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Lennox approves two conditional use permits for in‑home bakeries with sidewalk stands
Summary
The City of Lennox approved conditional use permits for in‑home bakeries that will operate occasional sidewalk sales at 121 East 5th Avenue and 609 North Main, with staff citing sight‑distance rules and a requirement that any permanent structure would need a separate placement permit.
The City of Lennox approved conditional use permits for two in‑home bakeries that will operate occasional sidewalk sales, the council meeting record shows.
City staff opened a public hearing for a permit at 121 East 5th Avenue, saying the applicant plans an in‑home bakery with occasional sidewalk sales, that the bakery will be located to avoid blocking the sidewalk and will maintain driveway sight‑distance requirements under city ordinances, and that a sales tax license had been obtained. “I do recommend a motion to approve,” staff said.
The applicant told the council she did not have anything to add unless there were questions. Commissioners asked staff to confirm that stands must remain on the sidewalk or driveway and not in the boulevard and whether a permanent structure would require a different permit; staff replied that a placement permit would be required for any permanent structure. After discussion, a motion to approve the conditional use permit for 121 East 5th Avenue was made, seconded and carried.
The chair kept the public hearing open and the council considered a nearly identical application for 609 North Main. Staff said the same siting and sight‑distance conditions applied and again recommended approval; there were no opponents. The council moved, seconded and approved the permit for 609 North Main and the public hearing was closed at 7:05.
Votes on these items were recorded as "all in favor" and the chair announced the motions carried; the transcript does not specify individual roll‑call tallies. The council’s approvals are conditioned on compliance with the city’s sight‑distance and placement rules; staff noted a permanent structure in a front yard would require a separate placement permit.
The meeting record includes no public opposition and indicates the applicants had obtained required sales tax licensing. Next procedural steps and any permit‑level inspections would be handled by city staff.
