January 11, 2024
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

665 Comments

12-SE-23-C
Marie (53724), November 23, 2023 at 10:19 AM

I live near this new proposed subdivision. Millertown Pike needs to be widen. The traffic lines up from Rushland Park subdivision east of Mill Road in the morning. I have lived in area for 20 years. Please do a proper traffic study. Thank you.

November 23, 2023
at 10:19 AM

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Marie
37924

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Marie (37924), November 23, 2023 at 10:25 AM

We neighbors having to hear motorcycles going very fast, speeding cars all day long, our children having to deal with traffic congestion on Millertown Pike. Focus on creating a traffic calming study before you build another subdivision. Many years ago it was a gravel road. I have lived in neighborhood for 20 years. Thank you all.

November 23, 2023
at 10:25 AM

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Matthew
37932

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Matthew (37932), December 6, 2023 at 12:17 PM

PLEASE see the attached letter regarding this illegal development. There is ZERO path forward due to this developers complete disregard of State Law and local Rules & Regulations. Quit wasting taxpayer money defending a developer over Knox County Taxpayer's safety and concerns. This development was determined illegal by Knox County Chancery Court and this staff/commission has no authority to approve as-is. We request you to DENY this plan to avoid a fifth or more lawsuit - The first lawsuit clarifies the illegalities of this plan and the wrongdoings of the previous commission. The next three lawsuits involve the current staff and commission as you have aided this developer and Amy Brooks to, yet again, illegally approve this development against our advisement.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231206121707.pdf

December 6, 2023
at 12:17 PM

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Matthew
37932

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Matthew (37932), December 6, 2023 at 12:18 PM

https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231206121818.pdf

December 6, 2023
at 12:18 PM

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Mike
37932

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Mike (37932), December 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

I place my trust in you to use the existing laws as the governing framework for making any decisions related to this and all development in Hardin Valley. The developers are fully aware of these laws and if they are allowed to circumvent them by exceptions just because of their relationships, with a wink and a nod that they can go ahead and build with the knowledge that their position will be supported by the planning commission; it sets a terrible precedent.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231212185946.pdf

December 12, 2023
at 6:59 PM

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Michael
37932

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Michael (37932), December 12, 2023 at 9:52 PM

Please see the attached .pdf letter/document. A summary is below. I sadly have to write again about the same topic and agenda item - this time in a new form - as I have previously - The Lantern Park subdivision. This project, owned and developed by Scott Smith, continues to be illegally pushed upon you as Commissioners. The idea is that if they keep on asking, keep on attempting to circumvent - and in fact blatantly not follow - local rules and ordinances as well as the law of the State of Tennessee, they could wear down anyone who stands in their way. Their mantra is essentially "might makes right. Please know that we will continue to vigorously oppose what we know to be right, what the judge has already ruled to be illegal, as well as what you - if you are being honest - know to be wrong. We respectfully ask that you DENY this plan before you, in accordance with, among other things, staff recommendation. It is not your job to bail out developers who seek "end arounds" established law and common sense
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231212215250.pdf

December 12, 2023
at 9:52 PM

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Richard
37938

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Richard (37938), December 13, 2023 at 6:53 AM

The attached letter includes the comments/concerns voiced by 52 people living in the immediate area of the proposed rezoning location at 4608 Harrell Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. Although unable to attend the hearing, please consider these individuals' objections as though they were present at the meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231213065333.pdf

December 13, 2023
at 6:53 AM

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Michele
37932

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Michele (37932), December 13, 2023 at 11:07 PM

It is ridiculous that the developers are greedy and after 4 lawsuits still trying to get away with doing what they want. We just want to maintain our road/entrance the way it is. There is no need to disturb that.

December 13, 2023
at 11:07 PM

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Terri
y Pla

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Terri (y Pla), December 17, 2023 at 1:03 PM

As a nearby resident of this area and one who drives this way daily, I am strongly opposed to this change in zoning. This area can not carry the increased traffic as it is already continually overrun by dump trucks and very large vehicles going to and from the Riverside Landfill, Vulcan Materials and the KUB location constantly. The volume of heavy haul traffic is immense and the additional increase in traffic proposed by this plan is non-sustainable as it is a huge safety and road integrity issue. Our surrounding community as a whole is STRONGLY OPPOSED to this change of zoning.

December 17, 2023
at 1:03 PM

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Cary
37932

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Cary (37932), December 19, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Sam Lee road is already overloaded by school traffic and the Knox County sheriff does nothing to control speeding motorists! The schools are already at capacity or beyond. This reckless overbuilding is insane. Show some backbone!

December 19, 2023
at 10:24 PM

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Bruce
37914

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Bruce (37914), December 20, 2023 at 5:41 PM

see attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20231220174153.pdf

December 20, 2023
at 5:41 PM

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William
37914

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William (37914), December 22, 2023 at 1:36 PM

I own 2 parcels adjoining 2805 Delrose Drive, parcel ID 082MC037. My home is 1609 Riverside Road which has a 334 foot long common property line with the parcel in question. I also won 2804 Brooks Avenue which is an empty lot with a 50 foot long common property line. I have lived at the Riverside Road address since 2004. I purchased 2804 Brooks in 2007. Our neighborhood's current zoning is low density residential with only a handful of other zoning types represented. Those outliers tend to be parcels that had been commercial business sites before the introduction of zoning regulations. Our neighborhood is diverse, modest, and on the whole a healthy, safe location. Introducing a 29+ acre multi-family complex into the middle of this neighborhood would negatively transform what those of use who already live here love and value about our homes. This change to what our neighborhood is - and has been for decades - is an unwarranted disruption to a stable community. With these things in mind, and concerns about traffic on Delrose and Brooks, concerns for my own property values, and the uncalled-for wholesale change to the character of my neighborhood, I oppose any change to the existing zoning of parcel ID 082MC037 a.k.a. 2805 Delrose Avenue. Please vote to deny the application.

December 22, 2023
at 1:36 PM

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Tracy
37914

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Tracy (37914), December 22, 2023 at 3:21 PM

I own property at 1604 Riverside Road that extends down to Delrose. We have had a significant increase in traffic in this area since the dump has opened. Riverside Road, where it meets Delrose, has become increasingly dangerous over the last few years as traffic diverts over a blind hill on a very narrow street. Though a large parcel, this area is surrounded by a single family residential communities that have been in place for over 50 years. All roads are 2 lanes. While I support development of the area, I do not support it at this high level of density. I don't think that a traffic study would support this zoning as well.