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Gettysvue High-Rise, High-Density Condo Development Protest
Urgent for Gettysvue Residents, Golfers, and Non-Resident Social Members
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Many of you will remember that in March 2020, Ron Watkins as the principle of the former developer of Gettysvue (GV), attempted to start development of two (2) high rise condo buildings adjacent to the GV Tennis Courts. With your help we were able to get Mr. Watkins to withdraw his request for zoning, at which time he told us he was abandoning the project.
We recently learned that Mr. Watkins is renewing this project and is now increasing the scope to three (3) luxury high rise condo buildings, 30 units each, for a total of 90 units.
Each of the three (3) luxury condo buildings is proposed to be four stories high with the parking garage underground. Each of the proposed luxury condo buildings is to be over 100,000 square feet (roughly 4x the size of the entire GV Clubhouse).
Also, each of the condo buildings is designed to rise nearly 80 feet above the adjoining single-family homes (roughly 2x the height of the GV Commercial Center).
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This Condo Project Will Undoubtedly Diminish Our Property Values As Well As Our Use And Enjoyment Of Our Homes And The Club
The GV club owner (Synergy Golf Group) is in favor of the development and has indicated that they would relocate the tennis courts to the 18th green to allow space for the third high-rise condo building.
This will require removing the overflow parking, removing the tennis courts, constructing only two replacement tennis courts directly behind the Clubhouse, and re-designing of the 18th hole.
All these changes will negatively impact our community.
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Reasons for Opposition to this Project
Gettysvue restrictive covenants
Fit and Form
Increased traffic
Risk of flooding
Density
Visual detraction
Impact to the golf course
Impact to golf memberships
Impact to social memberships
Extended construction timeline
Decrease in property values
Strain on utilities public services
Significant noise nuisance
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We Must Act Now
Time is of the essence because the temporary injunction hearing is scheduled for October 27th, and if not granted then the application approval meeting with the Knox County Planning Commission is scheduled on November 9th.
This week we filed a Complaint, Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and Motion for Temporary Injunction against Mr. Watkins and Gettysvue Partners, LLC. The Court entered a TRO temporarily halting the condo project until an October 27 Injunction Hearing.
However, after this Injunction Hearing, Mr. Watkins may be permitted to proceed with the Knox County Planning Commission meeting on November 9.
We all need to remain vigilant and strongly oppose the application with the Knox County Planning Commission.
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After his defeat the last time, Watkins said " I don't want to make enemies". I wonder what changed? Perhaps $$$!
I've lived in Gettysvue for 22 years. This condo project will increase traffic as well as additional flooding on the course properties. I live on the 9th tee box and the current rains constantly flood my property. I am opposed to this project.
Gettysvue have maintained its real estate value compared to the neighboring properties and we want it to be that way. Condos will affect the value that the owners have created in their real estate. I do not support the heavy traffic and noise that a condo complex will bring in. I purchased my house so I enjoy the country club environment and the surroundings.
I am against the development of any new condos in the Gettysvue subdivision as it will devalue our existing property, add additional traffic to an already busy and dangerous road for pedestrians. The Gettysvue Golf Club will also be negatively impacted with obstructed views and changing the current golf course design.
We are adamantly opposed to the development of high rise condominiums in the Gettysvue subdivision. Building such high density structures will create many negative issues for the Gettysvue community including safety issues for residents due to increased vehicular traffic where there are no sidewalks for pedestrians.
I oppose the plan to add 90 condos to the Gettysvue community!
18 Dwelling Units Per Acre in the middle of a single family residential golf course community is completely inappropriate. The proposed development is juxtaposed to the factors of low density serene golf course country club development, which attracted residents to the development, and enticed them to invest huge sums. No one who purchased a lot, built a home, and joined the Gettysvue Country Club would have done so if a 300,000 Square Foot apartment complex had been overlooking the clubhouse, the 9th green and fairway, and the adjacent homes. The land is zoned for 1-3 units per acre, which will allow for 11 or 12 golf villa's or townhomes. A perfect, complimentary fit.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Gettysvue High-Rise, High-Density Condo Development Protest
Urgent for Gettysvue Residents, Golfers, and Non-Resident Social Members
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Many of you will remember that in March 2020, Ron Watkins as the principle of the former developer of Gettysvue (GV), attempted to start development of two (2) high rise condo buildings adjacent to the GV Tennis Courts. With your help we were able to get Mr. Watkins to withdraw his request for zoning, at which time he told us he was abandoning the project.
We recently learned that Mr. Watkins is renewing this project and is now increasing the scope to three (3) luxury high rise condo buildings, 30 units each, for a total of 90 units.
Each of the three (3) luxury condo buildings is proposed to be four stories high with the parking garage underground. Each of the proposed luxury condo buildings is to be over 100,000 square feet (roughly 4x the size of the entire GV Clubhouse).
Also, each of the condo buildings is designed to rise nearly 80 feet above the adjoining single-family homes (roughly 2x the height of the GV Commercial Center).
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This Condo Project Will Undoubtedly Diminish Our Property Values As Well As Our Use And Enjoyment Of Our Homes And The Club
The GV club owner (Synergy Golf Group) is in favor of the development and has indicated that they would relocate the tennis courts to the 18th green to allow space for the third high-rise condo building.
This will require removing the overflow parking, removing the tennis courts, constructing only two replacement tennis courts directly behind the Clubhouse, and re-designing of the 18th hole.
All these changes will negatively impact our community.
---
Reasons for Opposition to this Project
Gettysvue restrictive covenants
Fit and Form
Increased traffic
Risk of flooding
Density
Visual detraction
Impact to the golf course
Impact to golf memberships
Impact to social memberships
Extended construction timeline
Decrease in property values
Strain on utilities public services
Significant noise nuisance
---
We Must Act Now
Time is of the essence because the temporary injunction hearing is scheduled for October 27th, and if not granted then the application approval meeting with the Knox County Planning Commission is scheduled on November 9th.
This week we filed a Complaint, Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and Motion for Temporary Injunction against Mr. Watkins and Gettysvue Partners, LLC. The Court entered a TRO temporarily halting the condo project until an October 27 Injunction Hearing.
However, after this Injunction Hearing, Mr. Watkins may be permitted to proceed with the Knox County Planning Commission meeting on November 9.
We all need to remain vigilant and strongly oppose the application with the Knox County Planning Commission.
---
Learn More by visiting our website
Submit an MPC Comment
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 24, 2023
55 Comments
Area is already overcrowded with traffic. With several high density apartments built recently, traffic on Ebenezer and Westland is already dangerous. We do not need additional high density housing, especially in a development that was designed for single family homes.
After his defeat the last time, Watkins said " I don't want to make enemies". I wonder what changed? Perhaps $$$!
I've lived in Gettysvue for 22 years. This condo project will increase traffic as well as additional flooding on the course properties. I live on the 9th tee box and the current rains constantly flood my property. I am opposed to this project.
Gettysvue have maintained its real estate value compared to the neighboring properties and we want it to be that way. Condos will affect the value that the owners have created in their real estate. I do not support the heavy traffic and noise that a condo complex will bring in. I purchased my house so I enjoy the country club environment and the surroundings.
I am against the development of any new condos in the Gettysvue subdivision as it will devalue our existing property, add additional traffic to an already busy and dangerous road for pedestrians. The Gettysvue Golf Club will also be negatively impacted with obstructed views and changing the current golf course design.
We are adamantly opposed to the development of high rise condominiums in the Gettysvue subdivision. Building such high density structures will create many negative issues for the Gettysvue community including safety issues for residents due to increased vehicular traffic where there are no sidewalks for pedestrians.
I oppose the plan to add 90 condos to the Gettysvue community!
18 Dwelling Units Per Acre in the middle of a single family residential golf course community is completely inappropriate. The proposed development is juxtaposed to the factors of low density serene golf course country club development, which attracted residents to the development, and enticed them to invest huge sums. No one who purchased a lot, built a home, and joined the Gettysvue Country Club would have done so if a 300,000 Square Foot apartment complex had been overlooking the clubhouse, the 9th green and fairway, and the adjacent homes. The land is zoned for 1-3 units per acre, which will allow for 11 or 12 golf villa's or townhomes. A perfect, complimentary fit.
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Area is already overcrowded with traffic. With several high density apartments built recently, traffic on Ebenezer and Westland is already dangerous. We do not need additional high density housing, especially in a development that was designed for single family homes.