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Commission approves special-use permit for online used-car broker at 2230 Tennessee Road with conditions
Summary
Franklin County commissioners voted to approve a special-use permit allowing an online used-vehicle broker to operate from a structure at 2230 Tennessee Road, subject to conditions limiting onsite display, mechanical work and employee count.
Franklin County commissioners on Jan. 8 approved a special-use permit that allows an online used-vehicle broker to operate from a building at 2230 Tennessee Road, about six miles east of Ottawa, subject to conditions intended to prevent the site becoming a traditional used-car lot.
Pat, a county planning staff member, told the commission the business would operate primarily online from an existing 50-by-80 structure and would broker sales between buyers and sellers; vehicles would generally move directly from seller to buyer and not be displayed on the property. Pat said the planning commission unanimously recommended approval after adding conditions to protect neighboring properties.
The conditions listed by staff and included in the motion prohibit mechanical or vehicle-service work on-site; ban display of vehicles for sale outside the building or roadside; require that driveways be maintained with an all-weather surface; limit signage to one wall sign in conformance with Franklin County zoning regulations; and require owner operation with a small number of employees. Pat noted a typographical error in earlier paperwork and said the intent is to limit the business to one or two employees.
Pat also said the special-use permit will be null and void if the authorized use has not been initiated within one year of approval. The planning staff and the applicant indicated support for the conditions.
The commission voted to approve the special-use permit (agenda item SUP-24100004) on a voice vote. Commissioners Harris, Dunn, Dickinson, Soudemeyer and Chair Weymeyer recorded affirmative votes; no opposing votes or abstentions were recorded.
Pat noted that “by state regulation, he has to have a sign,” and staff confirmed the required building permits must be obtained for any remodeling or new construction. Staff recommended approval.
The conditions were recorded in the planning paperwork and staff said they will correct the employee-count typo before finalizing the resolution.
