FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance amending the classifications of certified Firefighters

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - October 02, 2025 on 2025-10-02

“Moved by Karl Kuykendall, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING – FY-25-30-ZC: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in a Commercial (C) zoning district to allow private auto storage on 0.816+/- acres, located in the Profit Place Addition Replat No. 1, Block 1, Lot 3 and addressed as 3418 Profit Place, Temple, Texas 76502For: 5 – Timothy Davis, Jessica Walker, Zoe Grant, Michael Pilkington, Karl Kuykendall Against: 0 – Final Result: Pass Director of Planning and Development Brian Chandler presented this item and stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a proposed private auto storage facility to store and work on his personally owned vehicles. The subject property is zoned Commercial, which requires an approved CUP for this use. Mr. Chandler stated the auto storage would take place exclusively inside the proposed building on the property. The applicant plans to install four vehicle lifts to conduct minor vehicular maintenance on his personal vehicles, and there will be no commercial storage or sales on the property. There will be a main display area with a connected break room and two October 02, 2025 City Council Meeting offices. The outdoor parking area along Profit Place will provide access to the front of the building. Conditions to the CUP Ordinance will include required landscape standards, installation of a 6-foot-wide sidewalk, and the types of auto servicing activities that will be allowed or prohibited. Mr. Chandler stated a CUP provides a means for certain uses to be developed in harmony with the desired character of the area, in such a way that ensures compatibility with adjacent properties. UDC Section 3.5 establishes a process by which the proposed use may be evaluated, allowing for consideration of the location and the proposed use. A development site plan is required, and additional conditions of approval may be included with the ordinance. The UDC provid”