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Planning commission backs conditional-use permit for auto repair shop at 15412 Warwick Boulevard
Summary
The Newport News Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional-use permit to allow a small motor vehicle repair and service facility at 15412 Warwick Boulevard; the matter will go to City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.
The Newport News Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional-use permit to allow a small motor vehicle repair and service facility at 15412 Warwick Boulevard.
Planner Saul Glacier told commissioners the property contains 2.51 acres and that the applicant proposes to reuse the existing approximately 1,900-square-foot building "which includes 4 enclosed service bays and a customer waiting area." He said two of the existing bays would be used for storage only, the northern entrance on Warwick Boulevard would be removed, and the southern entrance would be widened to a 40-foot commercial access. The staff report lists 21 conditions, including submission of a class 1 site plan, a landscape plan approved by the director of planning, and a new certificate of occupancy after building and ventilation requirements are met.
The proposal includes an eight-space parking plan, an eight-foot sidewalk along Warwick Boulevard to be constructed by the applicant, and stated hours of operation of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with services by appointment and "no vehicles will be stored on the property after closing," a point Glacier said was part of the applicant's business plan but not a condition of the permit.
Chase Grog of Land Tech Resources, the engineering firm representing the applicants, said the "main goal here is to just bring it back to how it was used in the past" and that the firm is assisting the owners with bringing the site into current standards.
After closing the public hearing and a motion to recommend approval of staff's recommendation, the commission called the roll: Commissioners Bowditch, Michelle, Williams, Shook, Stachel, Dias, Black and Chairperson Taylor all voted in favor. The motion carried 8-0. The item will be considered by City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.
The staff presentation and conditions note the use is consistent with the 1 City 1 Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan strategies identified for the corridor; details of the 21 staff conditions will be included in the ordinance should council adopt the recommendation.
