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Fenton planning commission declines to recommend used-car lot at 524 Gravois Road
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted not to recommend a special use permit for a used automotive sales establishment at 524 Gravois Road, citing parking, access and fire‑safety concerns; the case will go to the Board of Aldermen with the commission’s negative recommendation.
The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Fenton voted not to recommend approval of a special use permit for a used automotive sales establishment at 524 Gravois Road.
City staff and commissioners said the lot’s size and layout prevent the number and dimensions of parking spaces required by code, and that site access would create safety and emergency‑vehicle access concerns. Amy, a Community Development Department staff member, told the commission the petitioner’s plans show a 0.15‑acre lot and that “to provide 7 parallel spaces you would need a 126 linear feet from the rear lot line,” while the site is about 111 feet, making the proposed layout infeasible under current code requirements.
The petitioner, Tricia Omerovich, described her plans to buy vehicles at dealer auctions and park inventory on the lot. Omerovich said she did not currently operate another car lot. The…
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