March 13, 2025
Planning Commission meeting

Public Comments

5 Comments for

Danny
7922

2-B-24-DP
Danny (7922), January 14, 2024 at 4:19 PM

I respectfully request that the Knox County Planning Commission vote to deny the proposed plan for the construction of two high-rise buildings with 40 condo units in our subdivision and vote ânoâ to rezoning. As a homeowner for 26 years in the Gettysvue subdivision, I am strongly opposed to the proposed plan based on the following:
1. The proposed plan violates Gettysvueâs restrictive covenants.
2. The proposed plan will result in overcrowding the community adversely impacting homeowners access to the already overcrowded facilities such as the pools, clubhouse and parking.
3. It will overload the capacity of the stormwater runoff structures causing more flooding during and after construction.
4. The motor vehicle traffic will increase on Gettysvueâs roads as well as an already congested Westland drive, and the school zones due to additional vehicles on those roads - This is a major safety concern that canât be ignored.
5. It will cause the overloading of our utility services, specifically sewer lines.
6. The proposed plan would decrease our property values.
7. The construction of this project will only benefit a few at the expense of many homeowners who paid tens of thousands of dollars of dues over the years to live in a subdivision with the expectation that the restrictions of the subdivision would be enforced.
I urge our Public Officials and Community Leaders to deny the request for the rezoning and not allow this project to occur. Thanks.

January 14, 2024
at 4:19 PM

2-B-24-DP

Debbie
7922

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Debbie (7922), January 26, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Please do not approve the High rise, high density condominium project proposed to be built in Gettysvue. The HOA board that ensures compliance with the neighborhood covenants is opposed to this project, in addition to the overwhelming majority of neighbors living in the Gettysvue community. This high-rise high density project does not fit the form and character of a single-family Community. The project also does not comply with the HOA covenants and zoning. Everyone I have spoken with in our neighborhood is adamantly opposed. In addition, there is already three separate high-rise, high density apartment complexes within a one minute drive of this neighborhood. Please do not approve this project. The intention of the original zoning, and the will of the majority of neighbors should not be overturned.

January 26, 2024
at 2:29 PM

2-B-24-DP

Michael
7922

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Michael (7922), January 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM

After reviewing the materials associated with the development of 60 "villas" in Gettysvue, I want to express my opposition. These two building are incongruent because they they are way too large and too tall, making them outsized for the overall community. I am not opposed to developing the land but feel this approach is inconsistent with what has become a very homogeneous community. I hope that you will respect the concerns of the many members of Gettysvue who agree.

January 30, 2024
at 6:01 PM

2-B-24-DP

Rhonda and John
7922

2-B-24-DP
Rhonda and John (7922), February 19, 2024 at 9:51 PM

We are opposed to the planned high-rise development for these reason. The proposed development policy 8.1 indicates that such development be compatible with neighboring homes in scale, design, and site layout. The proposed development fails to meet any of these criteria. The multifamily four-story buildings are out of character with the neighborhood The infrastructure (sewer system, narrow roads and parking lot for the clubhouse) is insufficient to handle additional households. There is already. sewer back up when it there is heavy rain.Development Policy 11.5 indicates such development discourages abrupt, incompatible changes in density, scale and building appearance from one development to another. Gettysvue is 95% built out with single family residences. The proposed development violates all the conditions of DP 11.5 The sheer height of the two buildings will block sunlight and cast shadows on contiguous homes. No homes existed in this phase of Gettysvue when the developer suggested such development in 1999.

February 19, 2024
at 9:51 PM

2-B-24-DP

Beth
7922

2-B-24-DP
Beth (7922), February 25, 2024 at 7:55 PM

I respectfully ask that you vote "NO" to this proposed development based on the multiple violations to the current zoning code. This is a well-established neighborhood and has been for decades and the proposal to build 90-foot high multi-dwellings is simply ludicrous. The residents of Gettysvue would not oppose a rational proposal for single family residences that are congruent with the current neighborhood structure and zoning criteria, but this proposal is egregious, offensive, and disrespectful to all the residents who have worked and paid for Gettysvue to be a beautiful and successful neighborhood and golf community. This proposal would, effectively and undoubtedly, destroy it all. Development Policy 11.5 indicates such development discourages abrupt, incompatible changes in density, scale and building appearance from one development to another. Gettysvue is 95% built out with single family residences. The proposed development violates all the conditions of DP 11.5.

February 25, 2024
at 7:55 PM