August 8, 2024
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

13 Comments

Heather
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Heather (37931), July 10, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Absolutely nothing else needs to go at this ridiculously busy intersection. The traffic is already a mess, the school is overcrowded, and it's right on the creek that tends to flood. It will hurt wildlife, traffic flow, and schools. Stop with the greed and make developers expand into other areas of Knox County, but responsibly. Karns failing infrastructure cannot handle any more developments.

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Gina
37931

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Gina (37931), August 4, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Nothing else needs to go at this bustling intersection. The traffic is already a mess, especially during the school year. The school continues to grow, and with additional homes being added to the area at an unprecedented rate, the infrastructure can't handle the already heavy growth. Save rural Karns & keep our kid's school route safe. Vote no to rezone this parcel.

August 4, 2024
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Karina
37931

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Karina (37931), August 5, 2024 at 7:35 AM

The traffic at this intersection is a mess already for us the grt out of our subdivision takes for ever the incoming traffic from west emory towards traffic light does not gives us enough time to exit/enter our subdivision! We are NOT happy with the change of re zoning!!!! Getting our kids to school or going to work safe and on time is all we want No new business no more traffic

August 5, 2024
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Jeff
37931

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Jeff (37931), August 5, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Hardin Valley Planning Advocates requests that this be zoned CN Neighborhood Commercial. The requested property is surrounded by the Yarnell Farm, one of Hardin Valley's last remaining Century Farms. The requested CA zone does not have any landscape requirements or signage requirements. The CN zone has landscaping requirements; and permits smaller signs than CA. CN zoning is compatible with the historic Yarnell farm's agricultural and nearby residential uses.

August 5, 2024
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John
37931

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John (37931), August 7, 2024 at 9:14 AM

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMMENTS
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240807091442.pdf

August 7, 2024
at 9:14 AM

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Lucas
37931

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Lucas (37931), August 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM

Please see attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240807132934.pdf

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Dawn
37931

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Dawn (37931), August 7, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Our valley is undergoing tremendous aesthetic and functional changes with the addition of many new businesses, apartments, and other dwellings of all manner, some of which have drastically altered the beauty of Hardin Valley. The CA zoning has no landscape requirements, which would likely lead to an eyesore at such a prominent (and beautiful) location upon entering Hardin Valley. Here we have the ability to apply CN zoning to ensure that some beautification occurs. Please let the community know that maintaining some aesthetic properties to our community are a priority. CN zoning is more compatible with the historic Yarnell farm's agricultural and the residential uses that are also close by. We respectfully ask that the CN zoning be utilized in lieu of CA.

August 7, 2024
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Maggie
37931

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Maggie (37931), August 7, 2024 at 3:55 PM

I do not agree with re-zoning the property at the corner of Emory and Beaver Ridge Rd. That intersection is already overly congested, and traffic is already a major issue. If property was rezoned and built on at that location, it would only exasperate the issue. Please reconsider this proposal.

August 7, 2024
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Deana
37931

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Deana (37931), August 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM

I live in the Creek Valley Estates development which is across the street from the lot in question. The traffic along W Emory is getting worse every day and will only continue to as time goes on (particularly with the extensive building going on at the Bell Town development). The rezoning of this lot will potentially add to the increasing traffic problem and, depending on the business put in, could mean 24 hour activity and noise that could be disruptive to our neighborhood. Please think of the people that live in close proximity to this lot and what it could do to our peace of mind let alone our home values!!! I urge you, actually I'm pleading with you, to NOT approve this request to rezone!

August 7, 2024
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Jake
37931

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Jake (37931), August 7, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Please deny the rezoning of this property as it will further decrease local home values, exacerbate traffic, and create an unnecessary commercial property in an all residential area.

1. Unsafe traffic congestion during various times of the day. If a commercial building is placed at this specific lot it will further increase the danger at this intersection. We do not have the infrastructure at this intersection to support anything else. Karns Valley gets backed up all the way to Oak Ridge Hwy and Vice versus during rush hours.

2. Unfit zoning for commercial land. There is substantial commercial land that can be developed 1 mile down the road on Oak Ridge Hwy. placing a convenience store or like in this property makes zero sense.

Please drive and look at this intersection at 5 in the afternoon and seriously consider whether adding commercial business is actually a good idea for the future of Karns and for the consideration of the adjacent residential communities.

August 7, 2024
at 7:22 PM

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Nancy
37931

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Nancy (37931), Submitted during the meeting

The traffic along W Emory is getting worse everyday and will continue to grow as time goes by. Being a single narrow lane road by the light it is difficult at times to drive safely as large vehicles are in the other lane traveling opposite direction. It is hard already to get out of our subdivision at various times. Please do not approve this request to rezone.

Submitted during the meeting

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Charles
37931

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Charles (37931), Submitted during the meeting

Hello! I am part of the Creek Valley Estates community as a resident. The intersection in question to rezone and possibly place a convenience store or gas station near our community at the corner of Beaver Ridge Rd and W Emory Rd in Knoxville, TN would be a detriment to our community, as well as the other local residents of this area. This road is already extremely busy, and this would significantly decrease the value of our homes that we have already paid a good amount of money for. Please strongly consider not doing that for this lot, and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thank you, kindly.

Submitted during the meeting

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Rachel
37931

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Rachel (37931), Submitted during the meeting

I am writing to strongly oppose rezoning this lot near our community and home. There are many children in our household and neighborhood, and I think with the increased foot and vehicle traffic, putting a convenience store, gas station, etc on this lot would be a safety concern for our family and our neighborhood. Please reconsider to not put that there. Thank you!

Submitted during the meeting