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Auto repair shop turned down by City Council

Planning Commission previously denied special exception

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizenNews.com

A proposal to build a transmission shop on south Glynn Street near Grady Avenue was recently rebuffed by the Fayetteville City Council.

At its Aug. 19 meeting, developer Bob Rolader appealed a decision of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a request for a special exception, which is needed to operate a car repair facility in a C-3 zoning district.

Although staff recommended approval based on several conditions, the council voted 3-2 to deny the special exception after a vote to table the matter failed 2-3.

The proposal was for a 7,500 sq. ft. building on a 2.4-acre site. City staff recommended approval of the special exception contingent upon acceptable site lighting, stormwater and utilities plans.

After hearing several concerns from citizens who live nearby, the mayor and council expressed concerns about problems with stormwater runoff, visual screening, audible screening and pollution, according to minutes from the meeting.

Mayor Ken Steele broke the 2-2 tie to deny the special exception, joining councilmen Al Hovey-King and Walt White. Councilmen Larry Dell and Glenn Brewer had previously voted for approving the special exception, and they voted against the motion to deny it.