August 10, 2023
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

10 Comments for

Deborah
37917

6-E-23-RZ
Deborah (37917), July 8, 2023 at 1:01 PM

I oppose the rezoning of properties at 237 and 0 Chickamauga Ave. This is not an appropriate use of the zoning code. Chickamauga has no sidewalks, no road margins, and two blind hills that exit towards Bruhin/North Central Street. Please drive this street and don't rely on Google maps, as it doesn't show the blind hills. Better still, try walking or biking this street.
Combining 2 or 3 small lots should not create an area for medium density if it does not fit the neighborhood plan. Please see the attachment for more in-depth comments.

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July 8, 2023
at 1:01 PM

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Kasey
37917

6-E-23-RZ
Kasey (37917), July 20, 2023 at 1:44 PM

My family recently moved about a block away from the proposed rezoning. I am concerned that rezoning these properties at 237 and 0 Chickamauga Ave. is not in the best interest of our neighborhood. There is significant traffic in front of our house, and I watch both adults and children navigate walking up the busy street daily without sidewalks. How is it reasonable to put in multi-family housing when we don't have the infrastructure in place for people to safely walk to/from the bus stop? Furthermore, the hills to/from our house (and the proposed rezoning) are very much blind hills while driving. The last thing we need is even more cars on these sidewalk-less, blind hills. Finally, since moving into our house about 3 months ago, we have lost power at least one to two dozen times. It has been surreal. We moved to OLP from Parkridge... another old neighborhood, but our power rarely went out. It is obvious that KUB's electric infrastructure in our neighborhood needs work before additional strain is put on the grid in this area.
Please deny the rezoning request.

July 20, 2023
at 1:44 PM

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Richard
37917

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Richard (37917), August 2, 2023 at 3:33 PM

In regard to A-F-23-RZ Please vote yes on the rezoning of 2120 and 2116 Tipton Station Road. I have family in this community and know that this would benefit both Knox County and the citizens living in the area. Our city and county are desperate for new and well-built homes. This subdivision proposed for this land will provide those. In addition, most of the negative comments I’ve read are from people who themselves live in other local area subdivisions. The county is growing rapidly and we need to be fair and equitable not only to those wanting to sell their personal property for building newer subdivisions, but also for those who greatly desire to move into the area. Please vote yes! Thank you!!

August 2, 2023
at 3:33 PM

6-E-23-RZ

Barkley
37917

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Barkley (37917), August 2, 2023 at 4:15 PM

As a resident of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, I strongly oppose the re-zoning of any property near or on Chickamauga Avenue. Although I do value higher density housing, this is absolutely not the place to build any such housing unless it is preceded by major investment in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. I would encourage anyone in favor to take a walk down the Fairmont / Emoriland streets (just across N Broadway), and then walk down Chickamauga Ave and compare your experiences. The lack of consistent sidewalks is astounding, especially on such a hilly road; furthermore, even where sidewalks exist, their proximity to the street makes walking with more than 2 people (or with a dog) dangerous still. The blind spots from the hills create a much higher risk, and I avoid walking on it at all costs whenever I'm on my feet in the neighborhood. Creating more foot traffic would be completely irresponsible.

August 2, 2023
at 4:15 PM

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Amanda
37917

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Amanda (37917), August 2, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Please vote yes for rezoning this property. More quality housing is needed in this area. This will not be near as large a subdivision as many on Tipton Station Road. Yes Knoxville is growing faster than homes can be provided. This looks like a wonderful location for a subdivision such as they are planning. I have seen the photos and plans for several of the homes they are planning and they are high quality homes with attached garages and porches. They are not mobile homes in the least. They are lovely homes.

August 2, 2023
at 8:15 PM

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Emily
37917

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Emily (37917), August 4, 2023 at 8:46 AM

I'm in favor of this rezoning. Knoxville is in a housing crisis and we need to utilize space better to support more dense housing.

August 4, 2023
at 8:46 AM

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Christina
37917

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Christina (37917), August 4, 2023 at 8:47 AM

My family & I have lived on Chickamauga since the 70s. I am against the re-zoning. We need to get traffic & the stray people under control before we add even more family’s to an already cramped space. Please build your apartments else where.

August 4, 2023
at 8:47 AM

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Warren
37917

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Warren (37917), August 4, 2023 at 9:15 AM

I'm very much in favor of this multi family plan. We need more high density housing near downtown. As a citizenry we can't complain about the unaffordability of housing and then try to shut down medium density housing efforts. We need more multi family structures and apartment buildings in the corridors extending from downtown.

August 4, 2023
at 9:15 AM

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Matt
37917

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Matt (37917), August 6, 2023 at 12:56 PM

*please see attached .pdf. for a RIVETING case against this proposal! Thanks for your time and attention on this...
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20230806125617.pdf

August 6, 2023
at 12:56 PM

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Deborah
37917

6-E-23-RZ
Deborah (37917), August 10, 2023 at 12:47 AM

Dear Commissioners,I came downtown to speak about this item last month. I appreciated the opportunity to speak, especially since there were so many speakers. It was a great discussion. I no longer support a decrease in the original zoning request to RN-3. I did not support the original request for RN-4.
Please see attachment

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August 10, 2023
at 12:47 AM