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Board rejects attempt to legalize heavy truck repair and large outdoor storage at 7720 West New York Street
Summary
The board voted unanimously to deny a petition to allow heavy truck and equipment service with expansive outdoor storage at 7720 West New York Street, concluding the I2‑zoned site could not be used for the more intensive outdoor operations proposed. Neighbors raised environmental and nuisance concerns and staff recommended denial.
The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals Division 1 denied petition 2024 UV1027, which sought authorization for a heavy truck and equipment service and repair operation with extensive outdoor storage at 7720 West New York Street. The vote was unanimous.
Petitioner representatives said the operation began after the site was developed in 2019 and that county inspections had occurred during the past five years without prior enforcement action. Consultant Mitch Seaver said the owners had invested about $1.2 million and employ roughly 78 people; he asked the board to approve the use rather than force closure and job loss.
Nearby property owners and business neighbors strongly opposed the request. Brian Davidson of HydroServe…
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