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Commission approves Fast Mart/Valero design change; exterior color update cleared
Summary
A conditional‑use permit amendment to change exterior colors for a Mechanicsville Turnpike Fast Mart/Valero station was approved; staff said proposed changes are aesthetic and do not alter structural elements, and commissioners recommended approval after reviewing elevations.
The commission considered CUP2026‑00009, an application to amend a conditional‑use permit that governs a convenience store with three or more fuel dispensers at the northeast quadrant of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Old Calvary Drive. The applicant sought to repaint the building exterior from beige and blue to black and red.
Staff said the changes were aesthetic only, that no structural work was proposed, and that the CUP’s condition requiring substantial conformance with elevations meant the conditional-use permit needed amendment. Commissioners reviewed photos and example remodels; Commissioner Martin observed the in-person appearance of remodeled Fast Mart locations and recommended approval. The commission voted to recommend approval; staff noted conditions will limit the change to paint and materials and require sign permits and inspections.
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