Department: Public Works, Planning Division
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif, Chief Planning & Development Officer
Subject: SU19-0005: Renewal of a special use permit for motor vehicle sales; Applicant: William and Betty George, KIA Motors
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution 20-1030, SU19-0005, for approval of special use permit renewal for continued motor vehicle sales; located at 132 N. Fir Street (KIA Motors). Planning Commission recommends approval 8 to 0 for a 10 year period.
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Summary:
This is a request for renewal of an existing Special Use Permit to allow KIA Motors to continue with motor vehicle sales use. The site is currently developed and has been operating as a motor vehicle sales lot for Olathe KIA since 2014 under the previously approved special use permit (SU-13-014).
The subject property is zoned C-3 and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO 18.20.500) requires a special use permit for motor vehicle sales in this district. No changes to the use, hours of operation, or infrastructure are proposed with this application.
The applicant met all UDO requirements for public notice and no correspondence for or against the special use permit renewal has been received by the Planning Division.
A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on April 13, 2020. No individuals from the public spoke regarding this petition and the Planning Commission recommended approval with an 8-0 vote, for a 10-year time limit with stipulations as stated in the Planning Commission minutes.
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Financial Impact:
Approval of this request will result in continued economic contribution to the community.
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Action Needed:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 20-1030 to approve a Special Use Permit for motor vehicle sales as stipulated by the Planning Commission.
2. Deny Resolution No. 20-1030 (5 positive votes required) for a Special Use Permit for motor vehicle sales.
3. Return the Special Use Permit application to the Planning Commission for further consideration with a statement specifying the basis for the Governing Body’s failure to approve or deny.
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Attachment(s):
A. Planning Commission Packet
B. Planning Commission Minutes
C. Resolution No. 20-1030