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Planning commission approves convenience‑store remodel and signage at Sir Francis Drake gas station with lighting, air/water conditions
Summary
The commission granted a conditional‑use permit, design review and sign permit to convert an existing service station at 1942 Sir Francis Drake Blvd into a convenience market with conditions on signage, lighting, the air/water station location and removal of an old smog sign; vote was recorded in the minutes.
The Fairfax Planning Commission on April 17 approved plans to remodel the existing automobile repair and gasoline station at 1942 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard into a convenience market with gas service, adopting conditions to limit nighttime lighting and to resolve equipment and signage placement.
The commission’s action covered three entitlements: design review to change exterior windows and doors, a conditional‑use permit to allow retail combined with gas service, and a sign permit to place a roof sign on the building. Commissioners approved the permits after adding conditions that the applicant remove…
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