Title
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request for a Specific Use Permit for a Gasoline Service Station on Approximately 1.483 Acres Known as Lot 1, Block 2, Newport Addition, Located at 2919 N. Main St.; Cody Brooks of Bannister Engineering, LLC (engineer), Jack Romigh of Knight Group Architects (Architect), and Mark Feuling of Turnkey Construction and Development Group (Developer) on Behalf of Akram H. Chowdhury (Owner) (SUP#20-006)
Requested Action
To consider the subject specific use permit request.
Recommendation
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 7, 2021 and voted 6-0-1 (Goodwin absent) to table consideration until October 4, 2021 to allow the applicant more time to work with staff to revise the architectural elevations.
On October 4, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to table consideration until October 18, 2021 to allow the applicant additional time to revise the architectural elevations based on discussions with staff.
On October 18, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing and voted 6-1 (with Gilmore voting no) to recommend approval as presented. One nearby property owner submitted a letter of opposition. Some of the commissioners complimented the applicant for collaborating with staff in improving the architectural design of the building. In addition, there was discussion regarding access, circulation, potential tenants, community space, lighting, signage, and the timing of Phase 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended that staff follow up with the property owner in opposition to the applicant’s request. The property owner remains in opposition and submitted additional correspondence.
The applicant has revised the plans to remove the canopy over the drive aisle that previously connected the building to the fuel pump canopy, as well as show the outdoor seating area to be provided on the west...
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