In the spirit of transparency, we want to keep you updated on next steps in the Lance Property acquisition.
We are now collecting checks from pledges. We need to make sure we actually have cash in hand in order to be able to close on the property.
CONGRATULATIONS Neighbors! We are excited to announce we raised enough money to convince the seller of the 10-acre property behind Lance Drive to sell it to the neighborhood BEFORE auction! A contract has been signed, the open house tonight has been canceled and the signs and listing should be coming down from the auction site immediately.
Thank you to the 25 neighbors from Timbercrest and Far View Hills that came to the planning commission meeting. We were agenda item 41 of 46, which made for a long afternoon.
Comments were made by lawyers on both sides. The commission had some comments about the detention pond location and balance of house. But ultimately the planning commission voted to approve the concept plan citing the fact that the plan met the minimum city regulations.
Unfortunately, the developer rejected our last round of negotiation. The developer has shown little willingness to work with the neighborhoods. They will not discuss the detention pond location or re-balance the number of houses between neighborhoods.
It will be all hands on deck for tomorrow’s Planning Commission meeting, so please show up if you are able. The Planning Commission meeting is on October 3, 2024, 1:30PM, in the Main Assembly Hall of the City-County Building. 400 Main Street, Suite 403.
We had our second neighborhood meeting Sunday, Sept 29. 4:30PM at the Timbercrest Pool. Neighbors from both Timbercrest and Far View Hills attended the meeting.
Show up
There are several things you can do to help the effort to ensure the new development is beneficial to our neighborhood.
The Timbercrest Legal Fund has now raised $5400 from 23 sources. Please help us reach our $10,000 initial goal to assist with legal fees.
What is happening
Had you heard there is a proposed development to connect Yosemite Dr. and Farland Dr? The concept plan, as of September 11, 2024, is to build 22 houses on 7 acres of the 13 acre lot between Timbercrest and Far View Hills. The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission will hear arguments on this proposal on October 3, 2024.
Annual meeting
The Timbercrest Recreation Club (TRC) annual member meeting will be Thursday, September 12, 7:00 PM at the pool.
The Timbercrest Neighborhood Association (TNA) presents the our Annual Patriotic Mailbox Decorating Challenge.
Get creative and show your patriotism by donning your mailbox in red, white and blue. The TNA will take photos to share on the website for all to see.
Let the decorating begin! Can you out-decorate your neighbor?!
Any questions, email: tnaboard@timbercrestneighborhood.org