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Memphis Council approves time-limited permit for auto-repair lot at 1389 Fairfax Street

2090796 · January 8, 2025
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Summary

After debate about neighborhood zoning and site permits, the City Council approved a planned development allowing auto-repair and vehicle sales at 1389 Fairfax Street with a sunset clause set for Nov. 1, 2027.

The Memphis City Council on Jan. 7 approved a planned development (PD 24-16) to allow an auto-repair and vehicle-sales operation at 1389 Fairfax Street in North Memphis, adding a sunset condition that the approval expire Nov. 1, 2027.

Council members voted to approve the PD after hearing from the applicant and Division of Planning and Development staff, who said the project had been sent down from Planning & Zoning with a recommendation of rejection. Vice Chair Swearingen Washington moved the item; Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the body voted to approve as amended.

The applicant, Aaron Bright, told the council he owns 1389 Fairfax Street and the adjacent 1375 Fairfax Street and said he purchased the…

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