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Planning Commission rejects proposal to make auto dealerships a conditional use in CG zone
Summary
Riverton staff proposed making new or used auto dealerships conditional in the CG zone with limits (finished commercial site, >1 acre, frontage on 126 South or Bangerter). After public concerns about noise and neighborhood compatibility, the commission unanimously recommended denial of the text amendment (5-0, one recusal).
Staff described a code amendment (PLZ 25-5008) to change the Gateway Commercial (CG) table of uses so that new or used auto dealerships would be a conditional use subject to added limitations (location on 126 South or Bangerter frontage, finished commercial site, permanent office/sales building, minimum lot area). Staff emphasized the commission's role in framing reasoning for city council.
Public comment raised compatibility concerns from adjacent property owners and a counseling center owner who said noise could disrupt clients. Commissioners debated where an auto dealership would be appropriate and whether the proposed conditions were sufficient to limit adverse impacts; several commissioners said the small parcel size and proximity to residential uses made the change inappropriate. Commissioner Rushton moved to recommend denial, Commissioner Beck seconded, and the commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial to city council; Commissioner Cannon recused himself from the discussion and vote.
The denial is a recommendation to city council on a text amendment; if council later reconsiders, any particular dealership proposal would still be subject to site-plan and conditional-use review.
