County Approves Sublease at Sheridan County Airport to Permit Limited Auto Sales

Sheridan County commissioners on Nov. 4 approved the county’s consent to a sublease permitting limited retail automobile sales at a legacy business park location within Sheridan County Airport Legacy Park.

Robert Beal, board manager, said SAR Inc. (doing business at 914 W. Portage Lane in the Legacy Park) requested the county’s consent to sublease to "YO Wheels and Deals LLC" to permit retail automobile sales using roughly 800 square feet of parking and access to a small office area for a document box and a landline. Beal said the sublease is a small operation and that the Legacy Park’s covenants differ from the new business park (which prohibits automobile lots).

Kevin Songer, representing SAR Inc., told the board sellers would place a for‑sale sign on vehicles and a small business sign directing prospective buyers to contact the seller by appointment. "There would also be a sign identifying their business close to the car that would give the customers a number to call and by appointment only," Songer said.

Several commissioners said they favored a short initial lease term and the ability to revisit the use if problems emerge. One commissioner asked whether for‑sale signs might invite informal parking or public confusion; staff said county staff would address issues if they arise. A motion to approve and authorize the chairman to sign the lessor’s consent to sublease passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The county’s acceptance of the sublease permits a commercial retail use in a portion of Legacy Park where covenants allow non‑aeronautical operations; commissioners emphasized monitoring and the short initial term so the board can act if the use causes conflicts.

Details and next steps: The sublease would make 800 square feet of parking available for vehicle display and includes limited office access. The county will monitor operations and may revisit the agreement if parking, signage or operational issues develop.