8-B-23-OA Aaron (37917), August 8, 2023 at 9:14 PM
I support this amendment on grounds that historical "neighborhood commercial" buildings and nodes often often had minimal setback. Staff makes a point that resonates with me that if engineering has to set setbacks based on sightline distance in the permitting process, that will create delays. For something standard like this and other typical sightline considerations (like when there are existing nonconforming structures on adjacent lot), I think it would be ideal to add a sightline diagram to the zoning ordinance.
8-B-23-OA Tricia (37917), March 4, 2024 at 9:46 AM
I support this amendment and I support an expansion of the amendment to include consideration of other zones as well. Emphasis on aspects of zoning revisions like this have a record of supporting pedestrian districts and walkable neighborhoods and should be considered crucial to the success of infill neighborhood housing that can rely on mobility and access to commercial needs without relying on single-occupancy vehicle transit alone.
3-A-25-OYP Ellen (37917), March 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I support this change. I'm a homeowner, and I want our great neighborhoods to be open to more housing types. Reducing barriers to duplexes is an essential step. Thank you!
3-A-25-OYP Drew (37917), March 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I strongly support the proposed change to the one year plan that will allow duplex construction in more areas of the city. This minor change is a small, incremental step to address our housing shortage and our housing affordability crisis. We know that incremental change will not solve all of our problems, but it will make a dent nonetheless. We know that more compact, traditional-pattern development lowers carbon emissions per person, helps improve walkability, provides more fiscally productive land use, and increases access to housing for all kinds of people. For the climate, for physical and mental health, for responsible land use, for better public services, for housing options and affordability, I support this amendment. Drew Harper, VP Yes Knoxville
