 PM

I oppose the RV rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220103135827.pdf

January 3, 2022
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Ben
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Ben (37918), January 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

I oppose amendments to this sector plan

January 3, 2022
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Herschel
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Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

January 3, 2022
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Herschel
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Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:04 PM

January 3, 2022
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Linda
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Linda (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:05 PM

January 3, 2022
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Linda
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Linda (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:09 PM

January 3, 2022
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Herschel
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Herschel (37918), January 3, 2022 at 4:31 PM

January 3, 2022
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Charles
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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

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Clifford
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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
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Clifford
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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
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Jamie
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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
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Judy
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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
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Rudy
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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
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Rudy
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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
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Carlene
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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 8, 2022
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Kevin
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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.

January 9, 2022
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Elizabeth
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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
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Allison
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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 9, 2022
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Elizabeth
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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
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David
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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
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David
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David (37918), January 10, 2022 at 11:53 AM

January 10, 2022
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Sonja
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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
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Pamela
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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
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Elizabeth
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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
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Rebecca
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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
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Jane
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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
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Martie
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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
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Gary
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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 10, 2022
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Susan
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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
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Anetha
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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
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Bruce
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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
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Carol
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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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Eric
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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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Susan
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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
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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
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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
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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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Hannah
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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 12, 2022
at 11:44 PM

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Jama
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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.

January 13, 2022
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Holly
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Holly (37918), January 13, 2022 at 2:39 PM

My family and I strongly oppose the rezoning and development of this property for all the same reasons listed above. Let's keep Tazewell pike safe with less traffic and keep the extra burden off of our schools.

January 13, 2022
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Brandi
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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
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Laurel
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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
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Katie
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Katie (37918), February 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property located at 4605 Tazewell Pike, and respectfully request a denial of this request. Tazewell Pike and the surrounding residential streets cannot handle additional influx of traffic due to more residences. The close proximity to the elementary school is a huge concern for the safety of our children, as well as the inability for Shannondale to take a large number of new students as it is already at capacity. Our neighborhoods have been established, well maintained and quiet for many years and the addition of this type of construction would be inconsistent with our neighborhoods and cause significant traffic and, in turn, safety concerns for the current neighbors of Tazewell Pike and Shannondale area.

February 9, 2022
at 9:30 AM

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Nathan
37918

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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

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Brenda
37918

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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

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Abbey
37918

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Abbey (37918), February 9, 2022 at 10:57 AM

Apartments in this location are a threat to the elementary school that is so close by and the already congested traffic that is around this area. It was not built to support that type of infrastructure.

February 9, 2022
at 10:57 AM

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Jane
37918

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Jane (37918), February 9, 2022 at 11:01 AM

I grew up on Villa Road and went to Shannondale and Central. I now live off Washington Pike and travel Tazewell Pike every day. There is way too much traffic on Tazewell Pike now because of the subdivisions. You can’t get out of a side street. We sure don’t need apartments!! This is not a neighborhood for apartments or the traffic they would bring. This is a horrible place to put apartments for anyone that lives in Fountain City!! It is apparent that the developer knows nothing about the neighborhood or the traffic patterns! Also, the burden that woukd be put on Shannondale School!

February 9, 2022
at 11:01 AM

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Leigh Ann
37918

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Leigh Ann (37918), February 9, 2022 at 11:17 AM

I have huge concerns with adding congestion to a school zone. This intersection is basically a blind hill already and lots of traffic with the elementary school being so close. Having an exit for a multi unit subdivision added to it will make it so dangerous and a nightmare. Having high density housing on that parcel is not a good idea at all. Please consider the safety of the community in this decision.

February 9, 2022
at 11:17 AM

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Haley Hammett
37918

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Haley Hammett (37918), February 9, 2022 at 11:19 AM

The proposal by Perry Development on Tazewell Pike and Shannondale Road absolutely needs to be denied! The addition of multiple apartment/condo units shoved into this beautiful space would continue to clog up an already congested area and would decrease the appeal and value of living in this area. The space out Tazwell Pike has always been a place to feel like you can breathe and enjoy views of stunning houses and land. It feels like home. Shoving more developments in this area will completely change the vibe and remove the feeling of peace in this idyllic community. The residents in this area do not support this build, and the additional people and crowding is not welcome or wanted.

February 9, 2022
at 11:19 AM

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Hester
37918

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Hester (37918), February 9, 2022 at 11:31 AM

I've grown up in Fountain City and went to Shannondale many years ago and am strongly against the development of this location into apartments. With the current hill between Villa and Shannondale Rds, I've have already seen many close encounters with accidents in the area; additional traffic is certainly not going to be beneficial. In addition, Tazewell Pike is already heavily trafficked without many options of expansion. In the past ten years, vehicles on the road have exponentially grown. For a road with so many historical. unique houses, it would be a shame to tear down the current property to build multiple family dwellings.

February 9, 2022
at 11:31 AM

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Jerry
37918

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Jerry (37918), February 9, 2022 at 11:38 AM

The placement of apartments on this property will place a massive burden on the traffic traveling Tazewell Pike. The thought of even considering 12 units per acre is total disregard for the residents of the area. The traffic on Tazewell Pike in that area is so congested during rush hour traffic and quite steady during the day, thus making it ever increasingly difficult to get onto Tazewell Pike from a side street. Developing this land for apartments will place a huge burden on Shannondale Elementary School. Tazewell Pike has a blind hill approaching Shannondale Rd from the west, making it impossible to see cars pulling out onto Tazewell Pike. Add an apartment complex entrance will create the conditions for many rear end collisions. Even with a stop light there, cars cannot be seen until cresting the hill. We the residents of the proposed area are emphatically against the development of this property for apartments and the degradation of the immediate community living standards and conditions.

February 9, 2022
at 11:38 AM

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Ericka
37918

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Ericka (37918), February 9, 2022 at 12:07 PM

Regarding item #7 in this case; Please do not develop the property into an apartment complex or neighborhood. It poses countless safety issues for the community and possible future residents. We do not support the development of this property.

February 9, 2022
at 12:07 PM

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Victoria
37918

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Victoria (37918), February 9, 2022 at 12:16 PM

This would be terrible for the community. It’s not a great spot with already concerning traffic issues. It doesn’t go well with the already present neighborhoods. It would be and look very out of place and cause more issues than solve.

February 9, 2022
at 12:16 PM

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Julie
37918

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Julie (37918), February 9, 2022 at 12:20 PM

The traffic on Tazewell Pike is already terrible, and this will worsen it even more. Shannondale Elementary is and has been overcrowded for many years, and this will worsen, as well, if multiple homes are built on this property. Pleas rethink this decision!

February 9, 2022
at 12:20 PM

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William
37918

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William (37918), February 9, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I’m a local appraiser in this area. I live in the subdivision Fountain Gate not even a mile from this property. The amount of traffic a development of 12 units would add at a critical point directly beside Shannondale Rd would be excessive. The property needs to remain zoned as is and not be reclassified. I have lived in this exact area for 25 years and as it gets more and more crowded the traffic and amount of accidents on Tazwell pike has exponentially increased. If they need a spot to develop, there are plenty further out of town. We do not need to continue to pack people in the closest we can and rezone a iconic property in Fountain City.

February 9, 2022
at 12:39 PM

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Lisa
37918

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Lisa (37918), February 9, 2022 at 12:53 PM

This is a beautiful property. I do not want to see it rezoned. That would not be consistent with the area and what those of us who live In the area want to see. We already have a major traffic issue. I do not want to see another subdivision or apartment complex go in.

February 9, 2022
at 12:53 PM

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Scott
37918

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Scott (37918), February 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM

I oppose the possible change to a multi-family, multi-home zone on this property. The traffic flow from Shannondale Rd to Tazewell Pike is already stressed and the addition in traffic at that particular spot will be a danger to the community. There is already very poor visibility and an excessive traffic flow at that point when trying to enter Tazewell Pike. Increasing the traffic at that particular point is dangerous.

February 9, 2022
at 1:00 PM

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Sarah
37918

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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

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Krysstal
37918

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Krysstal (37918), February 9, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Please no. If you are not willing to expand the road, then you should not allow anymore growth in the area.

February 9, 2022
at 1:20 PM

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Logan
37918

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Logan (37918), February 9, 2022 at 2:08 PM

I have grown up in fountain city, attending shannondale elementary, Gresham middle and Central high over the years. Even in my early twenties now, traffic on Tazewell pike is overcrowded from neighborhood traffic, churches, and the schools that are all stretched along Tazewell pike. I grew up driving by this property and watching the horses graze each time. This area is not the ideal zone for an apartment complex. Tazewell pike as it is has trouble supporting the traffic volume it has, and putting in a complex at this area would mean more people, cars and opportunity for accidents so close to an elementary school.

February 9, 2022
at 2:08 PM

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David
37918

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David (37918), February 9, 2022 at 2:09 PM

I Strongly oppose the proposed zoning change to the property near Shannondell Road in tazewell Pike- I have lived in this area in this any access to a major thorough rare to tassel pike with a blonde hill and high volume of traffic will be catastrophic to the community. Further we do not want anything but single-family housing in this area to Complement the existing homes in the area. Tazewell pike has never seen any form of improvement as to turn lines or safe access to it ever. Please do not allow this detrimental development. I do not oppose single family homes of 3-4 units per acre to be similar to the existing environment surrounding this property-

February 9, 2022
at 2:09 PM

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WILLIAM
37918

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WILLIAM (37918), February 9, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Please no apartments.

February 9, 2022
at 2:12 PM

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Anne
37918

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Anne (37918), February 9, 2022 at 2:38 PM

This would not be a good property to have apartments on! I grew up across the street at 5211 Shannondale rd and all the surrounding properties are riddled with sink holes! Additionally, traffic on Shannondale backs up almost all the way to Tazewell pike for picking up elementary schoolers in the afternoon. Having a neighborhood here would increase the traffic and cause major headaches for all the people who live nearby. It would also make it unsafe for the kids who walk to school.

February 9, 2022
at 2:38 PM

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Larry
37918

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Larry (37918), February 9, 2022 at 5:42 PM

This is a historical neighborhood and it doesn’t fit into the development!

February 9, 2022
at 5:42 PM

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Stephanie
37918

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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

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Miles
37918

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Miles (37918), February 9, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Traffic on Tazewell pike is terrible. Also villa gardens area is pure single home residential. I want to keep it that way.

February 9, 2022
at 5:53 PM

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Lauren
37918

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Lauren (37918), February 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM

I do not want to see this property turned into apartments.

February 9, 2022
at 6:00 PM

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Zackary
37918

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Zackary (37918), February 9, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Just why?

February 9, 2022
at 6:07 PM

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Destiny
37918

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Destiny (37918), February 9, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Rezoning and tearing up this beautiful area to add 12 units per acre is not only a poor decision to make because of the dexterity of this land; but a dangerous decision considering how many wrecks and how much traffic is already on Tazewell pike. I speak for myself and most of knoxville when I say please do not allow this.

February 9, 2022
at 7:37 PM

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Katie
37918

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Katie (37918), February 9, 2022 at 8:01 PM

I am submitting my comment to strongly request the denial of this development. This road continues to grow increasingly busy with little to no improvements to handle the traffic of the current residents. Further, the city recently approved a rezone on Beverly Road that was strongly opposed. Residents of this area hope you listen to us rather than make decisions against the majority voice. This will be two large developments that both merge onto Tazewell pike and will funnel more traffic into surrounding neighborhoods as there is not enough space and one traffic light.

February 9, 2022
at 8:01 PM

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Hope
37918

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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

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Cristin
37918

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Cristin (37918), February 9, 2022 at 8:10 PM

I do not want to see the property turned into apartments

February 9, 2022
at 8:10 PM

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William
37918

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William (37918), February 9, 2022 at 8:18 PM

I oppose the RB rezoning proposed for 4605 Tazewell Pike

February 9, 2022
at 8:18 PM

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Paula
37918

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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

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Lindsey
37918

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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

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Josh
37918

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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

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Holly
37918

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Holly (37918), February 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM

My household strongly opposes this beautiful plot of land being rezoned into multifamily housing. We have lived on this road for 10 years and we have seen the increase in traffic patterns with the addition of the Cottages apartments. There is also a new very large development off of Murphy Rd that will add to the traffic load and school zones as well. The Shannondale Elementary school zone is already a very small school and there is great difficulty and danger turning left off of Shannondale road onto Tazewell pike. This proposed development is exactly where this dangerous traffic issue is. Let's keep Tazewell Pike beautiful and historical.

February 9, 2022
at 10:49 PM

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Carson
37918

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Carson (37918), February 10, 2022 at 8:52 AM

No.

February 10, 2022
at 8:52 AM

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Hunter
37918

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Hunter (37918), February 10, 2022 at 9:58 AM

This would cause a huge traffic problem as well as cause huge turmoil in the community that lives in this area.

February 10, 2022
at 9:58 AM

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Allison
37918

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Allison (37918), February 22, 2022 at 10:20 AM

February 22, 2022
at 10:20 AM

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Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), March 5, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Several specific comments: Lots 241 and 262 jut out into the common area with substnail adjacency to defined walking trails. These lots should be eliminated - doing so would create a larger open space that could be conducive to a community garden, small playing field, or other purposes. These lots will have walking trails beside and in back of them, which probably means the owners will choose to erect a privacy fence, to the detriment of the walking trails. A number of lots appear to have significant incursion into the 50ft contour line for known or suspected sinkholes. If the owner chooses to plat these lots as shown and later determines they are unusable due to required setbacks, it's likely the owner will apply for variances. If they plat as shown with this knowledge, they are creating their own hardship that they would then be requesting relief from.

March 5, 2022
at 10:29 AM

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Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), March 5, 2022 at 1:05 PM

This is located in the parental responsibility zone for all three Gibbs schools. However, there is no pedestrian access across the Emory Rd / Tazewell Pike intersection to the west side of Tazewell Pike sidewalk that leads to Gibbs Elementary / Middle, and there is not a pedestrian bridge linking the west schools to the High School on the east. How are students supposed to get to school if there is not a safe pedestrian crossing at Emory Road, and there is not bus service to this subdivision? Does introducing this residential development help and benefit the community if the students cannot get to school without a ride from a parent? Why would you approve this without a plan (or a requirement / condition) to provide the required pedestrian connectivity? KCPA urges you to place a condition on this that pedestrian connectivity to the school sidewalks be provided prior to issuance of occupancy permits.

March 5, 2022
at 1:05 PM

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Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), March 5, 2022 at 1:32 PM

For this concept plan - there is an opportunity to improve this plan. There are a number of houses just north of this in the Fox Ridge development, as well as some on Worthington Lane. It would be nice to increase pedestrian connectivity. Could you add a pedestrian connection from this development over to Link Rd? That shouldn't be a significant burden, and it would help improve overall walkability. If the county ever puts in sidewalks one day on the roads, this would be a benefit.

March 5, 2022
at 1:32 PM

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Riley
37918

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Riley (37918), March 6, 2022 at 12:52 PM

My family and I highly oppose the construction of multiple homes/ apartments on this beautiful plot of land. The biggest reasons is traffic. That area is already super congested, especially in the mornings and evenings. The place it would be built is right over a blind hill and could potentially be really dangerous, especially for our elementary school students who attend shannondale. Apartments/condos have already been built half a mile up the road and another neighborhood is being developed less than a mile away from there. I fear that this area will not be able to sustain the amount of congestion that is about to be put into it. This could eventually cause rezoning for our small, sought after, elementary school. It’s also the nostalgia and beauty for me. I’ve lived in this area my entire life and there is just something so charming about fountain city and the farm land a little further out. It’s part of what makes this area so great! Please do not contribute to the amount of apartments and neighborhoods being put into our beautiful, already overpopulated community.

March 6, 2022
at 12:52 PM

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katie
37918

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katie (37918), March 6, 2022 at 7:56 PM

As a residential who must cross Tazewell pike for my school zoning, I once again ask that this request be denied. While I understand sectioning off this property for a few houses, 60 family units is far too many on this already busy road. With possible 120 additional cars in a nearly impossible morning traffic, I ask you to please deny.

March 6, 2022
at 7:56 PM

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Jeffrey
37918

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Jeffrey (37918), March 7, 2022 at 12:44 PM

We have enough traffic around here without continuing to build new construction and roads remain the same. It takes us 10 minutes to exit our subdivision each morning. this along with other ongoing development in the area will only make it worse. Please consider these issues before making the situation worse.

March 7, 2022
at 12:44 PM

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Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), March 8, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Would CN be more appropriate for the rear portion of this property, since it is adjacent to existing residential uses? CN allows self storage as a use on review, and it would require more landscaping buffers and lighting standards. CA requires no landscaping at all or any kind of buffer to adjacent residential.

March 8, 2022
at 12:51 PM

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Aaron
37918

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Aaron (37918), March 8, 2022 at 3:30 PM

I do not believe that rezoning the property at 4605 Tazewell Pike would be in the public interest. The level of traffic at this portion of Tazewell Pike has already reached a level that is unsafe. I have personally witnessed many terrible accidents at the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Shannondale road. Adding approximately 62 homes to an already dangerous intersection would be irresponsible at best. Any increased traffic also poses a risk to the Tazewell Pike historic overlay, which ends at the city/ county line adjacent to the site. There is a limit to the amount of traffic that can travel through this corridor without considering widening Tazewell pike, which would be detrimental to the historic nature of this neighborhood. I know of at least 2 properties on Tazewell pike within visual distance of this site which have covenants restricting them to 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres. This density is much more in keeping with the fabric of the community, which we wish to preserve. I recognize that there are already several other medium density developments further out Tazewell Pike and I urge you not to use there existence as a precedent to make the same mistake again. The purpose of zoning ordinances are to protect the public interest. I do not believe that increasing to 5 du/ac at this location serves the interest or welfare of anyone but the developer. I respectfully ask that you deny this this plan amendment.

March 8, 2022
at 3:30 PM

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Erica
37918

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Erica (37918), March 8, 2022 at 8:04 PM

We strongly oppose this rezoning plan. We currently live off Shannondale Road with a young student at the elementary school. the traffic here in the morning during drop off and pick up at times spills over onto Tazewell Pike. It’s nearly impossible to travel down in the afternoons. The elementary already re-routes traffic at certain times of day to handle the influx of traffic. I could not imagine adding more traffic to this intersection. It’s dangerous. More apartment complexes hurt the historical nature of this area. We are in strong opposition to how this would effect our community. There are other properties being developed further down the road.

March 8, 2022
at 8:04 PM

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Monica
37918

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Monica (37918), March 9, 2022 at 5:53 PM

I am strongly opposed to the development proposed for this property. Safety should be the number one concern of everyone. This intersection cannot handle the density of homes and the additional traffic which even this lower density request will bring. The intersection is at a blind hill on an already extremely busy road. The proximity of an elementary school adds to safety concerns for those children. Also, this property has known sink holes putting the safety for this development into further question. I urge you to deny this request for the safety of all who live near and travel these roads, for the safety of the children who attend Shannondale Elementary, and for the safety of those who would live in homes built on sinkholes.

March 9, 2022
at 5:53 PM

3-SB-22-C

Kevin
37918

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Kevin (37918), March 10, 2022 at 9:44 AM

See attached regarding pedestrian crossing at Emory Rd / Tazewell Pike
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220310094442.pdf

March 10, 2022
at 9:44 AM

3-D-22-UR

Kevin
37918

3-D-22-UR
Kevin (37918), March 10, 2022 at 10:49 AM

See below recap of some concerns from Ritta Planning Advocates as identified during August 2021 rezoning hearing. This letter has been updated for concerns relevant to this concept plan and use on review application.
View Attachment

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220310104921.pdf

March 10, 2022
at 10:49 AM