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Monroe council approves similar-use finding that clears way for tow‑yard at 70 Kentucky Ave in 4–3 vote; sewer code update adopted
Summary
After staff analysis and planning commission recommendation to deny, council voted 4–3 to determine 70 Kentucky Avenue an outdoor storage use (allowing tow‑yard operations under conditions); separately, Ordinance 25‑002 (sewer code amendment) passed on final reading.
Monroe City Council on Monday approved a similar‑use determination allowing outdoor storage and tow‑yard activities at 70 Kentucky Avenue by a 4–3 vote, despite a planning commission recommendation to deny the request.
City staff explained that the property owner applied to use the site for vehicle storage and tow‑yard operations. Director Mark Hackran told the council the zoning code defines vehicle tow yards as a form of 'outdoor storage'—a use that is not permitted in the property’s MU‑1 zoning district. Staff noted that one nearby tow yard (1019…
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