October 2, 2025
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

5 Comments for

Betty Jo
37912

7-P-24-RZ
Betty Jo (37912), July 8, 2024 at 12:26 PM

We agree wholeheartedly with Planning staff on denial of increasing the zoning on this property from single family to multi-family use. The Inskip area has been inundated with multi-family housing over the years. This would also increase the traffic on roads that have not been improved or updated in years. Please uphold staff's recommendation to not change the zoning or the plan amendments for this property.

July 8, 2024
at 12:26 PM

7-G-24-PA

Elizabeth
37912

7-G-24-PA
Elizabeth (37912), September 24, 2024 at 12:48 AM

I live just next door to the property in question, and I'm restoring a 2 BR, 1 bath cottage built in 1940 that sits on the same sized lot. The re-zoning proposal for the property means that a 2-story duplex with 2 BRs each - that's maybe 8 people, easily, isn't enough. I'm concerned, and rezoning a lot the size of mine opens a can of worms for everybody all over the city. Please gently recommend alternatives,

September 24, 2024
at 12:48 AM

6-E-25-RZ

Canaan
37912

6-E-25-RZ
Canaan (37912), May 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM

I am a long time resident of Keck Road. This road has been continuously developed over the last several years with multiple single family homes. While these are nice, they contribute largely to the increase in traffic on our narrow street. There are children that live on this street, including my own, that more traffic will only hinder their outside play. The road also needs repair from the city due to the increase in traffic and ongoing water issues that cause the asphalt to break. Please see multiple reports to Knoxville's 311. Secondly, the property in question inhabits multiple wildlife species that thrive in the underdeveloped land. Over the years, the various wildlife have been driven out of their habitats by the development that continues to occur on Keck. They are driven towards Callahan Drive which is very dangerous for everyone including the animals. I ask that you heavily consider not re-zoning this for multiple dwellings rather keep it zoned AG for someone who will build 1-2 homes with space and care for our street and the multiple species that were here first.

May 14, 2025
at 9:30 PM

6-E-25-RZ

Betty
37912

6-E-25-RZ
Betty (37912), June 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Keck Road is a cut through road with a lot of traffic. I never back out of my driveway. At a lot of places on the road, 1 car needs to pull over on the dirt to pass. The road is narrow. There is no sewer on this section of the road. I am on septic. I am against that many houses on this section of property.

June 9, 2025
at 4:04 PM

9-M-25-RZ

Betty Jo
37912

9-M-25-RZ
Betty Jo (37912), September 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Request a postponement of this case as the applicant has not spoken to the community association on the intent of the rezoning. We agree with staff recommendation to deny RN-5 as that is too intense for that corner lot on the interior of the community. There are already way too many apartments and high density on Inskip Drive.

September 10, 2025
at 1:53 PM