Board of Adjustment approves Advanced Auto Parts site plan in Highland Park with conditions

The Board of Adjustment approved a site and development plan on Aug. 25 for a 6,915‑square‑foot Advanced Auto Parts store in the Highland Park planned development. Approval carried conditions that require (1) a dumpster enclosure constructed of materials that match the primary building, (2) rooftop mechanical screening, (3) a maintenance agreement for the private rear/service road, and (4) dark‑sky‑friendly site lighting. The south facade sign facing a service lane was approved only as non‑illuminated.

Why it matters: The Highland Park parcel abuts existing and planned commercial lots and a private service drive that connects multiple parcels. The maintenance agreement will be required to ensure the private access is preserved and maintained as more parcels build out. The non‑illuminated sign condition reflects sensitivity to nearby residential views and to the service‑facing nature of that elevation.

What the board and staff said: Staff reviewed the plan and recommended approval with the listed conditions; the applicant NV5 had no additional presentation. The board approved the resolution on a unanimous vote during the quasi‑judicial session. Staff will require final sign and dumpster enclosure elevations and the cross‑access maintenance agreement before building permits are issued.

Next steps: Applicant to submit final construction details and a signed maintenance agreement; staff will confirm compliance with the Highland Park PD standards and issue building permits once conditions are met.