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Planning Board Approves Conceptual Circle K Redevelopment at 400 East Gregory Street
Summary
The City of Pensacola Planning Board unanimously approved conceptual site-plan and aesthetic changes for a proposed Circle K at 400 E. Gregory St., after the applicant added 100% pervious pavers and revised façade treatments to meet code requirements.
The City of Pensacola Planning Board unanimously approved conceptual site-plan and aesthetic review for a proposed Circle K redevelopment at 400 East Gregory Street during its March 10 meeting.
The proposal, presented by applicant Sandra Owens of MDM Services, revises an earlier plan by removing the existing convenience-store canopy and pavement and adding a new convenience-store building and canopy. Owens said the applicant introduced a hydro pervious paver product that is 100% pervious and, when installed correctly, “holds a quarter-inch rain event for water quality,” which helped eliminate the previously requested variance for impervious-surface area.
The board’s planner, Mr. Harding, reminded members that an earlier conceptual version had been before the board in December 2025 and that the variance request for impervious area had been denied at that time. He said the revised package responds to prior comments with pervious paving, additional rear fenestration, and facade adjustments. Staff also noted that signage will be handled later through an abbreviated staff review and permitting process after final site and building plans are submitted.
Board members questioned sidewalk placement, lot coverage and landscaping. The applicant said sidewalks were moved roughly 2 feet off Gregory Street and 9th Avenue and increased to 6 feet in width; she also said the proposal retains substantial landscape area and will protect an on-site tree during construction. The applicant reported the existing impervious area as 97.32% and the proposed impervious area as 68.83% (the maximum allowed is 75%).
After questions and a brief discussion about safety at the high-speed corner near Gregory Street, a motion to approve the conceptual submission was moved and seconded and carried unanimously. The chair said final review will return to the board only if a variance or final aesthetic review triggers it; otherwise staff handles abbreviated items such as signage.
The applicant acknowledged the board and said she expects to return for final approval later in the process.
