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A proposed gas station and convenience store on West Main Cross Street in Findlay faces significant hurdles after city planners recommended denial of the site plan due to concerns over truck maneuverability. The site, currently an abandoned car wash, is set to be transformed into a six-pump gas station with a 2,535 square-foot convenience store. However, city staff highlighted that the design would force delivery trucks to swing into opposing traffic lanes to access the site, raising safety concerns.
The Planning Commission's analysis revealed that the parcel, measuring just 0.603 acres, is small for a C-2 General Commercial zone. While the applicant, R and R Takar LLC, proposed installing a six-foot masonry wall to buffer the site from adjacent residential areas, the city engineer's review indicated that the updated site plans still did not adequately address the turning radius issues for larger delivery trucks.
During the meeting, Richard Drake from Drake Architecture, representing the applicant, argued that a smaller truck would be used for deliveries and proposed signage to direct traffic flow. Despite these adjustments, the Planning Commission remained unconvinced, emphasizing that the site’s tight layout could pose risks for both vehicles and pedestrians.
The recommendation for denial underscores the challenges of balancing commercial development with community safety and traffic management. The next steps for the applicant remain uncertain as they consider how to address the city’s concerns and potentially revise their proposal.
Converted from Findlay City Planning Commission 7/10/25 meeting on July 12, 2025
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