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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes February 12, 2025 Page 3 Staff presentation: Matthew Linder, Planner I, presented SPR 24-10, a request for approval for a Major Site Plan for the expansion of a Sunoco Gas Station located at 1735 S.R. 436. Mr. Linder discussed the property's history. In 1996, the parcel received two conditional use permits to operate as a convenience store with gas pumps, a restaurant, and a drive-through. Since 1996 the property has operated as a gas station. The applicant has requested redevelopment of the property to eliminate the antiquated drive-through use in addition to expanding the convenience store. Mr. Linder explained that the property is just under an acre, designated as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM), and zoned CG (Commercial General). Unlike surrounding properties that have shifted to Major Thoroughfare Mixed -Use zoning for high-rise development, this parcel retains its commercial designation, aligning with the proposed improvements. Further, Mr. Linder discussed how the site plan increases efficiency and reduces impervious area, how the lighting plan meets ULDR standards to prevent light trespass, and how stormwater is managed through underground exfiltration. Landscaping exceeds 2,000 shrubs, though 364 caliper inches of tree mitigation are still required. Tree upsizing or contributions to the Tree Bank Fund are options for mitigation for the applicant. Mr. Linder spoke about how the parking layout includes 19 spaces in front of the building, 8 in front of the gas pumps, and 7 additional spaces on the south side (2 enclosed). No new signage is proposed for the project. Staff recommended that P&Z approve case number SPR 24-10 based on the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented, that the request met the applicable provisions of the ULDR and was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as per the written findings in the staff report, including the following conditions: 1. The site plan approval shall be valid for one (1) year; an extension request may be submitted prior to the expiration of this approval. 2. The above condition shall be fully and faithfully executed, or the site plan shall become null and void Discussion: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission asked staff questions. Vice - Chairperson Stanley asked if a representative was present to speak on this item. Mr. Robby Joshi, AIA, with ARCHENICS, 5401 S Kirkman Rd., Suite 243, Orlando, FL 32819, briefly addressed the Commission as the representative for the project. Audience Participation: Vice -Chairperson Stanley asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak about this item. No one came forward to speak about this item.