Board approves special exception to allow auto-repair use at Bridge Street property

At a meeting recorded in the transcript as the "board of sold and appeals," members approved a special exception to permit automobile repair activity at a property listed as Lehi 2 Bridge Street.

Sean, a staff member, told the board that "Phillips [is] just requesting special exception for automobile repairs. It is Zone C 2, and we saw all requirements," and noted a staff condition intended to keep shared parking and access clear for neighboring buildings. Phil Smith, who identified himself as a prospective buyer, described discussions with the current owner and said he planned to clean up the site and potentially restore or reuse the building.

The hearing focused on whether the C2-zoned site could accommodate small-scale automotive work without impeding neighboring access. Phil Smith told the board he had negotiated a price with the owner, described the owner's poor health and family situation, and said he might acquire adjacent property to improve the block. He also described initial cleanup plans and community-minded donations tied to the effort.

A committee member moved to approve the special exception "with the conditions that temporary storage and parking of vehicles doesn't interfere with access to or parking for the other buildings in the area," and Phil Smith seconded the motion. The transcript records the chair calling for a roll call (the clerk prompted names including Jim Brock, Emily Stefanik, Jerry Devo and Miss Sherman) and several brief affirmative responses, after which the chair and staff stated "the motion carries" and instructed Sean to finalize the approval.

The record does not include a clear numeric vote tally or a formal written resolution in the transcript; staff confirmed that the approval is final and will be followed by the usual administrative steps. The meeting adjourned after the action.

The decision allows the applicant more flexibility to market and restore the Bridge Street property under C2 zoning but attaches the staff condition intended to prevent temporary vehicle storage from blocking access or parking for neighboring properties. The transcript uses the phrase "board of sold and appeals" as spoken on the record; the article reports that phrase verbatim from the meeting transcript.