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Franklin County approves special-use permit for RV and boat storage at former Stuckey’s site
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a special-use permit allowing an owner-operated outdoor storage facility for boats, RVs and enclosed trailers at 3970 Tennessee Road, subject to conditions on security, lighting, surfacing and a one-year initiation clause.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a special-use permit on Sept. 10 to allow outdoor storage of boats, recreational vehicles and enclosed trailers at a property commonly called the old Stuckey’s at 3970 Tennessee Road, roughly five miles northeast of Ottawa.
Pat, a planning staff member, told the commission the applicant proposed using the southern portion of the property adjacent to the building for outdoor storage, and that the area already is fenced with barbed wire. Pat said the operation would be owner-operated with no permanent office, an existing electricity connection, and limited onsite employees. Customers would gain access via a coded electronic gate and the applicant would install security cameras.
The board approved the permit with multiple conditions recommended by staff and the planning commission. Conditions include compliance with Franklin County building, fire and sanitation codes; obtaining building permits for any new construction; maintaining required setbacks; a limit of up to two employees; dust-control treatment on drive and parking surfaces; a fence sign listing a contact number and responsible party; fully shielded security lighting to direct light downward; camera installation; and conformance with Article 22 of the Franklin County zoning regulations. The special-use permit will become null and void if the authorized use has not commenced within one year of approval.
Much of the discussion focused on placement of security cameras and who is responsible for maintaining the security perimeter. Pat and commissioners agreed enforcement of the operation’s security would be the business owner’s responsibility rather than the county planning department. Staff and the planning commission both recommended approval.
Commissioners recorded an affirmative vote to approve the special-use permit (unanimous), and the permit was adopted under the conditions described.
The permit is recorded as application 25070007 and is subject to Franklin County building and sanitation codes and Article 22 of the Franklin County zoning regulations. No additional permits or changes in use are allowed without an approved amendment or a new permit.
