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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3227 for a Specific Use Permit allowing Tesla Motors to perform general vehicle repair at 13725 Welch Road and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Tesla Motors, a national electric vehicle company, recently purchased the existing building located at 13725 Welch Road to serve as their regional vehicle maintenance center. However, Tesla is now proposing to use the site for more comprehensive vehicle repairs, ranging from minor software and electrical repairs to wheel alignment.
Last year the City approved Ordinance No. 3206 requiring all future general vehicle repair businesses located in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district to obtain a Specific Use Permit before operation. No outdoor storage or display is proposed by Tesla with this SUP application. Tesla has agreed to make landscape improvements along their Welch Road frontage.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit allowing general vehicle repair at 13725 Welch Road as described in Ordinance No. 3227 and shown on the associated site plan.
ACTIONS:
- Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3227 for a Specific Use Permit allowing Tesla Motors to perform general vehicle repair at 13725 Welch Road.
- Motion to deny Ordinance No. 3227 for a Specific Use Permit allowing Tesla Motors to perform general vehicular repair at 13725 Welch Road.
- Motion to modify to meet the needs of Council.
- Motion to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
- Location Map
- Aerial
- Staff Report with Exhibits
- Ordinance No. 3227