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Council OKs special-use permit for EV charging canopy at Flying J as part of wider remodel
Summary
A special-use permit to allow an electric-vehicle charging island canopy at the Flying J/Flying J-branded travel center was approved; applicant proposes a full store remodel and new canopy to match fuel islands.
The City Council approved a special-use permit on June 2 for an electric-vehicle (EV) charging island canopy at the Flying J travel center on Willowbrook Road as part of a larger remodel.
Zoning staff said EV chargers themselves do not normally trigger a special use, but the canopy proposed is a structure that required the council’s approval. The applicant is undertaking a full remodel of the store interior and proposed the charging island with a canopy that would match the existing fuel island design. The plan came to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a positive recommendation.
Vote and next steps: Council members voted in favor of the special-use permit. Staff said the applicant is proceeding with design and code compliance as part of the overall redevelopment of the site.
Ending: The special-use permit clears a key zoning step for the Flying J remodel and a new EV charging island; construction details and permits will be handled through building and zoning staff.
