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Council denies small‑scale auto‑sales SUP for Daichi Auto at 1805 Reserve Street
Summary
An applicant proposing niche imported JDM car sales in a small suite at 1805 Reserve Street told council sales would be mostly online and limited to five display vehicles; neighbors raised traffic and parking concerns and the council voted 7–2 to deny the SUP.
The council considered a specific‑use permit request from Hamza Salimi, owner of Daichi Auto Sales, to allow pre‑owned automobile sales in a 400‑square‑foot suite at 1805 Reserve Street with a limit of four display vehicles and one employee parking space. Salimi said his model focuses on imported JDM vehicles sold largely online; he sought five display spaces to meet a dealer license minimum and said he would not conduct repairs on site.
Neighbors voiced concerns about street parking, maneuvering and existing auto‑oriented uses in the area. Councilmembers questioned security for high‑value cars and whether the site could safely accommodate display inventory. After public comment and deliberation, a motion to deny passed 7–2.
