April 14, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

53 Comments for
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4-E-22-RZ
DOUG
37920
4-E-22-RZ
DOUG (37920), March 22, 2022 at 10:45 AM
I question the idea of 5 house per acre. I purchased the property at 1917 and built a pole barn house. I understand the property owner is wanting to get the most out of his land, but the proposal in absurd. That's potentially 85 houses in this area and potentially 170 cars in and out of there a day. Even if you allow 3 houses per acre, please consider the impact. Morning and afternoon traffic is already hectic and i believe we as a small community should have a voice in this decision.
March 22, 2022
at 10:45 AM
4-E-22-RZ
Dale
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Dale (37920), March 26, 2022 at 2:52 PM
I have signed petition to deny zoning of this property of 5 unit per acre density to the density of Serenity river development (30 acres and 45 lots or 11/2 units per acre ) is actual density . We the neighborhood across road French rd.,old French rd, john sevier hwy all have lots 11/2 acre to 6 plus acre plus lots with custom built homes (pictures have been sent) for privacy . We welcome a community like Serenity river was 11/2 units per acres and entrance and infrastructure as described in petition.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220326145247.pdf
March 26, 2022
at 2:52 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Robyn
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Robyn (37920), March 28, 2022 at 11:09 AM
Building five units per acre is insane. I understand that there is an unbelievable demand for housing in Knoxville, but five units per acre does not make sense on this stretch of John Sevier Highway. There have been so many accidents right in front of this proposed development due to a blind curve. I live across the highway in a development that has houses on 2.0-6.0 acres lots. The proposed plan of five units per acre will cause a traffic nightmare and ultimately devalue my property. Serenity River is a development down the road from this proposed site. It is a beautiful gated subdivision with 1.5 units per acre with values from $500,000 to $700,000. It brings value to our area. I am not opposed to a development across the highway if it is reasonable with fewer units per acre. Five units per acre is not reasonable. I respectfully ask that you look at reducing the number to 1.0 or 1.5 units per acre to mirror the newest development (Serenity River) down the highway. Thank you for your time and consideration.
March 28, 2022
at 11:09 AM
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Luke
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Luke (37920), March 28, 2022 at 3:44 PM
The proposed number of houses per acre will go against the desired amount for the neighborhood. It will bring in too much traffic and contrast with what is built already. Planning and consideration for future building should be balanced with the standards of what already are here. Please deny the proposed number of residential houses to 1 per acre.
March 28, 2022
at 3:44 PM
4-S-22-RZ
Luke
37920
4-S-22-RZ
Luke (37920), March 28, 2022 at 3:56 PM
My property is to the back of the property. The TVA easement is 150' and also the power lines feeding my house are coming through the property with an easement as well. The amount of land available to build on is only 1.5 acres. I ask that the zoning stay the same - agricultural. If rural residential zoned is decided please limit it to only one house on this proposed property to match the houses around it.
March 28, 2022
at 3:56 PM
4-L-22-SP
Luke
37920
4-L-22-SP
Luke (37920), March 28, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Based on the amount of available land(1.5 acre) available due to the power lines, the right of way power to homes in connecting property and the amount of homes being proposed to be built on this property I ask that this plan amendment be denied.
March 28, 2022
at 4:04 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Dale
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Dale (37920), March 29, 2022 at 8:21 AM
see attached photos for safety concerns; water runoff, elevation, and flooding concerns; and comparisons of density of custom built homes 100 feet to 1/4 mile adjacent to proposed subdivision
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220329082102.pdf
March 29, 2022
at 8:21 AM
4-S-22-RZ
Janice
37920
4-S-22-RZ
Janice (37920), March 30, 2022 at 4:11 PM
I respectfully request the Commission deny the application of 4L 22 SP and 4 S22 RZ. This area is zoned agricultural and the growth plan is agricultural. The applications indicate desire to change to Planned residential on and the other rural residential on. This is confusing as to what the developer desires. The proposed 3 dwellings per acre on this site. is not consistent with the homes in close proximity. The acreage does not support the number of houses requested . Some of the property has easement and other restrictions which would reduce the actual building space. It is also near hilltop and ridge protection areas. I am not opposing housing on the site but I do believe 3 dwellings on what amounts to less than 2 acres is not appropriate. Also would not be supported with just a septic system.
March 30, 2022
at 4:11 PM
4-A-22-PD
William
37920
4-A-22-PD
William (37920), March 30, 2022 at 5:06 PM
The people of this community are tired of these structures getting closer and closer to looking in our own window. This community has just welcomed 2 new apartment complexes to our area. These roads are bad enough already. This neighborhood doesn't ask for much and we don't get much. We are fine with that. I will undoubtedly loose neighbors if this monstrosity is constructed. Please leave the to zoning as is.
March 30, 2022
at 5:06 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Tim
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Tim (37920), March 30, 2022 at 5:17 PM
My family respectfully requests that re-zoning request 4-E-22-RZ be denied as submitted. As many of my neighbors have pointed out, there are countless reasons why the request should not be passed. Environmental concerns, inconsistencies with the land use of surrounding properties, lowered property values for the community, water runoff and design/engineering flaws of the present infrastructure are but a few. Paramount for all of us, however, are safety concerns. A neighborhood development of the magnitude of 5 housing units per acre will most certainly lead to serious and fatal accidents. The section of John Sevier Highway where the proposed development will be located is arguably the most dangerous section of a notoriously dangerous highway. Can you imagine the increased traffic that will be generated as a result of cramming 5 housing units per acre onto this property...Please review the re-zoning request carefully with concerns for all of us who travel this area on a daily basis. Again, we respectfully request that the re-zoning request be denied as submitted. Perhaps a solution for the property owner is a development with a density of 1 - 2 housing units per acre. This would address many of the concerns of the community while providing an economic benefit to the property owner.
March 30, 2022
at 5:17 PM
4-A-22-PD
William
37920
4-A-22-PD
William (37920), March 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM
The building of these apartment houses is raising a great deal of concern amongst our South Haven community. This part of South Knoxville is already a heavily crowded part of town, and these apartments will add to the issue tenfold. One has to worry about the consequences that will be had for traffic in the town on the already busy and narrow streets. Property values are also expected to plummet. While the old school should be repurposed, the effects of such a large income of people into the community is very worrisome.
March 30, 2022
at 6:45 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Davana
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Davana (37920), March 30, 2022 at 9:09 PM
Please see attached PDF titled Rezoning response
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220330210905.pdf
March 30, 2022
at 9:09 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Andrew
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Andrew (37920), March 31, 2022 at 10:05 AM
The proposed rezoning, if approved, represents a tragedy for all Knox Country residents in the vicinity of this property. Such residents, myself include, are drawn to this part of the county because is its absent of high-density housing. The proposed re-zoning would reduce the value or all our properties, create more traffic on John Sevier Hw, a road already challenging to enter, and add noise/light pollution. Such high-density house is not in alignment with the 'feel' of this area and will be favored by absolutely no taxpayer in the vicinity. There are portions of the county where such developments to cope with Knox's housing shortage are appropriate, but this is simply isn't it. Instead, let's call the proposed rezoning what it is, a money grab; home prices are high, so why not build a bucket load where land is relatively cheap? People, families...that's why not.
March 31, 2022
at 10:05 AM
4-S-22-RZ
Andrew
37920
4-S-22-RZ
Andrew (37920), March 31, 2022 at 10:09 AM
The proposed rezoning, if approved, represents a tragedy for all Knox Country residents in the vicinity of this property. Such residents, myself include, are drawn to this part of the county because is its absent of high-density housing. The proposed re-zoning would reduce the value or all our properties, and create more traffic on John Sevier Hw, a road already challenging to enter. Such high-density house is not in alignment with the 'feel' of this area and will be favored by absolutely no taxpayer in the vicinity. I respectfully request your deny this rezoning request.
March 31, 2022
at 10:09 AM
4-A-22-PD
Astrid
37920
4-A-22-PD
Astrid (37920), March 31, 2022 at 4:18 PM
please see PDF
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220331161827.pdf
March 31, 2022
at 4:18 PM
4-A-22-PD
Sonia
37920
4-A-22-PD
Sonia (37920), March 31, 2022 at 7:41 PM
It breaks my heart to see what happened in Nashville happening in Knoxville. There is no way they’re is enough room while maintaining the I integrity of the community infrastructure. We’d love to stay and support this community but if these projects continue their is no way we will.
March 31, 2022
at 7:41 PM
4-A-22-PD
Astrid
37920
4-A-22-PD
Astrid (37920), April 1, 2022 at 7:39 AM
My PDF won't post so I will upload multiple comments here. I honestly am not sure where to even begin. I purchased my 102 year old home on McClung in 2020. I exclusively looked in this area to buy my first home because I wanted to be part of the rejuvenation and revitalization of the South Knoxville. The neighborhood and roads are very closely stitched together so when I was made aware by a fellow neighbor of Mr Cockrill's plan to put in 99 more residential dwellings I was shocked. My shock then quickly turned to concern as these plans included raising three/four additional buildings on the small sight along with 130 parking spaces? We are a small family neighborhood and the current infrastructure is not capable of handling that many more individuals. We have existing sewage and flooding issues that are not being addressed and the electrical grid goes out pretty regularly. More concerning to me as those issues 'can' be fixed is the amount of people he is proposing be relocated to this dense area.
April 1, 2022
at 7:39 AM
4-A-22-PD
Astrid
37920
4-A-22-PD
Astrid (37920), April 1, 2022 at 7:39 AM
(second part) His current proposal will completely alter the dynamic of our neighborhood. COMPLETLY. Not to mention the amount of green space negatively impacted, the whole reason for our urban wilderness initiative, along with the wildlife. I wholeheartedly agree the building cannot remain abandoned and am 1000% for using the EXHISTING structure for some sort of living space but believe mid to high end condominiums to be a better option/fit by only utilizing the current structure. When meeting with Mr Cockrill he made it a point that he 'does not need to do this, he enjoys rehabilitating historic buildings' . If that is truly the case there should be no questions as to what would work for both the developer and the neighborhood. This neighborhood CANNOT absorb this type of development. PLEASE do not allow this rezoning to take place. You will loose the whole purpose of trying to flip this area of town. A number of neighbors including myself have already started to consider leaving the neighborhood if this 'development' goes through.
April 1, 2022
at 7:39 AM
4-S-22-RZ
Rebecca
37920
4-S-22-RZ
Rebecca (37920), April 1, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Due to the property value of the homes in this area and trying to place 3 dwellings on 1.5 acres, I request that this amendment be denied.
April 1, 2022
at 9:53 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Tyler
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Tyler (37920), April 2, 2022 at 8:39 AM
I am writing this message to express my opposition of application 4-E-22-RZ. I am not opposed to having this area rezoned from agricultural to residential. I am and will strongly oppose the rezoning of 5 houses per acre. First of all, most of the homes in and around the area are situated on 1-6 acres of land. This does not include the neighborhood development, Serenity River, which sits less than a mile from the purposed neighborhood. Serenity River is a 30 acre development with 45 homes built within the gated community (1 1/2 homes per acre). Serenity River is a successful development and is compatible with other custom built homes in the area. Per the Knoxville Planning website, The rezoning process is in place to protect the rights of the property owner while promoting the general welfare of the community. Limiting this development to 1 home per acre would still allow the property owner to benefit financially. It would also promote the general welfare of the community by not decreasing the property value around the proposed neighborhood. We (the property owners) appreciate you taking the time to consider our requests.
April 2, 2022
at 8:39 AM
4-E-22-RZ
Richard and Cindy
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Richard and Cindy (37920), April 4, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Although I am not opposed to the rezoning itself, I am submitting a plea to deny the request for five dwellings per acre on the afore mentioned rezoning of 4-E-22 RZ. 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre would fit more consistently within the established neighborhood. There is also a concern for traffic safety due to the property being located on Gov. John Sevier Highway near a curve with low visibility.
April 4, 2022
at 4:47 PM
4-E-22-RZ
Kim
37920
4-E-22-RZ
Kim (37920), April 4, 2022 at 5:07 PM
The zoning for this 17 acres would be like putting 117 houses in the Serenity River subdivision across the street from that property. ( We have 50 houses or less in Serenity River) . The impact on our neighborhood and the new neighborhood would be detrimental to both properties at the proposed size . It would cause traffic and safety issues and also light pollution. It will also have a negative impact on our property values. Please reconsider less homes per acre.
April 4, 2022
at 5:07 PM
4-S-22-RZ
Kim
37920
4-S-22-RZ
Kim (37920), April 4, 2022 at 5:09 PM
The zoning for this 2.9 acres would be like putting 70 houses in the Serenity River subdivision across the street from that property. ( We have 50 houses or less in Serenity River) . The impact on our neighborhood and the new neighborhood would be detrimental to both properties at the proposed size . It would cause traffic and safety issues and also light pollution. It will also have a negative impact on our property values. Please reconsider less homes per acre.
April 4, 2022
at 5:09 PM
4-A-22-PD
Loney
37920
4-A-22-PD
Loney (37920), April 5, 2022 at 10:27 AM
The proposed building of these apartment will greatly impact our community by way of traffic, overcrowding schools, and most importantly homeowners will sale and move away. We take great pride in our neighborhood and do agree with the redevelopment of the existing structure. Please do not allow this rezoning!
April 5, 2022
at 10:27 AM
4-A-22-PD
Stephanie
37920
4-A-22-PD
Stephanie (37920), April 5, 2022 at 3:41 PM
I live at 1829 Beech Street and have for 13 years.  I love our neighborhood, and have great concerns regarding turning said property into low income apartments.  Beech Street is narrow, and cannot accommodate the homeowners who currently reside on that street.  I worry about the property values of the homes that so many people have worked so hard to keep.  I worry about increased crime in our area, and what it will expose our children to.  I do not have a problem with families in need of a home, however, please consider section 8 houses as opposed to low income apartments.  The houses will at least fit into the neighborhood, there will only be a need for driveways as opposed to 199 parking spaces.  Please at least take into consideration allowing section 8 houses in our area, as any change will be an adjustment for those of us who have lived in the neighborhood for so long.
April 5, 2022
at 3:41 PM
4-A-22-PD
Patsy
37920
4-A-22-PD
Patsy (37920), April 5, 2022 at 9:42 PM
Revitalize Historical Giffin Elementary School. In the past several years it had been discussed of it becoming an assisted living. Could that not be revisited? South Knoxville has numerous low income/section 8 apartments. We just recently had 2 more low income/section 8 apartment complexes built with in 2 miles of this suggested development. Please Vote NO on the rezoning!
April 5, 2022
at 9:42 PM
4-A-22-PD
Katherine
37920
4-A-22-PD
Katherine (37920), April 5, 2022 at 11:10 PM
Let me start out by saying that I am all for the revitalization of the old Giffin Elementary School. The building needs to be utilized. The concern that I have, along with many others, regarding the development of (4-A-22-PD) 99 apartments being built on Beech Street are the additional cars/traffic. More traffic has been added in the past several years because of Ijams Nature Center & Bakers Creek development. These apartments would add to this congestion along with more speeding on South Haven. The roads in the South Haven community are not as maintained as they should be. The roads around the development (McClung Ave., South Haven, Beech Street, Lenland Ave) are narrow, uneven in many areas and have numerous potholes. This will also get worse with the added traffic. A person also has to be concerned about additional crime coming into our area with so many new people. South Knoxville has had 2 new low income/section 8 apartment complexes added with in 2 miles of Beech Street in the past couple of years already. PLEASE DO NOT allow this to happen. Help us keep our quaint neighborhood.
April 5, 2022
at 11:10 PM
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Cara
37920
4-A-22-PD
Cara (37920), April 6, 2022 at 1:06 PM
We started the process of remodeling the old eyesore on the corner. It was literally the worst home in the area. So many of our neighbors have put in so much time and effort to reestablish the small area. I have been here for three years and not one summer have I been able to sit on my back porch for dinner/bbq. Our sewer system is disgusting. The smell is embarrassing when having company. A study showed sewage in the creek. It’s been three years and the city/KUB can’t control this situation. How could the sewer handle adding 93 units and the additional construction on that slope? It will be devastating to our creek and it’s wildlife. That wooded area has become a bird sanctuary and what little wildlife left in South Haven will be gone. Not to mention the creek has been known to hold the endangered Berry Cave Salamander. Our tiny roads are already over traveled and we just finally got speed bumps In an attempt to help with that issue. Some homes barely have yards already and taking more for sidewalks would not be fair to those home owners. The neighborhood could not sustain such an increase in population. The school is a staple for our community and tho we know it needs to be used for something, having it surrounded with concrete buildings will not do it justice as a historic building. I wish to deny the application.
April 6, 2022
at 1:06 PM
4-A-22-PD
Kara
37920
4-A-22-PD
Kara (37920), April 6, 2022 at 4:34 PM
This project proposes too much dwelling density. The proposed area is tucked inside a quiet neighborhood, with a park and a stream running though it. These plans would take down many of the very large trees along this area. I would love to see this space converted into condos or mixed income housing at way less capacity.
April 6, 2022
at 4:34 PM
4-A-22-PD
Jess
37920
4-A-22-PD
Jess (37920), April 6, 2022 at 6:28 PM
I oppose this rezoning. The proposed use of the 6.3 acres and forested hillside is extremely out of character for our neighborhood. South Knoxville is known for it's natural landscapes and this rezoning would destroy one of South Haven neighborhood's forested areas. We have coyotes, salamanders, amazing hawks and other birds - it is truly a haven not just for the residents but also for the wildlife. Erecting 5 additional buildings on this property is out of character for the area and would create towering buildings along a steep hillside that should remain forested. I actually would like to know if a hillside protection overlay would be appropriate, given the grade of the hillside. I am absolutely in favor of an appropriate use for the historic school itself. The original plan for an assisted living facility would have given residents beautiful trees and birds to watch out their windows and contributed minimal traffic, noise pollution, light pollution, and potential crime on our community. There are many many other options for re-use of the facility and I will enthusiastically support rezoning, if necessary, for plans that fit within our neighborhood. It is the duty of the MPC and City Council to ensure that zoning changes and development are beneficial to our community. Neither the use case nor the scale of this proposal are beneficial.
April 6, 2022
at 6:28 PM
4-A-22-PD
Edward
37920
4-A-22-PD
Edward (37920), April 6, 2022 at 7:01 PM
My grandparents, my parents as well as myself have lived in the South Knoxville & South Haven community for over 100 years. I myself went to Giffin Elementary school. I would like to see the school be revitalized into something that will help our community & help our property values continue to increase but not section 8 or low income housing put into our community. With Ijams Nature Center expanding & Bakers Creek being developed & the Greenways, our property values have started to increase. Traffic has gotten more congested with people coming from all over to these areas & will only get worse with 99 more apartments added on Beech Street. The City of Knoxville can not keep up with the maintanence on the roads in the area now. The roads have a lot of uneveness & pot holes & these too will get worse with the added daily trips from the 99 apartments being added. One has to also realize that the exit from Beech Street onto Lenland Ave is a right turn ONLY. The left turn is a dead end. Lenland & South Haven it is a blind intersection & there will be in increase of accidents because it is bad enough now with the traffic that we have. Why crame 99 more apartments in the middle of a small neighborhood community? It is a shame that an out of town delveloper can come into our neighborhood with low income/section 8 housing & force this upon our community. Please VOTE NO on the rezoning!
April 6, 2022
at 7:01 PM
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Nathan
37920
4-A-22-PD
Nathan (37920), April 7, 2022 at 2:19 PM
The ordinances governing planned developments state (section 16.7) that they "should ONLY be applied to further those applications that provide compensating amenities and benefits to the City AND neighborhood." (emphases mine). The MOST important component of the neighborhood to consider is the surrounding neighborhood - those neighbors directly impacted by the proposed development. This proposal does NOT benefit the surrounding neighborhood and is therefore disqualified from the zoning exemptions requested under Planned Development. The current "Historic Giffin Square" proposal will NEGATIVELY impact both property values and quality of life for people in the surrounding neighborhood, for the following reasons:
1) the scale is too large,

2) it effectively eliminates the positives Giffin School brings to the neighborhood, and

3) the type of use is inappropriate for the location.

If preserving the historic school building is a +1 for the neighborhood, the combined effects of problems 1-3 above are at least a -10. That is, whatever good this development might bring to the neighborhood is vastly diminished by the negative impacts it will have. In the attached PDF I detail my reasoning for the above comments.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220407141912.pdf
April 7, 2022
at 2:19 PM
4-A-22-PD
Kendall
37920
4-A-22-PD
Kendall (37920), April 7, 2022 at 2:26 PM
This will take so much away from a beautiful neighborhood. Repurposing the school I think would be a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. We don’t need more units beyond that in our little community.
April 7, 2022
at 2:26 PM
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John
37920
4-A-22-PD
John (37920), April 7, 2022 at 3:22 PM
Im opposed to this rezoning,I don't want our neighbor changed into a busy traffic in the neighborhood,its always been a quiet area,I oppose this all together.
April 7, 2022
at 3:22 PM
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Sarah
37920
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Sarah (37920), April 7, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Hello. I have major concerns about this structure. A sad truth of subsidized housing is it often brings crime to the area. As a single woman this is concerning. The infrastructure in this area is unable to support more people, everything is is packed as it is. This location is not the best place for new subsidized housing, especially not as many units as the plan proposes.
April 7, 2022
at 3:30 PM
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Bob
37920
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Bob (37920), April 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM
My request is for My City is to Not build this LOW RENT Living ln this Area .(1)is because of traffic .(2) is because of the clients that will becoming and @all hours of the .(3) Is that ,The South end has given more Than any other part of City.(4) If you Just look @ what has happened on Chapman Hwy. Just in the last 3 years

People it’s TIME To VOTE, get some people out of Office!

April 7, 2022
at 6:46 PM
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Heather
37920
4-A-22-PD
Heather (37920), April 7, 2022 at 7:54 PM
As a former Giffin student and long-time resident of South Knoxville, I support this project. With all due respect to neighbors' concerns, I don't think these problems are unsolvable. Please read my attached PDF for more detail. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220407195405.pdf
April 7, 2022
at 7:54 PM
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Brian
37920
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Brian (37920), April 8, 2022 at 9:01 AM
I am here against the proposal to add a 99 unit complex to our small residential neighborhood of South Haven. Beech Street and the adjoining roads are no place for such traffic. Crime has been on the increase in our neighborhood and more then doubling the population would significantly add to the problem putting our neighbors in danger. I do not know exact numbers but in the last year alone there have been ridiculous numbers of apartments, subdivision, dwellings proposed and approved for the South Knoxville area when nothing is being done about Chapman Highway other then the obvious band-Aids here and there. As I am typing this Chapman and Young High pike are shut down to a possible fatal accident. This is an everyday occurrence and adding people by the 100’s -1000’s a year needs to stop until our families can travel safely to the grocery store. This proposal should need to scale down tremendously to be approved.
April 8, 2022
at 9:01 AM
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Janie
37920
4-A-22-PD
Janie (37920), April 8, 2022 at 9:49 AM
I am in opposition to this development of a 99 unit going into this neighborhood. Overcrowding this small neighborhood and traffic issues are of great concern to me.
April 8, 2022
at 9:49 AM
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Gregory
37920
4-A-22-PD
Gregory (37920), April 9, 2022 at 6:59 AM
We need workforce housing in this area, which is close to businesses and to downtown Knoxville. If you look over the traffic study, adding 946 vehicle trips per 24 hour period is next to nothing and will not change traffic on any local roads or on Chapman Highway. In the traffic study, even at peak morning and afternoon times, there are only 53 trips during the AM peak hour and 76 trips during the PM peak hour. Surely the area roads can handle that small increase in vehicle trips without causing any issues while giving South Knoxville 99 units of extra, much-needed housing and tax revenue for the city. The old school has been vacant and neglected for decades now and new housing would be a perfect fix to this historic building. There does need to be adequate parking for residents and guests, so there is no overflow parking on area streets. It also must be proven that construction will not cause water drainage issues in the surrounding homes and that there should also be as many trees saved and not cut down as possible. In order to make all this work, a retention pond may be needed and the project may have to be reduced in size and scope by maybe eliminating one of the proposed buildings. Also, if the developer is promising anything to the community, like a community center or anything for community use, then it MUST be required that the builder follow through and complete everything as promised.
April 9, 2022
at 6:59 AM
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Ben
37920
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Ben (37920), April 9, 2022 at 1:05 PM
Please see attached for my comments.
View Attachment
https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220409130543.pdf
April 9, 2022
at 1:05 PM
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Billie
37920
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Billie (37920), April 11, 2022 at 2:59 AM
I have lived in this community for 48 years. I do not want to see housing projects go up in the old Giffin Elementary School. I live on the dead-end at the bottom of hill I do not want to have to drive thru the projects every time I come and go from my home. My main concern is my children and grandchildren I don't want them to have to pass thru to ride there bikes or catch a school bus. This is the most craziest thing I've heard I lived thru the change when they built the new bridge and re-done our community then. We definitely don't need these apartments in our community we have a very nice quiet community with alot of elderly people this will be a very very bad thing. I would rather see a community center, assistant living, something for the children not apartments that are gonna cause harm and I'm sure drug use in our community I Vote NO!!!! Don't take what little we have left and make it into projects. Things are just starting to look up around here and as a 48 year Home Owner our value of our properties have just started to rise with the new bike park and all the new Sevier Ave developments. I think this needs to be revised and thought about really hard and also when our property value starts to go down hill whom ever the ideal plan of this needs to buy us out at the top dollar I think the ones that live right there and will have to see these projects every time they leave inside there home we should have the say and the final vote.
April 11, 2022
at 2:59 AM
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Bradley
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Bradley (37920), April 11, 2022 at 11:50 AM
Once again we have the same group of developers from Lafollette attempting to spoil an area of knox county only this time they have decided to change business names. Why do you suppose that is? The way they have treated our environment in south Knox county will not be forgotten. This group of individuals needs to be stopped at every turn. They are now trying to blame environmental harm on the community members of dry Hollow after their dozers uncovered hazardous material on the development site during illegal grading on the property which TDEC is involved in. Please do not let them ruin more of our quickly disappearing open space!
April 11, 2022
at 11:50 AM
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Jim
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Jim (37920), April 11, 2022 at 3:34 PM
I oppose this proposed change in zoning and respectfully request that it be denied. I further request that this agenda item be tabled until a thorough environmental study can be done. Both in terms of potential damage to Stock Creek but also the impact of clear cutting deforestation being done by developers along Governor John Sevier Highway, as seen in the attached photo below. Further, it would seem prudent to pause further development until regs and guidelines can be established to limit this type of environmental damage. Especially to a legally designated scenic highway.
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April 11, 2022
at 3:34 PM
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John
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John (37920), April 11, 2022 at 3:41 PM
My wife and I would like to voice our opposition to the zoning request. This would be the equivalent of putting over 100 homes in Serenity River subdivision where we live and pay taxes. We would not be opposed to fewer homes per acre. We do not support the rezoning request as currently proposed.
April 11, 2022
at 3:41 PM
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John
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John (37920), April 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM
My wife and I would like to voice our opposition to the zoning request. This would be the equivalent of putting over 100 homes in Serenity River subdivision where we live and pay taxes. We would not be opposed to fewer homes per acre. We do not support the rezoning request as currently proposed.
April 11, 2022
at 3:42 PM
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Jim
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Jim (37920), April 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM
I oppose this proposed change in zoning and respectfully request that it be denied. I believe it does not meet several of conditions required by KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6.30.01. I further request that this agenda item be tabled until a thorough environmental study can be done. Both in terms of potential damage to Stock Creek but also the impact of clear-cutting deforestation being done by developers along Governor John Sevier Highway, as seen in the attached photo below. Further, it would seem prudent to pause further development until regs and guidelines can be established to limit this type of environmental damage. Especially to a legally designated scenic highway. If approved what is the potential adverse impact to the Stock Creek Watershed? Since there is a tributary adjacent to the property under consideration for zoning change, an environmental impact study should be required, preferably before a zoning change request is considered. There is also great concern about the environmental impact in general with developers on GJSH employing a clear cutting/deforestation approach which is very destructive to the environment. See photo below. In addition to environmental issues, other comments/concerns from local residents: "It makes me sick the way they clear cut so much land." More comments on pdf doc. See photo of clear-cutting

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April 12, 2022
at 1:02 PM
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Jim
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Jim (37920), April 12, 2022 at 4:36 PM
This picture should be included with comments I previously submitted regarding this zoning change request. Among other things it represents proof that the proposed zoning change will NOT meet the requirements of ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6.30.01
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April 12, 2022
at 4:36 PM
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Mark
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Mark (37920), April 12, 2022 at 9:58 PM
During the monthly public meeting, our association had concerns of the Medium Density development being planned at 0 West Gov. John Sevier Highway. We are not opposed to development, but we are interested in smart development that will be a good fit to our community. This is not the first time you have heard the issues expressed concerning the Sector Plan, recent developments / changes, traffic, and layout of the development. Please consider our concerns as longstanding members of the community that will be here to face the issues, problems, and growth daily.

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April 12, 2022
at 9:58 PM
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S D
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S D (37920), April 12, 2022 at 10:14 PM
I OPPOSE the rezoning of Giffin school property! Our neighborhood cannot absorb the impact of 100+ new families in this space. Low income housing brings many problems to any neighborhood. We have many low income housing units on this side of Chapman Hwy. We have Southmont, Stonewall, Young High Flats, Southside Flats and many voucher houses! We have enough! Senior housing sounds nice but the working family housing is the issue!! 
April 12, 2022
at 10:14 PM
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Glenn and Carolyn
37920
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Glenn and Carolyn (37920), April 13, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Our family opposes any rezoning of this property. In addition to lowering property values, this would make already dangerous John Sevier Hwy even more so. We encourage you to deny any rezoning of this parcel
April 13, 2022
at 9:51 AM
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Glenn and Carolyn
37920
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Glenn and Carolyn (37920), April 13, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Our family opposes any proposed rezoning of this property. Gov. John Sevier Hwy is already a deathtrap with multiple trucks and increasing traffic associated with the industrial park and through traffic between Asheville Hwy and Alcoa Hwy. We encourage you to deny this request
April 13, 2022
at 9:54 AM
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Zachary
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Zachary (37920), April 13, 2022 at 11:44 AM
I live two doors west, downhill from this property. I have unresolved issues with large quantities of stormwater, up to 4 feet in depth, collecting behind my home.

I am concerned about runoff from this new structure sending more water in my direction.

I would like to request that any rainwater be sent toward the back of this proposed building site vs. directing it west. My hope is to avoid compounding existing stormwater issues on my property and neighboring properties.
April 13, 2022
at 11:44 AM