The Planning Commission recommended that the Common Council consider an ordinance amendment establishing a new use category, "Light Motor Vehicle Service Limited," to permit indoor auto-glass repair, replacement and tinting services in commercial districts without requiring a conditional-use approval, provided on-site services are performed indoors and the site is subject to planning-design review.

Staff described the proposed definition as focused on auto glass and tint enhancements for motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. The change would let such operations be permitted (with limitations and design review) rather than automatically subjecting them to conditional-use safeguards that limit locations near residential zones.

Applicants David and Janessa (representing Dynamic Auto Glass and Tint) said much of their business is mobile service but that tinting and interior work is typically performed indoors. Commissioners and staff discussed limiting the new category to exterior non-mechanical services (glass, tinting, wraps) rather than full-body or engine repair, and staff noted the ordinance language can be refined before council public hearing. Aldermen from the area (Chad and Marissa) were reported supportive.

Staff said, if Council approves the ordinance at public hearing, the applicant would then submit a site plan and go through design-review (and likely a one-year performance review) to demonstrate compliance with hours and on-site storage expectations. The commission voted to forward the ordinance to the Common Council for a May 20 public hearing.