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Gary councilors delay vote on special-use permit for auto-body shop at 2601 E. 15th Ave.
Summary
The Gary City Council Planning and Development Committee agreed to delay action on Ordinance 2025-33, a request for a special-use permit to allow light manufacturing auto-body work at 2601 East 15th Avenue, after councilors and a public commenter raised concerns about inoperable vehicles, added uses and requested ordinance language changes.
Gary City Council Planning and Development Committee members on Thursday delayed final action on Ordinance 2025-33, a council‑pending measure to review a special‑use permit for property at 2601 East 15th Avenue in Gary to allow light manufacturing activities related to auto‑body work.
The item drew a public comment urging support for an auto‑shop at the site but warning against using the property to “stockpile vehicles.” A speaker identified in the record as a resident said, “It's hot. And I do understand we do need an auto shop. We have people come into the Hard Rock. Vehicles may be inoperable at that time. This would be a great location for that.”
Council members raised operational and zoning concerns that prompted…
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