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Commission recommends special-use permit for Robert Taylor’s mechanic shop with two county stipulations
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of Robert Taylor’s special-use permit for a public garage/mechanic shop on 11.93 acres, subject to two stipulations: repair activities must occur inside an enclosed structure, and inoperable vehicles must comply with Chapter 9 and be stored in a screened area.
The Pennsylvania County Planning Commission on Aug. 5 recommended that Robert Taylor be granted a special-use permit to operate a public garage/mechanic shop on an 11.93-acre parcel on State Road 878/Duncan Drive Road in the Westover Election District. The commission’s recommendation to the zoning board included two staff-recommended stipulations and passed 6–0.
Planning staff read the staff summary in the commission packet and noted the application seeks authorization under Pennsylvania County Code Section 35-2-23. Taylor and a supporter identified as Andrea Branton spoke at the hearing. Neighbor Gary Abbott raised a concern about vehicle fluids leaking into the roadside drainage system.
Commissioners and staff emphasized the two conditions the county proposed: that repair activities be conducted within an enclosed structure and that inoperable vehicles comply with Chapter 9 of the Pennsylvania County Code and be stored in a screened area in accordance with PCC 35-121. Taylor acknowledged he was not aware of all conditions but said he was "willing to do what I gotta do." Planning staff told him the description of required screening/fencing is available at the Community Development office.
The commission’s recommendation will move to the Board of Zoning Appeals for final action.
