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Commission approves conditional use for low-volume car lot at 2612 Titus Avenue with conditions
Summary
After initial debate, the commission approved a conditional-use permit for a low-volume used-car lot at 2612 Titus Avenue (Nextgen Motors) subject to screening, signage and compliance with applicable zoning and licensing requirements.
The Middletown Planning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for a proposed low-volume automotive sales lot at 2612 Titus Avenue on May 13, 2026, placing several conditions on the approval.
Staff recommended denial of the application because Titus Avenue is identified as a collector (not an arterial) and the Destination Middletown future land-use designation did not support the automotive-sales use as proposed. Staff also noted that a dealer’s license had not yet been submitted and that the site plan did not show required screening.
Applicant Byron Moore told the commission the project would be a low-inventory retail lot, limited to 15 vehicles with no repair or salvage operations and minimal exterior changes to the existing 768-square-foot structure. Property owners and brokers emphasized the site’s history as an automotive use and said they were prepared to work with staff to provide screening and comply with development standards.
Commissioners debated the code’s use-specific standards and the project’s compatibility with surrounding uses. An initial motion to deny the permit failed; a subsequent motion to approve the application with conditions (screening, compliance with noise and signage standards and all other development criteria, plus required permits and fees) passed on a 5–1 vote. The approval is contingent on the applicant meeting those departmental requirements and obtaining any necessary licensing prior to occupancy.
