11-B-24-UR Rena (37922), October 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM
I grew up in Farragut and hate to see more unnecessary progress to the "Old Concord" area.
Also, there will be no easy way to turn left on 2nd Dr, only an exit onto Concord Rd; further the 200+ yr old Cemetery boundary intrusion at the Masonic Lodge will be negatively affected.
11-B-24-UR Gina (37922), October 25, 2024 at 8:12 AM
I don't understand why this gas station has to in such a historic area. That area is not capable of handling so much traffic added to what is already there. I grew up in this area and my Mother still lives off Hughlan Dr. There are plenty of gas stations and restaurants in the area while historic areas are being transformed into commercial areas. No good
11-B-24-UR Cliff (37922), October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
I would like to express my concerns regarding the proposed EZ Stop on Concord Rd adjacent to the Concord Historic District.
The original proposal was eventually removed because the concept was not appropriate for this area. The size of the store has been reduced, but 14 pumps is not necessary. That many pumps would cause a chaotic situation on an already busy road with limited access. The residence of Concord requested right only turn-out onto Second Drive to prevent “cut through” traffic in a residential area with very narrow streets.
This location backs up to a historic cemetery and Masonic Lodge and should require an archaeological survey. This area was used as encampment during the Civil War. Further reason for the survey.
The residence of Concord and Knox County are very proud of this historic district. Please protect this piece of history.
