May 12, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

4 Comments for

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TJ (37922), May 2, 2022 at 11:22 AM

I am not again progress or building, as long as it brings a value to our community.
Questions:
1-What is the value add to build either town homes or homes on a small lot?
2- Lake Cove subdivision would like to see a big tree buffer added between the properties. Can that happen at the beginning of the project and not the end. It helps with huge dust storm from trucks.
3- Also Lake Cove would like to see the entrance to your property a good distance from ours to avoid any accidents of cars turning into each other.
4- Once again, how will you address the dust problem during construction. When the wind blows from the south (85% of the time). It carries the dirt and dust right into Lake Cove subdivision. It happen with the building of The Woods at Chick by Ball Homes.
5- Lots 1-4, in Lake Cove, would like to have a fence and tree buffer. That will be key to the value of these homes.

We hope which ever company builds there, will be sensitive to the adjoining lots in Lake Cove.

May 2, 2022
at 11:22 AM

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Jill
37922

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Jill (37922), May 10, 2022 at 1:08 PM

The HOA recognizes that >5du/ac is consistent with the Woods of Choto across Choto Road and Choto Meadows on the south side of the Farris property. Choto Meadows is separated from the Farris property by a wide tree buffer. There is no buffer between Lake Cove subdivision and the adjacent Farris property. Also, Holden Branch stream runs across the Farris property from Woods of Choto to Fort Loudon Lake which prohibits the building of residences. Lake Cove subdivision is >3du/ac. Because there is no buffer between the two properties as stated above and because of the decreased land available for building, we respectfully request that the property be designated as >3du/ac or, at most, >4du/ac. Also, the number of cars forecasted by staff is a significant increase that will cause major traffic difficulties on what staff has called, a "country road". Choto road has no shoulders. The increase of cars from the Woods of Choto traffic has caused back-ups on Choto Road. The stretch of road directly in front of the subdivision is already badly in need of repair. We request that any approval of an increase in lots on the Farris property be accompanied by the widening of Choto road to include a turn lane into the Farris property as well as road shoulders. The entrance to the Farris property is in a precarious location as pertains to the entrances of both Lake Cove and the Woods of Choto properties and needs to be carefully considered.

May 10, 2022
at 1:08 PM

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john
37922

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john (37922), May 11, 2022 at 1:03 PM

I live off Choto Road in Knox County, it took quite a while to convince people of the need for a fire station in this community. Concerns listed below.

1) Currently, with the establishment of several new housing developments, along Choto and Northshore this has increased the vehicle traffic, and this has posed significant traffic backup.

2) Several other developments along McFee area, will increase the traffic flow even more.

3) It's hard to believe the planners have established sufficient traffic studies; Fire Response/Paramedic responses to handle numerous situations with the volume of homes coming to this area.

4) The number of homes per lot size ~ 1 acre per home should not be reduced due to the continual increase to the safety of the knox county citizens. (Due to Fire/Emergency time responses to homes; potential traffic accidents)

In summary, lot sizes should stay as currently designed; (thus reducing the continual pressure on traffic and emergency responses) future studies should be done to ensure public safety is of the Upmost Importance.

May 11, 2022
at 1:03 PM

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Nanya
37922

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Nanya (37922), May 11, 2022 at 1:55 PM

I ask that you consider limiting the Development of the parcel at 1606 Hart Road to 3 single-family dwelling units per acre instead of the recommended 4 dwelling units per acre and the requested 5 dwelling units per acre.

Please see attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20220511135551.pdf

May 11, 2022
at 1:55 PM