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Planning Commission approves site plan for expansion at 2805 S. Washington with engineering contingencies
Summary
The Saginaw Planning Commission approved a site plan to add about 27,100 square feet to an existing gas station/store at 2805 South Washington. Approval was contingent on a flood‑plain permit and final City engineering sign‑off on utilities and stormwater.
John Morey, a civil engineer with D&M Site and Surveying and Engineering, told the Saginaw Planning Commission the project at 2805 South Washington proposes "a 27,100 square foot addition to the existing ... convenience store" and changes to parking and stormwater handling.
The commission approved the site plan after asking for clarification about stormwater detention and utility review. The approval is conditioned on completion of a flood‑plain permit and final review and approval of utility connections by the City of Saginaw Engineering Department.
Why it matters: The project adds substantial building area to an existing service station and alters site drainage and curb cuts on Wisner Street, issues the commission said should be resolved by engineering review before construction begins.
Morey said the design keeps the existing pump islands in place, relocates the dumpster, restripes parking to provide the required accessible space and ties a new 90 feet run of 8‑inch storm sewer into the single outlet the city allows. Commissioner Clark asked whether the detention would be buried; Morey replied the plan uses a single catch basin and above‑grade temporary storage on the north side pavement "it sits for about 20 minutes before it finally makes its way out." Morey said there would be no new water or sanitary hookups.
During discussion the commission confirmed the application had engineering review from the city (Morey referenced a review by "Travis from engineering") and directed that the motion include that final engineering approval. A motion to approve the petition passed after those contingencies were added; the vote was taken by voice and recorded as approved.
The approval advances site and building changes but leaves final technical sign‑offs to city engineering and a required flood‑plain permit. The petitioner and city staff indicated those administrative approvals remain outstanding and must be cleared before construction.
