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G, 37932
October 8, 2022
I've lived in the Hardin Valley area for the past 7 years and the number of subdivisions and apartment buildings that are being built is absolutely ridiculous. We do not need any more housing. Our roads and schools are busting at the seams.
What we do need is another grocery store other than a Food City. Preferrably a Kroger would be an excellent option.
dona, 37919
October 7, 2022
I prefer the # 2 Town and Country plan.
Andrea, 37922
October 7, 2022
More town centers similar to Northshore is my vote. We need to balance neighborhoods with schools and businesses to keep the sense of community afloat. Currently, Knox County builds random neighborhoods without sidewalks in the middle of farmland. There is no current way to connect neighborhoods and the shopping, work places, etc are far away.
Raymond
October 7, 2022
I live on the corner of Carpenter Rd and Patriot Rd, and I so, so wish y'all would put a roundabout on the intersection of Harrel, Carpenter, and Emory Rd.There's a HUGE subdivision going in on Carpenter, and Harrell is already bumper to bumper coming up to that almost blind stop sign on Emory.
Also, Belltown! 1500 housing units, stores, theater, parks...and two-lane Emory Rd! We need them to bridge that creek (Beaver) with TWO bridges on either side of the sewage treatment plant, to move cars into Knoxville easier than clogging up Emory road with even more cars.
Will, 37923
October 7, 2022
I am in favor of increasing density in areas where there is already development. Spreading out to add more single family homes vs using the areas for multi family or even attached homes that already have traffic and services to support development makes more sense to me. At best let the market dictate what can be approved. A landowner can be cornered by the county with what they can do with their land because of where it is. If the market wants commercial vs single family in a location or multi family vs single family the county has to find a way to allow that.
D., 37920
October 7, 2022
The local infrastructure cannot support the amount of population we have now. Has anyone taken a good look at our roads? I-40, I-75, Kingston Pike, etc. - it's no wonder there's so many instances of road rage now. Stop all the multi-unit housing. Even if people are living on top of each other, they are utilizing services and more likely have at least one vehicle if not more. Focus more on affordable (the average working person here is NOT a millionaire) single family housing on lots of 3/4 to an 1 acre for green space. Better neighbors, better environment, less congestion.
Michael, 37920
October 7, 2022
Enlarging freeways and expanding housing to outlying areas always has the same result: more traffic, more sprawl, more negative impacts on the environment. This has happened many times in California which is only now beginning to address the sprawl and traffic.
Most new housing developments in Knox County raze existing woodlands with grading, and create islands of heat due to the surface area of the new pavement. This is a recipe for ongoing disaster. Imagine California style 20 lane freeways in East Tennessee.
The solution is to build denser city centers that are walkable , improve public transportation, use a lighter color of asphalt, plant and maintain more trees.
I grew up in East Tennessee and just moved back after living in Los Angeles for many years. I've learned much through the experience. While I love California, I'm glad to be living in Knoxville. I hope residents of Knoxville will use this opportunity to more carefully manage future growth.
James, 37849-2021
October 7, 2022
Developments should not be allowed in any part of the county unless: existing roads will support added traffic, existing schools will support added density, Utilities will support added density, law enforcement staffing can support added density. If any of these items are lacking, then the developer must fund them in advance of added housing. Developers must also be responsible for added road maintenance and utility maintenance for a number of years after development is made. Any changes in added property taxes because of the needed infrastructure should be borne by the new homes, not existing older homes.
Cynthia, 37931
October 7, 2022
I have seen uncontrolled development in Karns and the surrounding area. I have watched as developers wantonly destroy so much bird and wildlife habitat almost right up to my door. There are many, many fewer birds at my house now. So I am for the plan that conserves the most greenspace and habitat and controls or restricts the stacking of so many (and aesthetically ugly) houses into very small spaces. At the moment, if the descriptions are accurate, the Town and Country version is the closest to that and I hope conservation and care of the land are more of a priority than greed.
Ted, 37922
October 6, 2022
Please add more bike & walking trails throughout the county. Also, need to add to the infrastructure to keep up with the additional housing.
Craig, 37919
October 6, 2022
Specific items:
Improve pedestrian safety on Oakhurst between Dellwood Dr. and Woodland Dr. It’s a blind hill that’s easy to speed on with limited room for pedestrians (school kids!) on either side.
Fix 3rd creek / Sequoyah Greenway connector trail and bridge.
Prioritize connector greenway between Sequoyah Greenway and Lakeshore (not just a janky sidewalk)
High level items:
Reduce dependence on cars- invest in connected greenways and public transit.
More sidewalks in school zones, especially on high speed/narrow roads.
Dedicated bike parking, especially at schools and downtown.
Prioritize pedestrian/bike access over car lines at schools.
Continue roll out and start enforcement of noise cameras.
Require annual emissions/noise testing for all vehicles.
County Tax on vehicles based on weight and emission levels (no truck/SUV exemptions).
Noise walls along I-40 and Alcoa highway.
Keep up hillside/ridgetop protection overlays.
Tax vacant storefronts/derelict buildings and undeveloped surface lots within downtown.
Work with TVA to allow more waterfront dining/attractions (think Lakeside/Calhouns, not gated condos).
Narrow Neyland drive to expand/improve waterfront greenway.
Allow more duplex/townhouse development.
Clean up third creek watershed. â€' it’s no fun explaining to my kids/visitors why third creek looks like a scene from Wall-E.
Relocate waterfront industrial buildings to industrial areas. (Looking at you Holston gas, Unicem, Readymix, Ergon)
Craig, 37919
October 6, 2022
Specific items:
Improve pedestrian safety on Oakhurst Dr. between Dellwood Dr. and Woodland Dr. It’s a blind hill that’s easy to speed on with limited room for pedestrians (school kids!) on either side.
Fix 3rd creek / Sequoyah Greenway connector trail and bridge.
Prioritize connector greenway between Sequoyah Greenway and Lakeshore (not just a janky sidewalk)
High level items:
Reduce dependence on cars- invest in connected greenways and public transit.
More sidewalks in school zones, especially on high speed/narrow roads.
Dedicated bike parking, especially at schools and downtown.
Prioritize pedestrian/bike access over car lines at schools.
Continue roll out and begin enforcement of noise cameras.
Require annual emissions/noise testing for all vehicles.
County Tax on vehicles based on weight and emission levels (no truck/SUV exemptions).
Noise walls along I-40 and Alcoa highway.
Keep up hillside/ridgetop protection overlays!
Tax vacant storefronts/derelict buildings and undeveloped surface lots within downtown.
Work with TVA to allow more waterfront dining/attractions (think Lakeside/Calhouns, not gated condos).
Narrow Neyland drive to expand/improve waterfront access/greenway.
Allow more duplex/townhouse development.
Clean up third creek watershed. â€' it’s no fun explaining to my kids/visitors why third creek looks like a scene from Wall-E.
Relocate waterfront industrial buildings to industrial areas. (Looking at you Holston gas, Unicem, Readymix, Ergon)
Theresa , 37909
October 5, 2022
Tried to submit comments, but never received an email reply with the link to register comments. Please help. Thanks.
Randall , 37932
October 4, 2022
Knox County's roads are in terrible shape, the county infrastructure cannot support the housing and business we currently have. It' s a disaster to keep building without funding roads, walks, parks, Greenways, bike lanes, utilities including internet etc.
Kurt, 37849
October 4, 2022
I prefer the "on the road again" scenario. My greatest frustration with Knox County's approval of development is mainly large housing developments that are approved on roads and in areas that do not have adequate infrastructure to handle the increased traffic or demands on services like water. Narrow county roads often become quite dangerous as a result. An example is near my neighborhood where a large development is being added with only one entrance/exit on Pedigo Rd.
Gary, 37922
October 4, 2022
I am a member of Cokesbury UMC and a participant in the Justice Knox ministry. Among other things, we are advocating the use of microtransit services by KAT. There are about 10,000 households in Knoxville that do not have a car. It is difficult to get around this city and to even hold a job without a reliable vehicle. Further, Knoxville streets are not pedestrian friendly. Microtransit, with real time routing and flexible ride sharing, can help. It can get people to work, to the grocery store, and even to the bus stop. In other cities microtransit has actually helped increase bus ridership. It can solve the last mile/first mile problem and help those who do not live and those who do not work near a bus stop. Please advocate for this service with us!
Sarah , 37917
October 3, 2022
1. Make Old North Knox and South Knox areas more walkable.
2. To alleviate parking downtown as the city grows, consider adding free public transportation to those living in city limits either a trolley system that runs in loops from North Knox to South Knox, or a bus pass
3. Reroute/minimize train tracks out of residential areas
4. Build an outer loop bypass from 7 at
Halls through Oak Ridge to i40 and ultimately i75
5. Additional exits needed on 640 to alleviate bottlenecks
6. Exit & on ramps need redesigning to remove need for traffic lights (4 loop/leaf- clover method)
7. Retention pond requirements for developers
8. Programs to remodel unused office space into residential
9. Programs for multi-use, walkable development
Cindy, 37934
October 2, 2022
I am concerned about the rapid growth without taking into consideration the over crowding of school, not allowing utility companies to properly plan and serve the existing community, and the lack of planning on requiring road improvements BEFORE allowing developers to continue to over build homes. I do understand that we have a large quantity of newcomers to Knoxville. They are moving here because of what they see NOW not what they are leaving behind. Don't copy Memphis or Nashville..... They have their own issues. Allow Knoxville to have its greenways, parks, nature protection areas. This is one of the draws to the area. The county planning for future needs to slow down, take a breath and evaluate the problems that are listed by all who comment in this. I live out west and the morning and evening traffic during rush hour has almost doubled in the last year. Don't build on every square inch of green space that someone sees.... I don't want to live in a concrete jungle and I'm sure that those that are moving here don't want to either.
Philip, 37922
October 2, 2022
Knox County has numerous collector and minor collector roads that have received no redesign since they were wagon roads. Tight curves, blind hills, roller coaster grades, poor drainage, lack of sight distance and unfettered driveway connections are just a few of the problems that exist. For example: Canton Hollow, Fox, Emory Church, Ebenezer, S Gallaher View, Yarnell, Snyder, Couch Mill, Coward Mill Roads, to name only a few. I am tired of Knox Planning stating every time that they consider a rezoning request that the subject property is served by a "good collector road." Once the properties along roads are developed, the task of upgrading the roads is exponentially more difficult. REQUIRE developers to bear the cost of needed road upgrades with EVERY new residential and especially multifamily residential development. All roads should be required to have sidewalks also.
Philip, 37922
October 2, 2022
Before taking rural agricultural land or steep hillsides for multifamily residential development, repurpose blighted sprawl development of the last 50 years. Along Kingston Pike alone, there are numerous properties owned by "slumlords" that are underutilized and ugly. These properties are within easy walking distance or bus routes to community services such as food stores. Examples: The former Kmart at West Town, the former food store at Peters Road, the former car dealership on Peters Road, the former car dealerships on Kingston Pike near Ebenezer Road, and hundreds of other failed commercial developments from Western Plaza to Farragut. Target these parcels, announce that rezoning is coming and give the current owners a year to respond with their own redevelopment plan. After that, if no action is taken, use eminent domain to acquire the properties and auction them to new developers. This would be a joint effort by Knox County and Knoxville.
Jamie, 37931
October 2, 2022
Smith Built has pretty much dominated the Karns community. I know they are building else where besides Karns, with their cookie cutter homes. I hate the cookie cutter homes. That's my opinion tho.
I would like to see any general contractor who is developing a superb, they need to take responsibility of relocating the wild life instead of putting that on the neighborhood! Smith built comes in and disrupts the fields, which is where coyotes, foxes, skunks, raccoons, etc live. Once they start bulldozing their way through an open field, the wildlife wander into closer by neighborhoods. Leaving homeowners to fend for their children & pets!! This should not be the neighborhood expense.. we're not creating the problem. The developers are. I know many people the last 4 to 6 years have lost their pets to coyotes & foxes.
I don't think Karn's infrastructure is ready for ANYMORE superb the traffic is not only congested, but has gotten dangerous too!
Ingeborg, 37721
October 2, 2022
My requests is that while more homes are being built in this area consider building more spaces for stores. We need more commerce like department stores. Grocery
Stores etc. We are so neglected on this area.
Thank you
Joyce, 37919
October 2, 2022
Northshore from Lyons View to Ebenezer is bumper to bumper traffic now due to unchecked residential development without expanding Northshore to accommodate all the new people. A center left turning lane, at the very least, needs to be created. And from Concord Road west, the same will soon be true.
Jim, 37920
October 1, 2022
Before voting on any more zoning change requests on Gov. John Sevier Highway, you might want to ask about this County Ordinance cited in a 2004 Appeals Court decision: The senior judge in the case, William H. Inman, included a curious bit of information on County Ordinance, Section 3.90.03(C), [which] provides "[n]o state or local governmental entity, agency or department shall take any action which undermines the scenic and historical qualities of roads designated as scenic highways under subdivision (a)(1)." Tenn. Code Ann. §54-17-114(b)."
https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/OPINIONS/TCA/PDF/042/mcraearthur.pdf
Furthermore, the "Senic Highway" designation was meant to keep Governor John Sevier a scenic rural piece of Tennessee heritage. The Tennessee Scenic Highway System Act of1971, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 54-17-101through 116, is generally - to foster tourism and economic development by preserving the natural beauty along designated scenic highways and more specifically: 5) Provide for preservation of routes of historical significance in urban and rural areas of the state.
Sadly, the attached picture, taken from GJSH, gives stark evidence that the spirit, intent and letter of the law & ordinance is being ignored. This must be stopped.
Mariana, 37922
October 1, 2022
My biggest concern is the growth of West Knoxville and the danger of Northshore. Northshore can't handle all of the traffic and heaven forbid, someone in your family is in need of emergency responders. There is no where to go when an ambulance, fire truck, etc needs to get by. I think that adding 2 additional lanes on Northshore is imperative!!!