they voted no and the rezoning is officially dead. i cant believe we actually pulled this off but our neighborhood is staying residential just like we wanted. thanks to everyone who showed up and kept pushing even when it looked like we were outnumbered.
July 18, 2021
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We the undersigned residents of Sterchi Hills/Sterchi Village oppose rezoning property on the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Fountain City RD from Planned Residential to Commercial, which is being sought to build a Dollar General Store in that location.
We ask the Planning Committee to reject Dollar General's proposal. There are several reason why this rezoning is bad for our community, including increased traffic on narrow roads that are not designed for commercial use, increased crime, decrease in property values, the addition of sidewalks along Dante and Fountain City rd and an overall reduction in the peaceful beauty of our neighborhood. The proposed Dollar General would be right in the middle of a residential area with a beautiful park nearby, having commercial properties in this area is not something we want, especially when there are two other dollar general stores within a few minutes drive of the proposed location.
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June 5, 2021
112 Comments
This will put parking lot lights, lighted signs, and increased traffic just 60 feet from people's houses. How would you like to have a bright yellow sign 60 feet from your bedroom?
There's already a relatively new DG 7 minutes away on Cedar and a DG Market literally on the other side of ridge 4 minutes down the road from the proposed location. We don't need another one.
I've lived in Sterchi Hills for 26 years. Building a Dollar General on the edge of our beautiful and quiet neighborhood is a horrendous idea. It's not needed and it's not wanted.
I am concerned about the cut trough traffic already from Dry Gap to Dante on Paxton I have seen many people cut through and going way to fast. This could lead to a child or a Senior like myself being hit by a car. We don’t need more traffic. It’s already dangerous.
My grandson loves riding his bike in Sterchi Hills and the greenway. I already worry about traffic and this will increase it significantly. We have 2 stores within 5 minutes drive. We do not need another.
When my wife mouths off at me, I tell her: my PENIS will not tolerate insubordination!
I'm a very special person. My time is precious!
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they voted no and the rezoning is officially dead. i cant believe we actually pulled this off but our neighborhood is staying residential just like we wanted. thanks to everyone who showed up and kept pushing even when it looked like we were outnumbered.
July 18, 2021
Final supporters
We the undersigned residents of Sterchi Hills/Sterchi Village oppose rezoning property on the corner of Dry Gap Pike and Fountain City RD from Planned Residential to Commercial, which is being sought to build a Dollar General Store in that location.
We ask the Planning Committee to reject Dollar General's proposal. There are several reason why this rezoning is bad for our community, including increased traffic on narrow roads that are not designed for commercial use, increased crime, decrease in property values, the addition of sidewalks along Dante and Fountain City rd and an overall reduction in the peaceful beauty of our neighborhood. The proposed Dollar General would be right in the middle of a residential area with a beautiful park nearby, having commercial properties in this area is not something we want, especially when there are two other dollar general stores within a few minutes drive of the proposed location.
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Reached 100 supporters
June 5, 2021
112 Comments
This is a residential area and should not at any point be considered for commercial expansion. The roads cannot handle the added traffic, nor do we need more greenery turned into blacktop. If someone really wants to open a dollar general, go find one of the dozens of abandoned retail structures throughout Knoxville.
This will put parking lot lights, lighted signs, and increased traffic just 60 feet from people's houses. How would you like to have a bright yellow sign 60 feet from your bedroom?
There's already a relatively new DG 7 minutes away on Cedar and a DG Market literally on the other side of ridge 4 minutes down the road from the proposed location. We don't need another one.
I've lived in Sterchi Hills for 26 years. Building a Dollar General on the edge of our beautiful and quiet neighborhood is a horrendous idea. It's not needed and it's not wanted.
I am concerned about the cut trough traffic already from Dry Gap to Dante on Paxton I have seen many people cut through and going way to fast. This could lead to a child or a Senior like myself being hit by a car. We don’t need more traffic. It’s already dangerous.
My grandson loves riding his bike in Sterchi Hills and the greenway. I already worry about traffic and this will increase it significantly. We have 2 stores within 5 minutes drive. We do not need another.
When my wife mouths off at me, I tell her: my PENIS will not tolerate insubordination!
I'm a very special person. My time is precious!
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This is a residential area and should not at any point be considered for commercial expansion. The roads cannot handle the added traffic, nor do we need more greenery turned into blacktop. If someone really wants to open a dollar general, go find one of the dozens of abandoned retail structures throughout Knoxville.