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EDA reviews Telkom Construction site; members question gravel outdoor storage and code fit
Summary
Dayton planning staff told the EDA that Telkom Construction’s proposed 26,000 ft² contractor site received positive planning commission feedback but raised concerns about large areas of gravel outdoor storage in I1 zoning; the EDA asked staff to work with the applicant to reduce gravel or pursue a code amendment or variance.
Dayton planning staff presented a concept plan for a 26,000 ft² contractor operation by Telkom Construction on roughly 7 acres near 121st and West French Lake Road. The planning commission provided generally positive feedback but flagged a large proposed area of gravel for outdoor storage that may conflict with I1 zoning requirements.
Staff said the applicant uses tracked heavy equipment that would damage asphalt or concrete and argued gravel is more forgiving for their operations. Planning commissioners asked the applicant to reduce the gravel footprint where possible and suggested decorative fencing or relocating the fence line to improve the site’s frontage appearance.
EDA members probed alternatives and code options. One member said they were uncomfortable with a large gravel expanse without clearer justification; staff and others proposed alternatives such as recycled asphalt (reclaimed asphalt pavement) or compacted surfaces that can serve heavy tracked vehicles while providing better dust control and durability. Staff noted that compacted gravel is treated as impervious for stormwater calculations and that, absent a planned‑unit development request, the applicant could seek either a text amendment or a variance to the outdoor‑storage surfacing rule.
The EDA gave staff a general nod to move the application forward to council, while asking staff to continue working with the applicant on minimizing gravel and documenting operational needs that justify any surfacing flexibility. The project will appear before the city council in June with the outdoor‑storage code question identified for follow‑up.
