August 10, 2023
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

43 Comments for

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Wendy
37909

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Wendy (37909), June 16, 2023 at 10:01 AM

I am wholly opposed to this development. First, the proposed development is on a flood plain and is completely waterlogged with every rain. Most of this land is unsuitable for building. Second, a subdivision/development of townhouse is out of character with the West Hills neighborhood and will bring property values down. Third, there is already too much traffic on West Hills Rd and this will only increase the traffic rate. Fourth, this land is zoned R1 and needs to stay R-1 for the good of the neighborhood. There are NO apartments in West Hills with the exception of the complex right next to the interstate on the Kingston Pike side.

June 16, 2023
at 10:01 AM

Wendy
37909

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Wendy (37909), June 16, 2023 at 11:45 AM

I am adamantly opposed to this project. First, a subdivision/development of townhouses in West Hills is out of character and will bring down property values. It's inappropriate and cheapens the neighborhood. Second, this development area is a flood plain and floods anytime it rains. It's an inappropriate place to build. Third, the traffic on West Hills Road and Vanosdale Road is already heavy. We don't need the additional traffic. Fourth, the land in question is zoned R-1 for a reason. Again, it is inappropriate for a townhouse development.

June 16, 2023
at 11:45 AM

Wendy
37909

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Wendy (37909), June 16, 2023 at 11:47 AM

I am adamantly opposed to this project. First, a subdivision/development of townhouses in West Hills is out of character and will bring down property values. It's inappropriate and cheapens the neighborhood. Second, this development area is a flood plain and floods anytime it rains. It's an inappropriate place to build. Third, the traffic on West Hills Road and Vanosdale Road is already heavy. We don't need the additional traffic. Fourth, the land in question is zoned R-1 for a reason. Again, it is inappropriate for a townhouse development.

June 16, 2023
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Jeremiah
37909

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Jeremiah (37909), June 16, 2023 at 1:35 PM

I am a neighbor of West Hills and wanted to take a second to describe my frustration with the proposed townhomes. . I believe this development will disturb the peace of the neighborhood during the construction phase that will take 2+ years to construct plus the increase traffic that will be brought into the neighborhood. From the looks of the parcel from KGIS, it shows that the entrance would be located on Stockton Rd. which would create an entrance to the townhomes between two homes. This would detract from the 1950's -60's era of architecture in the neighborhood. There is a distinct style that runs through this neighborhood and based on the proposed floor plans from the developer's website they don't seem to reinforce these ideas. There are also power lines running through that plot of land that would force the townhomes to be placed near bordering homes ruining the privacy to people's backyards including myself. I hope you take into consideration our concerns as we are existing residents of this area and wish to sustain our neighborhood just as much. I understand the over populating difficulties that our city and county are having, but do not understand the placement of the townhomes within a tight space.

June 16, 2023
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Alexa
37909

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Alexa (37909), June 16, 2023 at 3:56 PM

After learning about this proposal in a letter we received in the mail last night, I, and other neighbors of West Hills Road and Stockton Drive are very upset. The idea to bring townhomes into the center of historic West Hills is beyond me. The 5 acres of land is covered in trees and wildlife (fox, coyote, deer, etc.). To tear all of that down and force the animals out of their home is cruel. Not to mention, more than half of that land is unusable due to the towering power lines that run straight through it. My home is on West Hills Rd, which I believe would be the most affected due to the forcing of the townhomes right up onto the back of our yard. We have a small rancher home that is no more than 15ft high...How do you think we will feel if we have a 2-story townhome towering over our house and neighbors staring right into our kitchen? The invasion on our privacy is unimaginable. Shame on those who are trying to ruin such a historic neighborhood by bringing in generic, cookie cutter townhomes into the area just to make money.

June 16, 2023
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Barry
37909

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Barry (37909), June 27, 2023 at 7:37 PM

I am a long time homeowner on Stockton Drive. I am in agreement with Wendy about all the concerns that she raised. The drainage is already inadequate for the area in question and constantly floods after heavy rains. The traffic is bad and gets worse with every school year, lighting on the street is also inadequate as I have had to jump out of the way of cars at night while walking my dog. I requested a new street light four years ago and have yet to hear anything about it. I'm also concerned about the utility easement as there is a major gas pipeline running thru the property. we already fought this fight once around 15 to 18 years ago and conditions have not changed for the better. I will be attending the meeting to voice my concerns. Thank you

June 27, 2023
at 7:37 PM

Gregory
37909

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Gregory (37909), June 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM

I am also in agreement with prior comments. Anything more than single family housing placed in this area is out of character and will create more traffic and congestion, etc. They are also correct that there are major drainage issues. West Hills seems to be forgotten by the city for maintenance and work. We just moved to this subdivision this past year and spent a large amount of money to improve our property and preserve the "neighborhood" feel of West Hills. Let's leave it to be what it has been and should be in the future. A nice quiet neighborhood.

June 28, 2023
at 7:07 PM

Katie
37909

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Katie (37909), June 30, 2023 at 8:32 PM

I live in the West Hills neighborhood and I strongly oppose the development of townhomes on this property. It will affect traffic in our neighborhood and also bring down our home values greatly.

June 30, 2023
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Anna
37909

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Anna (37909), June 30, 2023 at 9:25 PM

It is asinine to try and put an entire subdivision on a tiny lot within a 1950’s era community. Under massive utilities infrastructure. There is zero consideration for the necessary traffic, utility, or educational infrastructure needed nor of the effects on current residents. People need homes, but not stacked there. We vehemently oppose this. It doesn’t fit the community and would be a detriment to our neighborhood. Wildlife have been pushed into our yards from development around Middlebrook, and this will further destroy their habitats. Drainage and flooding must be taken into account as well. This is not environmentally sound, and not welcome in West Hills. There are other locations to build subdivisions for profit.

June 30, 2023
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Jessica
37909

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Jessica (37909), July 1, 2023 at 1:57 PM

I am NOT in agreement with this development plan as it would greatly decreased the value of the homes in our West Hills community! I am 100% OPPOSED to any land parcels in the West Hills neighborhood community brig used for multi family units!

July 1, 2023
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Chiharu
37909

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Chiharu (37909), July 1, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Hello, As a West hills resident and homeowner, I strongly oppose this planning/development. Our neighborhood has lost a huge amount of undeveloped natural area recently, due to Tennova Health facilities development, and we are dealing with increased traffic, and our wildlife is suffering a much decreased food source and shelter. It is essential for our community’s health and safety to protect and preserve the remaining trees and grassy meadows like this one. Thank you for your consideration. Chiharu Ogiso

July 1, 2023
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Anna
37909

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Anna (37909), July 1, 2023 at 7:42 PM

This is wholly inappropriate for the land and it’s position. Literally beneath massive electrical lines and power infrastructure, in the midst of an established 1950’s single dwelling home neighborhood. People need homes yes, but this is solely for developer profit with zero consideration to the current residents. Infrastructure, environmental impacts, and traffic cannot support this and the neighbors of west hills do not want it. Our neighborhood is already a cut through from Kingston Pike to Middlebrook, and it is not best practices to allow these companies to stick low quality construction projects in every nook and cranny of this town. People need housing but this is not the way.

July 1, 2023
at 7:42 PM

Jason
37909

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Jason (37909), July 3, 2023 at 10:01 AM

I live directly across the street of the proposed entrance/exit to this development. Stockton Dr is, literally, part of the Greenway system. There are numerous individuals and families that utilize that section of the Greenway system on a daily basis. Increased vehicle traffic will raise the risk of an accident to those individuals on foot and bicycles.

Additionally, this will increase the traffic for the two school zones in the area...Bearden Middle School on Middlebrook Pike and West Hills Elementary on Vanosdale Rd. Those school zones are already heavily crowded during school zone hours in the morning and afternoon.

Please listen to the voices of the numerous folks that live in the West Hills Community.

Jason Beaty

7304 Stockton Dr.

July 3, 2023
at 10:01 AM

Patrick
37909

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Patrick (37909), July 3, 2023 at 11:04 AM

This proposed development is a terrible idea. The plan calls for too many houses in such a small area. It will complicate traffic and congest our neighborhood. The land has a TVA electric line running through it which will concentrate the proposed housing in a smaller area. The land has terrible water issues and dealing with those will negatively affect our property and neighborhood. There looks to be only one entrance to the development possible. The bottleneck this creates will hurt our neighborhood. This proposed construction will happen right across the street from us and will disturb our horses that we have on our property.

July 3, 2023
at 11:04 AM

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Ted (37909), July 3, 2023 at 11:10 AM

The proposed development discharges to a stream with a FEMA floodplain that overlays 10 existing structures in the neighborhood. The area immediately downstream of the development has had numerous flooding complaints. Due to these issues, if the development is approved please include a condition that will reduce the impact of the flooding (e.g. The proposed development shall discharge 20% less runoff volume than the site currently releases).

July 3, 2023
at 11:10 AM

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Tim (37909), July 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM

I am opposed to the u it’s on Stockton. The hospital built in the area drove wildlife away and many of the “ promises” we were told would happen did not. The infrastructure is not set up to allow for the density of additional homes.

July 4, 2023
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Kathleen
37909

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Kathleen (37909), July 5, 2023 at 10:39 AM

I am adamantly opposed to this proposal. As already commented on by many of our West Hills residents, this plan is looking to add 27 residencies into a less than 5 acre plot. This plot is along TVA easements with land that has extremely marshy conditions when it rains along with poor drainage in an area that already has flooding implications for the surrounding houses. It will destroy the character of as well as the property values of a well established community that takes pride in its single family home establishments. Additionally it will add a significant volume of traffic to a neighborhood that has already seen a large influx of traffic in the last few years compromising the safety of many children who walk in these areas for either the middle school or elementary school as sidewalks are not available in some of these areas.

July 5, 2023
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Joanna
37909

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Joanna (37909), July 5, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Please see attached PDF. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230705171437.pdf

July 5, 2023
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Joanna
37909

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Joanna (37909), July 5, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Please read attached PDF. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230705171922.pdf

July 5, 2023
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Jerry
37909

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Jerry (37909), July 6, 2023 at 4:10 PM

I am a long-term homeowner on West Hills Rd (since 1990) and I am completely opposed to this project. The development that is being proposed would be a poor fit for our community and would add even more traffic to the roads in this section of West Hills. There is a chronic problem with people from outside the area using our roads as a short cut from Middlebrook to Kingston Pike (The new speed humps, by the way, did not reduce the number of people cutting through!) and this proposed development would simply add more cars to the roads. Also, water runoff is already a severe problem, and this development would make things worse. There is no credible argument that can be made in favor of this development other than profit for a developer and a few cents more tax base for the city. More housing is needed in Knoxville but not at the expense of ruining a small well-established neighborhood.

July 6, 2023
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Nancy Ellen
37909

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Nancy Ellen (37909), July 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

See attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230706185911.pdf

July 6, 2023
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Michelle
37909

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Michelle (37909), July 7, 2023 at 10:23 AM

I strongly oppose the application to build homes on that piece of land. The main reason is because it is not safe for anyone to live under the huge magnetic field created by high voltage power lines. Any application to build homes in such a dangerous location should be illegal, or at the least, the landlord should be required to inform every potential resident of the high risk to their health by living in that area. There are many studies that show how enough exposure to high magnetic fields can cause especially cancer as well as many other health problems. If you want to learn more on this topic, The Inivisible Rainbow by Arthur Firstenburg is an excellent book for that.

July 7, 2023
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Stephanie
37909

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Stephanie (37909), July 7, 2023 at 12:23 PM

As a resident of the West Hills neighborhood, whose property line is bordered on the backside by the property at issue, we are vehemently opposed to development of this parcel. This neighborhood is made up of beautiful, rambling and walkable homes and streets that we chose due to its charm and safety for our child. The privacy that older growth vegetation provides to the homeowners is one of the most valuable assets in our neighborhood community, as evidenced by the recent additions to the Dogwood Trail throughout our streets. There are obvious issues that are already occurring due to the congestion and highly-trafficked area between Middlebrook and Kingston Pike using Vanosdale Road as a primary thoroughfare. The addition of the proposed development would not only add to an already problematic traffic issue-increasing concerns about safety and walkability in the near proximity to both daycare and elementary schools, it would also cause significant changes to the nature-both vegetative and aesthetic- of the surrounding homes. On top of the aforementioned issues, we have concerns, also, for the future proposed residents to live in direct proximity to high voltage power lines. We appreciate your consideration of our concerns. Kind regards, Stephanie and Jeffrey Nichols

July 7, 2023
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Lindsey
37909

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Lindsey (37909), July 8, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Our family stand wholly opposed to this plan. We moved here 2 years ago because of the quiet and calm in this neighborhood. Our daughter goes to West Hills elementary, where the building and staffing are already OVER max capacity. This would not only ruin wild life we often see, the nature and species that are protected here, the value of our homes, and the elementary school quality of education, but also bring a massive increase in traffic and unfavorable conditions and desire to be in our neighborhood. Money cannot be the underlying drive in all we do. The quality of life in West Hills is important to our long standing home owners and newcomers alike. We are proud to be a part of this community and don’t want that to change. This will drive people out who truly care about setting up roots and community here. Please reconsider, for the sake of our families and futures of our children.

July 8, 2023
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Savannah
37909

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Savannah (37909), July 8, 2023 at 11:18 AM

The addition of 27 townhomes would severely negatively impact the West Hills community. Not only would it hurt property value in the neighborhood, but it would negatively impact traffic and safety. We already have many issues with cut through drivers speeding and driving recklessly that we have been working with the city on. Additional townhomes squeezed into this lot will only further exacerbate the issue. This development is not supported by the home owners in the neighborhood.

July 8, 2023
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Matt
37909

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Matt (37909), July 8, 2023 at 12:05 PM

I am a nearby resident of this proposed development and I am strongly opposed to this plan. I am getting tired of contractors/companies trying to shoehorn developments where it is questionable and especially where so many residents do not support it. This kind of development continues to fall in line with other previously proposed developments that this community will continue to fight tooth and nail from ever being started. Please don’t waste our time or yours.

July 8, 2023
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Alicia
37909

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Alicia (37909), July 8, 2023 at 12:24 PM

I am opposed to this project. There is no way these homes could be build at a quality level when considering the flooding the power lines. Also, the traffic and (already) overcrowding of the schools would be a huge issue. This land and area is in no way suitable for this type of build.

July 8, 2023
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Virginia
37909

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Virginia (37909), July 8, 2023 at 12:56 PM

My small family and I live near this proposed project and would like to submit formal opposition to the build. Our beloved neighborhood has grown tremendously in value and esteem in the last 15 years - so many young single family homes with beautiful lots and investment right near downtown Knoxville. This proposed build will negatively impact the growth trajectory of this neighborhood and the esteem it is building for the city of knoxville - the dogwood trail, numerous upgrades in houses, and investment in nearby school safety, diversity, and education. Increased traffic on main areas of the neighborhood also concern me as part of the allure is the walkability and safety of the neighborhood - e.g. speed bumps were just installed etc. Please do not build these small units and ruin our sweet neighborhood.

July 8, 2023
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David
37909

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David (37909), July 8, 2023 at 1:03 PM

I would like to submit a formal opposition to the proposed condominium build off of Stockton Drive. This neighborhood is comprised of single family homes with beautiful lots, and this development will significantly hurt the value of the existing properties. This neighborhood is also home to many families and kids and the heavy increase of additional traffic is a negative/safety hazard for the current residents. West Hills has become a coveted location being positioned between downtown and Farragut, and trying to jam in some unsightly housing would greatly diminish the quality of this area.

July 8, 2023
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Caroline
37909

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Caroline (37909), July 8, 2023 at 1:42 PM

We have been residents of west hills for almost 9 years. The thought of this development in an already very busy road is devastating. We’ve already fought for speed bumps to help with the speeding traffic through our area and have tried for years for sidewalks due to the extreme traffic increase. To add townhomes in this historic area is unacceptable.

July 8, 2023
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Anna
37909

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Anna (37909), July 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM

As a mom who walks her toddler to school down Stockton, as a neighbor who suffered increased flooding from the recent Middlebrook construction that did not retain enough trees and ultimately eroded existing natural habitats, and as someone who appreciates buildings that add character and value, I oppose this proposal. I have a degree in city planning and understand the need for mixed densities, however the proposed plan for this property is not in alignment with the existing neighborhood and will add undue burdens to our schools and our roads. Our entire neighborhood has been undergoing the additions of speed humps and crosswalk signage to slow down traffic already cutting through our neighborhood. Additional traffic from a multi-family construction will only create more traffic issues.

July 8, 2023
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Samantha
37909

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Samantha (37909), July 8, 2023 at 10:23 PM

I oppose this development because it does not comply with the zone, and it does not deserve an exception. It doesn’t deserve an exception because the neighborhood does not need townhomes and developing townhomes to “fit more residents in the neighborhood” comes with an increase in tax dollar expenditure in our city limits with a possible reduction in home value and property taxes, along with added traffic (which may cause more accidents and city services since the streets in this area are not equipped for the population increase AND traffic increase near a school zone), power on this grid (which already needs repairs & maintenance) and garbage / brush/leave pick up (which would be a tremendous strain on tax dollars)… especially where the income of the residents in the townhome is more likely to be substantially lower than the current residents of the larger homes in the area, leading to a decrease in the overall personal maintenance of homes and contribution to the community in general. There will be added costs to the city for the maintenance and use of the park in the area and an increase to traffic on I-40 West Hills exit AND middlebrook. There are substantial alternative plots of land available in knox county which provide this business ample opportunity to purchase and develop townhomes that will not burden the city and will not interfere with current residents of west hills’ quality of life that was expected upon purchase of their current homes.

July 8, 2023
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Rick
37909

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Rick (37909), July 10, 2023 at 4:16 PM

I vehemently oppose the proposed development in West Hills. Our family purchased our home on Wesley in 1989 and have seen some changes that have negatively affected the neighborhood, particularly the Tennova development. The concept of 27 townhomes in this area goes against the concept of single family residences. I fear the proposed development will lead to traffic congestion, cause a strain on infrastructure, will lead to flooding in the area, and negatively affect property values. Stockton is part of a Greenway used by many cyclists and pedestrians and this development will endanger folks enjoying the Greenway. Do not grant the change from R-1 zoning.

July 10, 2023
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Beth
37909

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Beth (37909), July 11, 2023 at 11:35 AM

As a resident of historic West Hills I am vehemently opposed to this development. From a neighborhood perspective this would cause negative impacts with increased traffic, noise during construction, diminished privacy for the homes surrounding the development, and diminishment of the beauty we all know and love. As a homeowner who lives on Stockton Dr. We oppose the development due to the direct impact it would have on our property. We already struggle with flooding issues due to insufficient storm run-off measures that have not been addressed with the evolution of the area. The proposed development will only exacerbate this issue and potentially change our idyllic backyard oasis into a swamp with a mosquito breeding ground in the retention pond. Not only will we have to contend with the storm water rolling downhill from the West Ridge Rd we would also have to deal with the water coming downhill from the north where vegetation will no longer slow and absorb the water flow but speed the flow and quantity flooding into our yards. This is not a sustainable plan.

July 11, 2023
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Beth
37909

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Beth (37909), July 11, 2023 at 11:39 AM

As a resident of historic West Hills I am vehemently opposed to this development. From a neighborhood perspective this would cause negative impacts with increased traffic, noise during construction, diminished privacy for the homes surrounding the development, and diminishment of the beauty we all know and love. As a homeowner who lives on Stockton Dr. We oppose the development due to the direct impact it would have on our property. We already struggle with flooding issues due to insufficient storm run-off measures that have not been addressed with the evolution of the area. The proposed development will only exacerbate this issue and potentially change our idyllic backyard oasis into a swamp with a mosquito breeding ground in the retention pond. Not only will we have to contend with the storm water rolling downhill from the West Ridge Rd we would also have to deal with the water coming downhill from the north where vegetation will no longer slow and absorb the water flow but speed the flow and quantity flooding into our yards. This is not a sustainable plan.

July 11, 2023
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connie
37909

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connie (37909), July 20, 2023 at 11:49 AM

The plan to put 28 condos on Stockton Drive is insane! We have more walkers, bicyclists and joggers than we have traffic on this street. Adding another 60 or so vehicles would destroy our single home resident neighborhood and make it safe for the residents who walk our low traffic street. Stockton Drive is used more for the bicyclists, walkers and joggers due to low traffic and is part of the bicyclists route. Please don't take that away from us!!!!

July 20, 2023
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Cissy
37909

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Cissy (37909), July 21, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Members of the Planning Commission,

Concerning the proposed development of the 5 acre tract at 0 Stockton Drive, I am opposed to this as it is only suitable foe an estate sized lot or at most 2 single family homes.

I have been a realtor for 25 years & had this property listed for sale in the early to mid 2000s for David Reynolds & his wife. Due to the wet/ drainage issues & the power line easement, I determined that the highest & best use of the property should be as an estate sized lot or for 2 homes like the property on the corner of Vanosdale and Sheffield Drive.

I ask you to block the proposed development of this property.

July 21, 2023
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Marsha and Terry
37909

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Marsha and Terry (37909), July 24, 2023 at 11:33 AM

As longtime residents of Wellswood Lane, a street that is north of this proposed additional 20+ townhomes, we want to register our opposition along with our neighbors. There is already a substantial back-up of storm water drainage from our street, and with all the proposed rooftop/concrete/street run-off, water will back up even more along our street, worsening flooding in our yards/basements. Perhaps two or three homes might be appropriate for this property, though we can't imagine anyone who would want to live almost directly under the high power lines. Thank you for listening to the neighborhood on this matter.

July 24, 2023
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Margaret and Edward
37909

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Margaret and Edward (37909), July 24, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Comments on development on property off Stockton. See attached PDF.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230724152040.pdf

July 24, 2023
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Margaret and Edward
37909

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Margaret and Edward (37909), July 24, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Comments concerning development off Stockton. See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230724152243.pdf

July 24, 2023
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Kristen
37909

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Kristen (37909), August 2, 2023 at 10:51 AM

I oppose the Clayton development because this area of our community is already too dense and traffic is seriously concerning. As the wife of a police office it is critical that emergency personnel can act swiftly in order to do their job. The addition of any new houses will overburden the infrastructure and can impede residents from receiving emergency services when it’s absolutely necessary.

August 2, 2023
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Kathleen
37909

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Kathleen (37909), August 5, 2023 at 8:55 AM

Please do not allow them to build a bunch of townhouse apartments smack in the middle of west hills. This will negatively impact our property values, our traffic flow, and the aesthetic of our neighborhood. This does not fit with your neighborhood and will not add any value to West Hills—the only value it adds is to the developers pockets. This is not needed or wanted my the West Hills residents.

August 5, 2023
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Leland
37909

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Leland (37909), August 9, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Members of the Planning Commission: As president of the West Hills Community Association representing almost 1,400 homes in our community I can say that I have received countless emails, text messages, and face-to-face comments from my neighbors who without exception are opposed to this proposed development to build 27 townhomes along the face of the KUB/TVA high tension power line easement. If allowed to proceed the plan will compound traffic problems we already are experiencing, destroy old-growth woodland that acts as a natural buffer between residences and the power lines, brings relatively high-density townhomes into an established neighborhood of single-family homes, and will disrupt the tranquility and integrity of the neighborhood and potentially have a negative impact on home values. Since WHCA received a copy of the request to postpone the developer's hearing until September and there has not been a community-wide meeting scheduled with the developer, the Association will forward a formal response to the Commission after reviewing the developer's final plans for your consideration. —Leland C. Hume, President, West Hills Community Association

August 9, 2023
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