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Planning board approves conditional use for Baruby Equipment to add state inspections with conditions
Summary
The Planning Board granted conditional‑use approval Aug. 19 to Baruby Equipment Rental at 1040 Portland Road to add state vehicle inspection services, adopting conditions that restrict parking of placarded, loaded vehicles and require compliance with fire and environmental safety measures.
The Saco Planning Board voted Aug. 19 to grant conditional‑use approval to Baruby Equipment Rental to add a state‑authorized vehicle inspection service at 1040 Portland Road, after a continued public hearing and a set of conditions the board adopted to address public safety and environmental concerns.
Why it matters: the business operates equipment rental and repair activity on Portland Road. The requested change means the business will be certified to put state inspection stickers on customer vehicles and operate as an automotive repair services use in addition to existing on‑site uses. Planning staff explained the change requires approval because…
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