The Biloxi City Council on June 24 approved a resolution granting the additional‑needs approval necessary to construct a new commercial building for an auto‑repair and service facility at 1673 Postgrene Road.

The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Mister Lawrence and seconded by Mister Tisdale; council discussion noted the site is within the commercial corridor variously identified in the record as Postberry Road and is intended for general auto repair (the council specifically noted that the proposal does not include a body shop). One councilmember said the project fits the corridor’s commercial character and meets the city’s requirements as presented by staff.

Councilmembers asked staff questions about drainage and site requirements. A council member asked the applicant about the drainage plan; staff indicated that the application met the city’s requirements and that the developer had exceeded drainage requirements in earlier phases of related development. Council discussion also referenced typical lot‑size requirements in abutting areas (20,000 square feet at the edge and 7,500 square feet interior), though those dimensional standards were discussed generally and not presented as a change in the resolution.

After discussion the council approved the resolution. No amendments to the approval were recorded during the vote; council members voted in favor and the motion passed.

Why it matters: the approval authorizes development of a new commercial use in an expanding mixed commercial corridor; council discussion focused on compatibility with surrounding uses and compliance with city drainage and lot‑size requirements.

The council moved on to other agenda items after the vote; there were no recorded appeals or requests for rehearing on this item at the June 24 meeting.