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Planning & Zoning recommends used-car lot at 304 West Osage, 7–0
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7–0 to recommend a conditional use permit for a used-car lot at 304 West Osage; staff found the site meets zoning standards and recommended a commercial occupancy inspection and staff approval of the final layout before the Board of Aldermen acts.
The City of Pacific Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a conditional use permit for a proposed used-car lot at 304 West Osage.
City staff opened the public hearing by saying the property is zoned C-1 (Downtown Commercial) under section 400.120 and that Section 405.040(b) sets the review standards for CUPs. Staff told commissioners the parcel had previously operated as a used-car lot with an approved CUP in 2019 and that an aerial photo from 2016 showed about 22 vehicles on the paved lot. "We believe the standard has been met," the building commissioner said, listing standards A–G for the review and recommending an occupancy commercial inspection and that staff approve the final lot layout.
The applicant, who identified himself as Dennis (last name provided earlier in the record as Overbeck), told the commission he is seeking to purchase the property and is willing to meet requirements for handicap and customer parking, produce a site layout, and follow staff direction for the lot. He said inventory would vary — "sometimes it's gonna be 15 cars, 18 cars, 16" — and described vehicle sourcing from auctions, trades and transport via truck, trailer or tow service. "If I have to do anything to make it work and get into [a] car lot, I'm willing to do that," Dennis said.
Commissioners questioned whether transport vehicles would block Osage during loading and unloading; the applicant said they would use a trailer or tow truck and would not block Osage. A commissioner also noted the property's proximity to Adams Garden park and urged that the lot be kept attractive because the park is an asset to the town.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the CUP as presented and require the final layout be approved by staff; the motion was seconded and then approved by roll call, 7–0. The chair said the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for final action.
The commission's approval included the staff-recommended occupancy inspection and the condition that the final layout plan be approved by city staff before any change in use. No public objections or speaker cards were presented during the hearing.
The matter will appear on the next Board of Aldermen agenda for final decision.
