Documented by Josef Sibala
Here’s what you need to know:
- The commission approved a conditional use permit for a three-bay, instant oil change service station at 125 Shaw Ave. Services include oil changes and small-scale vehicle work. The Shaw Avenue site does not include a car wash.
- Regarding circulation, there will be two existing access points on Shaw Avenue, while the pattern will remain the same.
Follow-up question:
- When will the service station open?
The Scene
The meeting began on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. via YouTube livestream. The meeting was held at the Clovis Council Chamber at 1033 Fifth St. in Clovis. Here is the link to the
meeting.
Commissioners present
- Commissioner Mike Cunningham
- Commissioner Brandon Hatcher
- Chair Alma Antuna
- Commissioner Joseph Hebert
- Commissioner Paul Hinkle
Commissioners not present:
- Commissioner Brandon Bedsted
Staff present:
- Assistant Planner Marissa Jensen
- Brandon Shawn, applicant
Discussion
1. The commission (4-0) approved the meeting minutes of Nov. 16, 2023.
Public hearings were held as follows:
2. The commission (4-0) adopted a Class 2 categorical exemption from further environmental review under CEQA and a conditional use permit for a three-bay, instant oil change service station use at 125 Shaw Ave.
Assistant Planner Marissa Jensen said the site covers 0.76 acres, and is located at the northeast corner of Shaw Avenue and Cherry Lane.
The site is designated as C-2 or Community Commercial zoning, which it also shares with surrounding sites in the area.
The applicant proposed a new 1,450-square-foot instant oil change facility with three service bays. Services include oil changes and small-scale vehicle work. The Shaw Avenue site does not include a car wash.
The anticipated hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
The facility will have six to 10 employees, and service up to 45 vehicles a day.
Regarding circulation, there will be two existing access points on Shaw Avenue, while the pattern will remain the same.
Brandon Shawn, the applicant and franchisee for the oil change station, expressed support. The developer is Durban Development.
The commission adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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