Title
Appl. #PL2024-303 - SPECIAL USE PERMIT renewal for auto sales, service & repair - AutoDreams, 1231 SE Century Dr; AutoDreams, LLC, applicant
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Issue/Request:
The applicant requests the renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow the continued operation of automotive sales and also requests the Special Use Permit approval to allow major automotive repair services. The original 2015 Special Use Permit (Ordinance No. 7607) included the condition of approval that “no on-site automotive repair service activities shall take place without the appropriate City approvals, including but not limited to, compliance with applicable UDO, Fire Code and Building Code requirements”. The application uploaded on November 11, 2024, states that due to COVID, and other economic factors, major automotive repair services were added to the business in October of 2020 and are currently conducted on the site. The City was unaware that automotive repair services were being performed on the subject property until the Special Use Permit renewal application was received. Staff has been working with the applicant since that time to bring the subject property into compliance with all City codes and ordinances. Approval of the subject SUP application would bring the subject property into compliance with the UDO’s zoning regulations. The applicant would then continue to work with the City to ensure compliance with all applicable Fire Code and Building Code requirements for the building’s use.
Proposed Planning Commission Motion:
I move to recommend approval of Appl. #PL2024-303 - SPECIAL USE PERMIT renewal for auto sales, service & repair - AutoDreams, 1231 SE Century Dr; AutoDreams, LLC, applicant
Presenter
AutoDreams, LLC, Applicant
Claire Byers, Senior Planner
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval below, the application meets the recommendations of the Ignite! Comprehensive Plan and the requirements of the UDO.
1. The special use permit shall be granted for a period of five (5) years from the date of City Council approval.
2. Within 8 months from the date of special use permit approval, the scope of work shown on the Commercial Final Development Plan (Application PL2023-330), dated April 18, 2025, will be constructed, with required permits in Final Completion status, or the gravel parking areas removed.
3. For 8 months following special use permit approval, vehicles associated with the business will be temporarily permitted to park on the existing gravel. All parking on gravel shall cease at the end of this 8 month period.
4. Within 3 months of special use permit approval, a change of use permit to include the major automotive repair will be obtained, and, upon inspection, any violations found will be abated.
5. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval will result in Revocation Procedures in accordance with UDO Section 6.660.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: Pending