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Planning commission limits auto‑sales permit to five vehicles after neighbor complaints
Summary
After neighbors raised concerns about security lights, increased traffic on township road 411th, and the scope of operations, the Planning Commission recommended the Board of Adjustment approve an auto‑sales conditional‑use permit for Joshua Staub and Melvin Fisher with a five‑vehicle limit.
The Davison County Planning Commission on May 6 recommended that the Board of Adjustment approve a conditional‑use permit allowing auto sales by Melvin Fisher and Joshua Staub in the Agricultural Residential District, subject to a five‑vehicle maximum.
Deputy Director Karen Wegleitner presented the application. Applicant Joshua Staub told the commission he intends a small operation to provide affordable vehicles and would perform light maintenance; he said he is leasing a small office space from Melvin Fisher and does not plan a car lot, commercial mechanic shop or salvage yard. Staub said he does not expect more than five vehicles.
Several neighbors raised concerns. Ronald Scheich, an adjacent property owner to the east, said lighting had increased from two to four fixtures and that the lights shine into his windows; his son, Zeb Scheich, said the lighting affects his ability to hunt on the property. Ronald also suggested moving the business into town because 411th is a township road with poor surface conditions. Bob Weisz asked who would address problems if they arise; Wegleitner explained the county procedure for handling complaints.
The commission limited the recommendation to the auto‑sales portion of the application (excluding trailers and construction equipment, which were not fully addressed by the absent co‑applicant) and imposed a five‑vehicle cap. Commissioner Chris Nebelsick moved and Commissioner Ray Gosmire seconded the motion to recommend approval with that limit; the motion carried on a roll call vote. The minutes record, “All members voted aye, the motion carried.”
Next steps: the Board of Adjustment will review the conditional‑use permit and the five‑vehicle limitation; any enforcement of lighting or road impacts will follow county complaint and permitting procedures.
