Workshop for the proposed Aquatic Buffer Zone Ordinance

If anyone can figure this out please comment here. It is good that the Town of Farragut is leading the way on this issue but it is over my head and I would like to understand it better.

Committee drafts two Aquatic Buffer Zone ordinances

This is serious business. There is no need to rush this. I would rather the committee, MPC, and FBMA work slowing and deliberately than make mistakes. I have concerns for existing property owners but I see why this is being studied. It seems some common sense needs to being injected into this discussion.

One year ago our group was formed

CCRGD was formed in June of 2004 to address the needs of the Farragut community. On our first year anniversary it seems appropriate to launch our new website which will allow the community to interactively comment on the local initiatives we are working on. CCRGD is considering radio and community television to improve the outreach of our message.

The first action of CCRGD was to file an application with the Town of Farragut to unify all zoning districts to have the same requirement: “All lots shall have access to a public street which meets the minimum design standards established in the Farragut Subdivision Regulations”. This was the first time a citizens group had filed a text amendment application to amend an existing ordinance in the history of the Town of Farragut. The reason for this was a proposed subdivision that would create unsafe traffic on an unimproved section of Turkey Creek Road in South Farragut.

Next the group worked with the school board to find a location for a new West Knox County High School. Group members worked with Dr. Charles Lindsey suggesting various locations for the new school. Ultimately none of those locations where chosen but a good location in Hardin Valley was approved by the school board.

The group was very active in protecting South Farragut as the First Utility District sought to expand its current water treatment plant on Concord Road. FUD sought approval of two 15 million gallon sewage basins that would be built over six sinkholes. There also was the planed eminent domain taking of a historic home and marble barn. Working with County Mayor Mike Ragsdale CCRGD and two other groups were able to work out a compromise where the historic home and marble barn of Callaway’s Landing were saved.
In the Farragut Town elections of 2005 CCRGD was active supporting candidates Tom Rosseel and Mike Haynes for Alderman.

The Town of Farragut will address impact fees and zoning requirements for roads in the next few months. CCRGD will bring the coverage and discussion of these important meetings.