December 12, 2024
Planning Commission meeting

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41 Comments
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9-A-24-SU
Barry
37918
9-A-24-SU
Barry (37918), August 29, 2024 at 12:37 PM
This location would be ideal for a local automotive repair shop that will service the local community and provide affordable repairs and local jobs. I know the owners personally and their family and they bring value and culture to the area and should be allowed to expand their business.
August 29, 2024
at 12:37 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Amy
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Amy (37918), October 22, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Narrow entrance to this property for multi development along with already 3 large developments entrances within feet of this proposed development ? The entrance is in a blind spot for travelers coming down Tazewell Pike. There are no turning lanes on Tazewell Pike for any of these developments. Also the bad curve coming from the East and proximity of other large entrances so close together.
October 22, 2024
at 8:10 AM
11-I-24-RZ
Terry
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Terry (37918), October 29, 2024 at 8:07 PM
This property borders Bradford Place on Tazewell Pike. There is a spring and two creeks on this property that cause flooding across properties and on to Tazewell Pk. I addition to water / runoff concerns, traffic is also a huge concern. Tazewell Pk cannot take any increased traffic. It's bumper to bumper traffic now!
October 29, 2024
at 8:07 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Susan
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Susan (37918), October 30, 2024 at 11:02 AM
As someone who has lived here a dozen years, I oppose this zoning change. My reasons are three fold. (1) There is already to much traffic on Tazewell Pike and this will further impede safe driving. There has already been one fatality in front of my subdivision Mont Richer' within the last year. (2) The property is known for water retention and sink holes. This is due to a natural spring that makes building that many units prohibitive. (3) The apartment complex across the street from this property would create a dangerous traffic situation on a two lane road. The proximity of that many units in a rural area increases the danger to an intolerable level.
October 30, 2024
at 11:02 AM
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Rebecca
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Rebecca (37918), November 4, 2024 at 5:37 PM
I am against this rezoning. This area consists of 11 acres. The requested rezoning is to place 10 du/ac per acre. That would result in up to 110 apartments on 11 acres. The traffic is obviously a major problem, but esthetic changes to our beautiful area will also not be positive. Single family property will decrease in value. In the quest for builders to profit and increase housing, this tract of property is not a best option for the proposed rezoning. I encourage those in leadership positions to consider the homeowners who reside in this area and say no. 
November 4, 2024
at 5:37 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Charles
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Charles (37918), November 5, 2024 at 9:28 AM
I would oppose this development for numerous reasons, but the biggest is that the area simply lacks the infrastructure required. There is already excessive traffic on Tazewell Pike, and it makes it hard for current residents to get in and out of the existing neighborhoods safely. There are also numerous issues with sinkholes in the area and springs, causing hazardous conditions-the Cottages on Tazewell community had a large sinkhole form a few years after being built that required several trucks of concrete to be poured into the ground to stabilize the area. There is already a flooding issue in the area during rains and snow, and this would be worsened by a new property removing all the root systems that absorb the runoff. All in all, the area simply does not have the means to support an additional community without adding additional lanes to Tazewell Pike and adding drainage runoffs.
November 5, 2024
at 9:28 AM
11-I-24-RZ
Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I have enclosed several photos taken in 2005 and 2013 from our back porch and in the 5027 Tazewell Pike Property showing the back of our house and Bradford Condos Between my property and 4509 Simona Rd is 1 of 2 main drainage ditches for the runoff of Beverly Acres Subdivision. The rainwater starts at Mountain Crest (Black Oak Ridge-South side) down Ridgemont to Santa Monica to Malibu to a underground culvert on Angeles to the South side of Simona border my property to 5027 Tazewell Pike creates a small pond backing into my yard and 4505 Simona several times a year with extreme rain. In addition, runoff from Gouffon,Stokely and Bellerive in Mont Richer Subdivisions. All of these runoffs contribute to the flooding of Tazewell Pike at Fountain Gate Road In addition, Shannondale School is at or close to capacity creating a backup of traffic on Shannondale Rd and Tazewell Pike.
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November 5, 2024
at 3:40 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
at 3:42 PM
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
at 3:44 PM
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
at 3:46 PM
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
at 3:47 PM
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:48 PM
more photos
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November 5, 2024
at 3:48 PM
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Richard
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Richard (37918), November 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM
more photos. I also have a video on my phone that i could not send via email

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November 5, 2024
at 3:52 PM
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Barbara
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Barbara (37918), November 6, 2024 at 9:34 PM
In addition to the topographical issues mentioned above, the concerns about the current traffic flow, even without any additional development in this area, should be taken very seriously. Due to the multiple new developments that are further north in the county, traffic on Tazewell Pike has become dangerously heavy especially during morning and evening rush. Currently, several large developments exist in immediate proximity to the one being proposed in this rezoning request. It is a very common occurrence for us to sit at the entrance of Bradford Place condominiums, which is just below the proposed site, while streams of 20 - 30 cars at a time fly by, bumper to bumper, at 50 - 55 mph. When you can finally glimpse a small break in traffic, you literally take your life in your hands pulling on to this two lane road which has no turn lane and no shoulders. Seriously… there should at least be an official, unbiased, traffic study done before this rezoning is even considered.
November 6, 2024
at 9:34 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Tricia
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Tricia (37918), November 7, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Please see the attached PDF for my comments.
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November 7, 2024
at 3:15 PM
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Joel
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Joel (37918), November 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Please refer to attached PDF
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November 7, 2024
at 4:33 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Joe
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Joe (37918), November 7, 2024 at 5:02 PM
This property has several problems with development. First, traffic. If allowed at the density requested 110 units could be built. This would cause increasing problems with accidents along this stretch of road. Secondly, and most importantly, is the water runoff problem. Two creeks, one of which appears to be spring fed, are on the property. During heavy and more frequent rainstorms that property has real runoff problems. This level of development would increase the water flowing into the Bradford Place property and cause problems with our culverts and would then flow to the Fountain Gate area and cause problems there.
November 7, 2024
at 5:02 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Charles and Dorothy
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Charles and Dorothy (37918), November 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM
We are concerned about the spring fed Blue Water that comes from this property and passes through our property. we know that there are restrictions regarding the need to preserve the status of this water. We know that after heavy rains the water from the subdivision above us on the North side floods the field behind us on the property in question and have concerns about any building that might be planned for that area. We have noted standing water up to and including the property line for Bradford Place homeowners.
November 7, 2024
at 7:01 PM
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John
37918
11-I-24-RZ
John (37918), November 7, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Issues concerning traffic.And Flooding on adjoining property
November 7, 2024
at 7:34 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Debby & Don
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Debby & Don (37918), November 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM
The additional housing proposed for the property between Bradford Place and Mont Richer will certainly cause flooding problems for Bradford Place. The additional water runoff will affect the two creeks which run through Bradford Place causing flooding and erosion of the hillside adjoining said property. With Bradford Place, the Cottages on Tazewell , Mont Richer and a possible new housing development all side by side the traffic on Tazewell Pike, which is a two-lane roadway would be congested and more dangerous than ever to travel on. I certainly hope these two areas of concern are presented to the Planning Commission during the public hearing.
November 8, 2024
at 9:04 AM
11-I-24-RZ
REBECCA
37918
11-I-24-RZ
REBECCA (37918), November 8, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I am a resident of Bradford Place and I am concerned about the proposed zoning change for the property located at 5027 Tazewell Pike. If this property is developed to proposed capacity there would be an increased flooding events as any runoff will feed both creeks that come onto Bradford Place. Flooding is already an issue on Tazewell Pike at the Fountain Gate Entrance where the two creeks from Bradford converge with a third creek at Fountain Gate. Also, the existing property only has 50 feet of right of way. Tazewell Pike is already overburdened with traffic as a result of growth in the area. As a result there have been more serious accidents in the area. Thank you for concerning my concerns.
November 8, 2024
at 12:25 PM
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Sarah
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Sarah (37918), November 8, 2024 at 1:16 PM
See pdf attachment.
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November 8, 2024
at 1:16 PM
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MAN (Susanna)
37918
11-I-24-RZ
MAN (Susanna) (37918), November 8, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Refer to attachment
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November 8, 2024
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Jennifer
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Jennifer (37918), November 8, 2024 at 10:11 PM
I have lived in Bradford Place since 2001. This is a peaceful and beautiful area to live in but unfortunately, with apartment complex across from us, and the increase in developments all around, the traffic is dangerous and frankly almost unbearable. As it is now, I risk my life trying to pull out from the Bradford Place entrance. The entrance to the proposed development behind Bradford is pretty much at a blind curve at a hill. Adding multiple dwellings at that location is essentially sealing the deal on a road death trap. This development will also cause flooding issues for Bradford Place as it will feed the two creeks that run through our property and behind many condos. This is a well known flooding area. There are many times that the entrance at Fountaingate is not passable due to flooding. We are responsible for the roads in Bradford Place and all of us at the top of the hill must travel down and over a culvert that is at great risk of collapse with likely additional strain caused by the development. If this were to happen, we would be trapped with no way out and the expense to repair, if it was possible, would be great. This development puts Bradford Place at risk of flooding and infrastructure failure. I strongly oppose this. I respectfully ask you to listen to these real concerns because it is risk to life and personal property and could make our neighborhood virtually unlivable because of flooding.
November 8, 2024
at 10:11 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Dwain and Martha
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Dwain and Martha (37918), November 8, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Our 1st concern is related to water runoff. We stand a very good chance of having increased flooding events since any runoff will feed both creeks that come onto Bradford. This has the potential of damaging homes and roads, damaging two culverts under the roads, and accelerating erosion of a hill for some our homeowners. Our road is private, and repairs would be at our expense. The property in question has a sink hole that is a result of runoff from Beverly Acres Subdivision. A spring is on the property which would require protections. The lower half of the property is prone to flooding, and there is a strong possibility of caves or more sinkholes on the property. Flooding is already an issue on Tazewell Pike at the Fountain Gate entrance where the 2 creeks from Bradford converge with a 3rd creek. Our 2nd concern is related to road capacity - traffic. Tazewell pike is already overburdened with traffic as a result of growth in the area and is experiencing more serious accidents. The existing property only has a 50 ft. right-of-way. The entrance to the proposed development is at an area already prone to serious accidents at Tazewell Pike and the entrance to Mont Richer. There has been one death in the last year at this site.
November 8, 2024
at 10:32 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Lawrence
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Lawrence (37918), November 9, 2024 at 7:46 AM

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November 9, 2024
at 7:46 AM
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Kathryn
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Kathryn (37918), November 9, 2024 at 5:13 PM
See Attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20241109171332.pdf
November 9, 2024
at 5:13 PM
11-B-24-UR
Kevin
37918
11-B-24-UR
Kevin (37918), November 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM
What is the need for the wrap-around drive lanes on the sides and rear of the proposed building? This adds additional impervious surface, grading, etc. Other similar convenience stores have been built without needing roads all the way around them - i.e. the Weigels on Washington Pike.

Introduction of this space for automobiles invites vehicular traffic to the rear section of the property, along with the noise and exhaust that this traffic brings. Elimination of the two drive-lanes would reduce impervious surface (and run-off and required detention ponds), and eliminate a potential source of nuisance noise and light trespass to neighbors.
November 10, 2024
at 3:52 PM
11-I-24-RZ
TA
37918
11-I-24-RZ
TA (37918), November 11, 2024 at 10:19 AM
see attached
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20241111101933.pdf
November 11, 2024
at 10:19 AM
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Kathryn
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Kathryn (37918), November 11, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Please see attached comments and pictures
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November 11, 2024
at 12:12 PM
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Jane
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Jane (37918), November 11, 2024 at 4:42 PM
I have two major concerns for which I am submitting separate comments due to space limitation. This concern #1 is for worsening of serious rush hour traffic issues in this area of Tazewell Pike. There are major traffic safety issues for approximately a mile either side of this proposed development. I drive in this area both morning and afternoon providing transportation for my school-aged grandchildren. Visibility is already very poor due to the curve in Tazewell Pike near the entrance to Mount Richer and change in elevation; additional traffic at 5027 Tazewell Pike will not only add to an overburdened route but will markedly increase the hazard to drivers attempting to turn out of Bradford and Fountaingate, as well as those attempting to turn across traffic from the very large apartment development directly across from 5027 Tazewell Pike (on the south side of Tazewell Pike). I am requesting that additional multi-unit development not be approved for this area. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.
November 11, 2024
at 4:42 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Jane
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Jane (37918), November 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM
I have two major concerns for which I am submitting separate comments due to space limitation. This concern #2 is for worsening of water run-off and land shifting problems that already exist. I live next door in Bradford Place, a community that has already had to expend significant funds over the last 3 years to address land shifting, felt largely related to water run-off; my home has already suffered necessary alterations to my patio retaining wall, leading to unavoidable alterations in appearance that will affect the resale value of my home. Significant changes to nearby land and water run-off that would be necessary for a multi-unit development place us at even higher risk for worsening safety issues, as well as other value-altering issues. I am requesting that additional multi-unit development not be approved for this area. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.
November 11, 2024
at 4:46 PM
11-I-24-RZ
Arnold
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Arnold (37918), November 11, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Please see attached Objection to Rezoning Request.
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November 11, 2024
at 8:59 PM
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Amber
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Amber (37918), November 12, 2024 at 7:55 AM
As a homeowner you lives by and uses tazewell pike daily. We are already landlocked. The roads can not accommodate the growth and with adding more access roads, more homes should NOT be going in. The amount of subdivisions builders are attempting to put in without the city insisting on focusing on infrastructure first is immoral and unjust. We are literally being trapped with no exit point that flows in cases of emergencies. Over the last 3 years, the commute out of the area has seen significant growth due to the increase of homes/cars and only continues to worsen. Roads before more homes!!!
November 12, 2024
at 7:55 AM
11-T-24-RZ
Kevin
37918
11-T-24-RZ
Kevin (37918), November 12, 2024 at 5:20 PM
KCPA would support a density of up to 1 du/ac for this, which aligns with the recommendation for the parcel to the east (10-I-24-RZ, agenda item 38). The subject property is in a rural area of East Knox County with sparse residential development, steep, forested slopes and winding street access.
November 12, 2024
at 5:20 PM
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Kevin
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Kevin (37918), November 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM
This parcel is so problematic, with water, flooding, and traffic issues, that Planning Commission should insist on a Development Plan to be submitted with this. The applicant wants to develop this problematic parcel, they need to bring the whole plan to the rezoning request.
November 12, 2024
at 5:34 PM
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Kim
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Kim (37918), November 13, 2024 at 1:58 PM
The city / county should not be adding this many residences in a very small area without widening Tazewell Pike and adding additional traffic controls and turning lanes all along Tazewell Pike from Murphy Road to Broadway St. This stretch of road is already extremely congested and nearly impossible to travel during morning and evening rush hour. The city / county has not made any street improvements to accommodate the current population growth as it is, and therefore no medium to large subdivisions or apartment / condo complex projects should be approved until the city / county has made the necessary upgrades to accommodate current and projected population growth.
November 13, 2024
at 1:58 PM
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Randall
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Randall (37918), November 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM
In regards to the properly in question, I have several concerns/questions.

1. The drainage on the property needs to be carefully protected as it eventually drains onto our property at Bradford. Runoff from the surrounding hillsides runs down onto this property and eventually drains off into drainage ditches that cross our development. With this property being undeveloped, the water is allowed to soak in gradually before the excess runs onto our development. Developing this property will reduce the ability for water to soak in and thereby cause a greater chance of flooding in Bradford.

2. In considering the traffic that already exists on Tazewell, adding any additional traffic will only lead to more congestion than we already see. More cars anttem to turn left into this development will add to the numerous backups we already see on Tazewell, especially at peak times.

Appreciate your consideration for these two important points in developing said property.
November 13, 2024
at 3:52 PM
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Mark
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Mark (37918), November 14, 2024 at 7:58 AM
For all of the well-documented facts presented here by many concerned residents and citizens, I strongly oppose the rezoning request of the property at 5027 Tazewell Pike. I am a 25+ year resident of Mont Richèr Subdivision and see first-hand that this property is not suitable for the revised 5 units per acre, much less the original request for 10 units per acre. I encourage the Planning Commission to deny the applicant’s rezoning request in favor of the safety of the community and to avoid the many problems noted in the numerous comments.
November 14, 2024
at 7:58 AM
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Jill
37918
11-I-24-RZ
Jill (37918), November 14, 2024 at 8:40 AM
I have lived here for the past 30 years, and I oppose this zoning change. My reasons include: (1) Tazewell Pike traffic has reached an all-time high! There is so much traffic on Tazewell Pike, and safety is a bigger issue. Not only has it become more dangerous, delays are more frequent because of accidents. Backups seem normal. Unfortunately, there was a fatality in front of my subdivision Mont Richer' within the last year. The blind curve is extremely dangerous. This new addition would hinder this area of traffic. (2) Sink holes and flooding make this property prohibitive no matter how many units (5 or 10). (3) The large apartment complex across the street from this property would create a more dangerous traffic situation on a two lane road. It’s extremely dangerous with waiting autos turning into the complex. The proximity of units in a rural area increases the danger to an intolerable level.
November 14, 2024
at 8:40 AM