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Loudon County planning panel approves multiple rezoning requests and subdivision plat
Summary
The Loudon County Planning Commission approved a three‑lot subdivision and several rezoning and lot‑line requests, denied one rezoning petition and deferred a bylaws amendment vote to next month after public comments on postponement practices.
The Loudon County Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a three‑lot subdivision plat for the Chris Wamper property, granted several rezoning requests and lot‑line adjustments, and denied one rezoning petition that sought to rezone roughly 23.6 acres.
John Napier, planning staff, introduced a slate of agenda items that included a three‑lot subdivision (Tax map 025 parcels 115.00 and 115.01) and a commercial site plan for a 900‑square‑foot prefabricated storage building for Chicago Miller at 11179 Highway 11 East. ‘‘I need additional storage space for my retail store,’’ Chicago Miller told the commission. Commissioners said the structure must meet standard setbacks and approved the site plan.
An agent for property owner Cory K. asked to rezone Tax map 051 parcel 046.09 from A2 (rural residential) to A3 to permit subdivision into six lots. Dan Sweden of Pretty Land Survey explained the plan would create two roughly 1‑acre lots and four larger lots. Commissioners expressed concern about prior piecemeal rezoning on the parcel and uncertain plans; a motion to deny the rezoning carried.
Other rezoning matters approved included: - Tim Lrod: rezoning from A1 to A3 to enable dividing a roughly 12.36‑acre tract into two ~5‑acre parcels. - Richard/Andrea Wardro: rezoning from A2 to A3 for a 1‑acre lot at 499 Watson Road so a tenant can build nearer the road; the owner plans to merge remaining acreage. - Jonathan Reagan: rezoning for family lots at 10812 Blue Springs Road (one ~1 acre, one ~2 acres). - Joe Tallet: rezoning from A2 to A3 at 3985 Hubard Road to create an acre lot for a daughter and gain road frontage. - A lot‑line adjustment transferring about 25 feet toward the highway for Jane James and John Amber was also approved.
The commission denied the Cory K. rezoning request and otherwise approved the motions after movers and seconders were called and members voted verbally.
Why it matters: The approved changes affect residential lot sizes and potential development across several districts in the county. The denied rezoning signals ongoing scrutiny when applicants request large reclassifications without clear, completed plats.
Next steps: Planning staff said a formal vote on proposed bylaw amendments will be taken next month after additional review and public input. The Planning Commission adjourned following department updates.
