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Request for Site Plan Approval to demolish the existing gas station onsite and to construct a new approximately 5,300 square foot gasoline station convenience store with a canopy and fuel pumps at 2980 Walton Blvd., located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, Parcel No. 15-08-351-003, zoned NB Neighborhood Business District with the FB Flex Business Overlay; Sam Beydoun, Safeway Acquisition Co. LLC, Applicant
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Resolved, in the matter of City File No. PSP2024-0013 (Gas Station Renovation at 2980 Walton), the Planning Commission approves the Site Plan, based on plans received by the Planning Department on February 7, 2025, with the following findings and subject to the following conditions.
Findings
1. The site plan and supporting documents demonstrate that the proposed development will promote the intent and purpose of the ordinance, as well as other City Ordinances, standards, and requirements; and those requirements can be met with the exception of the acceptable modifications shown below and subject to the conditions listed below.
2. The site plan and supporting documents demonstrate that the proposed development will be designed, constructed, operated, maintained and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or planned character of the general vicinity, adjacent uses of land, the natural environment, the capacity of public services and facilities affected by the land use, and the community as a whole. The proposed project will continue to be accessed from Adams Road and Walton Blvd., although with consolidated driveway locations and alignments, thereby promoting safety and convenience of vehicular traffic both within the site and on adjacent roadways. The preliminary plan represents a reasonable building and lot layout and orientation.
3. The development will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as major roadways, streets, police and fire protection, drainageways, refuse disposal, and utilities.
4. The proposed development will not be detrimental, hazardous, or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses, persons, property or the public welfare since it represents a modernization and beautification of an already existing gasoline service station.
5. The proposed development will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services that will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
6. The proposed modification to the required right-of-way landscaping requirement, of a total of 8 trees, along Adams Road has been found to be acceptable since the number of trees proposed onsite overall greatly increases the number of plantings onsite, the overall site aesthetic, and potential for tree canopy onsite.
7. The proposed modification to the required right-of-way landscaping requirement, of a total of 5 trees, along Walton Blvd. has been found to be acceptable since the number of trees proposed onsite overall greatly increases the number of plantings onsite, the overall site aesthetic, and potential for tree canopy onsite.
8. The proposed modification to the required parking lot perimeter landscaping requirement, of a total of 6 trees, has been found acceptable since the number of trees proposed onsite overall greatly increases the number of plantings onsite, the overall site aesthetic, and potential for tree canopy onsite.
9. The proposed 10 ft. northerly setback has been found to be acceptable because the subject site abuts another parcel in the NB Neighborhood Business district which is occupied by a bank, and the requested reduction will allow for better development and will be compatible with adjoining properties.
10. The proposed dumpster location in the side yard has been found to be acceptable because the dumpster enclosure has been integrated into the building design and will be constructed of brick to match the building. This design offers and efficient location to allow for appropriate trash removal while minimizing disruptions to site operations.
Conditions
1. Address all applicable comments from other City departments and outside agency review letters.
2. Provide a landscape bond in the amount of $29,185.00, plus the cost of inspection fees, as adjusted by staff as necessary, prior to the preconstruction meeting with Engineering.
3. Approval is contingent upon staff approval of a cross access agreement to the property to the north.