July 14, 2022
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

2 Comments for
X DateX ZIP Code
Case Number
Name
Comment
Attachment
On Behalf Of
Date
5-D-22-RZ
Michael
37938
5-D-22-RZ
Michael (37938), May 9, 2022 at 7:40 AM
I wanted to take a moment to provide feedback on this proposed change to zoning. I am not sure if this request has been withdrawn as both posted notice signs were removed around 5/8/2022 and remain down as of the morning of 5/9/2022.

I am opposed to this change in zoning for a variety of factors. First, the change is inconsistent with the Sector Plan for the area. Much of the area surrounding this proposed rezoning is on residential housing or agricultural. To change this zoning will continue to open the Emory Road corridor to greater and greater amounts of commercial businesses that is inconsistent with the sector plan and potential creates safety concerns which will be discussed next.

More importantly in my mind is the public safety issue that this zoning would open up given the existing road structure and traffic. The property sits at the corner of Emory Road and Greenwell Road. Greenwell Road is a feeder road into Emory Road with many subdivisions with traffic turning in both directions. This intersection is already dangerous given the speeds that have become common place on Emory Road and the lack of a traffic signal. Multiple accidents including fatalities have occurred at this very spot.

I urge you to uphold the staff recommendation and deny this zoning and sector plan change request.
May 9, 2022
at 7:40 AM
5-D-22-RZ
Mike
37938
5-D-22-RZ
Mike (37938), May 9, 2022 at 8:38 AM
I agree with the planning staff to decline the rezoning request and I am also opposed. 
• First, the main reason I oppose the rezoning is that it sets a precedent in the area for commercial properties. The area out here is all agricultural and residential, and I think still quite beautiful. The nearest commercial properties to this location are 1 mile to the west and 2 miles to the east. Once a commercial zone is established in a residential or agricultural zone, it opens the door for more commercial properties.  
• Second, if the rezoning request is approved, there is no promise that the owner will not sell the property and give a future owner the opportunity to build any kind of business on the property allowed for Commercial Rural. This includes restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and so on.  
• Third, the other reason I oppose is the traffic flow on that corner. As the planning staff has pointed out, there is no access via Greenwell due to the drainage ditch and holding pond. Traffic flow from Greenwell and along East Emory to the property could be confusing and possibly dangerous.
May 9, 2022
at 8:38 AM