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Planning commission approves conversion of former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road with gas pumps
Summary
The Burton Planning Commission approved a site plan to convert the former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road into a convenience store with gas pumps, with conditions to replace damaged landscaping and note replacement trees.
The Burton Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan to convert the former Rite Aid at 6026 Lapeer Road into a convenience store with gas pumps during its regular meeting. The motion included two conditions: replacement of about 15 damaged shrubs and notation in the plan legend that six trees will be placed along the right-of-way as depicted on the plan.
Rick Swihart, an architect with Creekwood Architecture, told the commission the building was an “easy site to convert,” noting ample parking and existing landscaping. He said the work required would be “not too much site work except for the gas pumps and the canopies for the gas pumps.”
Commission discussion focused on landscaping, delivery access and exterior displays. Commissioner Hartz recommended removing and replacing about 25% of perimeter bushes that were damaged or dying and noted about 15 shrubs and missing new trees shown on the plan needed attention; the applicant agreed to ensure damaged material is replaced. Commissioners also asked how fuel deliveries would be staged; the applicant said the site's two drive aisles should allow trucks to access the pumps.
The motion to approve site plan SBR-20517 was made by Mr. Martz and seconded by Mr. Jones. The roll call votes recorded by the clerk were: Mr. Marks, yes; Mr. Dunkel, yes; Mr. Goring, yes; Mr. Jones, yes; Mr. Burge, yes. The clerk stated, “Motion carried.”
Details recorded in the file show the property is in the C-2 General Business zone; the proposed uses — a convenience store, gas pumps and additional retail lease spaces — are permitted in that zoning classification. The applicant said the converted store would include multiple lease spaces and one drive-through window. No timeline beyond an estimate of operation within six months was presented for immediate operation.
The commission’s approval is conditioned on the landscaping replacements and the plan legend notation; the commission did not attach other conditions in the motion. Any changes to the plan after permits would require returning to the commission, per staff guidance.
