Downtown Gas Station Plans Revised

[Metro Jacksonville]

Downtown Gas Station Plans Revised



Conceptual plans have been modified to better integrate a proposed gas station and convenience store along Main Street. If approved, this gas station will include a cafe/restaurant with outdoor dining and serving areas along Union and Main Streets.

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[CS Foltz]

Makes me wonder if they have "SPAR Council" approval?

[thelakelander]

No, its not in Springfield.  Nevertheless, no one does.  Just follow the adopted zoning codes and regulations and you'll be fine.

[sheclown]

Bring it on!!  New construction is a great sign and brings hope of recovery.

[Doctor_K]

Bring it on!!  New construction is a great sign and brings hope of recovery.

Concur!  Baby steps, and in the right direction.

[aubureck]

I definitely like the redesign so much better than the original proposal!

[jason_contentdg]

It's not really pushing any boundaries with the design, but there is not a "back" of the building, which is a plus.

It's pretty ho-hum, but we'd be one less empty lot in downtown.

[copperfiend]

Seems like a good step.

[tufsu1]

I agree...and think it is quite nice for a gas station...I can't think of too many that have put the building (note tha plans say convenient store not convenience store) against the street with window walls.

Plus it appears to be a BP, which makes me doubly happy!

[Miss Fixit]

Walk up cafe and outdoor seating is cool!

[fieldafm]

I think for what it is, the plans are pretty nice... much better than the original plans. 

[Captain Zissou]

Drastic improvement.  Sure it's not amazing, but if we continue to make new developments be designed in a way that is pedestrian friendly, we'll eventually have a great DT.

Is that ivey growing on the fence of the 'patio'??  If so, that's a nice touch.

[fsujax]

wow. wonder what kind of restaurant it will be Chili's, a seafood restaurant, or some version of an Irsih Pub?

[thelakelander]

Probably fast food or a sandwich shop.

[jason_contentdg]

I could see a good doughnut shop in that spot, like the one on university boulevard, north of Arlington Expressway