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Commission approves wholesale auto‑sales permit at Whitehorn Way with limit of 12 vehicles per year
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use permit allowing wholesale auto sales as an ancillary use at 1241–1251 Whitehorn Way, limiting wholesale transactions to 12 vehicles per year to address parking and downstream‑use concerns.
The Burlingame Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit Jan. 13 to add wholesale auto sales as an ancillary use at 1241–1251 Whitehorn Way, imposing a yearly cap to reduce potential downstream impacts.
Staff said the tenant space totals 9,901 square feet and the site already had approval for private auto storage. Applicant representative Silesh Meera said the proposed wholesale sales are intended for the owner’s private collection and would be rare, with vehicles typically transferred by transport truck rather than customer visits.
Several commissioners expressed concern that the CUP "runs with the land" and could be used differently by a future owner (for example, converting to frequent retail sales that would strain parking). Commissioner discussion focused on enforceability and preventing a future operator from using the permit to create high customer volumes.
Commissioners negotiated a numerical limit during the hearing. The commission settled on a condition that limits wholesale vehicle transactions to 12 per year and approved the permit 7–0. The applicant said the DMV requires a wholesale license and city verification for a wholesale dealer transaction, and the CUP will be recorded with conditions to allow future review if operations change.
Next steps: Commission approval is appealable within 10 days. Staff will incorporate the 12‑vehicle cap into the CUP conditions and monitor compliance; future substantial operational changes would trigger review.
