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After neighbor objections, Smyth County planning commission conditions approval of Walton Road housing
Summary
Following opposition from adjoining owners, the Planning Commission recommended approval of David Peake’s proposal for housing on Walton Road with conditions limiting size, access, parking and requiring a privacy fence and VDOT review.
The Smyth County Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors for a revised proposal to develop housing on Walton Road in Marion, imposing multiple conditions intended to address traffic, privacy and drainage concerns.
David Peake originally proposed two multi‑family buildings totaling eight units at a property on Walton Road. At a March 25, 2021 joint public hearing, several adjoining property owners expressed safety and traffic concerns, questioned the need for additional housing, and…
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