Board approves 55-foot driveway variance for proposed Quick Truck Wash at 46 Bradley Cove Road

The Russellville City Board of Adjustment on April approved a variance to allow a 55-foot-wide driveway at 46 Bradley Cove Road for a proposed Quick Truck Wash, overriding the 40-foot maximum in the zoning code.

Planning staff told the board the wider driveway is needed to accommodate the wider turning angles of semi trucks accessing a truck service area and could reduce curb damage and traffic pressure along Bradley Cove Road. "It is for these reasons that staff does believe special conditions exist to justify this variance," staff member Victoria said, recommending approval after consultation with the city engineer.

The site was described as an underutilized lot with six warehouse-type buildings split between C2 and C5 commercial zoning and adjacent to a truck stop, a truck wash and an ARDOT facility. Staff said the proposed east-side driveway would lead to a rear truck servicing and fueling area rather than the customer vehicle area, limiting conflicts between large trucks and smaller personal vehicles.

Jared Coleman of Blue Well Development, the applicant, identified himself for the record and said he had little to add but was available to answer questions and was "looking forward to being a part of the City of Russellville." A commissioner moved to approve the variance; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote with no opposition.

The board recorded the variance as approved; the motion did not specify additional conditions beyond the findings presented by staff. The board adjourned after approving the item.