August 13, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

7 Comments for

8-SA-26-C
Megan (37922), August 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM

A development of this density is not compatible with the surrounding area. The entry/exit directly across from Bexhill's entry/exit will create additional vehicular hazard and danger on Ebenezer Road. Further, pedestrian traffic such as children walking to and from school would be further endangered with another high-density development.

August 3, 2026
at 1:51 PM

8-SA-26-C

Lindsey
37922

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Lindsey (37922), August 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM

I understand this development may already be moving forward, but I hope you'll consider the concerns of those of us who already live in this area.
I live directly across from the proposed development. Traffic is already a major issue, and turning left out of our neighborhood has become increasingly difficult and, at times, unsafe. This area has experienced significant growth over the past several years, with numerous apartment complexes and new developments adding thousands of vehicles to roads that were never designed to handle this volume of traffic.
Our schools are also becoming increasingly overcrowded. It feels like new developments continue to be approved before the necessary infrastructure is in place to support them.
I'm not opposed to growth, but growth should be planned responsibly. Roads, traffic improvements, and public infrastructure should keep pace with development, not lag years behind it.
My family chose to live here because we believed this would remain a community with thoughtful, manageable growth. I respectfully ask Knox County to prioritize the needs of current residents by ensuring there is a clear plan to address traffic, road capacity, and infrastructure before approving additional large housing developments.
Please put the people who already live here first by planning for sustainable growth that protects both current and future residents.
Thank you for your consideration

August 4, 2026
at 7:59 AM

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Jennifer
37922

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Jennifer (37922), August 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Ebenezer is already overly congest at many point in the day, especially with school pick up and drop offs. The amount of traffice trying to beat out speeding cars while trying to exit and enter their neighbohoods is extremely dangerous to all the students who have to walk down and cross that dangerous road. Adding another entrance/exit right by the crosswalk at an already congested spot will exponentially rose the risk to children and family who have to walk. This area has an extremley large community of walkers of all ages. With children being of the biggest concern, Blue Grass Elementary can not handle another strain on it resources imposed by the influx of families in the affordable housing units opened down the road just last school year. We do not want this, it will not enrich our community/neighborhoods, it will only drain our BGE resources and increase the safety risk to our children and families.

August 5, 2026
at 1:56 PM

4-A-26-OB

Carter
37922

4-A-26-OB
Carter (37922), August 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM

I support the proposed redevelopment of 315 Kerbela Avenue (Case 4-A-26-OB). This project provides an opportunity to bring much-needed 55+ active adult housing to South Knoxville while adding year-round residents who will help support local businesses and strengthen the surrounding community.The property currently does not generate property tax revenue for the City of Knoxville. Redeveloping the site will create significant long-term tax revenue while putting an underutilized property to productive use.
I also appreciate that the developer has worked with the community and made revisions to the proposal in response to feedback from SWAG. Their willingness to collaborate demonstrates a commitment to creating a project that benefits both current and future residents.
For these reasons, I encourage the Planning Commission to approve this proposal.

August 6, 2026
at 4:12 PM

8-SA-26-C

David
37922

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David (37922), August 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Resident safety must be a consideration when making planning decisions. The planned entry/exit for this development will compound an already dangerous intersection. Over the last several years, the growth our area has experienced has far outpaced the safety measures and infrastructure.
Ebenezer Road has hundreds more daily vehicles which make thousands more trips. It's already dangerous to turn left out of Bexhill at certain times of day. Adding a hundred new residents and placing entry/exit points directly across from Gatwick would significantly endanger residents and people traveling, likely speeding, on Ebenezer.
We have a huge number of pedestrians, including elementary aged students who walk to Blue Grass. We recently had an e-bike accident at the front of the neighborhood! With more vehicles and trips more accidents are inevitable.
Please consider the families who already live here when making planning decisions. We do not oppose reasonable, responsible growth with consideration given to the safety of families who already live here. Thank you.

August 8, 2026
at 3:45 PM

8-SA-26-C

Lindsay
37922

8-SA-26-C
Lindsay (37922), August 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Please reconsider the entry and exit point. This development is already going to make Ebenezer busier and therefore more dangerous. The entry exit shouldn't be next to another major entry exit like Gatwick.

August 8, 2026
at 7:13 PM

8-SA-26-C

Anita
37922

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Anita (37922), August 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Once again, the Planning Commission is asked to consider a variance for a very busy section of Ebenezer Road that is already crowded with businesses and housing developments, which the current road design was not made to handle. This area has experienced more accidents because of rezoning the Bexhill field to include a strip mall and additional housing less than a quarter mile from the planned townhouses. Also, this area is home to Bluegrass Elementary School, which was once walkable for our children. Now, it is unsafe due to increased traffic. I ask the commission to please deny this variance - continued development is destroying what was once an area where moderate-income families could live safely.

August 10, 2026
at 2:19 PM