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Trotwood council pauses used‑car lot appeal after residents and fire chief testify
Summary
Zachary Motors appealed two denials by the planning commission to increase its on‑site display from five to 10 vehicles; the hearing drew many supporters and a city inspection; the council scheduled a site visit and suspended deliberations until June.
The Trotwood City Council heard a quasi‑judicial appeal from Zachary Motors over a planning commission denial to allow the used‑car dealer at 5242 Salem Bend Drive to increase on‑site vehicle displays from five to 10.
City planning staff presented site measurements and safety concerns raised by planning reviewers, including parking‑space counts and drive‑aisle widths needed to meet zoning standards for an auto repair plus vehicle sales use. The staff report noted that the combined use requires parking for repair bays and for sales and that, based on zoning calculations, the site would need more spaces than currently exist to fully meet code.
Attorney Joseph P. Ward, representing Zachary Motors, told the council the…
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