Keep Piney Peaceful

Edgefield Road is a rural agricultural community defined by low density, quiet surroundings, and established residential and farmland use. The proposed rezoning of 613 Edgefield Road from A-1 (Agricultural) to RRC (Rural Retreat and Cabin Development) would introduce commercial zoning into an area that has always been rural in nature and would permanently alter the character of the community. This request constitutes spot zoning and undermines consistent land use planning. RRC zoning allows a wide range of commercial uses incompatible with surrounding homes and farmland, and once rezoned, future owners would not be limited to the current proposal. Residents are concerned about increased traffic, noise, infrastructure strain, septic and groundwater risks, and declining property values. Growth should be directed to areas with appropriate infrastructure, and the existing A-1 zoning should be preserved.

Call one of the concerned neighbors listed below to receive a copy and one of them will have it delivered to the Sullivan County Planning Commission ahead of the December 16 hearing. To ensure timely submission, please coordinate no later than December 12. Bob McCollum, 612 Edgefield Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686, 423-341-4798 Jon Webb, 506 Edgefield Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686, 423-282-2569 Chris Widner, 272 Blalock Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686, 423-202-2788