Planning commission accepts minor subdivision plats for Hart Farms, Dale Barker and others

The Wythe County Planning Commission reviewed several minor subdivision plats and lot‑line revisions during routine business at its June 1 meeting.

Planning staff read the Hart Farms plat, which created one new residential lot of 0.739 acres on Saint Paul Church Road (tax parcel 5220; plat recorded May 6). Staff then described a Dale Barker minor subdivision that created a 17.125‑acre agricultural parcel on Riverview Road (tax map/par. 74‑13; recorded May 14). Commissioners asked whether Riverview Road was a private drive or a state road and received clarification from staff that it is State Road 639.

Staff also reported a lot‑line revision in which Rebecca Hancock and Lisa Lewis conveyed 38.923 acres to adjacent owners and combined tracts to create a revised 44.927‑acre parcel used for agricultural, residential and forestal purposes (recorded May 1). Commissioners raised questions about a gas pipeline easement crossing the new line and discussed fencing and setback concerns; staff noted that easements generally run with the property and that building close to a high‑pressure line is restricted. Staff noted ongoing monitoring of pipeline easements.

Finally, staff reported a family division by Jeffrey Osborne on Pleasant Pine Drive (Fort Chisholm magisterial district): the 25.786‑acre tract was divided into a 5.236‑acre lot to be conveyed to his son and a 20.55‑acre residual parcel (plat recorded May 26). Commissioners had no further questions on that item.

These plats were presented by planning staff as routine items; no controversial actions or contested votes were recorded in the transcript. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about road status, easements and recorded acreages; staff gave procedural answers and referenced applicable state call‑before‑you‑dig rules for pipeline work.