Planning Commission approves Overland West office building at 343 East 5700 South

The Washington Terrace Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for the Overland West office building, located at 343 East 5700 South, at its July 31 meeting.

General Planner Tyler Seaman told the commission that the proposal combines two lots into one and that a new plat will be submitted. Seaman said one of the two existing water and sewer meters will have to be abandoned and that the project’s most significant technical concerns are the storm drain and sewer routing. He said the lower half of the building will be partly below grade, "like a walk-in basement," and that the sewer was originally planned to connect out to 5700 South but the engineer and Public Works Director allowed the sewer to run under Adams Avenue where a stub exists; Seaman noted an easement through an adjacent property may be needed.

Seaman said staff will evaluate whether additional water flow could flood or wash out properties below the site’s elevation. He described the building as a corporate office for the company that owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations and said the site will include a car wash and an executive garage. Seaman stressed the intent is "not for the parking lot to become a used car or rental lot" and that routine vehicle maintenance will not be permitted on site.

Commissioner Jethro Dee Watson moved to approve the site plan; Commissioner Morgan Wilkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

The commission’s approval was limited to the site plan; Seaman said a new plat and utility adjustments remain to be completed before construction proceeds. The record does not specify permit timelines, building permits, or final easement language; those items will be handled through regular staff review and any required public notices.

Next steps noted at the meeting include submission of the new plat and staff follow-up on sewer routing and easement needs. No appeal or conditional restrictions were recorded in the minutes.