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Council approves conditional-use permit for GDL Auto at Bridgepoint Office 2 condos
Summary
The council unanimously approved a conditional-use permit to allow automotive repair at 157 Bridgepointe Drive; staff placed limits on outdoor storage and overnight truck parking and required building and sprinkler permits.
The South Saint Paul City Council voted 7–0 on Aug. 18 to approve a conditional-use permit for GDL Auto to operate an automotive repair business at 157 Bridgepointe Drive (Resolution 2025-89).
Michael Healy, city planning staff, said GDL Auto is an established small-business operator that would lease a suite in the Bridgepoint Office 2 condominium complex. He said the business would have two employees, operate primarily 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturdays, and would not offer body painting or sales of vehicles. Healy said the applicant anticipates serving about four customers at a time and using designated parking behind the building to store vehicles awaiting service.
Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval, and the council approved standard conditions: the applicant must secure required building permits, confirm the fire-sprinkler system is adequate for the use, keep vehicle repairs enclosed within the building, avoid exterior storage of parts or tires, and ensure stored vehicles are licensed and operable. Staff clarified the conditional-use permit includes a limit on overnight outdoor parking; the council’s condition restricts long-term or overnight truck parking and limits the hours for outdoor storage of vehicles awaiting pickup (overnight parking restricted between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.).
Neighbors raised parking concerns at the planning commission hearing; a condominium association representative confirmed no documented complaints but shared bylaws that govern common areas. Healy said code enforcement and the common-interest-community (CIC) bylaws are mechanisms to address any future issues.
