Commission approves conditional use for Inked Window Tinting; staff to review parking plan

The Sandy Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for a window‑tinting business to operate as a non‑mechanical automotive service in a multi‑tenant building.

Applicant Jorge (transcript: Jorge Cebeda) told commissioners his business, Inked Window Tinting, will perform automotive, residential and commercial tinting and that most work will be contained within the tenant space or performed offsite at customers’ homes and businesses. “Everything’s contained within the shop,” he said.

Staff said the property is in a CN (commercial neighborhood) zone. Sarah Stringham noted the staff report cited concerns raised by a recent email about noise; the applicant said equipment noise would be minimal and that any compressor used is a high‑efficiency, low‑decibel model. Staff also flagged a parking shortfall for the whole building and required the property owner to restripe and submit a parking plan. The building has roughly 6,000 square feet (staff said the building is about 7,000 feet in total but the garage is not counted toward parking), which requires 30 parking spaces; staff said the lot currently has 21 spaces and the owner has already submitted a parking plan for staff review.

Why it matters: The permit allows the small business to operate in a multi‑tenant commercial space subject to conditions intended to control noise, parking impacts and ensure operations are contained within the unit.

Address discrepancy in transcript: The staff report referenced the property as “720 East 106 South,” while the subsequent motion referenced “720 East 10600 South.” The transcript contains both forms; the exact street address should be confirmed with city staff or the applicant before publication or mailing.

Commission action A commissioner moved to approve the conditional use permit for the non‑mechanical automotive service use based on the staff report’s two findings and five conditions; the motion was seconded and passed on roll call. Staff will review the parking plan submitted by the property owner and verify compliance with the conditions before finalizing approvals.

Applicant comments and operations Jorge described the business as appointment‑based, typically operating 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and said customers’ vehicles would generally be inside the shop while work is performed. He said the business also performs residential and commercial tinting at customer sites when needed. The applicant said a small waiting area and a TV for customers is planned, and the business will not play loud music.

Next steps: Staff will review the parking plan that the owner submitted and monitor compliance with the CUP conditions; the applicant may begin operating once conditions are satisfied and permits are issued.