During a recent government meeting, an applicant presented plans for a new convenience store, which will feature a 24-hour operation selling typical household items, including prepackaged food and drinks. Notably, the applicant is not seeking approval to sell alcohol at this time, but any future plans to do so would require separate zoning approval.

The proposal includes the installation of a new 6-foot solid white PVC fence along the north and east property lines, replacing an existing wood fence. This new fence will stop 25 feet north of the south property line, transitioning to a 3-foot solid fence to prevent view obstruction for vehicles exiting a nearby driveway. Additionally, the plan outlines the planting of three new shade trees along Liberty and Cooper Avenue, as well as 21 evergreen trees along the east fence.

The building design features a contemporary look with a brick exterior and fiber cement panels. However, the proposal requires several departures from zoning requirements due to site constraints. The building's street yard setback is proposed at 6 feet from the west property line, while the east transition yard setback will be 23 feet from residentially zoned properties, falling short of the required 50 feet. The vehicle use area will also have reduced setbacks, with a 5-foot distance from the east property line instead of the mandated 8 feet.

Despite these variances, the applicant has managed to include 10 parking spaces on-site, slightly below the required 11 spaces, which officials believe is adequate given the nature of convenience store traffic. The meeting highlighted the balancing act between development needs and adherence to zoning regulations, as the applicant navigates the constraints of the site.