The Wythe County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 25 voted to adopt an ordinance discontinuing and vacating a 12-foot private alley through lots 15–20 and 35–40 of the Ivanhoe Subdivision in the Lehigh Mines Magisterial District.

Chair read the public-hearing notice and confirmed it complied with Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia. Ron Balutis, a nearby property owner who said he and his wife purchased the property about two months ago, told the board the undeveloped alley crosses his septic field and has not been developed for roughly 20 years. Balutis said the adjoining property has other access and that vacating the alley would remove the restrictive easement across his land.

The planning commission recommended the vacation. The board entertained a motion to vacate (moved by Mr. Terry; seconded by Mr. Burnet), held a roll-call vote and approved the ordinance.

The matter was brought forward on the planning commission's recommendation and passed by the board; no appeal or further action was recorded during the meeting.