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Planning commission recommends city council approve Sheetz special‑use permit for former Rite Aid site
Summary
The East Lansing Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 17 to recommend city council approve a special‑use permit for a Sheetz convenience store and fueling station at 111 W. Saginaw, citing applicant revisions on traffic, stormwater and site design; the matter will go to council for final action.
The East Lansing Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 17 to recommend that city council approve a special‑use permit for Sheetz Incorporated’s proposed redevelopment of the former Rite Aid site at Abbott and Saginaw.
Staff told commissioners the revised plan proposes a 6,139‑square‑foot Sheetz with a convenience/restaurant, drive‑through and eight double‑sided fueling positions. Alicia (city planner) said the applicant increased bike parking from four to 14 spaces, committed to a Level‑2 electric vehicle charging station on day one and reduced freestanding sign heights; the applicant also re‑designed on‑site stormwater…
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