Taunton council conditionally approves Amaro Family Auto Sales renewal pending final as‑built sign‑off

Taunton City Councilors voted to approve renewal of the Class 2 auto dealer license for Amaro Family Auto Sales at 515 Middleborough Ave, but the license will not be issued until the applicant supplies a completed as‑built and the city planner signs off that the final outstanding work is complete.

The Police and License subcommittee had discussed the item after hearing from the applicant’s representative and staff that the only remaining work at the site was setting a manhole cover and a final inspection. Councilor Estelle Borges moved to recommend renewal. Several councilors — including Councilor Duarte and Councilor Sanders — said they would not support a full-year renewal unless the as‑built was on file; the full council added an explicit condition that the license would be withheld until the city planner approves the as‑built and confirms resolution of the outstanding item. On a roll‑call vote the motion carried.

Detective McDougall and other staff reported communications with the city planner indicating as‑built drawings had not been received as of the morning of the meeting; the applicant said the physical work would be completed imminently. Councilors said visits to the site suggested the work appeared to be completed but emphasized the need for formal inspection and paperwork before a multi‑month license is issued. The clerk recorded the motion as requiring the as‑built and planner sign‑off before conveyance of the renewed license.

Next steps: the city planner will confirm receipt and approval of the as‑built; only then will the city clerk issue the renewed Class 2 license for Amaro Family Auto Sales.