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Coralville Board of Adjustment approves seasonal lawn-and-garden permits for Theisen’s, Walmart and Lowe’s
Summary
At a March 16 meeting the Coralville Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to approve temporary conditional use permits allowing seasonal lawn-and-garden centers at 100 Westcor Dr., 2801 Commerce Dr. and 2701 2nd St.; permits are limited to March–October 2026 and staff reported no written public comments or safety impacts.
The Coralville Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 on March 16 to approve temporary conditional use permits allowing seasonal lawn-and-garden centers at Theisen’s (100 Westcor Dr.), Walmart (2801 Commerce Dr.) and Lowe’s Home Improvement (2701 2nd St.). The permits are limited to March through October 2026.
Dave Johnson, community development director for the City of Coralville, told the board that he had not received any written or electronic comments on the applications and that “the proposed area and layout as presented would not have an impact on safety or emergency access on site.” The board opened and closed public hearings on each application without public speakers.
Johnson recommended approval of each conditional use permit with the condition that the seasonal operation be limited to March through October 2026. For Theisen’s, Member Sitzman moved to approve and Member Nicola seconded; the motion carried, 4-0. For Walmart, Member Nicola moved and Member Praska seconded approval; the motion carried, 4-0. For Lowe’s, Member Sitzman moved and Member Praska seconded approval; the motion carried, 4-0.
The board approved a staff request to reorder agenda items so applicants present could be heard earlier. Members Sitzman, Praska, Nicola and Chairperson Motley were present for the meeting; Member Pearl was absent. The board also approved the minutes from Jan. 19, 2026 and adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
The approvals authorize the temporary, seasonal use of parking-area space for retail lawn-and-garden operations under the conditions described by staff; each permit includes the March–October 2026 time limit noted in staff recommendations. No appeals or additional direction were recorded at the meeting.
