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Votes at a glance: Smyth County Planning Commission, 2021 highlights
Summary
Summary of key motions and votes taken by the Smyth County Planning Commission in 2021, including officer elections, approvals of variances and recommendations on special‑use permits and ordinance amendments.
The Smyth County Planning Commission recorded a series of organizational votes, variance recommendations, and special‑use permit recommendations during 2021. Key outcomes recorded in the minutes include:
• Organizational and administrative: Officers for calendar year 2021 were nominated and elected (Joel Pugh, Chairman; Graham Davidson, Jr., Vice‑Chairman; Hazel Wagoner, Secretary; Sarah Parris, Clerk/Temporary Chair where noted). The commission set its 2021 meeting calendar and adopted operating procedures and the 2020 annual report.
• Variance and procedural recommendations: The commission recommended Board of Zoning Appeals approval for multiple variance applications, including Michael K. Beverly’s side‑setback variance for an addition at 2828 Highway 107 (vote 7–0) and the Robert & Patsy Cregger front‑setback variance for a carport (vote 7–0). The commission also recommended rezoning AB Mullins Enterprises (Shirley’s Market) from Agricultural/Rural to Commercial (Feb. 25, 2021; recommended 5–0).
• Special‑use permit actions and recommendations: The commission recommended approval of Roger Blevins’ special‑use permit to construct an accessory building on a parcel without a principal building (Nov. 18, 2021; vote 4–0, 3 absent). The commission recommended denial of David Peake’s initial eight‑unit multi‑family proposal (March 25, 2021) but later recommended conditional approval of a revised plan (April 22, 2021) with stipulations limiting development to two duplexes (four units) and requiring entrance relocation, paving/drainage, a privacy fence and a VDOT study. The commission recommended approval of an ordinance amendment to add an airport definition and allow airports by special‑use permit (Oct. 28, 2021; vote 7–0). On Dec. 30, 2021 the commission recommended approval of Robert de Camara’s private grass airstrip with a VFR‑only restriction (vote 5–0, one abstention).
• Items with no majority recommendation: The commission did not forward a majority recommendation on James Craig Harper’s application for a towing/service business at 174 South Wood Lane after tied votes and an abstention on May 27, 2021.
The minutes consistently record motions, seconders and vote tallies for each action. Matters recommended by the Planning Commission are forwarded to the Smyth County Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals as indicated by the minutes for final action.
