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Zoning board approves two light‑vehicle repair exceptions on Greensboro Avenue with screening condition
Summary
The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on June 23 approved special exceptions for two light‑vehicle repair shops at 4115 and 3515 Greensboro Avenue. The board added a screening requirement for the fence at 4115 Greensboro Avenue; both petitions drew no public opposition and were approved unanimously.
The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on June 23 approved special exceptions to allow light‑vehicle repair businesses at 4115 and 3515 Greensboro Avenue, both in General Commercial (GC) zoning in Council District 7. The board added a stipulation requiring screening for the existing fence at 4115 Greensboro Avenue.
The board heard a staff presentation outlining each petition and site images before taking public testimony. Jonathan Bowen, zoning administrator, presented both cases and said both properties were previously used for automotive services. Sam Shoja, a professional engineer representing the owners (Avon Investments for 4115 Greensboro and Adan Investments for 3515 Greensboro), told the board the proposed operations would be limited to light‑duty mechanical services such as tire installation, brakes and oil changes. Shoja said the shops would not perform body work and that tires “will be stored inside the building.”
Board members asked about outdoor storage and the existing rear fence at 4115 Greensboro. The board added a stipulation requiring screening on the fence at 4115 Greensboro Avenue; the applicant indicated fabric screening would be acceptable and staff said they would work with the petitioner on the screening solution. No members of the public signed up to speak for or against either petition.
After discussion, the board voted to approve both petitions. The chair read each petition into the record as approved, and the board applied the fence‑screening stipulation to ZBA‑33‑25 (4115 Greensboro). Both petitions were approved by unanimous vote.
Because these were approvals of special exceptions under the city’s zoning rules, any party aggrieved by a final board decision may file an appeal to the circuit court within 15 days as described in the board’s opening remarks.
The board will forward the approvals and stated conditions to the city’s permitting and inspection offices for compliance review and permit issuance.
