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Planning commissioners press enforcement steps on junkyard, continue comprehensive plan update
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Summary
Commissioners asked the Board of Supervisors to investigate possible junkyard ordinance violations in Abbs Valley, asked staff to contact VDOT about mud on roads, raised river‑dumping concerns at Falls Mills, and set the next Comprehensive Plan committee meeting before April's regular meeting.
TAZEWELL, Va. — At the March 10 meeting of the Tazewell County Planning Commission members pressed for follow‑up on code and environmental concerns as they continued work to update the county’s comprehensive plan.
Member Eddie Pauley urged action on an apparent junkyard ordinance compliance issue in Abbs Valley and moved that the commission ask the Board of Supervisors to determine whether the property owner is complying with county rules and to pursue enforcement if not. The motion, seconded by Member Robert “Bob” Moss, passed 5–0. Director of Engineering Kenneth Dunford clarified that the Engineering Department issues permits but that code enforcement falls under a different authority; the commission’s motion refers the matter to the Board of Supervisors for investigation and potential enforcement.
Pauley also reported mud being tracked onto a county road near the Crazy Horse Gas Station by a logging company; Dunford said he would contact the Virginia Department of Transportation and the minutes record an email sent to VDOT (Jeff Buchanan) on March 11, 2022. Chairperson Ann Robinson raised an ongoing issue of material being placed in the river at Falls Mills; Member Robert Moss suggested inquiring whether the Upper Tennessee Round Table could assist.
Member Jason Herndon asked whether staff had an update on a Dominion Energy project; Dunford said Engineering had no prognosis and he would check with the county administrator.
The Comprehensive Plan Committee met at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting to begin updating the plan. Dunford reviewed highlights and Executive Secretary Kimberly Hilbert said she would distribute the next section to members for review; the committee will meet again next month before the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. The commission adjourned at about 7:20 p.m.; the next regular meeting is April 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Note: The meeting minutes record no public comments and include no direct quotes; all statements below are paraphrased from the official minutes.