August 8, 2024
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

20 Comments for

6-O-24-RZ
Sarah (37923), May 18, 2024 at 11:26 PM

Please review the County Commission Mtg where the adjacent development of 0 Ebenezer was discussed to understand the precedent set for connectivity through existing neighborhoods. We can go 13 rounds over this issue again, but please… don’t make us.

May 18, 2024
at 11:26 PM

7-Q-24-RZ

Myra
37938

7-Q-24-RZ
Myra (37938), July 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Information is incorrect on Development Request re: Sewer and Water Provider. Application shows KUB, but is HPUD.

July 1, 2024
at 3:01 PM

7-A-24-HPA

Kevin
37918

7-A-24-HPA
Kevin (37918), July 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The original plan was to disturb 67.7% of the hillside protection area. The revised plan proposes disturbing 81% of the hillside protection area - 3.6 acres more disturbance than is allowed in the hillside protection area. They have not changed the development layout - the streets, the number of units, etc. They are just requesting to grade it differently and disturb more of the hillside protection area. If we have a hillside protection plan, and then we just allow somebody to submit a request to exceed the disturbance area so they can fit in more units onto the entire parcel, well, why do we have a Hillside Protection Plan in the first place. Significant land has been graded across I-640 for Clear Springs Plantation - the neighborhood has suffered years of looking at red clay, previously good land that has been clear cut, graded, and machined into housing. We ask that you not approve this request to disturb more than the allowed HPA area. The applicant has relief - they can update their plans to build on just the area available to them.

July 2, 2024
at 6:00 PM

7-A-24-HPA

Jessica
37920

7-A-24-HPA
Jessica (37920), July 9, 2024 at 11:25 AM

The Hillside Protection Ordinance was put in place with a great deal of public comment and compromise. As the developable land inside the city limits dwindles, more and more of these hillside variances will be requested in places such as South Knoxville, where I've lived for the past 20 years. We are facing a great deal of development pressure, as is the entire city, and much of the heavily sloped land relies on the Ordinance for protection from canopy loss and stormwater problems. Precedent is important, and we have to be very vigilant to protect the integrity of the Hillside Protection Ordinance so development does not degrade the environment and burden other property owners and residents. Mature trees are part of our infrastructure and should be valued as such. I respectfully ask that you deny this variance request as the owner is not suffering a hardship.

July 9, 2024
at 11:25 AM

7-A-24-HPA

Charlotte
37917

7-A-24-HPA
Charlotte (37917), July 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM

We're opposed to the applicant's request to exceed the permitted disturbance as outlined in the Hillside Protection Ordinance. The request is unwarranted since development within the limit is attainable. Hillside Protection was put into place to preserve ecologically and structurally important features, including mature trees, and it's important that we uphold the guidelines agreed among in the ordinance. We request that the application to increase the disturbed area to 81% be denied.

July 11, 2024
at 7:35 AM

7-A-24-HPA

Jessica
37920

7-A-24-HPA
Jessica (37920), July 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM

See attached letter from the City Tree Board.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240712160147.pdf

July 12, 2024
at 4:01 PM

7-E-24-PA

Wayne
37902

7-E-24-PA
Wayne (37902), July 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM

See attachment.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240717132401.pdf

July 17, 2024
at 1:24 PM

7-A-24-HPA

Sarah
37923

7-A-24-HPA
Sarah (37923), July 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Can someone with Planning please address the copious concerns regarding Rand Partners common practices and management of properties? I have searched the web and online forums and have not found one positive review of this company. I have only found people requesting the city of Knoxville to boycott Rand Partners and for renters to avoid their properties at all costs. The fact that this is going un addressed is very concerning and shows a remarkable lack of concern on the behalf of city planners to works toward the improvement of East Knoxville. See thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Knoxville/comments/s46ti3/please_boycott_rand/

July 22, 2024
at 10:03 PM

7-C-24-PA

Anita
37918

7-C-24-PA
Anita (37918), July 24, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Please see the attached comment.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240724104501.pdf

July 24, 2024
at 10:45 AM

7-C-24-PA

Joshua
37918

7-C-24-PA
Joshua (37918), July 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Attached is a request for denial
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240724211433.pdf

July 24, 2024
at 9:14 PM

7-C-24-PA

Scot
37918

7-C-24-PA
Scot (37918), July 24, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Can someone please tell us as good citizen of Knoxville, why are we being discomforted by a higher density property proposal, which surrounds both sides of one of the busiest fire stations in the city of Knoxville? If this higher density zoning proposal is allowed to exist, it will be destined to clog the arteries of roads that counter the very purpose of this fire department's existence. These hard working medics and firemen require low density housing to access and rescue the emergency needs of our voting residence, who depend on them in numerous ways, every single night and every single day. I am against the zoning for these properties to be changed from RN-1 to RN-4. I am also against these parcels of land being changed on the Sector Plan, One Year plan amendment from low density to medium density Residential. Thank you for your consideration.

July 24, 2024
at 9:19 PM

7-D-24-SP

Kasey
37918

7-D-24-SP
Kasey (37918), July 24, 2024 at 11:18 PM

(Message is attached in Long Comment .pdf)
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240724231836.pdf

July 24, 2024
at 11:18 PM

7-D-24-SP

Carlene
37918

7-D-24-SP
Carlene (37918), July 25, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Please deny the Sector & One Year Plan requests to go from LDR to MDR and deny the request to rezone from RN-1 to RN-4. These requests are inconsistent with the criteria for One Year and Sector Plan amendments and inconsistent with the standards for granting a rezoning. There have been no changes in this area. There is no change in public policy that pertains to increasing residential intensity in or around the property. The area is developed with single-family homes and community serving institutions--school, fire hall, church and social service. The property is located on two-lane roads. The intersection is a 4-way stop. Current road conditions do not support an increase in land use density. The intersection of Jacksboro/Tazewell Pike is less than a mile away. That signalized intersection has signs prohibiting left turns during AM and PM rush hour.

July 25, 2024
at 11:37 AM

7-C-24-PA

Mattheson
37918

7-C-24-PA
Mattheson (37918), July 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Please see attached file.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240725180342.pdf

July 25, 2024
at 6:03 PM

7-C-24-PA

Ann
37928

7-C-24-PA
Ann (37928), July 27, 2024 at 1:05 PM

I own the property that shares 2 of the property lines of the proposed rezoning from RN-1 to RN-4. I oppose this rezoning because of the potential 1) loss of reasonable quiet and private enjoyment of my home 2) added congestion to Rondo, the width of which doesn't adequately permit two cars to pass safely 3) Lack of sidewalks on Rondo, which could protect students that are potentially housed in the multi-family units 4) Incongruence with the character and history of Fountain City and our street in particular 5) Loss of property value. I wish for there to be no changes in the current use of either property. The dental/doctor's office is already in violation - actually grandfathered in for business use. The Essary property is a converted garage and the property is not large enough for any other use. Thank you for your kind consideration in this matter.

July 27, 2024
at 1:05 PM

7-A-24-HPA

Marie
37924

7-A-24-HPA
Marie (37924), July 29, 2024 at 7:01 AM

From watching a past Knox County planning commission meeting online. I understand there is Hillside Protection in the City of Knoxville. With Knox county Knox Planning makes the recommendation. I lived in area for 21 years. I saw what happened to Clear Springs Plantation. Homeowners thinking they are living behind trees and soon later learned all trees gone and now DR Horton comes in and builds house after house with no yard. Drainage issues, errosion issues, TDEC issues. Comes down to pure greed with developers. Knox county is getting to where we no longer have county. Stand up and do the right thing.

July 29, 2024
at 7:01 AM

7-K-24-RZ

Wayne
37902

7-K-24-RZ
Wayne (37902), July 29, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Please see attached correspondence
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240729134918.pdf

July 29, 2024
at 1:49 PM

6-O-24-RZ

Applicant

6-O-24-RZ
Applicant Correspondence
August 5, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Applicant Correspondence
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240805101846.pdf

applicant

August 5, 2024
at 10:18 AM

7-D-24-SP

carlene
37918

7-D-24-SP
carlene (37918), August 5, 2024 at 6:43 PM

The Board of Fountain City Town Hall, Inc., asks that you approve the professional staff's recommendation, which is to approve a rezoning from RN-1 to RN-2 and to deny the Sector and One Year Plan amendments from LDR to MDR and to deny the request to rezone from RN-1 to RN-4. Thank you.

August 5, 2024
at 6:43 PM

7-A-24-OA

Jonathan
37934

7-A-24-OA
Jonathan (37934), August 8, 2024 at 5:34 AM

Please see comments regarding the amendment to the CN zone.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240808053415.pdf

August 8, 2024
at 5:34 AM