Council approves rezoning for 26 S. 300 E., sets conditions; grants business licenses to Tom Service and Adventure Strong

The Wellsville City Council voted Feb. 4 to change the general-plan designation and zoning for a 0.44-acre parcel at 26 South 300 East (parcel 10-014-0038) from Residential Open Space (ROS-1) to Commercial General (CG), imposing several conditions that must be met for commercial use.

Planner Mary Anne told the council the lot contains an existing commercial building historically used for grain storage and vehicle-related activity. Staff recommended approval but explicitly prohibited “gasoline service station, gasoline/petroleum product storage and truck stop or travel center” on the parcel because of its proximity to residential properties and floodway concerns. The staff report also required connection to the sewer system, design review, stormwater controls, landscaping and parking consistent with city code.

During the public hearing, residents including Fred Woodward and Kelly Nelson supported rezoning on the grounds the parcel has a longstanding commercial use. Council discussion focused on practical conditions: that the building be connected to sewer (the building has a stubbed but unconnected line), on-street parking limitations, stormwater setbacks, and a six-month compliance timeline. Council member Carl moved to approve the rezone with the conditions and a six-month completion guideline; the motion was seconded and the mayor announced it passed.

Separately, the council approved two business licenses tied to the property and nearby addresses. Mary Disotel received approval to operate Adventure Strong Fitness at 93 East Main; she said the business will offer yoga and one-on-one personal training and indicated restroom facilities are present. Gerald Bushman received a business license for Tom Service, a one-bay auto-repair operation to be located at the rezoned parcel. Council conditioned Tom Service’s license on specified operational limits: a fenced and gated impound/secure area, a limit of five vehicles outside the fenced area at any one time, removal of unrelated trailers and long-term stored vehicles from city right-of-way, improved fencing/privacy slats, and a requirement to connect to the sewer system within the agreed timeline. Gerald said he plans quick-turn, minor repairs and intends to secure vehicles inside a fenced area and minimize long-term storage.

Council emphasized enforcement: the rezone and business licenses are conditional, and failure to meet conditions would require further action, including potential revocation of the business license or evacuation of the building if safety/environmental conditions are not met.

Votes at a glance - Motion to approve rezone of parcel 10-014-0038 to Commercial General with conditions and six-month timeline — outcome: approved (tally not specified in the record). - Motion to approve business license for Adventure Strong Fitness (Mary Disotel) — outcome: approved (tally not specified). - Motion to approve business license for Tom Service (Gerald Bushman) subject to conditions and sewer hookup timeline — outcome: approved (tally not specified).

What happens next Council placed the required conditions and timeline on both the rezone and the Tom Service license. City staff advised applicants to coordinate sewer easements if needed, complete design-review items and return to council if circumstances change. Applicants were told to begin necessary design work and to report progress to staff.