325 Mealy Drive 15-UBEX-1069 Presentation CCRequest for a use-by-exception as permitted by Section24-112(C)(5), to allow establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, etc.
within the Light Industrial and Warehousing (LIW) Zoning District at 325 Mealy Drive.
15-UBEX-1069
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Site Context and Detail
LIW (Light Industrial Warehousing) Zoning.
LI (Light Industrial) Future Land Use.
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Site Context and Detail
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Site Context and Detail
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Proposed Business
Heavy Automotive Repair
Tow Service
Has existing contracts with local police.
Vehicles to be stored on site.
13,000 Square Foot Lot.
Mostly paved.
Fully fenced with 6 foot chain link.
4,500 Square Foot Building.
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Need for a Use-By-Exception
Section 24-112(c)(5) lists the following as requiring a use-by-exception, “Establishments for heavy automotive repair, towing service or the permanent storage of automobiles, motorcycles,
trucks and tractors, boats, machinery and equipment, farm equipment and similar uses”.
Additional City Regulations
Section 24-154(c), Unless expressly permitted by this section or elsewhere within these land development regulations, all business related products, services and activates shall be conducted
within an enclosed building, subject to compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
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Community Development Board Recommendation
The Community Development Board heard this item at their November 17th meeting.
The Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the conditions that:
The repair of vehicles occur only within the building; and
No vehicles be parked or stored on the adjacent right-of-way.
The Board also considered the following conditions, but did not make them part of their recommendation:
Limit hours of operation.
Limit the number of towed vehicles stored on site at any time.
Limit the amount of time that vehicles may be stored on site.
Require a Site Plan and appropriate striping for employee/customer parking and towed vehicle storage area.
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Action to be Taken
Vote to Approve
Approval is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval is in compliance with the requirements of 24-63.
The use is consistent with permitted uses in the Light Industrial and Warehousing zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby uses.
Vote to Deny
Approval is NOT consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval is NOT in compliance with the requirements of 24-63.
The use is NOT consistent with permitted uses in the Light Industrial and Warehousing zoning district with respect to intensity of use, traffic impacts and compatibility with nearby
uses.
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