The Brentwood Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 8 recommended approval of a conditional use permit for XPEL, Inc. to operate a motor-vehicle repair/washing use limited to paint protection film, ceramic coatings and window tinting inside existing tenant space at 1328–1330 Strausner Drive in a light-industrial (LI) zone.

Mike Doster, land-use attorney for the applicant, told the commission that XPEL would lease approximately 7,500 square feet inside an existing building and would not change the exterior or install external signage beyond a door sign. He said dealership staff would deliver vehicles to the facility and that customers would not drive to the site; operations are indoor-only and vehicles would be stored inside while work is performed. Doster said operations may begin at one to two vehicles per day and could grow to three or four; the applicant expects a maximum of five employees on-site during peak operations.

Planning staff reported the site has adequate parking for the proposed indoor operation and that other tenants’ hours (a fitness center that operates earlier and later than XPEL’s proposed schedule) make the use compatible. Staff categorized the proposed operations under the LI district conditional use for motor vehicle repair and washing because the tenant will perform vehicle modification and limited washing indoors.

The commission voted to recommend approval. Commissioner Sherry Bilderback moved for approval; Commissioner Mark Fivaza seconded. Roll call recorded unanimous support among voting commissioners. Commissioners asked about chemicals and fumes; the applicant’s representative said film installation uses only mild solutions — described as “baby shampoo and rubbing alcohol” in small spray bottles — and that the operation would not store hazardous materials on-site. The applicant’s stated hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.

The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for final action at its Feb. 3 meeting. The applicant and staff were advised to confirm final lease boundaries and to coordinate building/fire inspections before occupancy.