December 10, 2020
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

5 Comments for

Randall
37922

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Randall (37922), December 1, 2020 at 12:27 PM

I object to the removal of the "planned development overlay" on this zoning project. I am an owner and resident of Northshore Town Center and made that decision several years ago specifically based upon the zoned plan in place at that time. Making this change now is significantly detrimental to the residents such as myself. Please re-consider.

December 1, 2020
at 12:27 PM

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Lawrence
37922

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Lawrence (37922), December 8, 2020 at 8:13 AM

I am opposed to the proposed removal of the planned development designation (PD) at Northshore Town Center. While the proposed rezoning is of minimal consequence, the PD is of significance. We, in the Beau Monde Subdivision live in a PD and have expectations that a greater review process, which we have always enjoyed, would be instrumental in maintaining the standard established for the Northshore Town Center (NTC). We live with streets that are narrower than standard streets, unevenly applied off street parking, a school that contributes to traffic congestion during peak times resulting in level of service of F, and noise and light pollution from the mixed-use nature of the development. We do so because we understood that the totality of the negatives would be balanced with positive aspects such as walkability, attractive lighting, pocket parks (some of which have not been developed and all of which are used by both Beau Monde and apartment residents) enhanced landscaping, traffic studies and rational planning application. Removal of planning commission review for the remaining property in NTC abrogates the trust that we entered into with the City and the developers that an entire community would be developed under a planned concept. We located in this development because we embraced a well-planned, thoughtful concept of new urbanism. I believe that concept will be lost without a rational review process that assures enhanced amenities such as those noted above.

December 8, 2020
at 8:13 AM

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Jeff
37922

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Jeff (37922), December 8, 2020 at 12:03 PM

I walk the green way every day during lunch it is beautiful please reserve a part of Knoxville that is so inviting to this neighborhood in to other communities into those who are considering making Knoxville their home

December 8, 2020
at 12:03 PM

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Evalyn
37922

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Evalyn (37922), December 8, 2020 at 3:12 PM

I would like to state that I am opposed to the removal of the planned development for this parcel of land. Having moved to the Beau Monde subdivision with the expectation that the surrounding area would develop in a planned and attractive manner, if the PD is removed there is not the opportunity for future review of the proposed apartments. While developers meet City requirements, they do not live in the area and therefore may not be sensitive to the local neighborhood’s needs and issues when it comes to development. Having additional input at the time of these developments would hold developers accountable for keeping this Knoxville neighborhood attractive and the overall City the great place that it is to live. Thank you.

December 8, 2020
at 3:12 PM

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Carole
37922

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Carole (37922), December 8, 2020 at 6:43 PM

We purchased our property under the understanding that this area was specially zoned (the only zoning of this type in Knoxville). We were told the land under zone request change was to be retail with business or apartments on the second level. Since that time we have constantly fought rezoning for apartments. Zoning has changed several times during the time we have lived here. At the present time the residents from the apartments below us use our parks and walk their dogs often not picking up their waste. As a resident, we pay to maintain our parks and neighborhood. Continuing to increase density will place additional burdens on the school and our clean neighborhood. We have to pay city taxes that no neighbors surrounding us do and we feel due to this we should be protected as we were originally zoned.

December 8, 2020
at 6:43 PM