Title
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request for a Specific Use Permit for an Auto Repair Garage on Approximately 1.86 Acres Known as Lots 5R1 & 5R2, Block 1, Golden Acres Addition, Located at 130 W. Debbie Lane and 1821 Towne Crossing Blvd.; Sidney Stratton of Manhard Consulting, Ltd., on behalf of William L. Dismuke, Trustee, of Mansfield Lane, Ltd. and Britt Lane, Manager of Bobby & Leona Cox, LLC, General Partner of BDC Family Limited Partnership (ZC#18-029)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 19, 2018, and voted 4-2 (Bounds and Papp voting nay; Smithee absent) to recommend approval. There was discussion about drainage, the proposed dog park, and the landscape setback deviations. In addition, some of the commissioners had concerns about the number of automotive uses in the immediate surrounding area and the abundance of parking on the site. The applicant revised the Landscape Plan to relocate three trees to better suit the design of the site and to adjust the visibility triangles to match the Site Plan.
Description/History
The subject property consists of 1.86 acres and comprises Lots 5R1 and 5R2, Block 1, of the Golden Acres Addition. The property is currently vacant land, zoned C-2 Community Business District.
Specific Use Permit Request
The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an auto repair garage. In the C-2 zoning district, auto repair garages require SUP approval.
Site Plan
The applicant is proposing an 11,254 sq. ft. Service First auto repair garage building with 14 service bays, as well as offices and a waiting area. The building is generally L-shaped with the main public entrances, offices, and waiting area being located in the northeastern corner of the building where the two parts of the L shape come together. Four of the service bays will be located in the 80” x 37’ western portion of the b...
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