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Planning Commission to review Walmart-area housing proposal; funeral home seeks crematorium special-use permit

Town of Big Stone Gap Town Council Workshop · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Staff told council that the Planning Commission has a large upcoming agenda, including an owners' inquiry about developing housing on the Walmart property and a requested special-use permit from Holding Funeral Home to operate a crematorium; meeting set for April 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Town Manager Stephen Lawson said the Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. He reported two items of likely public interest: the property owners of the Walmart site are exploring a housing subdivision and will ask the Planning Commission what steps are required to start that work, and Holding Funeral Home will request a special‑use permit to install a crematorium.

Lawson's briefing did not include detailed site plans, zoning changes, or anticipated timelines; both matters will proceed through the Planning Commission process where public notice and formal application steps will apply.