Planning commission approves large‑scale convenience store and fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Road

The Russellville Planning Commission voted to approve a large‑scale development for a convenience store with fuel sales at 46 Bradley Cove Road, subject to staff conditions including health‑department approval, final elevations, and a parking analysis.

Victoria, city planning staff, presented the proposal and said the site—within the East Main Commercial District—meets the large‑scale threshold (over five acres) and most subdivision and development‑code requirements but still requires health‑department approval and building elevations to confirm compliance with commercial building and site design standards. Staff noted the site may require up to two new fire hydrants and a water‑main/fire‑line extension and that a 55‑foot driveway variance had been approved at the April board of adjustment meeting.

Resident Caroline Horton asked whether sewer would be extended to homes on the same side of Bradley Cove Road as the development; Victoria replied that utility extensions are handled by the city corporation and, in typical practice, are completed at the developer’s expense when a new project requires extension.

Jared Coleman of Blue Whale Development said his team will purchase and replat about 6.2 of the parcel’s roughly 10 acres and will demolish the buildings on their portion while leaving other buildings under the current owner’s control.

A commissioner moved and seconded approval of the application with the staff‑recommended conditions; the commission carried the motion by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The project will proceed to building‑permit review, where staff will confirm final elevations, parking analysis results and health‑department sign‑off prior to permit issuance.