Planning commissioners unanimously approve contractors yard conditional-use permit

The Eastern Sonic County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional-use permit (application 25186) allowing a contractors yard on three parcels at 2055 West State Road 32. Planner presentation to the commission described the proposal as a secure storage area for construction equipment, materials and trailers, with employee parking (including one ADA space) and operating hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Planner read staff findings and recommended conditions requiring perimeter screening and restrictions on hazardous-material and fuel storage; staff said DEQ and Stormwater reviewed the application and raised no concerns. Commissioner Bridget moved to approve the permit “subject to the findings of that, conclusions of law and conditions of approval found in the staff report,” the motion was seconded and recorded as passed with unanimous aye votes from the commissioners present. The chair closed the hearing after affirming there were no public comments in the room or online.

Commissioners asked technical clarifying questions about acreage and disturbance: staff explained the three parcels total about 1.17 acres and that the 0.99-acre disturbance number applies to the area inside the permanent fenced compound. Commissioners also asked about whether the fencing would be permanent versus temporary construction fencing and the surface of the access road (staff: road base). The planner confirmed the perimeter would include a jersey barrier topped by a six-foot fence and that required setbacks and screening would apply as conditioned.