Public Comments

Alexis
37920

7-SB-25-C
Alexis (37920), July 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM

The additional houses will cause so much more congestion to our dead end street that is already dangerous turning out into Chapman Highway on

July 1, 2025
at 8:03 PM

Amy
37932

6-A-25-UR
Amy (37932), May 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM

As you review the proposal submitted by this business owner, I implore you to consider the surrounding properties, because this property owner does not appear to care. The barking from this kennel has ruined what used to be the solitude of my back yard. The barking is so bad at times that it is channeled down my chimney and into my living room via my fireplace, so even if I have all my doors and windows closed I cant escape the noise. I have tried calling the kennel, sending a letter, and acting like a crazy person by banging on a pot to try to communicate my frustration with the property owner. I was told that it is was a farm, dogs would bark, they were exempt from noise ordinances because they are a business, I should be happy it wasnt a subdivision, and I should feel protected by the dogs. I never thought I would see the day when I wanted a subdivision instead of a farm bordering my property. The nearest parts of the kennel and its dog pens are approximately 200 feet from my back door. Sound is projected straight to the backside of my home. I have recorded many examples of how bad the barking can be. I welcome people to come to my home and see it first-hand. Please consider what is being proposed by this business in relation to the homes surrounding this business.

May 7, 2025
at 2:01 PM

June 24, 2025
at 12:47 PM

Ann
37920

7-SB-25-C
Ann (37920), June 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM

I live in Lake Forest and turning left off Chapman Highway is dangerous but not as dangerous as Red Bud Road. Locust Hill is just before Red Bud and we do NOT need additional driveways or increased traffic on Locust Hill. Traffic studies should be done to see the impact of a new subdivision on Chapman Highway. Also, I am told there is a major cave system under this potential development. I am concerned that this steep and forested piece of land will be demolished to create new homes and thus stop one of the corridors of the Urban Wilderness. I am very concerned that developers use huge equipment to cut down all the trees on this type of property which could be developed for one or two houses and not a subdivision. Please consider the Hillside Protection area and the beauty of the surrounding neighborhoods. South Knoxville has more trees than other areas of town and we are proud of that. Please do not allow destruction of our forests.

Austen
37914

12-A-24-PD
Austen (37914), May 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Staff got this completely right. This area is not suited for such high density housing, and the applicant is clearly intending to develop different than the zoning. The plans offer NO COMMUNITY BENEFITS. That is required for a planned development to be justified. This does nothing for East Knoxville. It only fills the pockets of rich people. Logan Higgins, one of the applicants, is on the Planning Commission, which raises serious ethical concerns. If the Planning Commission approves this, they are showing blatant disregard for the binding documents they are charged to enforce and are unleashing something that will harm the community and make it LESS affordable. Just because he got friends to submit comments saying wow cool affordable housing does not mean that the community supports this, and the plan has no requirement to make units affordable. Do not let developers get away with the buzz word for affordable housing while they try to abuse the system to prioritize profit over the local community. Staff knows what they are talking about. Listen to them.

May 8, 2025
at 8:30 AM

Austen
37914

12-A-24-PD
Austen (37914), May 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250508085142.pdf

May 8, 2025
at 8:51 AM

Ben
37902

6-A-25-UR
Ben (37902), July 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM

Please see attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250707134400.pdf

July 7, 2025
at 1:44 PM

Benjamin
37902

5-I-25-RZ
Benjamin (37902), July 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250707161946.pdf

July 7, 2025
at 4:19 PM

Brennan
37922

6-A-25-UR
Brennan (37922), May 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM

While some may have concerns about the Veteran Kennel, i believe it's important to recognize the positive contributions they make to our community. Their dedication to providing a safe haven for dogs is commendable, and their support for veterans helps foster a sense of purpose and belonging for those who have served. Instead of focusing on the negatives, we should appreciate how they uplift both animals and veterans, creating a better community for everyone. The atmosphere is filled with love and compassion, as each dog receives the care and attention they deserve. The staff is dedicated to ensuring that every dog feels safe and loved, which is evident in their playful interactions and wagging tails. The facility itself is well-maintained and designed to provide a comfortable environment for the dogs, with plenty of space for them to play and socialize. Spending time at a safe haven kennel is not just about supporting a great cause but also about connecting with the animals and witnessing the joy they bring to our lives.

May 31, 2025
at 11:09 AM

Brian
37929

6-A-25-UR
Brian (37929), July 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM

I am the attorney The Veteran Kennel, LLC and have been asked to speak on behalf of the applicant.

July 7, 2025
at 5:53 PM

Brianna
37932

6-A-25-UR
Brianna (37932), May 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Forest Mill is a quiet neighborhood. Allowing a dog kennel to operate so closely is a nuisance to its residents and will negatively impact property values. If the dog kennel is to be allowed, can the applicant be required to move it further away from the neighborhood homes? The applicant has 26 acres, why is it necessary to place the kennel so close to a neighborhood that was established first? Please consider how you would feel about a dog kennel next to your home.

May 3, 2025
at 7:54 PM

Brianne
37912

12-A-24-PD
Brianne (37912), May 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM

I am in support for more quality and affordable multi-family housing and apartment complexes such as this project. More attainable and quality housing for all!

May 7, 2025
at 12:35 AM

June 28, 2025
at 10:48 AM

Candace
37920

7-SB-25-C
Candace (37920), June 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM

I am worried about the trees being taken down and the road being busy. Some houses would be okay but 9 is too many.

7-A-25-OA

Carlene
37918

7-A-25-OA
Carlene (37918), July 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM

See attached. It is important to amend the language so that the public has the right to appeal an approval of an Alternative Landscape Design.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250705152033.pdf

July 5, 2025
at 3:20 PM

Carrie
37922

6-A-24-UR
Carrie (37922), May 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

If this property is zoned for single family, then it should STAY single family. There are no duplexes in this area. Duplexes are not needed and they look trashy. It’s bad enough that townhouses are being built on this road.

May 20, 2024
at 6:35 PM

Charlene
37914

5-B-25-PA
Charlene (37914), June 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Iâve lived my entire life in East Knox County. This is my home, and I care deeply about its future. Thatâs why I strongly oppose this rezoning request. East Knox County is already experiencing rapid growth â nearly 18% in the last 15 years â but we are still severely underserved. While we have Food City and Priceless Foods, much of our retail growth has been replaced by Dollar Generals. We have no Walmart, no Loweâs, limited shopping, and very limited healthcare options. Our residents already drive long distances for basic services. Rezoning this land to Mining and Heavy Industrial does nothing to serve the people who live here now or in the future. Instead, it brings traffic, noise, environmental risk, and permanently sets a tone that is nearly impossible to reverse. This is not the kind of growth our community needs. We deserve responsible growth â healthcare, retail, small businesses, and services that support families â not heavy industry in the middle of our growing neighborhoods. I urge you: please deny this rezoning and protect the future of East Knox County.

June 14, 2025
at 5:26 PM

Chris
37919

12-A-24-PD
Chris (37919), May 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM

I support this development. We need more affordable (and all) housing. This concept plan provides the kind housing we need and is compatible with the surrounding land uses. This reminds me of the apartment and townhouse developments in Sequoyah Hills, which are an asset to that neighborhood. More thoughtful density like this will increase walkability, transit viability, and neighborhood serving business opportunity. Please support/allow this development.

May 7, 2025
at 11:03 AM

Chris
37922

6-A-24-UR
Chris (37922), June 6, 2024 at 9:49 PM

We live on Westland Bay Drive, the private road immediately west of the proposed Dream Subdivision; and we would like to express two general concerns with the concept plan.
First, as planned, the separation between Westland Bay Drive (serving 9 residences) and the proposed 25' access easement (serving 5 dwelling units) appears inadequate. For safety purposes, rather than abandoning the existing driveway on the eastern side of the proposed subdivision, it should be utilized as the shared driveway for all 5 of the units in the new subdivision.
Second, to help discourage use of our private road as access and parking for the proposed subdivision, a fence or other permanent barrier should be required along the entire boundary of the proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3 with Westland Bay Drive.

June 6, 2024
at 9:49 PM

Chris
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Chris (37931), May 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM

I am writing as a concerned neighbor to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the parcel located at 5240 Schaad Rd from residential/agricultural to commercial use.
This proposed change is concerning for several reasons:
1. The surrounding area is primarily residential and agricultural, fostering a peaceful and rural environment. A shift to commercial zoning would not only disrupt the character of the neighborhood but also contradict the original intent of land use in this area.
2. Commercial development typically brings a significant increase in vehicle traffic, including delivery trucks and customer vehicles. This rise in traffic would pose safety risks to local residents, particularly children and pedestrians.
3. Rezoning may lead to noise pollution, light pollution, and runoff that could affect local farmland, wildlife, and water supplies.
4. Commercialization could result in decreased property values and negatively affect our quality of life.
I respectfully urge the board to reject this rezoning request and preserve the integrity and intent of our communitys land use plan.

May 7, 2025
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January 15, 2025
at 7:21 PM

Christina
37914

12-A-24-PD
Christina (37914), January 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM

I live in Holston Hills Neighborhood. This development is going to pour too many people into our cherished historical community. From Delrose there are 2 ways to the interstate, one being through our neighborhood. There is 1 way to the nearest grocery store, through our neighborhood. The traffic we have now is more than enough. Has there been any consideration to creating a different way to access Asheville hwy? Has any research been done to see how this development affects the neighborhoods? As it stands now Delrose is too small and curvy to support the vehicles on it much less the bicyclers, walkers, and occasional stray pet or animal being dodged by people driving too fast or dump trucks that cannot see clearly. I drive this road to and from work downtown several times a week. It is NOT a high traffic road. I have heard that the developers think so many residents are going to be biking, which is funny, but is the city planning to put in a fully enforced bike lane? And if so where? Ditches and houses all around. Are stop signs and red lights going in? How are the parks on Riverside headed downtown going to be impacted? Foot and bike traffic safety is swim at your own risk currently. Thank you for your time with my concerns!

Christine
37932

6-A-25-UR
Christine (37932), May 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Jeremiah is dedicated to animal welfare and his proactive approach to addressing community concerns. His commitment to providing for his and othersanimals is commendable. The kennel provides valuable services to the community which is essential for pet owners seeking quality care for their dogs.
Furthermore, the site offers ample space for kennel operations, reducing the risk of overcrowding for the neighborhood and for the dogs. The facility's design and management mitigates concerns related to noise and ensures that the business operates in harmony with the surrounding residential area. However, there are local residents that are harassing Jeremiah and the dogs by banging pots and pans in order to induce barking.
While it's important to address the concerns raised by some residents, it's equally vital to remember that they have been caused by harassing neighbors banging pans and recognize the potential benefits this kennel could bring to the community. The kennel has the opportunity to become a valued asset to the area.

May 19, 2025
at 3:21 PM

Concerned
37920

7-SB-25-C
Concerned (37920), June 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM

I am writing as a resident of Locust Hill Lane to formally object to the proposed development detailed in Case 7-SB-25-C. While I recognize the need for housing in our community, this specific site raises major red flags from a public safety and environmental standpoint that I believe must not be overlooked. Please see the attached rationale. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250624172435.pdf

June 24, 2025
at 5:24 PM

Corina
37914

12-A-24-PD
Corina (37914), June 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Please see the attached items.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250630190233.pdf

June 30, 2025
at 7:02 PM

Corina
37914

12-A-24-PD
Corina (37914), May 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM

I have requested to speak, but would like to submit supporting documents for consideration.
Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250506101822.pdf

May 6, 2025
at 10:18 AM

7-C-25-RZ

D
37922

7-C-25-RZ
D (37922), July 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM

I have concerns about the increased amount of traffic turning in and out of Pipkin Road with the proposed change in zoning.
Traffic on Fox Road rarely travels at the posted 30MPH speed limit. Some people that live off Westland use Fox and Emory Church as a cut through when traveling from I-40 when traffic on Pellissippi is backed up. It may be in part as the speed limit signs are non-existent. The one closest to Kingston Pike is obscured by vegetative growth, and one disappeared when a lot with a condemned house was cleared.
This is a limited sight distance turn when leaving Pipkin Rd. Once again more difficult due to speeding traffic. Turning onto Pipkin from Fox Rd (coming from Kingston Pike) is almost a U turn. This can be even more dangerous when it is raining. When there is a snow event the end of Pipkin stays icy due to trees shading the street. Making this turn off of ice is scary with the speed of traffic coming down the hill under Pellissippi Pky. Pipkin is a level 3 road and isnt plowed.

July 2, 2025
at 7:24 PM

Danny
37924

5-D-25-RZ
Danny (37924), June 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM

We are against this proposed zoning proposal as it is now an eyesore to our community, and if the way it looks now is an example of what it is to be, we would request that the commission deny this rezoning proposal.

June 4, 2025
at 2:28 PM

7-A-25-PA

David
37921

7-A-25-PA
David (37921), July 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM

Can you explain what exactly they are wanting to put on this property?

July 3, 2025
at 4:55 AM

David
37924

5-B-25-PA
David (37924), May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM

-If granted, will the property be required to adhere to State/County Chapter 1680 2-4, Rules and Regulations for Junkyard Control? If not, why?
-What is the plan for removal of hazardous materials to include petroleum products and otherwise that in eventuality will leak from the vehicles? Has an environmental impact study been completed? If not, when can the public expect it and the results to be published?
-What will be the main ingress and egress routes for the property? This is already a busy and dangerous intersection (4-Way). If Asheville Hwy, what traffic studies have been completed to inform of impact? Further, if ingress and egress are to be accomplished via Strawberry Plains Pike, how will Carter Elementary School traffic be affected for both students and parents?
To add to concern and credibility in opposition, there was a recent traffic accident across the Hwy at the 4-Way Food Court that resulted in a fatality. Consequently, there does not appear to be any future plans for the 4-Way Food Court to open. It currently appears to be another "inactive" piece of property in our neighborhood.
-A junkyard at this location is not good fit for our neighborhood. It is already unsightly and will bring down property values in nearby residential areas.

May 27, 2025
at 9:18 AM

David
37914

12-A-24-PD
David (37914), May 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM

The 'benefits' of this development appear to just be amenities for the residents that are generally built with these big development anyways. It seems they are trying to twist the PD process to put something where it shouldn't be, by calling amenities 'benefits' for the community. Even if the amenities are open to the public, there is almost no sidewalk connectivity for neighbors to get to this site.

May 7, 2025
at 3:47 PM

April 30, 2025
at 10:23 PM

Debra & Sterling
37932

6-A-25-UR
Debra & Sterling (37932), April 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM

We reside in the Forest Mills Subdivision and this planned kennel became known to us by our HOA. We are 100% against the planning for this. The constant barking dogs are already a nuisance. There are numerous people who work from home and this will be a significant issue for those who do as well as our quiet time in the evenings and on the weekends.
This will also have a significant impact on the value of our homes and for the homes around us. If any of us would go to sell, this would certainly devalue the price of the homes and property. Please vote no on this.

Dede
37920

7-SB-25-C
Dede (37920), June 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

I write to ask you to please not approve the Subdivision Concept Plan 7-SB-25-C to be located at the corner of Locust and Chapman Highway. I am a Colonial Village resident and have been for nearly 30 years. I travel this particular section of Chapman Highway on a daily basis. I believe this to be one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the whole City of Knoxville. There have been countless wrecks and even fatalities. This should be considered before allowing a developer to build more homes right in middle of this very dangerous area. Its literally a matter of life and death. Thank you for your kind consideration.

June 29, 2025
at 2:01 PM

7-Q-25-RZ

Diana
37931

7-Q-25-RZ
Diana (37931), July 1, 2025 at 5:27 AM

Please see the attached opposition to the 32 acre rezoning request.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250701052729.pdf

July 1, 2025
at 5:27 AM

7-Q-25-RZ

Diana
37931

7-Q-25-RZ
Diana (37931), June 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM

I am a lifelong, third generation Knox County resident. I am deeply concerned about this proposed rezoning and redevelopment of the property on Ball Road close to my home. Case 7-Q-25-R2. Please see the attached letter explaining my opposition to additional residential development on Ball Road due to dangerous traffic already in existence. Thanks for your attention to this request. I will ask to speak at the hearing to oppose any new residential development on Ball Road as it is already grossly over traveled and dangerous.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250617081452.pdf

June 17, 2025
at 8:14 AM

February 7, 2025
at 11:04 AM

Diane
37914

12-A-24-PD
Diane (37914), February 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM

This project seems to use exceptions in order to squeeze too many units onto this site and fail to meet Planned Development requirements to provide a well designed and livable environment not only for the population within the development but also for the surrounding community.

Diane
37914

12-A-24-PD
Diane (37914), May 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM

I represent a large group of people in the neighborhood that are opposed to this request for zoning exceptions. Attached is a petition signed by approximately 200 people. While housing options and density are needed, this property is surrounded by low density RN1, and we believe these exceptions would allow for an even larger multifamily development than is allowed under standard RN4. These exceptions would create a development dramatically out of scale with the neighborhood, overburden existing streets and utilities, and create a safety issue in the surrounding neighborhood. We respectfully request the staff, and the planning commission, turn down this request.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250501181347.pdf

May 1, 2025
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June 27, 2025
at 11:25 PM

Diane
37914

12-A-24-PD
Diane (37914), June 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM

To those who are commenting on this development saying that they like to see these types of projects being developed that relate to downtown, let me enlighten their misunderstanding. The area where this project is being considered is a part of the residential area known as East Knoxville which is not in any exaggerated thought any pet of downtown Knoxville. Any design that places it within these residential area cannot be treated with the same density as the projects that do relate to downtown.

5-C-25-PA

E
37922

5-C-25-PA
E (37922), May 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM

I would like to strongly discourage the change in zoning to Corridor Commercial. I live nearby and in that decade there have been numerous vehicle accidents on that section of Northshore due to the blind hills on both sides. Very dangerous to turn in and out of with very little shoulder. There is no way to have a turning lane or light either because of Bluegrass Lake. Very dangerous!

May 5, 2025
at 2:28 PM

7-C-25-RZ

Earnest
37922

7-C-25-RZ
Earnest (37922), June 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM

RE: 7-c-25-rz
Fox Road (which must be traveled for ingress/ egress to/from the proposed project on the Northwest end of Pipkin Lane) is very narrow, has no turning lanes, a center line that is faded away in places, inadequate shoulders with lines that are incomplete, and many mailboxes very near the outer edge of the pavement.
Traversing Fox Road is challenging, especially at night, and even more-so during rain.
Travel on Pipkin Lane is similar to those on Fox.
Clearly, the current infrastructure is not currently designed to handle increased traffic along Fox Road.
Thank you in advance for considering these remarks. You have my utmost respect for the efforts you make in order to assure better living conditions for all of us here in Knoxville.
Most Sincerely,
Earnest W.

June 24, 2025
at 6:22 PM

June 30, 2025
at 10:31 PM

Ernie
37914

5-D-25-RZ
Ernie (37914), June 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM

PC Zoning does nothing for our community. Another strip mall in a sea of strip malls. Such zoning requires cars with little pedestrian traffic or access. Who walks down Asheville Hwy? It is not integrated into the residential fabric of a neighborhood or village and the lack of integration dooms PC Zoned properties to abandonment and blight and further deteriorates the surrounding community.

Forrest
37922

12-A-24-PD
Forrest (37922), May 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM

This looks like just a fine development. We need more housing of all types in Knoxville. The population base creates the tax base that enables the continued supply of public services. I am sure the developer has done their due diligence on the amenities needed to attract renters. That risk should be on them, not the planning commission to worry about. It looks reasonable.

May 6, 2025
at 9:55 PM

Gabe
84401

5-D-25-RZ
Gabe (84401), May 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Please see attached PDF. I recently moved away from Knoxville, but I still deeply care about my previous neighborhood and surrounding community.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250527124413.pdf

May 27, 2025
at 12:44 PM

Gene
37920

7-SB-25-C
Gene (37920), June 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM

The attached file is our strong objection to the development plan for Locust Hill Lane.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250626083507.pdf

June 26, 2025
at 8:35 AM

Geoffrey
37902

12-A-24-PD
Geoffrey (37902), May 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM

I am an architect in Knoxville and unfortunately not a home owner. We need more housing. The lack of housing has caused the price of homes and rent to be inflated, hurting anyone who doesn't own property. More supply will reduce demand and make the cost of living less daunting. The design seems attractive and appropriately dense. These look to be able to provide a friendly home for many people. My only concern is that this area could benefit from a grocery store or at least a local convenience store. 100% residential isn't ideal for a community.

May 7, 2025
at 8:33 AM

7-C-25-OA

Hancen
37917

7-C-25-OA
Hancen (37917), July 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Please find attached comments related to the proposed amendments to the middle housing standards.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250708130948.pdf

July 8, 2025
at 1:09 PM

Heather
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Heather (37931), May 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM

I am writing as a resident of [address redacted] to formally express my opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property located at 5240 Schaad Rd from residential to commercial use.
Our neighborhood is characterized by its peaceful residential nature, and introducing a commercial entity would disrupt this tranquility. The potential increase in traffic, noise, and activity associated with commercial operations raises significant concerns about safety, especially for children and pedestrians, and the overall quality of life for residents.
Furthermore, such a change could set a precedent for future commercial encroachments, potentially altering the character of our community irreversibly. I urge the Commission to consider the long-term implications of this rezoning and to prioritize the well-being and preferences of existing residents.

May 7, 2025
at 10:46 AM

Hector
37902

12-A-24-PD
Hector (37902), May 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Knoxville is a beautiful city with huge potential, we have got to get in front of the curve and adapt before we become late adopters of mixed zoning housing and businesses. A great step forward is more dense residential like this.

May 6, 2025
at 9:33 PM

Homeowners on Westland Bay Drive
37922

6-A-24-UR
Homeowners on Westland Bay Drive (37922), May 30, 2024 at 6:53 AM

The proposed driveway is right next to Westland Bay Drive. Even now it is not easy to turn onto Westland, and with cars and SUVs parked on the proposed driveway, the view of the oncoming, speeding traffic will be seriously jeopardized and will create a ripe situation for accidents.
Approving this project will cause economic harm to homeowners on Westland Bay. Most people don't wish to buy a single-family home on a street that also has duplexes, so selling a house will be near impossible. Even cutting the trees that edge that property next to Westland Bay (where the proposed driveway is located) will reduce the economic value of all the homes on our street.
We very much hope the Planning Commission will deny the request based on these serious safety and economic concerns.
If however the MPC disregards these valid concerns and approves the application, please at least require that the plan is turned around so that the driveway is not next to Westland Bay but on the opposite side where the previous driveway was located, to avoid the serious safety issues. Please also require that the trees along our road not be cut, to somewhat mitigate the economic concerns of the homeowners on the street.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240530065326.pdf

May 30, 2024
at 6:53 AM

Homeowners on Westland Bay Drive
37922

6-A-24-UR
Homeowners on Westland Bay Drive (37922), July 6, 2024 at 10:31 AM

Homeowners on Westland Bay Drive request the MPC to deny the application for all the reasons mentioned in the 8 prior comments.

However, if the MPC supports the staff recommendation to approve with conditions, please add another condition that the staff overlooked.

A fence is needed along the west side of the duplexes to ensure that construction trucks do not park on our private street. If they do, they will block access to emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, trash pick-up, etc. because our street is unusually narrow.

Also, the fence needs to be designed to prevent parking on our private street later by guests or workers coming to the duplexes. In addition to impeding access to our street if they park near the end, the county needs to ensure that no one other than legitimate visitors to our private street be allowed to park on it.

The fence should continue at a right angle along the south side of the lot to discourage visitors to the duplexes from parking on our street and simply walking around the fence. It should be set back a bit so as not to obscure the view of the traffic on Westland from the end of our street. All this should be a critical requirement for the approval process.

July 6, 2024
at 10:31 AM

Homeowners Westland Bay
37922

6-A-24-UR
Homeowners Westland Bay (37922), June 11, 2024 at 9:48 AM

We agree with previously expressed concerns and hope the MPC will deny the application. But if the MPC decides to approve the project, we ask that it be a conditional approval with the following requirements added to previous requests.
The plan for the duplexes needs to be turned around (180 degrees, west to east) so that the 2 duplexes connect directly with the gravel driveway proposed for the third property. There is no need for a second, concrete driveway. This change will reduce the serious safety issues in turning onto Westland Drive from Westland Bay.
The garage for Lot 1 should be moved from its proposed location northwest of the house to southeast of the house to connect directly with the gravel driveway.
No trees along Westland Bay (bordering all three lots) should be cut.
The suggested wooden fence along Westland Bay should be about 6 feet tall and should not end at Westland Drive. To avoid people walking around the fence in either direction, the fence should turn at a right angle at Westland Drive, run along Westland Drive, and end at the gravel driveway.

June 11, 2024
at 9:48 AM

Jack
37917

12-A-24-PD
Jack (37917), May 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM

The submitted plan is an excellent one. The inclusion of a street grid and a staggering approach to density will create a lovely area in East Knoxville. This plan should be approved. If the city is serious about wanting their "8,000 units," a plan as well thought out as this should have no issues finding support.

May 7, 2025
at 11:29 AM

7-J-25-RZ

Jacqueline
37920

7-J-25-RZ
Jacqueline (37920), July 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM

This property is located in my neighborhood, Old Sevier. I have lived in my home in Old Sevier for about 28 years. I strongly support the Staff Recommendation to deny this rezoning, as it would be an encroachment of commercial land use in a residential area. Recode Knoxville sought to bring coherence to our zoning laws. This request is "spot zoning", a practice that would unravel this work and harm our neighborhood.

July 7, 2025
at 11:42 AM

Jake
37920

12-A-24-PD
Jake (37920), May 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM

I'm writing in to advocate 'in part' for the Cardinal Place development, and to encourage the Planning Commission to suggest changes. I agree with the Staff assessment of the development's public benefits. Too many of the benefits listed appear to be inaccessible by the public, and I'm also skeptical of the number of parking spots that the development has proposed. I would like to see a portion of the development set aside for Section 8 housing.
That said, I think we must always weigh the more intangible public benefits of higher density against the much more tangible benefits of community spaces. On balance, I think that Cardinal Place would be beneficial to Knoxville by increasing the amount of housing available to Knoxville residents, and by increasing the density of the city, and I encourage the Planning Commission to find a way to work with the developers to find a compromise.

May 7, 2025
at 9:57 AM

jane
37931

5-I-25-RZ
jane (37931), May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM

My Parents bought 27 acres at [address redacted] when I was a very young girl. I have lived here for over 70 Years. My Husband & I now own that home. Our residential driveway is directly beside the proposed rezoning spot. We also own a home at [address redacted] directly across from the proposed rezoning spot. I am totally against rezoning that spot at 5240 Schaad. to anything except residential or agriculture This is a Family Friendly community of Homes residential & agriculture.This is not a good fit at all for that spot. There is already an approved development (which is actively developing) for an EZ Stop that was changed from AG to CM at the corner of Schaad & Johnson Rd which is only approx. 0.3 miles from this proposed rezoning Thank you and please deny this proposal.

May 7, 2025
at 3:00 PM

December 20, 2024
at 4:16 PM

Janice
37914

12-A-24-PD
Janice (37914), December 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM

I thought about telling you how bad the traffic is and lack of respect for the traffic laws are in this area, and the noise from it and what an additional 1500+ cars and trucks along with more construction vehicles would do to the already inadequate roads we have, by the building of 596 apartments and 77 town houses on Delrose Dr. I was in hopes the 15 members would care enough to come and observe the area from James White Parkway to Delrose Dr and down to Holston Hills and Boyds Bridge Pike intersection and talk with the residents here. Come at different times of the day and different days. This way you could make a truly informed decision and not rely on "experts" giving their opinions of surveys that don't tell everything. There is a lot to tell, if you care to ask.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20241220161606.pdf

December 20, 2024
at 4:23 PM

Janice
37914

12-A-24-PD
Janice (37914), December 20, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Jason
37932

6-A-25-UR
Jason (37932), May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The proposed land use change is a significant deviation from prior use. The current sitting of the kennel is causing a significant noise problem that impacts the existing properties in the area. Relocation of the kennel informed by an appropriate noise impact study should be required by the commission prior to approval by the commission.

May 8, 2025
at 6:00 PM

Jaylene
37920

7-SB-25-C
Jaylene (37920), June 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Id like to voice my extreme concern over the development on my very steep and narrow street Locust Hill Lane. My elderly mother lives with me and sadly calling for medical help is common. Its very difficult for emergency vehicles to turn around at our dead end. Im concerned with several more vehicles this will only worsen. Id also ask the consideration of the current setback if 25 feet to be increased to 40. There is no room for vehicles and these houses are most likely going to be vacation rentals for UT games bringing guests who have no concern for actual residents. The noise pollution will be horrendous with all the trees set to be cut down. We will need a stoplight to accommodate all the vehicles coming and going for safety. Im asking for a decrease in the houses being built fine to three. This is a horrible thing we are faced with. Thank you on your consideration.

June 30, 2025
at 4:55 PM

7-A-25-OA

Jeff
37931

7-A-25-OA
Jeff (37931), July 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM

The landscape section should be removed or limited to large lots above 1 acre or commercial in nature. Vast amounts of time and money is wasted trying to meet arbitrary compliance when its not possible to meet on small lots. Even when you prove that you can not meet the required plantings, the alternative plans get denied and you end up wasting even more time. Trees are being forced to be installed on top of retaining walls, under power lines, over water lines with no flexibility given. These create major liabilities for property owners.

July 7, 2025
at 12:32 PM

January 27, 2025
at 5:53 PM

Jennifer
37914

12-A-24-PD
Jennifer (37914), January 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM

I am really concerned about the project. Estimates about traffic indicate two times what we have now which I don’t believe. If true with two times the amount of traffic comes two times the amount of polluting emissions that come with the vehicles. Aside from the impact on the wonderful wildlife that comes through the area, it impacts our air quality. We already have to deal with Vulcan Materials’ cement dust especially since they moved their blasting area closer to the road but also the dump on the other end of Delrose that apparently cannot keep mud off the road. When that mud dries god knows what’s in the dust. Our natural filters ,the trees, will be cut down. East Knoxville has always been a dumping ground for whatever Knoxville does not want in other parts of the city/county. Please consider our quality of life in this project.

Jennifer
37922

6-A-24-UR
Jennifer (37922), July 7, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Duplexes are "Uses Permitted on Review" and NOT a guaranteed land use based on our Knox County zoning regulations, as I understand it. This portion of Westland Drive has NO multi-family residences and I strongly believe it should remain single family only! The presence of duplexes will lower adjacent housing values and that is not fair to the many people who have lived here a very long time. Just because we are in an overall planned growth area does not mean we need to jam in several multi-family units on lots designated for a single family home. Westland has already endured the addition of a significant number of multifamily units at the Pellissippi, Westland exchange. Being "consistent" with the comprehensive plan is vague and insufficient reasoning in the staff recommendation. In actuality it is entirely inconsistent with our neighborhood along Westland. I respectfully request denial of this proposed land use.

July 7, 2024
at 11:12 PM

Jeremiah
37932

6-A-25-UR
Jeremiah (37932), May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM

My name is Jeremiah Cottle - I am the owner of the property in question. I have taken the time to read and address each of the above complaints, slanders and outright lies in the attached…. All video documentation is uploaded on my personal IG for public access. I also encourage everyone that if there is any issue with noise to contact me immediately and we will address it. I am for the approval of the permit
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250515154743.pdf

May 15, 2025
at 3:47 PM

Jim and Cheryl
37922

6-A-24-UR
Jim and Cheryl (37922), June 7, 2024 at 10:22 AM

Please see the attached letter which expresses our concerns with the proposed subdivision plan.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240607102219.pdf

June 7, 2024
at 10:22 AM

Jimmie
37914

12-A-24-PD
Jimmie (37914), May 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM

12-A-24-PD / 2802 Delrose Drive
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250509112622.pdf

May 9, 2025
at 11:26 AM

John
37914

12-A-24-PD
John (37914), May 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM

I am a resident on 2800 block of Brooks Avenue, directly behind this development - my partner and I do not support this proposal in its current form as it does not demonstrate true benefit to our community and brings numerous concerns along with it: environmental, infrastructure, traffic, etc. Please see attached letter.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250507213046.pdf

May 7, 2025
at 9:30 PM

Joseph
37763

6-A-25-UR
Joseph (37763), May 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Jeremiah has a unique farm in Hardin Valley that i reminiscent of what Hardin Valley used to be. He not only has a working agricultural farm on land zoned for such things he also provides a needed resource for the community. A community in which almost everyone owns a dog.

May 16, 2025
at 4:49 PM

Justin
37919

12-A-24-PD
Justin (37919), May 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM

We have had the privilege of teaching hundreds of our neighbors about the fundamentals of real estate investing over the last 4 years in free events every month. Between that and our work serving families as local real estate agents we are having discussions about housing and affordability every day with both the consumers and providers of housing.
Given the attractiveness and popularity of Knoxville - the cost of living, the arts, the Urban Wilderness, culture, natural beauty and the people here that have made this a wonderful place to raise my family - we know that we will continue to see increased population growth. The only solution for growth is to provide more housing. We need only look to the challenges that Hardin Valley faces to see the consequences of only approving single family housing.
If we can create denser housing, especially close to our urban core, we can build for the future of Knoxville. The vision of this project, especially with the use of internal parking, green space and the mix of townhomes and apartments would ultimately benefit the community. We support denser housing in ALL of Knoxville as the only way out is to build for a better future.

May 7, 2025
at 1:52 PM

Kathleen
37924

5-B-25-PA
Kathleen (37924), May 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM

I do not believe the application for rezoning should be denied. The location is not designed for the use they have planned. It is also a very bad intersection already. Now you will have traffic coming off the 25/70 ramp to cross over at the last minute with trailer causing more wrecks. This will mean more people will lose their lives at this intersection. I am not happy that people from west Knoxville want to make a junk area in our front yard when they would not in their area. East Knoxville was once a place with small businesses we could be proud to support. Now everyone wants to put businesses in our area that they do not want in other areas. Please do not allow this to happen.

May 7, 2025
at 3:43 PM

Kim
37932

6-A-25-UR
Kim (37932), May 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM

I wear hearing aids and the amplified barking and howling has taken a toll on my outside enjoyment. I am a gun advocate, but have an issue with the number of rounds being shot on the same property close to the dog kennel as well. The poor dogs scatter when the shots start, and they bark and howl excessively after they stop. This madness has to stop! Please consider a nuisance/noise impact study. Our property values are declining due to this boarding facility.

May 14, 2025
at 8:55 AM

March 10, 2025
at 4:38 PM

Kimberley
37909

12-A-24-PD
Kimberley (37909), March 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM

I am writing to appeal to the commission to focus on the concerns of the East Knoxville community regarding this project.
Please dont limit your impression of the number of oppositions to this project by the number of people present at the meeting, as most are unable to attend daytime meetings during a work week. You should look at this project taking into consideration the impact on public utilities, road access and community opinion.
Consider what your concerns would be if you lived in our neighborhood!
Maybe the developer could work with the community and consider single family homes to tie into the existing community?
In conclusion, I strongly urge you to reconsider this proposed housing development, I believe that this project is simply not the right fit for our neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration, although the original rezoning protests of this project were previously ignored, I would hope you would give this the consideration deserved

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250310163800.pdf

Kristen
37932

6-A-25-UR
Kristen (37932), May 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM

See attachment
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250501000802.pdf

May 1, 2025
at 12:08 AM

Kristi
37932

6-A-25-UR
Kristi (37932), May 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM

Hello, I live in the Forest Mill subdivision that is next to this property. The kennel has brought noise pollution to our once quiet area. I ask that if this change is approved, Mr. Cottle will be a good neighbor and place a barrier to quieten the barking associated with his business.
Sincerely,
Kristi P.

May 9, 2025
at 10:40 AM

7-B-25-OA

Larry
37909

7-B-25-OA
Larry (37909), July 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Please see attached document from Community Forum.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250707162916.pdf

July 7, 2025
at 4:29 PM

Lauren
37932

6-A-25-UR
Lauren (37932), May 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM

There are barking dogs that are at times barking constantly. I walk the neighborhood frequently and the dogs are very loud at the Daisywood cul-de-sac. If I lived in this cul-de-sac it would be impossible to sit outside without hearing the constant barking.

May 25, 2025
at 8:33 PM

Lester
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Lester (37931), May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM

We have lived here for 54 years. This is a residential area and would Appreciate you denying this request for commercial. This property should only be residential, only has drainfield for 1 bedroom and no water. Please consider our request. It doesn't have a driveway either.

May 6, 2025
at 9:51 PM

Lisa
37932

6-A-25-UR
Lisa (37932), May 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM

I have lived in the Forest Mill subdivision for 20 years. We chose this location due to the serene and quiet attributes while having the benefit of a subdivision. Since this kennel has come to exist, I can no longer take my dogs out in my backyard because they react negatively to the constant barking from this kennel. We can also no longer enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere in our backyard. Note that we are well down the hill from our neighbors that sit on the hill. They did share a video of them sitting in their backyard and I was appalled that they were having to deal with this. I urge to you vote no for this and preserve the quality of life that we, as residents, chose in the selection of our homes. I urge you to make a statement that it is not ok for someone to create what they want, when they want, without having it analyzed nor approved. I'm sure with any analysis or perhaps a brief visit to our neighborhood, you would definitely not approve this request which has created havoc in our neighborhood.

May 5, 2025
at 1:52 PM

March 3, 2025
at 10:12 PM

Lisa
37914

12-A-24-PD
Lisa (37914), March 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM

Some of your data is incorrect. Riverside Drive & Delrose Drive are heavily used by cyclists. Also I saw no mention of the many dump trucks traveling on Delrose to and from the dump. Also, when I-40 backs up, travel apps lead travelers, including tractor trailers, down these same roads. A development of this size greatly needs a turning lane at its entrance to avoid accidents and a large paved cycling path is needed on all of Delrose and Riverside.
Please consider these additions to keep traffic moving and keep cyclists safe!

Lisa
37924

5-D-25-RZ
Lisa (37924), May 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM

This request for rezoning should be denied. This property should be preserved for retail/town center uses and not destroyed by industrial zoning. This would have an extremely detrimental effect on surrounding properties and has a lot of potential for mixed use and town center future development. Thank you for your consideration.

May 22, 2025
at 11:47 AM

5-C-24-SU

LLoyd (Murray)
-4638

5-C-24-SU
LLoyd (Murray) (-4638), May 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM

I am against this proposal #5-SC-24-C and 5-A-24-SU

this proposal will strain Melstone, and Monterey with more traffic than it is designed I do not appreciate the secret nature of this proposal for the neighborhood it affects

May 19, 2024
at 6:23 PM

7-A-25-OA

Logan
37902

7-A-25-OA
Logan (37902), July 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Having stamped plans from a landscape architect should not be a requirement for the Alternative Landscape Plan. The whole point of ALP is to provide flexibility when there are constraints and this requirement only adds a barrier of difficulty for projects. The ALP requirements are difficult enough that there is already a high level of qualification needed to even create one, but that can be done by other design and landscape professionals. I would suggest changing 12.2.D.2 to say "The applicant must submit an alternative landscape design plan provided by a landscape or design professional"

July 7, 2025
at 11:20 AM

Lucas
3792

7-SB-25-C
Lucas ( 3792), June 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM

The access road is narrow, eroding, and unfit for additional traffic. EMS access is already limited, and stormwater from Locust Hill drains directly through the proposed site.
In response, residents formally request:
A limit of no more than 3 homes, with lot widths consistent with surrounding properties
See pdf continuation.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250625075414.pdf

June 25, 2025
at 7:54 AM

Make it
37920

7-SB-25-C
Make it (37920), June 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Prioritizing Investment Property Over Community Needs
Perhaps most troubling is that the proposed homes are not intended to be affordable housing for local families or first-time buyers. These units are being marketed as investment properties, likely short-term rentals or absentee-owned income-generating assets. This does nothing to alleviate our communitys acute shortage of affordable, owner-occupied housing. In fact, it exacerbates displacement pressures and undermines the stability of our neighborhood.

June 24, 2025
at 5:35 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), July 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Quote: from page 15 of recent submittal. 620 housing units to Knoxville which aligns with the Office of Housing & Neighborhoods 2029 goal of 6000-8000 new housing units, while this may not be viewed as a community (or public) benefit, we believe this represents a substantial benefit to the city which is a key element to Planned Development. This statement seems to lack an understanding that the city is a collection of these communities and the city is responsible for the healthy development of any one of these communities including the Delrose community. They now face a very large density development that ignores their calls for a more reasonable plan that would make them more comfortable with the growth of their neighborhoods yet assist the city in their efforts to address the recent growth crisis. This 620 unit project represents the largest of these projects now being developed and surrounds RN1 single family neighborhoods. Reasonable ????

July 2, 2025
at 5:20 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), July 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Density remains the primary issue that prevents this project from being successful given the location where it is being proposed. Density has been successfully addressed in cities around the world since 1839 when London England was experiencing growing health and death rates in East London. Planners recommended to Queen Victoria that there needed to be more open green space in the area and Victoria Park was created. The health and death rates went down considerably. The area became livable and people flourished. The density rate in two of the larger projects here, the proposed Delrose project and the existing Third Creek project, are the same, 20 units per acre, but one, Third Creek has access to many amenities by way of sidewalks and distance, but The Delrose has only one small area designated as a park in it’s plan and it has a four story 120 unit in the middle of it. The density rate and amount of green space remains a problem in this project for it to become livable.

July 4, 2025
at 5:19 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), July 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM

I must apologize to the readers of my last post. For some unknown reason the word First was replaced with the word Third when I was speaking of the First Creek project at the corner of Summit Hill and MLK Drives. To my knowledge there is no proposed project at any Third Creek location. I am sorry for any confusion that might have occurred.

July 7, 2025
at 9:51 AM

February 22, 2025
at 9:03 AM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), February 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM

After reviewing the most recent plan for this project submitted I believe the Architects have done a decent job addressing the community amenities required by the Planning Commission. This said, this does not address the fact that the affected community has had very little, if any, voice in the development of this project. We have spent time with them in circulating a petition and found absolutely no support for the nature of what is happening in their environment. They overwhelmingly believe that this project could of had a positive affect by developing a neighborhood of small to medium size homes instead of the smothering density now being proposed. We now wonder, where were the representative voices that represented their concerns as the Rn1 zoning was replaced by the Rn4 zoning allowing the conflict we now see between the developer and the residents? We have several times tried to reach these people and had no success. What do they think their jobs as their constituents now sit at home trying to envision the elephant soon to be standing in their back yards?

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), March 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Taking a closer look at the expected Riverside Road exit from this project , now that the direct Brooks Avenue exit has been eliminated. Everyone living in this project wanting to go downtown will now be taking the Riverside Road exit on to Brooks Avenue directly in front of Sarah Moore Green Elementary School. There could be hundreds of vehicles entering this school zone at any time creating very dangerous conditions. Conditions, we believe, much more dangerous than the direct Brooks Avenue exit which has at least 450 feet of visibility down the slope in question. The street at this point is 21 ft. Wide, but within 450 ft. of Brooks Drive becoming 25 to 27 ft. wide with houses set back being a more safe distance than on Delrose Drive.

March 1, 2025
at 4:39 PM

Mark
7914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (7914), May 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Every project has its own set of problems and benefits. This project appears to be determined to emulate other dense projects and ignore the fact that most of these projects have built-in amenities such as large riverside open space, or access to shopping, entertainment, and dining opportunities, or parks and this project has nothing to offer other than smothering density without relief and access roads with constant large dump truck traffic which on some days can number over 100 trips to two different facilities or traveling through a large elementary school zone with hundreds of families dropping of or picking up their children and 100 plus staff attempting to get to work. The creators of this project need to rethink their approach to these problems and realize that often quality is greater than quantity. If they can adjust their approach then and only then will this project be able to compete for clients.

May 14, 2025
at 7:35 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), June 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM

We just reviewed the new proposal for this project which will go before the Planning Commission on July 10th. I am reminded of an old saying that pretty much sums up what we are seeing in this new proposal. It goes, Same song, third verse, could be better, but gonna be worse. The most glaring decline in this proposal is the creation of the secondary vehicular exit/entrance on Delrose Drive thereby forcing all 800 to 900 vehicles within this project onto the already unsafe road caused by hundreds of large dump trucks from 3 different locations, two quarries and one building materials dump site. I have talked to Meridian Landfill, the building materials dump site, and they said their busiest day would be around 80 loads. That equates to 160 trips to and from this site in one day. The quarries did not want to reveal their load count but rest assured the number would quite large given the number of construction sites they deliver to. Does all of this make for an already unsafe road? Form your own opinion. The other continuing decline in this project is continuing to offer to existing neighborhoods the inner city amenities to people who dont live in dense conditions such as we see in many inner areas of dense cities. These dont mean much to the residents along Delrose Drive. This project will set a precedent for other developments going into residential areas in our city, so please lets get it right.

June 24, 2025
at 6:09 PM

June 30, 2025
at 10:39 AM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), June 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM

If we may, we would like to propose a compromise to this latest submittal that might be acceptable to both positions in this debate. Remove building D from the project. Then move the amenities back where this building is now located making these serve the project and not the neighborhood who have little use of them. Then develop the front of this area as a park for both the neighborhood and the project. Included within this area there could be a community shelter that can be used for community activities and project activities or any joint activities between project and neighborhoods. This would promote the acquaintance and good will between the two entities. The overall density would be reduced to around 500 units and this would show a good will attitude from the city but still make a substantial contribution to the needed housing problem. Let us work together.

Mark
37934

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37934), May 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM

I oppose this project because it fails to directly address affordability and instead reinforces Knoxvilles growing dependence on rental housing dominated by profit-driven landlords. This model extracts wealth from residents without offering them long-term stability or equity. We need developments that empower our community through home ownership, not just expand a modern form of feudalism with no path to ownership. Without meaningful commitments to affordability and for-sale housing, this plan serves investors and not the people of Knoxville. Worse, neighbors who have voiced valid concerns are being steamrolled, which is yet another sign that this project prioritizes investor returns over genuine community respect or input.

May 7, 2025
at 12:54 PM

January 28, 2025
at 6:02 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), January 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM

My wife and I attended the Delrose Drive community meeting last night at Williams Creek Golf Course with the developers of the large proposed apartment complex now being considered in this neighborhood. The message we heard from the Delrose community residents was that the proposed development was much too large for their environment. It seemed to us that the development team was not willing to offer any reduction of the project, and was absolutely resistant to any compromise that might make the residents more comfortable with their actions, The question that arises is....why is it that developers, especially out of town developers, can come into town and get what they want and refuse to offer any reasonable, and I mean reasonable, compromise that can fit into a local community? The planning Commission needs to encourage these developers to work with these communities in order to build positive projects in their environments. Why should the developer have any special privilege over Knoxville residents.

February 25, 2025
at 11:05 AM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), February 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM

At the risk of posting too many comments on this project, I believe there is now an issue within the most recent proposal submitted which will have a significant impact on the Delrose Drive users and needs to have serious dialogue. The Brooks Avenue traffic exit from this project has been removed and now forces the overwhelming traffic discharge from this project on to Delrose Drive. Delrose Drive is a 21 foot wide connector, not 24 foot as stated in the proposal, and Brooks Ave. ,within 300 to 400 ft, of the needed exit, is a 25 to 27 foot wide arterial road that leads directly into downtown Knoxville. Delrose Drive leads primarily either to James White Parkway or Neyland Drive which leads to Kingston Pike, now threatened by a huge increase in traffic moving out from Cumberland Drive. This doesn’t seem to be a very well thought out plan for traffic movement. We believe that Brooks Ave. should share in the traffic flow from this project giving the users the opportunity to access downtown more easily and ease the numbers exiting onto Delrose Drive, a narrower road that leads either to an overloaded interstate or an overloaded major road coming from West Town or the Cumberland canyon of apartments.

February 26, 2025
at 11:38 PM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), February 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM

P.S. apparently Brooks Ave. is expected to be accessed by way of Riverside Road, a 16 foot wide strip of asphalt that two cars can barely pass each other, and who is it that will widen this road and move all of the utility pole that line each side so that it can accommodate possibly 500 to 600, or more, cars exiting or entering this project? Please step up and reveal yourself if you have this intent. The neighborhood deserves an answer.

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), March 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM

There seems to be some opinion going around that in the second submittal of this project the developer has made some changes which allows more green space and less driveway area. I do not see this. I see very little change In both green space and drive/parking area. The long 800 to 900 ft parking lot drives have very little greenery and most of the green spaces cannot be viewed from these areas. The green spaces are mostly either behind the buildings or in the middle of the quadrangle groups of buildings, with limited opportunity to experience these spaces, only the widely spaced trees along the long straight parking lot roads are part of the green space experience. More open green space needs to be a part of the drive/parking areas. This I believe can only be accomplished with fewer units on this site. Please prove me wrong and make the automobile spaces more environmentally treated and more comfortably used by the residents and visitors.

March 4, 2025
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June 27, 2025
at 10:47 AM

Mark
37914

12-A-24-PD
Mark (37914), June 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM

Further study of the new submittal of this project reveals a glaring weakness of the approach to the design of this project that has not changed. The temptation to focus on the numbers 6000- 8000 estimates of housing needs and the successful development of projects such as the Austin Homes on Summit Hill Drive has caused the designers of this project to embrace a conviction that one size fits all conclusion and they believe this is what the city wants to happen. This assumption has absolutely nothing to do with the neighborhoods now affected by this project. One project is built in open unused space and the project on Delrose Drive is attempting to be placed in the middle of existing single family residential zones along a 21 foot connector road filled with dump trucks, and adjacent to the best par three golf course in the Southeast. The community has said also over and over again that they would welcome a development that would be more in keeping with the scale of their neighborhoods if it helps the city reach their needs but please dont think a density that is now being proposed will accomplish anything but have a negative affect on their lives. The one size fits all approach we now see being considered will only bring on future problems for all of us. Each project has its own set of conditions which needs to be considered for successful results. The proposal now being considered would be well fitted to another open space.

5-E-25-RZ

Matthew
37923

5-E-25-RZ
Matthew (37923), April 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM

See attachment.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250426122618.pdf

April 26, 2025
at 12:26 PM

5-E-25-RZ

Matthew
37923

5-E-25-RZ
Matthew (37923), May 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Changing the place type and zoning will not affect the traffic flow in any way, as the church is making NO changes to the land parcel other than adding a sign (AND CANNOT MAKE ANY CHANGES IN THE FUTURE DUE TO DEED RESTRICTIONS). The property will always remain a church and can NEVER turn into a business of any kind. Traffic flow and patterns will not change because our property is rezoned for CA. This, in our opinion, is an irrelevant argument put forward by the Planning Staff, grasping at straws to prevent our requests from being realized.
One of the reasons the Planning Staff is arguing for denial is that there have been no recent utility changes that warrant rezoning. This is simply untrue, another attempt to grasp at straws. FUD recently ran a completely new sewer line along the front of the church's property that required the removal of the church sign. That is a major utility change that has put significant hardship on the church. This major utility change merits rezoning so that we can have the sign we were promised.

May 7, 2025
at 2:02 PM

Michelle
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Michelle (37931), May 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of the residential land located at 5240 Schaad Rd, Knoxville, TN, from residential to commercial use.
First , our neighborhood has always been a peaceful residential area, and rezoning this land for commercial use would disrupt the quiet and close-knit nature of our community. Turning this land into a commercial zone would not only affect the character of the area but could also lead to additional commercial development in the future.
Additionally, traffic in our area has already increased significantly with the construction of the new road. Our neighborhood has sidewalks used daily by families, children, and elderly residents for walking and recreation. With increased traffic, many residents would no longer feel safe using these sidewalks which undermines the walkability of our community.
Lastly, a shift to commercial use could have negative consequences for nearby property values and diminish the residential appeal of our area. Noise, lighting, and increased activity from commercial operations could deter future families from settling in what has always been a peaceful residential zone.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the commission to deny the rezoning request and preserve the residential nature of our neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration.

May 7, 2025
at 11:34 AM

Nancy
37920

7-SB-25-C
Nancy (37920), June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Please see attached PDF for full statement
I live at 5304 Chapman Highway and would be significantly impacted by the proposal to build a development behind my house. I have lived here since 1979 and bought my house, in part, because of the wooded area. This woods is wildlife corridor, connecting some parts of the urban wilderness to East Red Bud.
This area is a steep hillside between Locust Hill Lane and 3 houses, such as mine, directly on Chapman Hwy. The proposals scope of 9 houses significantly enlarges density on this strip of land. The entire scope seems far greater than what this hillside can sustain.
There are two proposed houses very close to the area behind my house.
I am concerned also about trees being cut and the impact on erosion of the steep hill, which will impact my property.
This area would certainly have been an area that could have been a protected wildlife and wooded area, rather than inserting 9 houses on potentially unstable land. I urge the MPC to reconsider the need to alter this wildlife and wooded area of Knoxville.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250625180849.pdf

June 25, 2025
at 6:08 PM

Neighborhood
37902

12-A-24-PD
Neighborhood (37902), Submitted during the meeting

See attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250513123334.pdf

Submitted during the meeting

Neil
37917

12-A-24-PD
Neil (37917), May 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM

I am writing in support of the proposed development. It seems like an excellent concept for a development and another good way to increase housing supply in Knoxville.

May 6, 2025
at 7:24 PM

Nicholas
37920

7-SB-25-C
Nicholas (37920), July 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM

I am typing this comment today to formally object to this proposal. While I have only lived here for 9 years, compared to some of my neighbors, I know experienced enough to know that tearing up this hillside to build those houses on that steep of a grade can't be good. Please see my attached document for more details.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250708010003.pdf

July 8, 2025
at 1:00 AM

Norm
37932

6-A-25-UR
Norm (37932), May 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Please see attachment.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250527224311.pdf

May 27, 2025
at 10:43 PM

Pam
37932

6-A-25-UR
Pam (37932), June 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM

I am writing to express my concern regarding the persistent barking from the dog kennel located behind my subdivision.
The kennel is situated at the farthest distance from the owner's residence, but directly connected to multiple homes in our subdivision.
The extremely loud barking continues throughout the day, into the night, and early morning hours. The barking is quite loud and involves a large number of dogs, causing disruption to my family and me, as well as multiple other homeowners.
While I acknowledge that dogs can bark, the frequency and duration of the barking have become a significant issue. I hope we can find a solution to this problem, as the constant noise is highly disruptive, annoying, and disrespectful to the homeowners in our subdivision.
Establishing a more controlled environment or relocating the kennel to the other side of the owner's property would be beneficial.
Additionally, we have experienced instances of dogs escaping from the kennel and entering our subdivision, where our children play, posing a significant danger.
We are seeking assistance and support in addressing this issue, as communication with the owner has been unsuccessful.

June 1, 2025
at 9:24 PM

7-A-25-OB

Patricia
37920

7-A-25-OB
Patricia (37920), July 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM

The siteâs footprint should be moved north towards Waterfront Dr. The green area should be on the Phillips Ave. side. As the diagram shows there are no trees on Phillips just a concrete drive. As with Foggy Bottoms Flats the garages will not be used. TOO SMALL!
Removing Unit 1 completely, only five units would add line of sight on Phillips with trees and green space. There is little room between this site and Foggy Bottoms Flats for Phillips to handle any more parking, some park illegally on the corners. We have lost all of the public parking at Suttree and Langford due to over building.
Note, Foggy bottoms was to have trees and there are none. Storm runoff will be an issue just as Hensonâs development on Phillips has. Not sure why an extra sidewalk is added to the plan as the city will be adding walking space too.

July 7, 2025
at 3:34 PM

Patricia
37932

6-A-25-UR
Patricia (37932), May 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM

I have two issues with the dog kennel on the property behind us.
First, the kennel is located so close to our subdivision that it prevents me from enjoying our back yard due to their relentless barking. This problem is unrelenting and sounds to me that the dogs are constantly upset (see below). I am 75 years old and use hearing aids, but this is a problem without them as well.
Second, I am an animal lover and am concerned about why the dogs bark all the time without stopping, dawn to dusk. The sounds of the gun range that is used on the property are loud and scare me, so it makes sense that it would terrify the dogs as well. It seems to me that a shooting range and a dog kennel business near each other are incompatible with the welfare of those dogs in care.
I urge the planning commission to consider resolving these issues and their impact on a suburban neighborhood. One example of such mitigation would be to move the kennel to another location on the property and construct a sound mitigating structure of some kind that a) reduces the noise of the dogs barking on the kennel's subdivision neighbors and b) protects the dogs hearing from the gun range use.

May 14, 2025
at 9:51 AM

January 22, 2025
at 11:39 AM

Peggy
37914

12-A-24-PD
Peggy (37914), January 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Please see attached pdf
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250122113928.pdf

Psm
37932

6-A-25-UR
Psm (37932), June 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM

June 1, 2025
at 9:46 PM

Responsible dev.
37920

7-SB-25-C
Responsible dev. (37920), June 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM

In 3 years this hillside has experienced at least 20 fallen very mature trees which shows active erosion and instability
Several vehicles have driven off edge resulting in needing pulled off hillside
A firetruck had to back all the way down and turnout in genes driveway
A streetside parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle.
Multiple kub outages from fallen lines

June 26, 2025
at 5:01 PM

Robert
37932

6-A-25-UR
Robert (37932), May 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM

The barking has got to stop! We can't enjoy our back porch and cookout area anymore! My wife wears hearing aids and the additional amplification is driving her insane while outside. Please consider relocation or a enclosed facility to stop the excessive barking and howling. We have concerns about our property value if this continues.

May 14, 2025
at 8:39 AM

March 13, 2025
at 10:52 AM

Robert H.
37914

12-A-24-PD
Robert H. (37914), March 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM

I am voicing my concerns about the proposed project that in my opinion will over tax the road with increased traffic and impact the surrounding area (neighborhood) in a negative manner.

Robert
37924

5-B-25-PA
Robert (37924), May 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

To whom it may concern.
My name is Robert H. I live in the four-way Inn community. I use this intersection every day and have since 2009. The amount of traffic has increased so much on Ashville hwy in these years is unbelievable. I am not opposed of this business coming into our area but this is not the location for it. That intersection is very dangerous especially for vehicles pulling trailers for parts. There are other properties around that are better suited for this type of business. The buyer should have checked the codes and considered the traffic before purchasing. Many people loved Cardins drive in and came from all around but no one can say that it wasn't a dangerous place to get in and out of. This was 200 yards past this intersection. Now imagine how dangerous it is right in the middle of this intersection. In short if this is allowed to happen the deaths that will occur from this action and it will happen, will ultimately be on those who made it possible.

May 21, 2025
at 9:07 AM

January 14, 2025
at 12:14 PM

Robert
37914

12-A-24-PD
Robert (37914), January 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM

An added issue regarding the proposed Delrose development and the growing traffic problem on Delrose Drive, which this development will present, is the existing new added development now being constructed on Holston Road across Holston River Park. The traffic from this large addition to an existing development will also dump on to Delrose Drive either from Boyd’s Bridge Road or from a very curvy River Side Drive along the Holston River. The access from this development will probably be mostly from the safer direction of Boyd’s Bridge Road on to Delrose Drive. This traffic will then merge into the traffic from the Delrose Development primary entrance making a very large problem for a two lane road. These types of developments now being proposed within residential areas and not more vacant commercial and industrial areas, as we see now being developed, are going to present a major change in these historically single family neighborhoods. Safety within these neighborhoods I believe is being greatly affected and will be an ongoing threat to many Knoxville families.

January 16, 2025
at 10:01 AM

Robert
14

12-A-24-PD
Robert (14), January 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM

After further study of this proposed development, I now believe that the traffic issue is not the most critical issue regarding the successful approval of not just a variance, but the entire development. Within this proposal there is an alternative proposal shown which, in my opinion, serves to actually threaten an adverse affect that the neighborhood in which this development is located will experience if the variance they seek is not approved. This alternative proposal is a terrible “Military barracks” looking plan that would do a lot of harm to this neighborhood’s ability to continue as a livable environment and greatly affect the value of their properties. This threat now creates, I believe, a mistrust not only within the affected neighborhood, but also a mistrust of the overall process of any planning in this city. When a process is allowed to threaten the people it serves in order to achieve their goals rather than serving the citizenry, then it’s mission of service to the community becomes questionable.

Robert
7914

12-A-24-PD
Robert (7914), June 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM

My wife and I have spent many hours attending meetings about this project and walked the streets getting a petition signed by mostly people who live in the neighborhoods affected by this project. We have discovered that there is practically no support for this project in these neighborhoods. We believe the primary reason for this lack of support is the lack of consideration by the developer of how the lives of these people will drastically change for the worse. The small amount of amenities offered as of this time are very insulting and dismissive to them in their lives. Unless the developer can show that they have the sensitivity to care about how they affect living environments then the people who live in these environments will every day live with resentment and anger and the developer will be home, wherever that is, enjoying the spoils of their actions. This just doesnt seem right! Give them a park to enjoy and not a pickle ball court that they would never use.

June 17, 2025
at 6:41 PM

Ronald
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Ronald (37931), May 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM

We are residents of this neighborhood and our property boundaries this lot. We have lived here 50+ years and raised our children and grandchildren here. This lot is surrounded by residential housing and there is not a business within a mile at this time. We are afraid if it is rezoned commercial, it will damage the family atmosphere of the neighborhood and influence lower property values. We are asking you to deny this request and leave it residential for the betterment of the families located here. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

May 5, 2025
at 11:27 AM

Ryan
37914

12-A-24-PD
Ryan (37914), May 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM

I would ask the members of the Planning Commission to please consider the zip code of the commenter when taking these online comment submissions into account; there seem to be a lot of people without 37914 zip codes showing up to support this development in the last few days. They will not be affected by this and have likely been encouraged to comment because of some association with either the developer or the architect.
This development in its current form will be bad for the surrounding community. The public benefits they propose do not meet the criteria the city provides for the Planned Development process and are simply apartment complex amenities with no benefit to the wider community. The increased noise, traffic, and reduction in privacy that the rest of the community will experience as a result will reduce quality of life and enjoyment in the surrounding area.
Comments continued in attached PDF

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250507123608.pdf

May 7, 2025
at 12:36 PM

Sam
37921

12-A-24-PD
Sam (37921), May 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM

This looks like a really promising development with serious consideration for pedestrians. We love the tree cover and the park space! This project will be a great part of the solution to our housing shortage in Knoxville.

May 6, 2025
at 10:23 PM

Sarah
37932

6-A-24-UR
Sarah (37932), July 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Iâm writing to express my strong support for the proposal.
Single-family zoning has been the default for decades, but we now know that gentle density can help address housing shortages, reduce sprawl, and create more walkable, vibrant neighborhoods. This project wonât disrupt the character of the community; instead, it will allow another household (perhaps a young family, retirees, or essential workers) to live in a neighborhood they otherwise couldnât afford.
Critics often fear change, but duplexes arenât âoverdevelopmentââtheyâre a modest, sensible way to add housing without drastically altering the area. Many thriving communities mix single-family homes with duplexes and small apartments seamlessly. This project is an opportunity to move beyond outdated zoning norms that exclude people and drive up costs.
I urge the Commission to approve this project. Letâs welcome housing options that make our community more accessible, resilient, and dynamic.

July 7, 2025
at 11:34 PM

Scott
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Scott (37931), May 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property located at 5240 Schaad Road. This property is entirely surrounded by single-family homes, and there are currently no other commercial or business establishments in the immediate vicinity. Introducing a business into this residential neighborhood would significantly disrupt the character and peacefulness of the area.
As a homeowner of the adjacent property, I am deeply concerned about the potential impact. The proposed rezoning would likely result in an eyesore and a nuisance to the community. Additionally, the property lacks essential infrastructure for commercial use. It currently has:
No water connection
No access to public sewer services
Soil conditions that support only a single-bathroom sewage system
No existing entrance or driveway
These limitations further underscore the unsuitability of the site for business development.
For these reasons, I respectfully request that the rezoning application be denied in order to preserve the integrity and residential nature of our neighborhood.

May 7, 2025
at 11:24 AM

Shane
37931

5-I-25-RZ
Shane (37931), May 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM

The parcel of land, 5240 Schaad Road is adjacent to 7223 Ball Camp Pike. I, respectfully object to the rezoning proposal from agricultural to commercial. There are deep concerns that it could negatively affect the value, the use or enjoyment of the property, and alter the character of the neighborhood community! Thank you.

May 6, 2025
at 4:05 PM

5-E-25-RZ

Sherry
37934

5-E-25-RZ
Sherry (37934), May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM

We respectfully request the Commission consider our request so we can replace the sign at our church that needed to be removed due to the First Utilities project on Northshore Drive.
Due to the layout of the land, it is difficult for a sign to be seen from vehicles passing by.
Granting our request would enable us to let the community know we are there and still open.
The sign we would like is not ostentatious, nor would it be an eyesore to our community. It would allow us to keep members and visitors informed of upcoming meetings and events without having to place large banners near the road.
I have had many people ask if our church was still open because we don't have a sign now.
May God bless you as you strive to make Knoxville an even better place to live.

May 7, 2025
at 2:04 PM

February 4, 2025
at 4:18 PM

Stephen
37914

12-A-24-PD
Stephen (37914), February 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Please find attached PDF.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250204161844.pdf

April 30, 2025
at 10:26 PM

Sterling
37932

6-A-25-UR
Sterling (37932), April 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM

There are already issues with barking dogs for people who work from home. This would devalue our property, ruin the charm and appeal of our community. Concerned about increased traffic as well.

7-C-25-RZ

steve
37922

7-C-25-RZ
steve (37922), June 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM

I live in Weatherstone right off Pipkin Lane. The zone request would mean that more traffic on Pipkin that is not built to handle the construction and residence traffic that would be on it from the new zone that is requested.
This is going to increase traffic on Fox which is also not wide enough to handle what is on it now.
The subdivision being built on Fox at present will also increase traffic with the 91 homes planned for that.
I would request that you do not allow for this zone change.

June 25, 2025
at 4:13 PM

Steven
37923

12-A-24-PD
Steven (37923), May 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM

This offers crucial housing for the middle class and will build a flourishing community.

May 6, 2025
at 8:45 PM

Tiana
37920

7-SB-25-C
Tiana (37920), June 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM

A steep-slope development is planned on parcel 123FA003,Âone of the highest, most unstable peaks along Chapman Highway. The narrow access road is already eroding, unsafe for EMS, and unfit for more traffic or housing. The developer began clearing land without permits, cutting old-growth trees, and misleading neighbors about his intentions.
This is not affordable housing, its a high-risk project that endangers homes, wildlife, and Knoxvilles greenbelt.
Read the full letter and join us in demanding responsible, transparent planning
Your voice matters. Lets protect our hill
- Tiana Winter
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250624193820.pdf

June 24, 2025
at 7:38 PM

7-C-25-OA

Tom
37914

7-C-25-OA
Tom (37914), July 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM

These amendments are appropriate for clarifying the middle housing (MH) code. The goal of this code is to allow structures that fit and complement neighborhoods with marginally increased density, not cram as much as possible into any lot. The non-conforming lot of record change is imperative as it currently seems to make the lot width requirements null and void. Because the MH code allows more density, it makes sense for it to be the only principal use of a lot. The Design Review Board makes a lot of sense to hear appeals of any staff determinations since they already review cases that are mostly design oriented and understand the context of city neighborhoods well.

July 7, 2025
at 3:49 PM

January 8, 2025
at 6:22 PM

Tracy
37189

12-A-24-PD
Tracy (37189), January 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Please see attached statement. Thanks.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250108182209.pdf

Tracy
37189

12-A-24-PD
Tracy (37189), May 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Please see attached comments. Thanks.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250506214354.pdf

May 6, 2025
at 9:43 PM

Tracy
37189

12-A-24-PD
Tracy (37189), March 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM

After reviewing the agenda for this week's meeting, I realize that there is another property on Riverside Road being discussed. The property at 1524 is a development of 10 homes. The entry is on the road but not across from the Delrose development. This is another reason that an entrance should not be approved on Riverside Road.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250309192042.pdf

March 9, 2025
at 7:20 PM

Tracy
37920

7-SB-25-C
Tracy (37920), June 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Please see attached about the concerns of this proposed development.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250627135144.pdf

June 27, 2025
at 1:51 PM

Trey
77616

6-A-25-UR
Trey (77616), May 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250516125035.pdf

May 16, 2025
at 12:50 PM

Vaughn
37932

6-A-25-UR
Vaughn (37932), May 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Id like to see more people support a veteran owned business. There is a huge need in our community for boarding dogs and having a trusted place to fulfill this need.
I do not like how some neighbors and people are probing the dogs & doing things to get a rise or reaction out of them. It makes it hard to know who the real problem is; people or animals? I say its people. These are not wild animals. They are animals who are loved and have a home, they are being watched and cared for.
We need to support this business, the owner is the nicest and most accommodating, he takes time to listen, acknowledge and has a solution to any concern.

May 16, 2025
at 11:22 AM

Wayne
37922

6-A-24-UR
Wayne (37922), June 3, 2024 at 1:45 AM

For more than 80 years residents in the immediate vicinity have fostered and developed single family residences. Sector Plans reflected community desires to maintain the single family heritage of this neighborhood. During rezoning we requested single family residential be maintained. Now, duplexes are being allowed in this zone, but that doesn't account for the character and history of this neighborhood. Allowing duplexes on this property establishes an unwanted and devaluing standard for this area of Westland Drive that should not be allowed. The Planning process should accomodate the historical legacy of this area, as Planning is the last bastion available to preserve the single family residential character of this neighborhood. The Immediate neighbors oppose such a degradation of development and request the single family character of our neighborhood be maintained.

June 3, 2024
at 1:45 AM

11-F-24-DP

Wendell
37924

11-F-24-DP
Wendell (37924), May 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM

To whom it may concern. I want to bring to your attention AGAIN about the flooding that is happening at Neals Landing, and its a direct result of the continuing development of the property at Neals Landing. Sinking creek only overflowed into my property before the development approximately 20 feet. The development is causing the creek to overflow its banks approximately 100 feet now. It comes within 15 feet of my home. The property thats slated for development now floods, and no one from the planning commission seems to care. When lives are lost because of the flooding maybe someone will come and help us fix the problem. Staff has come out and basically said nothing can be done. Someone from the planning commission has to take notice and think about how all this development in the wrong places is affecting current residents of Knox county. I expect some to get in touch with me as soon as possible. This was supposed to happen several weeks ago but it seems it feel on deaf ears.

May 6, 2025
at 3:08 PM

Westland Bay Homeowners
37922

6-A-24-UR
Westland Bay Homeowners (37922), June 11, 2024 at 9:52 AM

We request that the application (6-A-24-UR) be denied, not only for all the concerns expressed so far, but because of possible future development on Westland Bay by the applicant. It is likely that he is considering buying the large wooded tract on our street. He has already had it surveyed. It is also possible that he may buy the property at 1216 Westland Bay which the owner has tried selling many times. His plan may be to cram all this area with duplexes, which could result in about 20 duplexes at the small size he is planning. This may explain why he calls a plan for 2 duplexes and 1 ranch house a 'subdivision.' It would mean about 40 new families on a street where there have been only 9 single-family homes for 35 years. The homeowners on Westland Bay do not want a developer to encroach on our peaceful neighborhood with duplexes (possibly a string of them to come) and destroy the quiet character and the natural beauty of our single-family residential street. (Please read further details and concerns in the attachment.)
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240611095224.pdf

June 11, 2024
at 9:52 AM

William C & Deborah J
37922

6-A-24-UR
William C & Deborah J (37922), June 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM

See attached letter expressing our concerns regarding this proposed development. Hoping the commissioners will take these into consideration when the time comes to vote on this measure. William C. & Deborah J. Hall
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240606183144.pdf

June 6, 2024
at 6:31 PM