May 8, 2025
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

11 Comments for

Melissa
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Melissa (37921), April 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM

We need more housing in Knoxville and I am not opposed to any initiative that seeks to provide such. I do ask for your serious consideration of improved traffic control on Ball Camp Pike, particularly the area in front of the parcel in question. I live in the neighborhood just north west (NorthWest Hills/Kingsmore Dr) and it is already very difficult to exit our neighborhood safely as cars race around the blind curve immediately to the right of our neighborhood exit. I anticipate this safety hazard to increase as more residents are added to the area. Thank you.

April 3, 2025
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Amy
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Amy (37921), April 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Ball Camp Pike already has more traffic (especially in the morning) than it can handle. By changing the zoning, the city is opening the current residents up to more traffic, and more potential for accidents. There is no plan by the city to address the traffic situation, which should include sidewalks, stop signs, and/or traffic lights. Unless and until the city puts a plan in place and implements that plan, I cannot support adding more residential homes on this property.

April 3, 2025
at 3:23 PM

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Neil
37921

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Neil (37921), April 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM

Thank you for the notice of the proposed zoning change. My family lives effectively next door to this property at [redacted] Ball Camp Pike.
We are certainly interested in the future development of this property as RN-3 Medium Density. We are interested in the number and type of structures that will ultimately be built given the dimensional standards and the relatively small parcel size. The maximum number allowable for 2.7 acres is a concern. Additional concerns center around the exact nature of the proposed development, increased noise and increased traffic on weekday mornings, where traffic on Ball Camp often backs up to our house or beyond at the Western Avenue intersection.
We are hopeful that the development, if approved, increases the value and curb appeal of that segment of Ball Camp Pike.

April 4, 2025
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Rob
37921

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Rob (37921), April 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM

I am writing to formally oppose the proposed rezoning of the property located directly behind my home to Medium Density Residential (MDR). This change would significantly impact the character, privacy, and livability of our neighborhood. The increased traffic, noise, and potential strain on infrastructure are concerns shared by many nearby residents. Most importantly, the proposed density does not align with the existing single-family residential feel of our community and would directly affect the privacy and peaceful enjoyment of our homesespecially for those of us whose backyards border this property.
I respectfully urge the planning commission to preserve the current zoning and maintain the integrity of our neighborhood.

April 4, 2025
at 4:31 PM

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Gail
37921

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Gail (37921), April 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM

While the comments that are stated to make it sound feasible and allowable for the subject property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike to create more housing, nothing is mentioned to indicate it would not be feasible. It is noted that Western Avenue has sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks; however, Ball Camp Pike does not! It noted that he propertys awalkable access to Hinton Drive that does have sidewalks to access Western Ave; however, there is NO WALKABLE access on Ball Camp Pike to get to Hinton, say nothing about trying to cross over to the sidewalk.
Our concern is not a matter of a few additional units that will generate a small amount of increased traffic. The problem is that Ball Camp Pike already has traffic problems without generating any more. Northwest Hills already battles the cars coming around the blind curve at an unsafe rate of speed to try to exit our subdivision, which has one way in and out. It was mentioned that there are baseball fields up Ball Camp Pike, but nothing was noted that Victor Ashe Park hosts high school Track and Field events several weekends during the sport season. This brings a massive influx of traffic on Ball Camp Pike, and we will not be able to get out of our subdivision.

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April 6, 2025
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R
37921

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R (37921), April 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Concerns:

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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250407011848.pdf

April 7, 2025
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Lauren
37921

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Lauren (37921), April 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM

I formally oppose this rezoning. I am right next to the proposed property. I bought my house because of the quiet and calm neighborhood. This will change that drastically. Ball Camp cannot take the traffic already present on a daily basis. The main road into West Haven has increased in traffic over the last few years. I am regularly awoken at night by cars revving engines and racing on both of those roads. Im constantly on alert just walking through the neighborhood because of the cars racing through. This will put a parking lot in my backyard. There is no need for this. The lot is large enough to build multiple single family homes that would fit the neighborhood as-is.

April 8, 2025
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Windie
37921

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Windie (37921), April 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM

While I am a proponent of the city’s efforts to increase housing options for individuals, I have concerns about and oppose the proposed rezoning of the cited property on Ball Camp Pike. Without adjustments in the current traffic management infrastructure, adding multi-family housing units into this small area will further aggravate existing traffic issues and is likely to contribute to an increase in accidents in the area. I recommend that any rezoning of this area include specific plans for mitigating these risks. Please see attached document regarding issues and details related to this case.
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https://agenda.knoxplanning.org/attachments/20250409135121.pdf

April 9, 2025
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JOHN
37921

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JOHN (37921), April 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I live in the neighborhood that is very, very, near this property (Northwest Hills Subdivision) and 100% oppose any rezoning of it. EVERY PIECE OF PROPERTY AROUND THIS PROPERTY IS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME... THIS SHOULD BE ONE TOO!!! Additioannly, I am fairly certain that the current owners have been (since purchasing the property) KNOWINGLY violating current zoning rules by running a business from the property which is NOT zoned to run a business out of. As a result, it is my opinion and strong suspicion that the owners have zero respect for zoning laws and such (or abiding by them) and will equally abuse any further loosening of restrictions on the property (rezoning) that they may be successful in achieving. I understand that the proposed rezoning could ULTIMATELY result, in time, with building 39 Town Houses on the property. The number is irrelevant as any more than one home on the property is too much. As far as I am concerned, the property is in my neighborhood and (as such) should have only one single family HOME on it. Also, ( as others have noted) the traffic is already unbearable on ball road (especially in the morning) and the road just can NOT handle more traffic. Long story short, I vote no, No, NO, to this proposed rezoning!!

April 9, 2025
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Adrianne
37921

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Adrianne (37921), April 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM

Please consider the amount of increased traffic on Ball Camp that this potential subdivision will bring. It is already extremely difficult to exit our neighborhood, and at peak times takes awhile to get through the light at Copper Kettle and Western. Getting on the freeway at Western is already difficult and at times the on-ramp to i40 is backed up for 30 minutes or more. Additionally, this will bring noise to our neighborhood with the clearing of trees. It can possibly decrease our property value and increase crime. While Western Avenue is already somewhat sketchy at times, we enjoy a relatively safe and stable community in our subdivision. Lastly, trees have been cleared all over the surrounding areas. With increased people moving in and the resulting increased traffic, these trees are much needed to filter our air as well as the noise and light pollution in our area. Vote NO and please do not rubber stamp this re-zoning. Infrastructure is not in place to support an increase this large in homes, and current homeowners will be alienated by this re-zoning.

April 10, 2025
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Rick
37921

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Rick (37921), April 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Planning Commision, I have lived in Northtwest Hills Sub just down the road from 4423 Ball Camp for a couple decades. During this time I have seen the traffic increase dramatically due to Ball Camp being used as a thorough fare as well as new residence in the area. Morning and afternoon commute has created a backup down Ball Camp to the point the residence, like myself of Northwest Hills have an extremely difficult time entering and leaving our subdivision. At times, we are at the mercy of someone being kind enough to let us exit our subdivision in the morning which sometimes can be up to 10 minutes. Ball Camp is just a two lane road as you already know that handles too much traffic as it is. By allowing the new owners of 4423 Ball Camp to build townhomes or other multi-family dwellings would only exasperate an already bad situation. More families to the road would be adding more traffic particularly to the morning commute. In addition, the current owners have been operating a business out of this location since they purchased it. which already is disregarding zoning. I strongly oppose the granting of this zoning request.

April 10, 2025
at 10:31 AM