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MSC 2018-05, Mr. Pro Carwash Detail at Marathon Service Station, 18401 Pines Boulevard, installation of carwash canopies with associated parking and signage, miscellaneous request. (Christian)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Paula Rodriguez, agent, is requesting approval to utilize the existing awnings at the Marathon service station located at 18401 Pines Boulevard. The (2) structures are attached to the entrance and to the exit of the existing carwash tunnel building located to the east of the property. Customers will be received at the entrance of the carwash to the south of the parcel, where the interior car vacuuming is completed then, the car will be placed inside the tunnel to be washed and, finally the drying of the vehicle will be completed under the exit awning.
The existing service station, convenience store and tunnel buildings were originally approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and built for Amoco in 1989 (SP 89-09). In the following years, color and sign modifications for the buildings were presented and approved by the Board, re-branding from the originally approved Amoco to BP to Marathon as per the nationally registered trademarks. In 2012, the Board heard and approved an 18’-0” x 30’-0” metal frame awning with green top to the south of the parcel and the addition (3) 45 degree parking spaces to the west of the property for BP Gas, however, the canopy was never built and consequently that application expired.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant proposes to utilize (2) existing awnings with “Marathon Blue” top at the entry and exit points of the car wash tunnel building. The metal frame awnings were installed between the years 2013-2014 without City Approvals. Mr. Pro Carwash, new business operator, is taking the first step to legalize the following existing structures:
Awning Locations - Entry
Height - 9’-4”
Dimensions - 37’-11” x 26’-8”
Awning...
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