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Commissioners approve two business licenses: Coal Country online retail and Willie's Auto service
Summary
Fair City approved a home-based merchandise business called Coal Country and an automotive service business (Willie's Auto); staff and commissioners discussed home-based commerce, vendor shows, and disposal/inspection requirements for the auto shop.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two business licenses at its June 3 meeting: a home-based merchandise business operating online as Coal Country, and an automotive service operation operating as Willie's Auto (owner: William Nelson).
Coal Country, represented by an applicant who said she and her husband wanted to sell coal-mining themed shirts, hats and small merchandise, plans to operate primarily online (Etsy, Facebook Marketplace) from a home studio and attend vendor shows. The applicant told commissioners the operation would not be a retail storefront or in-person business at the home and that deliveries would come by UPS or similar carriers. Commissioners moved and approved the license with routine conditions; staff told the applicants to complete required business-license forms and return to city hall for signatures.
William Nelson described an automotive service and 24/7 roadside assistance business on Mill Road seeking a license. Commissioners approved the license and directed staff to coordinate inspections with the fire department. Nelson and staff discussed operational details including handling and disposal of used oil and tires; the applicant said the local landfill accepts up to 55 gallons and that third-party hauling could be costly. Staff told Nelson that inspections (fire, health as applicable) would be required before customers attend the premises and that he should be prepared for fire-safety equipment and other standard items.
Why it matters: the approvals illustrate routine local permitting for home-based online retail and small auto-service operations and highlight the ancillary compliance steps (business-license paperwork, fire inspection, disposal logistics) small businesses must meet.
No public objections were recorded in the meeting minutes for either approval.
Administrative follow-up: staff will send business-license forms, coordinate required inspections with the fire chief and provide guidance on waste-oil/tire disposal options.
