Planning commission approves variance to split 0.5‑acre Terry lot

The Wythe County Planning Commission voted to approve a variance that will allow Levi and Anna Terry to split roughly 0.5 acre from tax map 54‑90 despite the new lot having only about 33 feet of current road frontage. Staff (S4) told the commission the Terrys propose to transfer 100 feet of frontage from adjoining tax map 54‑89 and attach it to the new lot to meet frontage requirements.

Staff described the request as a variance to section 5.3 0.18 of the subdivision ordinance to avoid creating a nonconforming lot. During discussion commissioners asked about the timeframe for completing the required survey and filing; staff indicated the owners would be expected to have the survey and legal adjustments completed within a typical administrative window. After discussion the commission moved, seconded and approved the variance by roll call. "They're gonna give a 100 foot of road frontage" to the new lot, staff said when describing the owner’s plan (S4).