July 11, 2024
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

8 Comments

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Wanda (37920), December 30, 2023 at 7:01 PM

My name is Wanda Julian. I live in the Dry Hollow Community/Highland View area in South Knoxville. I am a retired RN and have lived in this area 70 + years. I am invested in preserving our community as the rural, natural area it has been for many years. I want to make it clear that I am not opposed to new growth and developments. I just want to see it done in a reasonable and responsible manner. And what is being done and proposed in this area of South Knoxville is neither reasonable nor responsible.

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December 30, 2023
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Dawn
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Dawn (37920), January 4, 2024 at 11:14 AM

Iâm writing today to voice my strong objection to Thunder Mountain Propertiesâ request for rezoning and amending the Sector Plan.
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January 4, 2024
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Dawn
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Dawn (37920), January 4, 2024 at 11:21 AM

I strongly oppose this request. The density is too high - as it will surely be "clustered" in flat areas of the parcel. We do not want to see the same low standards and inappropriate projects recently approved and built in South Knox. See attached letter. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240104112100.pdf

January 4, 2024
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Dawn
37920

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Dawn (37920), January 4, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Sewer expansion???? Sports Complex???? Please see attached regarding questions about this property. Thank you.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240104112246.pdf

January 4, 2024
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Dawn
37920

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Dawn (37920), January 4, 2024 at 11:24 AM

Do we really have un-met, pent-up demand for housing and commercial space? I did a quick inventory in our immediate area. See attachment below... My question is â are these current requests for rezoning and sector plan changes needed? Are they of some great benefit to our community?
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20240104112456.pdf

January 4, 2024
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Joseph
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Joseph (37920), June 18, 2024 at 9:18 AM

Thank you for considering my comments related to this rezoning request. Housing developments on John Sevier are currently going in at a fast pace, yet the infrastructure is not keeping up pace. This redevelopment request would place potentially 120 duplexes with access directly to John Sevier Hwy, adding to the difficulty already of traversing the road from current developments. I would ask that the Planning Commission consider requirements such as a traffic light to assist controlling the flow of traffic or requiring the developer to make the entrance off of Dick Ford Ln so that the traffic is funneled to a smaller feeder road rather than straight onto the highway.

June 18, 2024
at 9:18 AM

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Jennifer
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Jennifer (37920), June 29, 2024 at 11:45 AM

South Knoxville is a beautiful place. The residents of this community are generational families that love the area. As other parts of Knoxville have become over developed and land has run out, big developers have turned their eyes to our peaceful town. The constant rezoning of South Knoxville is unwanted by residents. Allowing apartments, subdivisions and homes by the hundreds ruins what makes this area special. Not to mention we do not have the infrastructure to support that kind of growth. Bower Field is a staple of our community. It is beloved and well fostered by the residents. It is evident that change is unwanted. Stop the rezoning. Keep South Knox rural. Put the people first.

June 29, 2024
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Candy
37920

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Candy (37920), July 2, 2024 at 12:32 PM

We have lived together, worked together, played together, and prayed together for generations. Our hopes and prayers are that we are allowed to continue to do so for generations to come, and that you stop this rezoning request

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July 2, 2024
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