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ZBA approves special permit for vehicle sales at 400 North Main St (Cardiva Inc.)
Summary
Cardiva Inc. received a special permit to resume vehicle sales at 400 North Main Street subject to hours, sign limits, a 40‑vehicle display cap, downward‑facing lighting, and no on‑street parking.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant a special permit for vehicle sales at 400 North Main Street (FY2610) to Cardiva Incorporated, restoring a historic Class 2 dealer use at a business‑zoned location.
Counsel for Cardiva told the board the site is surrounded by automotive uses and asked to allow up to 40 display vehicles with hours between 8AM–6PM weekdays and 8AM–3PM Saturdays. The board discussed lighting and requested that any new lighting be downward‑facing to limit off‑site illumination. Because the property is in the business zone and vehicle‑related uses are listed in the updated table of uses for that district, members concluded a special permit was an appropriate means of land‑use approval.
Richard moved and Rob seconded a motion to grant the special permit with conditions limiting hours, signage to the existing size and location, a cap of 40 display vehicles external to the building, no on‑street parking, and downward‑facing lighting. The motion passed by voice vote and staff will prepare the written decision, after which the standard appeal timeline applies.
