Board approves indoor appointment‑only luxury car dealership at Starkey Road site
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Summary
The board approved a Type 2 use allowing Toy Barn Cars to occupy an indoor site at 12388 Starkey Road in Largo as an appointment‑only luxury/exotic car dealership; the applicant emphasized low traffic, indoor storage and community philanthropy.
The Pinellas County Board of Adjustment granted conditional approval for a Type 2 use to allow Toy Barn Cars to occupy an existing warehouse at 12388 Starkey Road in unincorporated Largo and operate an appointment‑only luxury and exotic car dealership.
Staff said the 35,000‑sq‑ft two‑story warehouse would be converted for indoor storage, a showroom and administrative offices; there would be no exterior vehicle display or onsite repair services. Frank Squires, the applicant, said Toy Barn Cars operates primarily by appointment, ships many vehicles to buyers, and runs philanthropy programs in the community.
No public opponents appeared. A board member moved to accept staff’s conditional approval and the board voted 7‑0 to grant the Type 2 use. The approval is subject to the conditions cited in the staff report.
