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Planning commission deadlocks on towing‑business permit after neighbors object
Summary
The Smyth County Planning Commission failed to reach a majority recommendation on James Craig Harper’s special‑use permit for a towing/service business in Saltville after divided commissioner votes and strong neighbor opposition.
The Smyth County Planning Commission was unable to reach a majority recommendation on a May 27, 2021 special‑use permit application by James Craig Harper to operate a towing/service business at 174 South Wood Lane in Saltville.
Harper told the joint public hearing he planned a fenced 100'x100' storage area to hold up to eight vehicles and a 30'x50' steel building to house towing equipment, with on‑site staffing Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "No more…
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