Testimony of 
Vincent Richards 
 
Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement 
On behalf of 
 
Lisa M. Alejandro 
Commissioner of the Department of Property & Procurement 
 
On 
 
Bill No. 36-0268 
Use of Variance for Parcel No. 300-B Revised Cruz Bay Town, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands 
 
Before 
 
 
Committee of the Whole 
 
 
Monday, May 11th, 2026 
 
 
 
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall 
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Good Morning, Committee Chair Milton E. Potter, Vice-Chair Kenneth L. Gittens, Honorable 
Senators, Central and Legislative Staff, fellow testifiers, visitors present in the chambers, and 
members of the viewing and listening audience. 
I am Vincent Richards, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement 
(DPP). I appear today on behalf of Commissioner Lisa M. Alejandro to offer testimony on the use 
of variance in the St. Thomas/St. John District for Parcel No. 300-B, Revised Cruz Bay Town, 
Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, which is before this Committee for consideration. 
DPP requests this Committee’s approval, in accordance with Title 29 V.I.C § 238a, of this variance 
on behalf of Courtesy Car Wash, LLC (Bill No. 36-0268). 
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Bill No. 36-0268 (Use Variance – Parcel No. 300-B Revised Cruz Bay Town, Cruz Bay
Quarter, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands)
DPP entered into a 30-year lease agreement with Courtesy Car Wash, LLC, ratified by the 
Legislature of the Virgin Islands on December 22, 2022, for Parcel No. 300-B Revised Cruz Bay 
Town, Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, consisting of 2,911.36 U.S. sq. ft. or 0.07 
U.S. acres of improved land more-or-less1. The property will be used to operate a public car wash 
and for other related purposes. 
To accommodate the intended use and maximize the use of the property, the proposed use variance 
is necessary to commence construction in compliance with the Virgin Islands zoning laws. This 
project is designed to enhance service availability to the community, improve convenience for 
residents and visitors, and contribute positively to the local economy. 
DPP, in accordance with Title 29 V.I.C § 238a, respectfully requests approval of this use variance 
to permit the operation of a public car wash and for other related purposes on the subject property, 
which is currently zoned “P” (Public). This request aligns with the scope of improvements outlined 
in Article IV 4.01 Improvements of the current Lease Agreement.  
Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present this testimony 
and for your consideration of this legislation. This concludes my Testimony, and I am prepared to 
answer any questions the Committee may have regarding the proposed variance.