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Findlay planners approve Elite Contracting additions, allow screened outdoor storage
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a revised site plan from Elite Contracting LLC for two cold-storage additions at 545 6th Street and granted a conditional use permit for screened outdoor storage, subject to facade improvements, two street trees, and working with staff on final materials and elevations.
The Findlay City Planning Commission voted to approve a revised site plan from Elite Contracting LLC for additions and a screened outdoor-storage conditional use at 545 6th Street.
CPC staff told the commission the application (SP-05-2025) proposes two cold-storage additions — a front addition measuring about 26 by 23 feet (approximately 598 square feet) and a rear addition about 14 by 36 feet (about 504 square feet) — both with large garage doors. Staff noted the parcel was previously converted from a car wash to a contractor shop and that a required setback variance had already been granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. “Staff recommends approval of the revised application for site plan review SP-05-2025 filed by Elite Contracting LLC,” staff said during the presentation.
Engineering reported no concerns because the additions are cold storage with no new water or sewer and no change in impervious area; fire prevention asked only that the applicant secure required construction permits.
Commissioners focused on design details and neighborhood impacts. Several members said the additions are an improvement but raised aesthetic concerns about differing eave heights and blank walls visible from the street. The commission requested that the applicant add facade relief — such as windows or signage on the north elevation — and include two street trees if site constraints allow. Commissioners also asked the applicant to provide exterior elevations, roof pitches, and proposed colors when submitting final revisions.
The applicant said outdoor storage would be limited and screened: a work trailer and modest material storage would be placed behind an 8-foot treated-lumber fence and hidden from view. Staff noted screening was important because contractor shops commonly store materials outside.
Chair moved to approve the site plan with conditions including facade improvements, tree plantings along the roadway, and working with staff on final materials; the motion passed in roll call (ayes recorded from the chair and multiple commissioners; one commissioner voted no). After recognizing the motion had not explicitly included the outdoor-storage conditional use, the chair moved and the commission separately approved a conditional use for screened outdoor storage consistent with screening requirements; that vote also passed with one recorded nay.
The commission asked the applicant to submit proposed colors and a brief materials list with the next resubmittal and suggested foundation plantings on the north side to soften the frontage. Staff will work with the applicant to finalize elevations and ensure the project meets permitting requirements.
The motion to approve the site plan and the motion to approve the conditional-use permit were recorded as formal actions of the commission; applicants were instructed to return final materials to staff for administrative review before construction permits are issued.
Outcome: Site plan approved (motion carried); conditional use for screened outdoor storage approved (motion carried).
