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City Council approves conditional-use permit for vehicle tow and storage yard at 301 Guadalupe Street
Summary
The Guadalupe City Council voted to approve a conditional-use permit allowing an outdoor vehicle tow and storage yard at 301 Guadalupe Street, with conditions including perimeter slat screening and a prohibition on vehicles backing into the street.
The Guadalupe City Council on Jan. 28 approved a conditional-use permit to allow a vehicle towing and storage yard on a 4,750-square-foot property at 301 Guadalupe Street.
City planning staff told the council the site is zoned MC (Industrial Commercial) and that the zoning code requires a conditional-use permit for screened outdoor storage in that zone. Staff recommended adoption of a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 2024-054 and the accompanying CEQA Class 1 exemption, noting there would be no physical construction beyond site work and that the property already is paved.
Planning staff said the project includes conditions to meet the zoning code: installation of slats in the existing perimeter fencing to screen stored vehicles, maintenance of the existing paving, and an operations condition prohibiting vehicles from backing out directly onto public streets. Staff also noted the property is narrow — about 25 feet wide — and that ingress/egress is available from Guadalupe Street and from an alley; the permit therefore requires onsite turnaround and prohibits backing into the public roadway.
During the public hearing planning staff said a railroad car currently on the site has been used for storage and that the applicant intends to remove it eventually but no time limit was placed on removal. Staff said the city engineer required paving if the railroad car was removed from track area.
No substantive opposition was raised during public comment. Planning staff and the applicant indicated willingness to install the slats to address wind and durability concerns with the existing tarp-like covering.
Council members voted to adopt the resolution approving the CUP. Roll-call votes recorded four ayes; one council member was absent.
The permit includes multiple operational conditions; staff said violations would be addressed through code enforcement procedures.
The council action concludes the permitting step. Additional ministerial approvals (building permits, engineering clearance) and compliance with the permit conditions will be required before the storage yard opens.
