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Planning commission approves a slate of zoning and special-use permits, including duplex legalization and two-year auto-repair permit
Summary
The commission voted to approve a series of change-of-zone requests, plats and special-use permits on May 11, including a change to allow a duplex at 403 Barnett Ave, approvals to create a second lot at 938 Locust Ave, multiple short-term rental permits (generally one year) and a two-year special-use permit for an auto repair and sales business with environmental safeguards.
At its May 11 session the City Planning Commission approved multiple routine and contested land-use items and forwarded several to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on May 28. Major items included:
- COZ 20225-033 (403 Barnett Ave): The commission approved changing the zoning from R1B to R2B to legalize a duplex, subject to Public Works conditions on sewer infrastructure (7–0). The applicant said Public Works would allow the existing 6-inch sanitary connection if plumbing meets specified conditions.
- COZ/MPL 2026-00007 (938 Locust Ave/plat 2026-016): Staff recommended and the commission approved a rear-yard setback variance tied to a lot split; the applicant argued the lot is unusually large and that the existing house sits in the middle of the parcel. The motion carried 6–0 at the related BOZA hearing earlier.
- SP2026-013 (MK Auto LLC, 1604 N. 3rd St.): The commission approved a two-year special-use permit for automobile repair and sales with conditions limiting outdoor inoperable vehicles, requiring oil/water separation and limiting cars for sale to eight at a time. Staff emphasized proximity to Jersey Creek and previous noncompliance by an earlier operator; applicants were told trailers and junk shown in earlier photos cannot remain unless tied to an allowed use.
- Short-term rentals and other special uses: A batch of non-owner occupied short-term rental permits were approved for one year with the standard conditions (occupancy and parking limits, house rules and local contact requirements).
The commission’s votes were predominantly unanimous. Several items will be considered again by the Board of County Commissioners on May 28 where final action will be taken.
