With regard to Sector Plan Change and Rezoning for 2707 E. Emory Road I agree with the Staff’s Recommendation and the Public Comments submitted to date to deny both the Sector Plan Change and the Rezoning. In a previous comment it was noted that the list of 60 some potenntial businesses and offices allowed with the Rural Commercial zoning is overwhelming and unnecessary. To add to this, locating commercial businesses in this area would increase traffic on an already congested and dangerous intersection leading onto Emory road. There have already been three fatalities at that very intersection. There are many commercial businesses just three miles in either direction thus the need for additional businesses is not necessary and would add to safety issues already present at that intersection and curve. Encouraging unnecessary commercial development would result ultimately in businesses failing while reducing property values unnecessarily. Residential development is needed as affordable housing is an issue in Knox County. Single family residential development is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area and would help in addressing the housing crisis in our county.
