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Council urges DM Motors to correct site-plan deficiencies after repeated street unloading
Summary
Staff told the council DM Motors received a certified notice about missing approvals and site-plan gaps — including trucks unloading on Maple Road — and the council asked staff to invite the company to the next meeting to explain compliance plans before enforcement escalates.
City staff reported that DM Motors has an outstanding site-plan and special-land-use application with deficiencies identified by the planning commission and consultant reviews. Among the flagged issues are the use of adjacent property and trucks unloading vehicles on Maple Road rather than on DM Motors’ lot.
Staff said the developer received a certified notice and has until the end of the month to respond; there was no evidence in the public record supplied at the meeting that DM Motors has submitted a corrective response. Council members expressed concern that trucks continue to use the public street for deliveries, which presents traffic and safety hazards, and noted urgency with a nearby Speedway site under construction that could increase traffic.
Council requested staff reach out to DM Motors and invite representatives to the next council meeting to explain what steps they will take to address the deficiencies and to avoid repeated violations. Staff indicated the next steps will include monitoring for a response to the certified letter and asking the company to appear publicly to describe corrective actions.
Ending: Staff will follow up with DM Motors and, if the company attends the next council meeting, provide updates on whether the site-plan issues are addressed or whether enforcement steps are necessary.
