Title
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 Locations - Exit
Height - 9’-4”
Dimensions - 6’-0” x 13’-9”
PARKING:
The applicant will be adding (1) 45 degree parking space along the west side of the property for a total of (9) parking spaces in the parcel where by City Code -155.251- (5) parking spaces are required for the convenience shop and (4) for detail carwash. In addition, per City’s Engineering request, applicant will be marking, re-striping and replacing traffic signs in the parking field.
SIGNAGE:
The applicant proposes (1) sign on the west elevation of the car wash tunnel building and (1) to the west elevation of the proposed “L” shape awning, both in vinyl white lettering. Aggregate sign area on site will be for 34.8 square feet where by City Code -155.324 (C) (4) (a) - 36 square feet of sign area is allowed.
Sign Inventory
Existing:
MARATHON
Elevation:
South
Square Feet:
7.75
Existing:
SHOP
Elevation:
South
Square Feet:
4.80
New:
CAR WASH
Elevation:
West
Square Feet:
15
New
HAND CAR WASH
Elevation:
West
Square Feet:
7.25
TOTAL SQUARE FEET:
34.8
No other changes are being proposed at this time
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposal and find them consistent with code requirements. Staff recommends approval of this application subject to the completion of required engineering and building permits.