6016 Vernon Avenue, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Site Plan with Variances

Ionna Rechargery is proposing to remodel the existing Kee’s auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue into an electric vehicle charging station. An electric vehicle charging station is a permitted use in the PCD-4 zoning district, in which this site is located. The site, however, is guided for medium density residential use in the Comprehensive Plan. The site would feature seven level 3 DC fast chargers. The existing building would be remodeled to be a lounge waiting area with a mini convenience store or vending machines. The desired hours of operation is 24 hours per day. To accommodate this request, the following is requested:

• A Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to re-guide the site from MDR, Medium Density Residential to NN, Neighborhood Node. The site is zoned PCD-4, in which a gas station is a permitted use. A gas station is defined as “a principal building and its accessory structures used for the sale of motor fuels and oils, where automotive accessories and convenience goods may be sold, but where repair and servicing of motor vehicles does not occur; provided, however, that an accessory carwash is permitted.”
• Site Plan Review.
• Multiple Variances: Drive Aisle/Parking Space Setbacks from 20 to 2 feet, Setback to Residential Property from 50 and 110 feet to 12 and 60 feet, Canopy setbacks from 35 & 25 to 0 and 5 feet, Pump Island Setbacks from 20 to 10 and 0 feet, Patio setback from 20 to 2 feet, Mechanical Equipment Setback from 35 to 13 feet, and Parking Lot Setback from the Building from 10 to 2 and 6 feet.