August 13, 2026
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

17 Comments for

8-C-26-PA
Troy (37938), July 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Please consider the wildlife and watershed in the heavily wooded are of this property. From my backyard I see and enjoy many deer, turkey, groundhogs, squirrels and bird life. There are many culverts that empty to this land to prevent flooding in the Garfield Estates subdivision. A tributary is located in the lowest part of the property to mitigate large amounts of water shed during heavy rain storms.

July 21, 2026
at 10:40 AM

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Janet
37938

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Janet (37938), August 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM

I would like to know if there are plans to preserve the integrity of the property around the historic Gray bell spring. The immediate area around the spring is overgrown, but there are remnants of stone substructure around the part of the spring that is closest to McCloud Road. The spring appears to seep up to the surface at several areas on the west end of this property.

August 3, 2026
at 11:26 PM

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Daniella
37938

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Daniella (37938), August 4, 2026 at 10:18 AM

I have serious concerns about the impact this proposed development would have on existing residents and infrastructure in our community.
Many of the roads in this area are already extremely narrow, some to the point that it can be difficult for two vehicles to safely pass one another. Traffic during normal school and work commute times is already becoming a significant source of frustration for residents. Adding a substantial number of additional homes and vehicles raises an important question: are our existing roads, schools, and emergency services actually equipped to accommodate this level of additional growth?
Growth should not be evaluated solely on whether additional development can physically fit within an area. The impact on the people who already live here should matter as well. Additional congestion and added minutes to residents' daily commutes are not beneficial to their quality of life, particularly when the infrastructure serving the area is already strained.
Before approving additional development, I believe there should be a clear and realistic assessment of roadway capacity and safety, school capacity, emergency response capabilities, and the cumulative traffic impact of developments that have already been approved or constructed, not simply the impact of this project considered in isolation.

August 4, 2026
at 10:18 AM

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Alex
37938

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Alex (37938), August 4, 2026 at 11:17 AM

I am opposed to rezoning application 8-H-26-RZ.
I live off Hill Road, and it is already difficult to safely leave my neighborhood because of the traffic on Fort Sumter Road. Adding approximately 50 new homes would bring well over 100 additional vehicles, plus school buses, delivery trucks, and visitors, to roads that are already struggling to handle current traffic.
I am also concerned about increased stormwater runoff and erosion. Developing this property could increase runoff and create drainage issues that may affect nearby homes and properties.
Finally, this area has always been a rural community. Many of us chose to live here because of its open space and low-density character. This development would permanently change the feel of our community and set a precedent for more high-density growth in the future.
I respectfully ask the Planning Commission to deny this rezoning request and preserve the safety, infrastructure, and rural character of our community.

August 4, 2026
at 11:17 AM

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Laura
37938

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Laura (37938), August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Please no more subdivision near McCloud. The road is like a main highway anymore and we have to pull out of driveways and pray for our life as people fly down this road like it is a drag strip. Also we have wildlife that lost ma y homes when the fruit and berry patch was sold so where else will these other animals go as we are taking all the land from them and they have no place to go!!! Someone needs to just sit in Halls on Friday evening and see all the traffic madness. We are full and have no room at the schools either!!!. You all just look at the money and not what is best for the community. Please don't add more subdivision to our community.

August 4, 2026
at 12:00 PM

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Deanna
37938

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Deanna (37938), August 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Please see attached comments.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260804163610.pdf

August 4, 2026
at 4:36 PM

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Blair
37938

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Blair (37938), August 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM

I am opposed to the development of this property. I believe three homes per acre is incompatible with the surrounding community and exceeds what the existing roads, schools, drainage, and infrastructure can reasonably support.
I would like to see reports/actions on the following:
Transportation impact
Stormwater management
Utility, water and sewer capacity
Mccloud rd and Fort Sumter infrastructure - needs to be widened
Halls schools current capacity versus potential enrollment
Potential cumulative impact from recently approved development on Maynardville hwy

August 5, 2026
at 11:11 PM

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Amanda
37938

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Amanda (37938), August 6, 2026 at 6:05 AM

I am not opposed to growth or development in Halls. I understand our community will continue to grow. My concern is whether this particular proposal is the right density for this location and whether our existing infrastructure can support it.
This proposal would place 51 homes on approximately 17 acres -about three homes per acre. I ask the Planning Commission to carefully consider not only the impact of this development alone, but also the cumulative impact of other recently approved developments in the Halls area.
Specifically, I ask that you consider:
* The current and projected capacity of Halls schools, as these developments are built out.
* The traffic impact on McCloud Road, Fort Sumter, and Maynardville Highway, where residents already experience significant congestion during school drop-off, dismissal, and peak commuting hours.
* Whether the existing road network can safely and efficiently handle the additional daily traffic generated by 51 new homes.
* Whether improvements to roads and infrastructure should be in place before approving additional high-density residential development.
Growth should be planned responsibly. I believe this proposal is simply too dense for the existing roads, schools, and infrastructure serving this area.
I respectfully ask the Commission to deny this rezoning request as proposed or require a lower-density development that better fits the capacity of our community.
Thank you for your time and your consideration.

August 6, 2026
at 6:05 AM

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Kayla
37938

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Kayla (37938), August 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Halls is already overflowing and traffic is overwhelming as is. To continue to build in such a small space can't not help the people of Halls

August 6, 2026
at 1:34 PM

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Stephanie
37938

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Stephanie (37938), August 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM

As someone who works with the school system and also who lives on Fort Sumter. I would ask that you reconsider. We cannot continue to add houses and traffic to our infrastructure. Halls is losing its small community feel. We moved here for the community

August 6, 2026
at 2:46 PM

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Robert
37938

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Robert (37938), August 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM

I oppose the rezoning. These roads can barely handle the traffic currently here . The infrastructure is not there to support 3 houses per acre

August 6, 2026
at 5:17 PM

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Misty
37938

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Misty (37938), August 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM

We do not need another subdivision in Halls. Our roads cannot handle more traffic. Our roads are in poor condition and already are at max capacity. Our schools are at max capacity. It takes 30 minutes going Emory road at 4:00pm on a Thursday to get to the interstate, and going through halls to 640 is just as bad. Until there is a solution to our infrastructure and schools VOTE NO. We have had a huge subdivisions on Pedigo Rd, on Emory, and on McCloud in the past 3 years with 3 homes per acre. It's too many developments. Property tax have went up, the amount of homes being collected on have enlarged, but yet the money is not being used to make our roads and schools match the influx of people that will be using them.

August 6, 2026
at 9:28 PM

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Kimberly
37938

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Kimberly (37938), August 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Good morning I am currently a resident in the overlook Estates subdivision that's off of McLeod Road that goes to the area you are talking about. I am against this because when you build up there on the hill, the runoff will be bad to McLeod Road, which is already bad enough as it is and it will cause McLeod Road to collapse it'll cost flooding and we do not need that in this area. We have enough homes out here as it is already. I also am against it for wildlife purposes we do have a lot of wildlife out here and we'd like to keep it the way it is dear lots of things that come out groundhogs everything we just like to keep it the way it is and I'm totally against this. Lastly, I would say it would bring more traffic in here and the traffic is bad enough and the schools are cramped and full as it is, we don't need more housing in the area..

August 8, 2026
at 10:37 AM

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Chris
37938

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Chris (37938), August 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810140439.pdf

August 10, 2026
at 2:04 PM

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Chris
37938

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Chris (37938), August 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM

See attached.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20260810140931.pdf