HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 - SUP Autobody - 2550 Millard Ave
To: Planning Commission
From: Justin Fortney, City Planner
Date: February 14, 2022
Item: Public Hearing: Special Use Permit - Autobody Repair and Training – #2022-15 Retail
Service Operation – 2550 Millard Ave.
Planning Commission Action Requested:
Hold a public hearing and consider a request from Matthew Goebel for a Special Use Permit
to operate a retail service business (autobody repair) at 2550 Millard Avenue, formerly used
as Green Lawn Underground Sprinklers.
Background
Existing Condition
The 1.21-acre site consists of a 7,344 Sq Ft. shop building building on the west side and a
4,860 Sq Ft office/ shop building on the east. The site was developed in 2001.
Planning Committee of City Council Review
N\A
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The site is designated as “Industrial” in the 2030 Hastings Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed use is consistent with the Plan.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the site
Existing Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan
North
Veteran’s Park
P-I – Public Institutional
Park
East Veteran’s Park P-I – Public Institutional Park
South Storage Building I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
West Intek Weatherseal I-1 – Industrial Park Industrial
Planning Commission Memorandum
Special Use Permit Review
Proposed Use
City Code Chapter 155.34, Section C.1 identifies retail and service establishments as “Uses
by Special Permit” within the I-1 Industrial Park Zoning District.
The applicant is proposing to use the existing site for retail auto repair and as a training
center for autobody technicians. The applicant proposes minor interior remodeling as
needed.
Screening of Exterior Storage
The zoning code requires that any stored materials must be screened from view in the
Industrial park. Inoperable, unlicensed, and damaged vehicles have not been allowed to be
parked outdoors on similar SUP requests. The applicant understands this proposed
condition.
Analysis
The site layout is designed well for the proposed use and it is situated well. The proposed
use will not create higher volumes of traffic than other area uses.
Notification
Notice was published and sent to property owners within 350-feet of the subject property.
No comments have been received.
Recommendation
Approval of the Special Use Permit to allow retail sales and service is recommended subject
to the following conditions:
1) Retail sales of automobiles shall be prohibited.
2) Any modifications to the site including exterior screening, expansion of buildings,
and modification of exterior lighting must be approved by the City.
3) Approval is subject to a one-year Sunset Clause; Operation must begin within one
year of City Council approval or approval is null and void.
4) If the use authorized is discontinued for a period of three years or longer, the permit
shall be null and void.
5) There shall be no outdoor storage of inoperable, unlicensed, or damaged vehicles.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Site Photos
• Application
Location Map
Site Pictures
Portion of
Application