Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval of a Major Site Plan Amendment for Gatlin Plaza - BJ’s Wholesale Club (P17-057-A5).
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The applicant, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc, has submitted a Major Site Plan Amendment for Gatlin Plaza. The Major Site Plan Amendment includes the addition of a 106,200 square foot building with 16 fuel pumping stations within the southern tract B2(2) of the Gatlin Plaza PUD. Development on this site does trigger transportation improvements as detailed in the material, but, those improvements are conditioned in the PUD so they don’t need to be conditioned again as part of this site plan approval process.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the major site plan amendment as recommended by the Site Plan Review Committee.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the site plan amendment.
2. Move that the Council not approve the site plan amendment and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the site plan amendment at the March 12, 2025, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: According to the requirements in the most recently approved Gatlin Plaza PUD amendment, the additional square footage will trigger transportation improvements since the total square footage will exceed 400,000 square feet. Prior to issuance of any building or site development permits, the developer shall provide or cause to provide through the execution of an approved development agreement, the following improvements:
1. Intersection of Gatlin Boulevard & Brescia Street:
i. Convert the northbound approach to this intersection (Brescia Street) to 2 left-turn lanes and 1 shared through/right-turn lane.
ii. Extend shared through/right-turn lane approximately 160 feet from current position to approximate access drive at Home Depot site.
iii. Provide for necessary Signal Head and Signal Adjustments to support this restriping improvement and lane adjustment.
2. Intersection of Fondura Street and Gatlin Boulevard:
i. Add northbound right turn lane.
ii. Provide for necessary Signal Head and Signal Adjustments to support this lane addition.
3. East side Driveway 2 & Hayworth Avenue:
i. Convert the intersection of the Gatlin Plaza Internal Access Drive with Hayworth Avenue to an ‘All-Way’ stop controlled intersection.
ii. Improve sight-triangle visibility at intersection.
4. Intersection of Hayworth Avenue & Edgarce Street:
i. Restripe the Hayworth Avenue & Edgarce Street intersection to provide for enhanced traffic operation visibility.
ii. Remove stop signs for Hayworth Avenue, allowing for free flow movement along Hayworth Avenue.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is located south of SW Gatlin Boulevard and East of I-95.
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Site Plan
3. Landscape Plan
4. Building Elevations
5. Public Works Traffic Memo
6. Application
7. Agent Authorization
8. Special Warranty Deed
9. Warranty Deed
10. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: N/A
Legal Sufficiency Review:
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