Public Comments

October 4, 2020
at 6:26 PM

Christopher

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Christopher October 4, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Our neighborhood, Huntcrest subdivision, was just made aware by a neighbor of the rezoning request for 3430 Zion Lane off of Ball Road. The last time this request was tabled because the neighbors and surrounding areas do not believe that this type of business should be set up with surrounding children, homes, bus stops for school, daycare?s. We understand second chances, we understand the need for a facility, but for safety sake this is not the place to have one. This is purely for a residential home owner to turn their lot into a business to make money. And in no way is safe.I was a correction officer, who worked with people just coming out of prison or we?re on their last chance before they went to prison. For many the transition was not easy and many ended up back in prison. This is not the place in our neighborhood for this.

October 4, 2020
at 11:08 PM

Jennifer

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Jennifer October 4, 2020 at 11:08 PM

On 2/9/2017 File # 2-A-17-SP Agenda Item #40 you, DENNIED the rezoning to OB (O?ce, Medical & Related Services), consistent with the denial recommendation for the associated sector plan amendment. Approval of OB zoning for this site would be a spot rezoning, giving the applicant development rights that neighboring property owners do not have. The residential zoning pa. ern is well established in this area and should be maintained. Also, the current PR zoning and density allows reasonable use of the property. There is no justi?cation for changing either the plan designation or zoning for this particular property.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201004230855.pdf

October 5, 2020
at 8:14 AM

Christopher

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Christopher October 5, 2020 at 8:14 AM

I live at 3124 Champions Trail Lane off of Ball Road; Since this is a virtual meeting, do we have the ability to voice our concern at the 10/8th meeting?Our neighborhood, Huntcrest subdivision, was just made aware by a neighbor of the rezoning request for 3430 Zion Lane off of Ball Road. The last time this request was tabled because the neighbors and surrounding areas do not believe that this type of business should be set up with surrounding children, homes, bus stops for school, daycare?s. We understand second chances, we understand the need for a facility, but for safety sake this is not the place to have one. This is purely for a residential home owner to turn their lot into a business to make money. And in no way is safe.I was a correction officer, who worked with people just coming out of prison or we?re on their last chance before they went to prison. For many the transition was not easy and many ended up back in prison. This is not the place in our neighborhood for this.

October 5, 2020
at 6:05 PM

Stephanie

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Stephanie October 5, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Is there a petition to sign to protest the rezoning of a men's home right across from our neighborhood on Zion Lane, off Ball Road.We were just made aware of the plans to put men straight out of prison, with substance abuse and/or mental illness right in the middle of a residential area with families & kids getting on & off the school bus every day.Why is this even a possibility or option in this area? Organizations & Homes such as this should be on private property, away from busy areas.My father actually ran a men's home just like this in Corpus Christi, Texas and in Pikeville, TN. Each time, they were on a gated property, not allowed to leave the property unless with a staff chaperone, and they had enough property to not be close or see any of their neighbors' homes.It's not a matter of being insensitive to what they're wanting to accomplish, and getting assistance to transition back into society. The issue is that they're so close to potential temptations to break into homes/cars, or worse. That's our fear as a community.Thank you for listening. Please consider finding a property elsewhere, away from residential areas where they really can find more peace & serenity in their environment.

October 5, 2020
at 11:15 PM

Pam

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Pam October 5, 2020 at 11:15 PM

I?m requesting that you deny the rezoning application for 3430 Zion Lane, Knoxville, TN. The justification for the rezoning is not apparent today anymore than it was apparent in 2017.Thank you for any and all considerations of my request to deny the rezoning of 3430 Zion Lane.
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October 6, 2020
at 11:21 AM

Summer

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Summer October 6, 2020 at 11:21 AM

It has been brought to my neighborhoods attention that a home for men is wanting to open near us. We are strongly against this. Although I agree that the men deserve help, we would prefer it not be so close to our homes and children. As a mother of two adopted children who have drug addict birth parents I know first hand how hard it can be for people to change. Please consider building the home for men else where.

October 6, 2020
at 5:34 PM

Curt

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Curt October 6, 2020 at 5:34 PM

While there may indeed be a need for this facility, this is not the proper location. The safety of the surrounding schools and families must take precedent is a situation such as this.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201006173427.pdf

October 6, 2020
at 9:30 PM

Rob

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Rob October 6, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Please consider my and all other concerned citizen's opinions on this issue. We love our residences/community and would hate to have them affected by a poorly placed rehabilitation center. The residences/community, as well as the individuals that the rehab center is being proposed for, would be better off if the proposed center were planned and constructed at an alternate location.
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October 7, 2020
at 8:32 AM

Megan

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Megan October 7, 2020 at 8:32 AM

I strongly urge you to deny the plans for the addiction treatment facility on Zion Lane. This is a predominately residential area with a high volume of traffic as it is. The approval of this facility would result in even more traffic in such a congested area. (Zion Lane is located off Ball Road, which is home to six subdivisions.)While I am in no way against treatment facilities, I do believe that they do not belong in residential areas. Please take into consideration the large number of children who live in this area...children who play in their neighborhoods, children who play in their front yards, children who wait at bus stops for school each morning...please consider their safety.

October 7, 2020
at 1:51 PM

Deserie
37931

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Deserie (37931), October 7, 2020 at 1:51 PM

Hello, I am a resident of Huntcrest Subdivision and I am writing to express my concern about the proposed rezoning of 3430 Zion Lane since it within close proximity of my residence at 3112 Champions Trail Lane. The proposed rezoning seems out of place for such area which is predominately zoned residential with 5 large residential subdivisions along Ball Rd. across from the property proposed for rezoning. The subdivisions include Foxfield, Huntcrest, Miller?s Plantation, Maple Valley, and Shadowbrook, which are home to hundreds of residents who bought homes in this area because it was predominately residential zoning which lends to a sense of security and privacy.Furthermore, the proposed home for those trying to get back on their feet does not appear appropriately placed in an area with no immediate work or transportation opportunity. This is worrisome to residents of the area, with concern for foot traffic and crime likely to increase with so many homes close as an immediate opportunity to theft.I appreciate your consideration to deny the request for rezoning on this case, or at a minimum to postpone approval to allow time for residents of the area to be notified to have an opportunity to speak their opinion. This decision will affect our personal home life, and it is fitting to give our community time to voice each opinion on this matter.

October 7, 2020
at 6:48 PM

Brittany

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Brittany October 7, 2020 at 6:48 PM

hello, I am completely against this rezoning for home for men on zion lane off of ball road. This is absurd when there are small children and children in general living in this area and this area still being somewhat rural. I live on Ball road and I will not tolerate this type of person near me or my family. NO ONE WANTS TO LIVE NEXT TO A JUNKIE OR SOMEONE WHO JUST GOT OUT OF PRISION. This is something that could be done but not in a rural area! I am sorry but where I live there is plenty of land before you can see my house and if any type of male or unknown figure on my property will not be welcome and will be greeted with several types of security. I OPPOSE this 100000000%

October 7, 2020
at 8:44 PM

Amber

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Amber October 7, 2020 at 8:44 PM

I am emailing you because I have concerns about the rezoning at Zions lane. I live on Ball rd right next to Zions lane the facility would be really close to my house. It would be right behind my house. I am a 20 year old and I live at home with my mom and my other 2 sisters. We live alone because my dad passed away. If the facility becomes a home for men that is not guarded/ secured and the men can just come and go as they please I would never feel safe out in my yard or in my home. I hope you consider what I am saying.

October 7, 2020
at 9:49 PM

Andrea

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Andrea October 7, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Since I am unable to be at the MPC meeting, I would like to voice my opinion on the rezoning. I feel that this is an unsafe location for this type of facility, and is more suited for a commercial area. If this facility is approved in this area, it will make my daughters and I feel unsafe not only outside but also inside our home. Also, since it is a residential area, I feel that other families have similar concerns of safety and property value.

October 16, 2020
at 7:11 PM

Christopher

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Christopher October 16, 2020 at 7:11 PM

Angelic Ministries has initiated a petition for Zion Lane. How does the impact Knox County Rezoning? Since they asked to rezone to Vegetation how does that allow them to set up a men's home with staff? This is my message that I sent to our impacted neighborhood.

They push transparency but we had to dig to see who was asking for rezoning and for what. They then ask to postpone the rezoning until November so that they can be transparent and set up a meeting for neighbors to come listen to what they went to do next to our homes.

In the mean time they set up a petition for anyone to sign to support their build. Highly improbable that the people living here are the ones signing it. Please do not forget about 10/29.

October 16, 2020
at 9:05 PM

Christopher

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Christopher October 16, 2020 at 9:05 PM

This is the email that they are sending people who sent complaints to the commission. Very controlling and encouraging less presence. While they are trying to build a large support petition from people other than from the subdivisions that will be impacted
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October 22, 2020
at 7:01 AM

Greg
37931

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Greg (37931), October 22, 2020 at 7:01 AM

This email is concerning 9-A-20-RZ and 11-F-20-UR. There are 4 residents of voting age living at 3257 Red Meadow Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931 who OPPOSE this request. While we hope these men get the help they need, we are NOT in favor of these rezoning requests, because:1.) Primarily there are houses with young children playing, and catch the school bus, etc. in the area and the presence of this facility will be a direct threat to their safety and security, regardless of the efforts that may or may not be made to solve this problem.2.) There is currently no public transportation to/from the area and no safe means for the men to walk to/from any place where public transportation might be obtained.As someone who has ministered to such men in the past, I understand the need for these men to be reached and helped. However, with a county the size of Knox, there are for sure many better places for this type of facility. Please do NOT allow this rezoning. We will be watching this closely to see how this takes place and what the decisions are!

October 26, 2020
at 7:45 AM

Sonya
37931

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Sonya (37931), October 26, 2020 at 7:45 AM

This email is concerning 9-A-20-RZ and 11-F-20-UR. There are 3 residents of voting age living at 6004 Star Ray, Knoxville, TN 37931 who OPPOSE this request. While we hope these men get the help they need, we are NOT in favor of these rezoning requests, because:

1.) Primarily there are houses with young children playing, and catch the school bus, etc. in the area and the presenceof this facility will be a direct threat to their safety and security, regardless of the efforts that may or may not be made to solve this problem.2.) There is currently no public transportation to/from the area and no safe means for the men to walk to/from any place where public transportation might be obtained.I understand the need for these men to be reached and helped. However, with a county the size of Knox, there are for sure many better places for this type of facility. Please do NOT allow this rezoning. We will be watching this closely to see how this takes place and what the decisions are!

October 26, 2020
at 10:03 AM

Gregory
37931

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Gregory (37931), October 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM

1.) Primarily there are houses with young children playing, and catch the school bus, etc. in the area and the presenceof this facility will be a direct threat to their safety and security, regardless of the efforts that may or may not be made to solve this problem.2.) There is currently no public transportation to/from the area and no safe means for the men to walk to/from any place where public transportation might be obtained.I understand the need for these men to be reached and helped. However, with a county the size of Knox, there are for sure many better places for this type of facility. Please do NOT allow this rezoning. We will be watching this closely to see how this takes place and what the decisions are!

October 26, 2020
at 10:04 AM

Gregory
37931

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Gregory (37931), October 26, 2020 at 10:04 AM

This email is concerning 9-A-20-RZ and 11-F-20-UR. There are 2 residents of voting age living at 3209 Red Meadow Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931 who OPPOSE this request. While we hope these men get the help they need, we are NOT in favor of these rezoning requests, because:1.) Primarily there are houses with young children playing, and catch the school bus, etc. in the area and the presenceof this facility will be a direct threat to their safety and security, regardless of the efforts that may or may not be made to solve this problem.2.) There is currently no public transportation to/from the area and no safe means for the men to walk to/from any place where public transportation might be obtained.

I understand the need for these men to be reached and helped. However, with a county the size of Knox, there are for sure many better places for this type of facility. Please do NOT allow this rezoning. We will be watching this closely to see how this takes place and what the decisions are!

October 28, 2020
at 2:50 AM

Stevie
37931

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Stevie (37931), October 28, 2020 at 2:50 AM

To Whom it May Concern:I am writing regarding case 9-A-20-RZ and 11-F-20-UR. There are currently 2 residents of age to vote at the current residence of 3310 Red Meadow Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931 who OPPOSE this request. As I do hope these men get the assistance they need, we are NOT in favor of these rezoning requests, due to the following reasons:The location of this facility will be surrounded by homes / subdivisions with families and young children. These young children play, catch the school bus, etc. in the area. This includes my children along with other families. This facility will be in the direct threat of these children's security and safety, regardless of the efforts to help this from happening.The location of this facility is poorly thought out due to the lack of public transportation for these individuals. The location of this property will not allow the men to walk to and from the area in a safe manor as there is a lack of sidewalks on Ball Rd.As someone who has family who has dealt with issue of domestic violence and drug abuse I do understand the need for those in these situations to be helped. I do believe with a location the size of Knoxville, there other locations which would benefit these men. Please do NOT allow this rezoning and jeopardize our children and families. As a homeowner I will be watching closely to see the results of this decision.

October 28, 2020
at 1:30 PM

Tony

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Tony October 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Mrs. Albertson, I wanted to make it a point of record for the rezoning meeting coming in November as well as the UOR in December that we have been working toward a meeting on the 29th as was announced at our last meeting. Since then, at the urging of community leaders we have been given a venue to meet by Grace Baptist Church which lies in that community for a meeting that will be held on November 2nd. At 6:00 p.m.At their request due to Covid-19, they are limiting us to attendance of 25. We wanted to notify any commissioners that may have been planning on attending the meeting at our facility on the 29th be notified of the change. Also is an electronic attachment sent to those who emailed any questions or concerned that we would like you to share as well. Thank you so much.

October 30, 2020
at 12:55 PM

Magnolia Pointe HOA

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Magnolia Pointe HOA October 30, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Good Afternoon, I am Deborah Pettit and president of the Magnolia Pointe Homeowners' Association. I, also, represent many people and subdivisions on Coward Mill and Reagan Road. On November 12, the MPC will be considering the two agenda items listed above. Our group has been active in many of the current and proposed developments. Most people moved here for the serenity and sense of community. Some have been here for over forty years. One of the things we are most concerned about is the proposed 5du/ac on this property. With the current subdivision next to this property, the former commission agreed with us to limit it to 3.5du/ac. We know we can't stop progress, but this area has farms and other subdivisions with only 3.5du/ac. Therefore, to keep with the established precedent that all previous parties have agreed to, we want to keep this development at the 3.5du/ac. Also, we hope this subdivision will not be allowed to begin building homes until Cherohala is finished. Even with the proposed widening of Coward Mill and the extension, the road will be very busy and the people in this area need to get used to 2 new subdivisions and a new school. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.

October 30, 2020
at 11:26 PM

Kevin
37931

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Kevin (37931), October 30, 2020 at 11:26 PM

I strongly urge you not to allow rezoning for the purpose of establishing an Addiction Treatment Facility or similar Rehabilitation Facility in this residential family part of the Karns community. If you have any doubts about the validity of these reasons, and you haven't visited Ball Road and noticed the growing community, I urge you to do so before this item comes up for consideration. Allowing an Addiction Treatment Facility or Rehabilitation Facility in this area would be a mistake.
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November 3, 2020
at 10:38 AM

Fredrik and Debra
37931

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Fredrik and Debra (37931), November 3, 2020 at 10:38 AM

It is our understanding that a developer has bought a tract of land next to the current subdivision (by the big Propane tanks) on Coward Mill Road. The developer is asking for your approval for a 5du/ac which means five (5) dwelling units per acre. That will make the homes very close to one another. There are twelve (12) acres of land. That means sixty (60) new homes, Most homeowners make an average of four (4) trips per day which is two hundred forty (240) more cars on a winding Coward Mill Road.This is in addition to the current subdivision of one hundred fifteen(115) homes currently under construction and a new elementary school that has already been approved. All of the other subdivisions, after we fought for it, are 3.5du/ac. The other former commissioners agreed that the 3.5du/ac should be rejected and accepted the 3.5dc/ac to preserve the existing community.

I am asking you to support the 3.5du/ac for this property and propose that the subdivision should not be allowed to begin construction until Cherahala is finished and Coward Mill is widened.

November 5, 2020
at 12:16 PM

Kim
37932

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Kim (37932), November 5, 2020 at 12:16 PM

First a little history - nearly 7 years ago when our group was advocating for the addition of a middle school in the NW Sector, we also strongly encouraged our county to consider the growth in our area and plan ahead by including an additional elementary school in this sector of our county into the 5 year capital plan. The new proposed NW Elementary School is underway and planned for Coward Mill Rd. The site selection for the school was vetted after KCS secured a purchase agreement of the parcel. Therefore, major infrastructure improvement costs, including improvements to Coward Mill Rd and extending Cherahala Rd, were bumped up on the county's list of priorities. As you might conclude, the financial burden for these improvements is significant, but necessary, as plans for the school move forward. As a result, the existing residents of Coward Mill Rd (most of which are long time, second and third generation) land owners have concerns. Last week I met with a group of community members to hear those concerns: traffic congestion and safety, easements, density, long term planning and future growth. I have spoken to the applicant and relayed these concerns to which he is taking into consideration. The community would like to see a density of 3 or less, which aligns with other developments nearby who have densities at 3.5, 1-3,1-3, and 1-3.5. The applicant is awaiting a determination from his engineer and I am awaiting the staff recommendation to determine how to bring the applicant and community members together.

November 5, 2020
at 12:21 PM

Randy
37931

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Randy (37931), November 5, 2020 at 12:21 PM

I am writing to you in opposition of the proposed (slash & burn) development @ 10607 coward mill rd. I own and operate “Varmint Busters” at 10615 Coward Mill Rd. right next door. We are the oldest, most professional Wildlife Damage Management company in the state of Tennessee, licensed by TWRA since 1989. When I purchased this property the zoning was BPTO as was the surrounding property on both sides.

I had to justify that my wildlife damage management company “fit” into this zoning. I searched long and hard for a good location because at certain times of the year we can be a little odiferous (skunk season). I felt obligated to find a location where I would not be a nuisance to surrounding neighbors. We have been at this location about 15 years now.

Recently the 30 acres between my property and Pellissippi was sold. This land has been tortured and hauled off like Mr. Peabody’s coal train did to Muhlenberg county Kentucky. All the timber has been removed and the ground scraped bare. Two small streams have been encapsulated in plastic pipe and buried underground. A bonified sinkhole approximately .3ac is now under about 30 ft. of fill dirt. My phone lines have been knocked out twice. A black cherry tree about 8inch DBH fell onto my property and power line and caught fire. Rural Metro saved the day! Since this 30 acres has been cleared the wind howls across my property like it never did before. I have an old steel door (standard exterior steel door about 50lbs) that leans against a shed post in the back of my property that blows over two or three times every week!!! I have had to replace both siding and roofing due to the constant wind that we never had before!

I think this is the same developer that now wants to develop 10607 Coward Mill Rd. The last planning meeting I went to at Hardin Valley School showed the Cherahala skyway/by-pass going through this property so what’s up with that?

One house / acre solves a lot of problems!!!

November 5, 2020
at 12:27 PM

Matt & Jessica
37931

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Matt & Jessica (37931), November 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM

To all Knox County Planning Commissioners:

Subject: (CASE # 11-I-20-RZ, 11-D-20-SP) Proposed rezoning of 5.4 acres at 10607 Coward Mill Rd from BP (TO) to planned residential development (TO) up to 5 house/acre. Objectives: Keep traffic noise and congestion (bottleneck) to a minimum around and on Coward Mill Road and Phase 1 of Cherahala Extension.

Reasons for concern are as stated:

A. The PHASE 2 “Extension of Cherahala Blvd.” is to dissect this property and it seems inappropriate to be putting houses or anything on it at this time.

B. A New 900 student capacity elementary school is to be built adjacent to the East side of this property.

C. A subdivision with 118 homes (3.5/ acre) is going in adjacent to the West side of this property.

D. Increased congestion reduces the value and desirability of the existing homes in the area.

E. Any increase of number of houses of more than 3.5/acre would break the precedence already set for our area and would negatively change the housing plan in our community. We are aware that Coward Mill Road is to be upgraded for school bus safety, but it is to remain a two-lane road which will be required to carry all of this additional traffic.

We are not against responsible development. Please help us keep our housing and traffic congestion down, and our home values up. Thank you for your support and consideration.

November 5, 2020
at 1:17 PM

Jessica
37931

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Jessica (37931), November 5, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Subject: (CASE # 11-I-20-RZ, 11-D-20-SP) Proposed rezoning of 5.4 acres at 10607 Coward Mill Rdfrom BP (TO) to planned residential development (TO) up to 5 house/acre.

Objectives: Keep traffic noise and congestion (bottleneck) to a minimum around and on Coward Mill Road and Phase 1 of Cherahala Extension.

Reasons for concern are as stated:A. The PHASE 2 ?Extension of Cherahala Blvd.? is to dissect this property and it seems inappropriate to be putting houses or anything on it at this time.B. A New 900 student capacity elementary school is to be built adjacent to the East side of this property.C. A subdivision with 118 homes (3.5/ acre) is going in adjacent to the West side of this property.

D. Increased congestion reduces the value and desirability of the existing homes in the area.E. Any increase of number of houses of more than 3.5/acre would break the precedence already set for our area and would negatively change the housing plan in our community.

We are aware that Coward Mill Road is to be upgraded for school bus safety, but it is to remain a two- lane road which will be required to carry all of this additional traffic.

We are not against responsible development. Please help us keep our housing and traffic congestion down, and our home values up. Thank you for your support and consideration.

November 6, 2020
at 9:30 AM

Greg and Susan
37931

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Greg and Susan (37931), November 6, 2020 at 9:30 AM

To all knox county planning commissioners:

Subject: (CASE # 11-I-20-RZ, 11-D-20-SP) Purposed rezoning of 5.4 acres at 10607 Coward Mill Rd from BP (TO) to planned residential development (TO) up to 5 house/acre.

Objectives: Keep traffic noise and congestion(bottleneck) to a minimum around and on Coward Mill Road and Phase 1 of Cherahala Extension.

Reasons for concern are as stated:

A. The PHASE 2 “Extension of Cherahala Blvd.” is to dissect this property and it seems inappropriate to be putting houses or anything on it at this time. B. A New 900 student capacity elementary school is to be built adjacent to the East side of this property. C. A subdivision with 118 homes ( 3.5/ acre) is going in adjacent to the West side of this property. D. Increased congestion reduces the value and desirability of the existing homes in the area. E. Any increase of number of houses of more than 3.5/acre would break the precedence already set for our area and would negatively change the housing plan in our community. We are aware that Coward Mill Road is to be upgraded for school bus safety, but it is to remain a two lane road which will be required to carry all of this additional traffic.We are not against responsible development. Please help us keep our housing and traffic congestion down, and our home values up. Thank you for your support and consideration.These are some concerns about the development and rezoning of the property ( known to us as the Zimmerman property).These are a few of the concerns that we think are important to voice for our community. Remember, Commissioners are appointed to protect our community’s interest and not the financial interest of a single developer.

November 6, 2020
at 10:30 AM

Mary Ann
37931

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Mary Ann (37931), November 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Please keep the the rezoning of this property to 3.5 houses per acre as is in keeping with other developments in this immediate area. Our concerns are the following: 1- Any change in the number of houses per acre would break the precedence and would negatively impact our area 2- Phase 2 of extension of Cherahala Blvd is to dissect this property and seems against County interests to put housing in at this time 3- A new elementary is to be built adjacent to this property. It would seem more practical for the county to wait for the school to be built to see how rezoning this property would affect the school traffic problems. 4- Increased congestion would reduce the desirability and thus property values of the existing homes in the area In closing - It seems against county interests to rezone this property until the road infrastructure has been built and the school is operational.

November 6, 2020
at 3:23 PM

Angela & Kevin
37931

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Angela & Kevin (37931), November 6, 2020 at 3:23 PM

I am writing with my firm OBJECTION to two current requests for rezoning. The first rezoning request is for vegetation (9-A-20-RZ) followed by a second request for Multi-family Residential rezoning (11-F-20-UR), both on the same property in the Karns area on Zion Lane, off Ball Rd.
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November 6, 2020
at 9:59 PM

Megan
37931

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Megan (37931), November 6, 2020 at 9:59 PM

This letter is in regards to 9-A-20-RZ, the rezoning of Zion Lane from planned residential to agricultural. Angelic Ministries is seeking to build a "men's home" on this property. I have several issues with this, as it is in close proximity to my neighborhood.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201106215744.pdf

November 7, 2020
at 10:09 AM

Gary and Donna
37931

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Gary and Donna (37931), November 7, 2020 at 10:09 AM

Gary and Donna Paulson respectfully request that you reject the 5 du/ac Coward Mill subdivision proposal from a developer and, instead, approve it as a 3.5 du/ac subdivision.

Development in this area will continue and we have no problem with that as long as the density is controlled. To us, 3.5 du/ac is reasonable and will help control future congestion on the area roads, will contribute to better air quality, and will help make the community a more desirable place to live.

November 8, 2020
at 12:33 PM

Kelsey

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Kelsey November 8, 2020 at 12:33 PM

I am writing on behalf of my family due to our concerns for the upcoming planned development of the Angelic Ministries "Boarding House." My family and I live in Foxfield subdivision which is directly across from this planned rehabilitation center on Zion road. We are in strong disagreement and objection of the location of this facility. My previous work, and credentials in the mental health field have allowed me the opportunity to have experience working in facilities of this manner and been privy to the operations. While I am not against the center itself, I find the location of this facility highly inappropriate and not a proper placement in this community. This facility would find itself surrounded by multiple subdivisions in which there are a multitude of children in these environments. Placing a men's rehabilitation center, or boarding house is not only dangerous it is negligent. As you are aware, addiction is rarely a single diagnosis, and often has multiple comorbidities. While the "goal" is to not allow for any previous sexual or violent offenders" we are aware of how these offenses can quickly escalate and turn into not only violence but a decline into behaviors that are undesirable and illegal when addiction is involved. A men's home that has guidelines NOW, but having worked in these facilities, I understand the lack of enforceability in requiring these individuals to remain in the facility. The allowance of this facility would not only be placing the immediate community at risk, but as stated before is negligent. I strongly object to the placement of this facility and you do not have my family's support.

November 8, 2020
at 6:37 PM

Thomas
37931

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Thomas (37931), November 8, 2020 at 6:37 PM

I am writing regarding my growing concern about the potential for traffic congestion and noise around and on Coward Mill Road and Phase 1 of the Cherahala Extension that will only be further exacerbated by the above referenced rezoning and sector plan amendment at 10607 Coward Mill Road. Specifically, my concerns are as follows:

The PHASE 2 "Extension of Cherahala Blvd." is to bisect this property, and it seems inappropriate to authorize higher density home construction on this property at this time based on the current plans for the Phase 2 extension of Cherahala Blvd. through this property.

Knox County Schools is constructing a new 900 student elementary school directly adjacent to the east side of this property.

An 118 home (3.5 du/acre) subdivision is under construction directly adjacent to the west side of the above referenced property.

The potential increased congestion has a negative impact on the safety, seclusion, and value of the existing homes in this area.

Any increase in the density of homes above 3.5 du/acre would exceed the precedent already established by the planning commission for this area, resulting in a negative impact on the overall housing density of this area.While I am aware of Knox County's plans to widen Coward Mill Road for school bus traffic, it is still to remain a two-lane road which will be required to carry a large amount of additional traffic with the addition of the new school and subdivision noted above.

While I am not opposed to responsible development, I am concerned that the density of the proposed rezoning will have a negative impact on the traffic safety and quality of life that hopefully remain paramount in your planning goals for the future development of this property and the properties in this area.

November 9, 2020
at 2:01 AM

Jones and Betty

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Jones and Betty November 9, 2020 at 2:01 AM

We have several concerns about this purposed development:Safety- There are natural gas storage tanks within a 150 yards South-West of this property.Safety at the purposed (900 student) elementary school adjacent to the North-West side of this property: the "Phase 2 Extension of Cherahala Blvd" is to bisect this property and could easily provide a second entrance and exit to the school for emergency equipment and for evacuation of the school if needed. This second school entrance would also reduce traffic on the two lane Coward Mill Road.

There is also a 118 home subdivision (3.5/acre) being built adjacent to the West side of this property which will increase traffic along with the school( buses and cars) traffic.

Any increase in the number of houses of more than 3.5/acre would break the precedent already set for our area and would negatively change the housing plan in our community.

An Increased traffic congestion would reduce the value and desirability of the existing homes in the area.Keeping traffic noise and a bottleneck congestion to a minimum around and on Coward Mill Road and Phase 1 of Cherahala Extension, is essential for all who live and travel on Coward Mill Road.

We thank the Commissioners for protecting the safety and interest of existing home owners and for future responsible development in our community.

Joy
37931

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Joy (37931), November 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

I STRONGLY object to this kind of establishment being placed in my community. I didn't even get into how it would negatively affect home values or property tax revenue or any other economic subject you could think of. Because that wouldn't be right. I'm not saying what I'm saying for money. I'm saying it for my family, for the families around me and everyone else who wants to remain living in a safe community. DO NOT REZONE TO LET ANGELIC MINISTRIES RUN ROUGHSHOD IN OUR COMMUNITY!
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Kerry

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Kerry November 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

While my husband and I appreciate the intent of Angelic Ministries and their mission, we strongly urge you not to allow rezoning for the purpose of establishing an Addiction Treatment Facility or similar Rehabilitation Facility in this residential family part of the Karns community. There are better placed within Knox County suited for a facility of this nature. If you have any doubts about the validity of these reasons, and you haven?t visited Ball Road and noticed the growing community, I urge you to do so before this item comes up for consideration. Allowing an Addiction Treatment Facility or Rehabilitation Facility in this area would be a mistake.
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Megan

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Megan November 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

I strongly dislike how Angelic Ministries is trying to push themselves onto our community. They have not been transparent with anything. They have refused to provide any direct answers. I am deeply concerned with the safety and well being of my family and my neighbors if this "boarding house" (without properly trained staff) is allowed to open. I urge you to consider how you yourself would feel if this was being proposed in your own community. No one wants this in their backdoor. The lack of staff training and false labelling of a "boarding house" should constitute a rejection. Please deny their rezoning request.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201109081015.pdf

Joe
37931

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Joe (37931), November 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

As a neighbor, Knox county resident, and voter I strongly believe such a facility does not belong near residential communities and Angelic Ministries mission is best served either growing their current facilities or finding other property well removed from the people of Knox county.
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Rob

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Rob November 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

Please consider my and all other concerned citizen's opinions on this issue. We love our residences/community and would hate to have them affected by a poorly placed "boarding house". The residences/community, as well as the individuals that the rehab center is being proposed for, would be better off if the proposed center were planned and constructed at an alternate location.
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November 9, 2020
at 10:10 AM

Kevin
37931

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Kevin (37931), November 9, 2020 at 10:10 AM

Thank You for strongly considering my opposition to deny these rezoning requests when the commission meets on November 12th 2020 and any future dates when this may be on the planning commission’s agenda.
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November 9, 2020
at 12:14 PM

Anatoliy

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Anatoliy November 9, 2020 at 12:14 PM

I am a resident of the Foxfield subdivision in Karns. I have a family with two young children. I am writing you regarding possible plans to approve the project to build a boarding house across the road from where we live on Zion Lane. Rezoning 9-A-20-RZ, 11-F-20-UR.

I’d like to let you know that I’m opposed to having this project approved. My community is not an experiment for angelic ministries to build their boarding house. I don’t want to worry about my children being outside because it only takes one person to fail their efforts to help him before they can start roaming around close-by subdivisions.Its you Responsibility to make decisions to keep the community safe and desirable to live in. If the boarding house is built all our house values would drop. People that care about their community will move somewhere else with their families and people that don’t care will take their place. This one decision can change the surrounding communities significantly and not for the better.

Please do not approve this project.

November 9, 2020
at 12:19 PM

John and Sharon

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John and Sharon November 9, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Knoxville-Knox Planning Commission,

I am writing this morning to voice my strong opposition to the two pending cases in relation to the Zion Road rezoning proposal that are currently in front of you. I am a resident of Foxfield subdivision in the Karns community of Knox County. While I do not have children living at home, most of my neighbors do and facility of this type, while warranted, is a major safety and economic concern for me and my neighbors. Allowing this type of “soft jail” facility to exist is a residential area is only inviting issues into the area. It is also my understanding that Angelic Ministries has never operated a facility as they are proposing and it does not have the qualified staff to take on a “project” such as this. If I understand the history of this proposed facility, it has previously been rejected by several communities in Knox County. I would request the Commission do the same here.

November 10, 2020
at 11:18 AM

Lisa

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Lisa November 10, 2020 at 11:18 AM

The neighbors feel that 3 d/u per acre would be more suitable for this property. There are several concerns about the lack of road infrastructure, although supposedly some is planned for the future, but that does not help the neighborhood now. Further, sidewalks should be required for this development.

November 10, 2020
at 11:21 AM

Lisa

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Lisa November 10, 2020 at 11:21 AM

Please consider the concerns of the surrounding neighborhood when considering this request. If you do approve it, require the applicant to work closely with the neighborhood to help alleviate concerns.

November 10, 2020
at 2:41 PM

Kim

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Kim November 10, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Just a quick note regarding existing development densities in this area. Please see original correspondence below:
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November 10, 2020
at 3:13 PM

Marisela

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Marisela November 10, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Please accept this letter as my firm OBJECTION to two current requests for rezoning. The first rezoning request is for vegetation (9-A-20-RZ) followed by a second request for Multi-family Residential rezoning (11-F-20-UR), both on the same property in the Karns area on Zion Lane, off Ball Rd.
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November 10, 2020
at 3:20 PM

Alvin

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Alvin November 10, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Please denied rezoning

November 10, 2020
at 7:26 PM

Deborah
37931

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Deborah (37931), November 10, 2020 at 7:26 PM

I live within about 300 ft from this site and have a 15 year old daughter who is at home by herself during school hours. I do not feel safe for my daughter to be here by herself with these men having close access to my house if they decide to get out. 12 men that are just out of prison or in drug rehab in this neighborhood is not very safe for us. I feel this will bring my property value down but I fear more for the safety of my daughter. I never received any information on this site I just happened to see what was happen on a Facebook page.

November 11, 2020
at 8:52 AM

Chris
37931

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Chris (37931), November 11, 2020 at 8:52 AM

Deny 9-A-20-RZ and 11-F-20-UR Due to Adverse Impact to the Surrounding Community

If the Knox County Planning Commission listens to the voices of the Karns’ Community that live near Zion Lane, they will soundly reject outside influences of Angelic Ministries and Realtors to create an environment that will be detrimental to the safety and well-being of our families and future financial value of our homes.

Many of us attended the meeting held by Angelic Ministries at Grace Baptist to listen to their proposal to build a fenced in 24/7 monitored transitional “boarding house” for men. Let it be known that the only people that supported this rezoning proposal were: Angelic Ministries, Two realtors (one who has been stuck with the property for years and threatened to sell it to a dog breeder if we were not caring enough to support this facility, and also accused the neighborhood children of vandalizing the current Zion property), and one commission member who stated she was neutral and then said she thought it would be nice to have nice property with new landscaping (note that we found out that she was the “community leader” that proposed the new location of the meeting. She was not speaking for us as a community leader).

See my attached PDF for all reasons to deny this request.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201111085219.pdf

11-F-20-RZ

Kevin
37918

11-F-20-RZ
Kevin (37918), November 11, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Dear Commissioners, A common refrain in the county is that we have a lack of industrial and business park land. The requested parcels are generally level, located close to a major highway, and surrounded by industrial and business park land. Is the best use of this property the requested quarry, which destroys this land for future use? Or would it be to maintain the existing light industrial zoning designation, which could turn this into uses that would benefit the community for the long term? Sincerely, --Kevin

November 11, 2020
at 2:50 PM

November 11, 2020
at 3:41 PM

Gregory

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Gregory November 11, 2020 at 3:41 PM

Please hear the complaint from the family living at 5927 Ball Road as we strongly request denial of the rezoning for the property on Zion Lane (9-A-20-RZ). While we think the work of rehabilitating men is excellent work, it would be irresponsible to perform that kind of work in an area where there are so many children living within a short walking distance and where these children are out every day waiting for their school buses and being dropped off from school at regular times daily. It also is completely inequitable that someone could develop a less than five-acre property that would devalue the hundreds of acres of residential properties around it. The area is a growing residential area, not a growing agricultural area. It also appears there is deception in the true use of the land that it would be used for agriculture when the actual plan is to rehabilitate and be a transitional home for troubled men. I understand that there would need to be a fence, cameras, and 24/7 on-site monitoring of these men because of their struggles. If there is reason to keep these men from getting out of the property, then it must be because they present a danger to the outside world around them. Please honor the opposing taxpaying residents around this relatively small property. Why should this relatively small property be allowed to cause a huge negative impact on all the properties around it? Granting this rezoning request would cause this area of Knox County to be seen as unsafe and undesirable.

Rehabilitation has its place in a healthy society, and it should also have its place safely away from a healthy residential area.

November 11, 2020
at 5:57 PM

Andrea

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Andrea November 11, 2020 at 5:57 PM

After attending the community meeting with Angelic Ministries, I am more concerned than ever about mine and my children's safety. Not to mention the safety of the children who attend the daycare down the street from the proposed boarding house. While I understand the property value of the land where the proposed boarding house will be located will increase, the surrounding property values will decrease due to no one wanting to live so close to this type of facility. I strongly urge you to consider the safety and the peace of mind of all the families that live in the area when considering approving the rezoning that will allow the boarding house to be approved. Also, the process taken to get the the living quarters for previous criminals approved has not been transparent to the community it is going to affect. Many families were not aware of the plans for the boarding house or the meetings for the chance for the concerned families to voice their opinions. There are still people who are just now finding out about the proposal, which makes this process feel even more like it is lacking transparency. With this in mind I also feel that the setup for the online meeting for the approval of the rezoning also does not allow enough opportunity for the voices of the community to be heard.

November 11, 2020
at 5:58 PM

Jennifer
37931

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Jennifer (37931), November 11, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Please deny this request.

Thanks for the consideration.

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201111175846.pdf

November 11, 2020
at 5:58 PM

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BJ November 11, 2020 at 5:58 PM

I am writing with my firm OBJECTION to two current requests for rezoning.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201112160019.pdf

November 11, 2020
at 6:03 PM

Kyle
37931

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Kyle (37931), November 11, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Please Deny
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201111180336.pdf

November 11, 2020
at 6:11 PM

Scotty
37931

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Scotty (37931), November 11, 2020 at 6:11 PM

I ask that you please deny this request not only for myself but for my sister as we know first hand.
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November 11, 2020
at 6:17 PM

Ashton

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Ashton November 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM

I attended the community meeting about the proposal for the living quarters for previous prisoners. While I feel the idea of having a boarding house is a good idea, I do not feel comfortable with it existing less than a thousand feet away from my home. This is because I will not feel safe being outside or even in my home with a facility where previous criminals are so close to me. I love being outside in my yard and I fear I will no longer feel secure to do so anymore. I also feel that there was not enough transparency concerning the proposal for the boarding house and the meetings for myself and the community to voice our concerns and questions. This is concerning to me because having the rezoning and then boarding house approved will have a significant impact on the community. It is my hope that other options can be considered for this boarding house so myself and other families can have peace of mind while at home.

November 11, 2020
at 6:36 PM

Logan

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Logan November 11, 2020 at 6:36 PM

I have heard about the proposal for the living quarters for previous prisoners to be put off of ball road. Although I do think a boarding home is a good idea, having it that close to a residential area does not sound like a safe idea. My girlfriend and her family live extremely close to where this proposed boarding house will be. I feel as though they will not feel safe with previous convicts that close to her house. There are also other households in the area that are affected by this as well. I’m sure there is a place for this boarding house that is not so close to a residential area. I hope that other options will be considered.

November 11, 2020
at 6:45 PM

Michelle

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Michelle November 11, 2020 at 6:45 PM

I am emailing about not wanting this property to be turned into a rehab facility for those getting out of jail. I don't think it is good for our community. I feel that the property values in the area especially for those on Ball Road will go down and it is not safe for anyone living in the area especially since they are free to go come and go as they please.

Please DO NOT consider this.

November 11, 2020
at 7:45 PM

Joyce

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Joyce November 11, 2020 at 7:45 PM

I am writing in regards to the November 12 MPC meeting, agenda #20 11-D-20-SP and 11-l-20-RZ. I am asking that you deny Agenda Item #20 for 5 dwelling/acre and approve only 3 dwellings per acre. PLEASE set a precedence to builders for this area’s future development.
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November 11, 2020
at 8:06 PM

Marilynn

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Marilynn November 11, 2020 at 8:06 PM

dear commissionersour interest in this area w/minimum 3 acres per home, was to "get away". we decided moving to an area that is more expensive than where we were gives us some breathing room... "ahhhhhhhhhh".helps preserve our sanity... truly!

it was un-nerving to be so close to neighbors & hear sneezing, phone conversations, lawn mowerson top of us. we paid more... and the taxes are higher. but, as long as we can maintain our values,YOU all reap the revenue from the higher taxation.

you are the "fiduciaries" of our *home sweet homes* please consider minimizing the congestion.we need a buffer ! h e l l l l p p p !!!

November 11, 2020
at 8:30 PM

Amber

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Amber November 11, 2020 at 8:30 PM

I am wanting to voice my concerns about case9-a-20-rz. First of all I donot feel that the community was properly addressed about the boardinghouse. Secondly I love spending time outside on my property and with theboarding house so close to my house I will not feel safe outside or even inmy house. However I feel that boarding houses are a good thing but it isjust not good for this location because it is too close to several peopleshome and not to mention the daycare. I feel that it is better suited for acommercial area.

November 12, 2020
at 3:12 PM

Brian

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Brian November 12, 2020 at 3:12 PM

I am writing to you today to convey that I and my family of 6, including my disabled mother, spouse, and 3 children are greatly opposed to the rezoning of the Zion Lane property to allow Angelic Ministries to build a "Boarding House" for men. This is and has been a family community for as long as I can remember. This is not the type of community that should ever even be considered when looking to house troubled men. This is also a new development of housing, an untested arrangement of living by Angelic Ministries, an experiment. Angelic Ministries has never had a home like this, and I and my family as well as the families of our community do not need to be their test subjects. To allow Angelic Ministries to continue and build this "Boarding House" will have an extremely adverse impact on this community. Not only financially, as a loss to the value of our homes, but also physically and psychologically, as families will have increased concerns of their well-being and safety of their children. This will change the structure and appeal of the Karns community as families, including mine will leave as we reach our limits of concern. Building of subdivisions will slow down as future families will not be drawn to Karns for the strong family oriented community it is. With that said I plead you to deny Angelic Ministries, and or any other institution from placing any such establishment in the Karns community.

November 12, 2020
at 3:22 PM

Lindsay

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Lindsay November 12, 2020 at 3:22 PM

I am a resident of the Foxfield Neighborhood that is off Ball Road and is in close proximity to Zion Lane. I am concerned about the rezoning request for vegetation (9-A-20-RZ) followed by the request for Multi-Family Residential rezoning (11-F-20-UR).

I am concerned that a boarding house/ facility that will be built so close to several neighborhoods could easily present a concern for the surrounding families. There are numerous kids of all ages that reside off of Ball Road.

When looking for a home, I took comfort in the fact that this area is a safe area. I am not confident that I would be able to feel the same comfort knowing that a boarding house that allows addicts to come and go as they please would be within walking distance of my neighborhood.

I am also concerned that this type of facility would decrease the property value of my home. For these reasons, I would kindly ask that you vote against the rezoning, ultimately preventing the boarding house/ rehabilitation facility to be built.

November 12, 2020
at 4:10 PM

Camara

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Camara November 12, 2020 at 4:10 PM

I am writing you this email with my firm OBJECTION to two current requests for re-zoning in the Karns area on Zion Lane, off of Ball Rd.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201112161055.pdf

November 12, 2020
at 5:58 PM

Leslie

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Leslie November 12, 2020 at 5:58 PM

I am writing with my firm OBJECTION to two current requests for rezoning.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20201112155137.pdf

November 12, 2020
at 6:16 PM

Marilynn
37931

11-I-20-RZ
Marilynn (37931), November 12, 2020 at 6:16 PM

our interest in this area w/minimum 3 acres per home, was to "get away". we decided movingto an area that is more expensive than where we were gives us some breathing room... "ahhhhhhhhhh". helps preserve our sanity... truly!

it was un-nerving to be so close to neighbors & hear sneezing, phone conversations, lawn mowerson top of us. we paid more... and the taxes are higher. but, as long as we can maintain our values,YOU all reap the revenue from the higher taxation.

you are the "fiduciaries" of our *home sweet homes* please consider minimizing the congestion.we need a buffer ! h e l l l l p p p !!!

November 13, 2020
at 12:19 PM

Chris

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Chris November 13, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Today’s call on the Agricultural Rezoning of the lot on Zion Lane was nothing but smoke and mirrors. You had already decided in your agenda meeting that you were going to approve it per your YouTube video.

This rezoning step was recommended by the commission to Angelic Ministries as a way to then go through the steps of use in review. The use in review was solely dependent on this agricultural review yet you treated the agricultural rezoning and independent decision with no reason to reject it.

If this were the case, why waste the time with the Oct postponement for AngelicMinistries to convince the neighbors of their use intent?

As you could see from the public comments that Angelic Ministries had zero luck in proving that the area would be safe for the community, no different than Halls.

I also would not call two subdivisions plus and additional 20 houses near Zion Lane low volume residency just because the hill behind is.

You have shown a conflict of interests when you do not put the community well being first.

The surrounding neighbors will continue to push against something that will degrade the sale value of our homes and the well-being of our families.

Chris Vallee865 567 0378Chris Vallee
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