Title
SP 2018-04, Chevron Gas Station, 1501 S Flamingo Road, site plan amendment. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
Property owner Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc. submitted a site plan amendment application for modifications to the existing gas station located at 1501 Flamingo Road. The applicant proposes the following work to the site as a result of this application:
• To expand the existing gas station to the vacant parcel to the south by adding 12 new fuel positions and associated fuel canopies.
• Demolition of the existing car wash tunnel and constructing a new car wash on the southern portion of the property.
• Relocation of existing underground gas tanks on site.
• The installation of new LED canopy and parking lot lighting throughout the site.
• Installation of a new canopy connecting the existing c-store to the existing gas station canopy.
• New colors and façade work to building and fuel canopies reflective of Chevron branding.
• The addition of a new right-in only driveway off Flamingo Road.
• Associated parking, vehicle stacking, landscaping, signage and traffic circulation are also included as part of the update.
The Planning and Zoning Board approved the development of a gas station on a 1.166 acre portion of this site in August of 1995. The 1995 approval included the existing c-store, car wash, and 12 fuel position canopy on the property. In August 2006, the Planning and Zoning Board approved a re-image of the site to reflect the current Chevron branding.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The following structures will be located on the site as a result of this application:
Building / Structure Type - C-Store
Area (SF) - 2,538
Structure Height - 16’
Notes - Existing
Building / Structure Type - Car Wash
Area (SF) - 760
Structure Height - 15’
Notes - Proposed
Building / Structure Type - North Canopy
Area (SF) - 3,157
Structure Height - 20’
Notes - Existing
Building / Structure Type - Canopy Connecting North canopy to C-Store
Area (SF) - 1,895
Structure Height - 20’
Notes - Proposed
Building / Structure Type - South Canopy
Area (SF) - 3,157
Structure Height - 20’
Notes - Proposed
Building / Structure Type - Canopy Connecting North canopy to C-Store
Area (SF) - 1,875
Structure Height - 20’
Notes - Proposed
Total Area (SF) 13,382
The following building / fascia colors are proposed for the structures on site as reflected on the architectural plans:
Fuel / C-storeCanopies
• Main Body / Trim - Chevron White / Chevron Blue
• Columns - Refresh Silver
C-Store / Car Wash
• Main Body - Chevron Off White
• Accent - Stone Gray
Trash Enclosure
• Main Body - Stone Gray
• Gate - Refresh Silver
ACCESS:
The applicant is proposing a new access to the site via a right-in-only turn lane from Flamingo road near the southwest corner of the property. To accommodate the proposed entry point, off-street improvements will include the extension of the existing right hand turn lane south entering Flamingo Marketplace. Installation of the right hand turn into the site and related turn lane improvements will require permit approval through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
The two existing ingress/egress points along the north end to the site will remain. The width of the ingress/egress on the northwest corner of the property will be reduced to enhance the safety for those entering and leaving the site.
PARKING:
The applicant proposes 11 parking spaces on site which meets Code requirements. Parking will be provided on each side of the c-store as depicted within the site plan. Applicant has opted to utilize bollards at the head of parking spaces in lieu of wheel stops. ADA paths will be installed connecting the c-store to the existing sidewalk off Flamingo Road.
SIGNAGE:
The following attached signs are proposed as a result of this application:
Sign - Chevron Logo
Area (SF) - 2.25
Location - West Side of Northern Canopy
Sign - Chevron Logo
Area (SF) - 2.25
Location - West Side of Southern Canopy
Sign - Chevron Wordmark
Area (SF) - 12.3
Location - North Side of Southern Canopy
Sign - Chevron Wordmark
Area (SF) - 12.3
Location - North Side of Northern Canopy
Total Area (SF) 29.1
LANDSCAPING:
Proposed landscape for this property will include the following:
Installation of 27 trees, 5 palms, and 991 shrubs is proposed on the property. Primary species of trees include Silver Buttonwood and Mahogany. Primary species of palms is Alexander Palm and Pongam. Primary species of shrubs include Downey Jasmine and Red Tip Cocoplum.
OTHER SITE FEATURES:
The site will be illuminated by a series of full cut off LED fixtures (4,000K) mounted atop 14 foot high white steel poles. Under canopy lighting will also be LED type and recessed into the canopy as required by Code.
Underground fuel tanks will also be relocated to the east of the C-store.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval