The August 2024 meeting of the Wise County Planning Commission was held on August 19, 2024, in the boardroom of the Education Center at the Wise County School  Board on Lake Street in Wise.  Chairman Houchins opened the regular session of the meeting at 5 pm.  Roll Call: Those Present: Richard Houchins, Chairman Ed Roop, Vice-Chair Martha Jett, Secretary Joseph Morton Michael Hatfield Others Present:  Those Absent: J.F Fred Tate Tim Boardwine Duane Miller Gene Vanover Jr.  James D. McElrath, Wise Co. Zoning Administrator Michael Abbott, Council to the Planning Commission Natasha Lee, Assistant to the Planning Commission  Agenda:  Ed Roop made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Michael Hatfield  seconded the motion.. All voted aye, no one opposed. Motion carries, the August 19, 2024, agenda is approved.  Minutes:  Michael Hatfield made a motion to approve that the minutes of the June 27, 2024, meeting be approved as presented. Ed Roop seconded the motion. All voted aye, no one opposed. Chairman Houchins made note that he would be abstaining as he was not present at the June 2024 meeting, but the minutes would remain approved.  The June 2024 minutes are approved as submitted. Chairman Houchins opened the public hearing.  Case No: PC24-05  Jimmy McElrath gave the Commissioners background information for this case. This is a request for a Special Use Permit to install self-storage units in TTW Properties mobile home park located on Parcel 010859. The self-storage units will be for tenant use only to eliminate dilapidated storage. Jimmy McElrath stated he believes this would be a positive change for the mobile home park but noted they could only be used by current tenants. Should Double T, LLC wish to lease the self-storage units to anyone outside Andrew Scott of 100 Maplewood Ter, Wise, was present to speak at the podium. He stated there have been vacant spots in the mobile home park for a while and tenants expressed a desire for storage to be provided for them. Double T, LLC has storage units on other commercial parcels that are leased out and, as such, would be able to provide similar structures for storage within the park. He noted that this endeavor would not only fill in those vacant lots but would eliminate the older storage buildings found throughout the park. He ended noting this would ultimately beautify the property while meeting the There being no further discussion for PC24-05, Chairman Houchins closed the public  the park, the parcel would need to be rezoned for commercial use.  needs of those in the park.  hearing and opened the floor for a motion.    Hatfield made a motion to approve the request. Joseph Morton seconded. All voted aye,  none opposed.  Chairman Houchins asked for a roll call vote.  Roll call: Richard Houchins Ed Roop Martha Jett Joseph Morton Michael Hatfield Absent: J. Fred Tate Tim Boardwine Duane Miller Gene Vanover Jr. Motion carries.  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Case No. PC24-05 Double T, LLC request for Special Use Permit for tenant use self- storage units will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with recommendation to  approve self-storage units for tenant use on Parcel 010859.  Case No: PC24-06  Jimmy McElrath gave the Commissioners background information for this case. This is ar request for a Special Use Permit to place an agritourism overnight rental on Parcel 011235. The rental would be placed near the pond at the vineyard. Jimmy McElrath recommended approval with the understanding we would need clarification on plans for Suzanne Lawson of 10504 N Reservoir Rd, Wise, was present to speak for David Lawson. Lawson stated that wineries across Virginia have successful tiny house overnight rentals and noted that tourism to Wise County is experiencing a shortage of vacation housing which is a result of the housing shortage. Lawson stated that the majority of their wine sales is from tourism. She then went on to mention that there are other vacation homes new their proposed site that are doing well. Once the special use permits are issued, they intend to work with the health department for septic. Chairman Houchins asked if there would only be the one rental or if there would be more later. Lawson stated they will be starting with this tiny house and would like to build a small cabin overlooking Wise Lake for rental. Michael Abbott asked if they would be stick built or manufactured to which Lawson assured they would be stick built even with the limited availability of contractors as David would be capable of building the tiny Joseph Morton made note that he believed it would be a great idea and is needed for There being no further discussion for PC24-06, Chairman Houchins closed the public Martha Jett made a motion to approve the request. Ed Roop seconded. All voted aye,  septic.  house.  the area. Chairman Houchins agreed with Morton. hearing and opened the floor for a motion.  none opposed.    Chairman Houchins asked for a roll call vote.  Roll call: Richard Houchins Ed Roop Martha Jett Joseph Morton Michael Hatfield Absent: J. Fred Tate Tim Boardwine Duane Miller Gene Vanover Jr. Motion carries.  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  Case No PC24-06 Lawson Family Farm, LLC request for Special Use Permit for agritourism overnight rental will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with recommendation to approve the agritourism rental on Parcel 011235.  Michael Abbott had an additional matter to discuss. The request from. Archibald that was tabled ati the May 2024 meeting will not be moving forward this year. It was also noted that Terry Kilgore will be the new lawyer as Frank Kilgore passed away earlier in the year. It was noted that the original case will void if not addressed soon. There being no additional business, Chairman Houchins adjourned the meeting.  ATTEST:  Secretary  Chair