The subject property is a three (3) acre parcel with Neighborhood Commercial zoning located at the southwest corner of Glencove Avenue NW and Emerson Drive NW. The applicant has provided a conceptual plan with a proposed 3,000 square foot gas station, along with restaurant and retail/office space. The applicant intends on keeping the property undivided. The conditional use request is specifically to allow retail automotive gas/fuel sales to be developed on vacant land.

Section 185.042(D)(1) of the Code of Ordinances establishes retail automotive gas/fuel sales as a conditional use in the Neighborhood Commercial District and provides specific requirements to be met before permitting this use. Retail automotive gas/fuel sales establishments shall be located on arterial roadways, at a signalized intersection of a major collector road, or on corner lots at the intersection of collector streets or a higher functional classification as identified in the adopted Palm Bay Comprehensive Plan. No more than two (2) corner lots at any intersection shall be used for retail gasoline or automotive fuel sales. The proposed project is located on Emerson Drive NW, between Jupiter Boulevard NW and St. Johns Heritage Parkway. This section of Emerson Drive is classified as a major collector, urban roadway in the City of Palm Bay 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and the intersection with Glencove Avenue NW is a signalized intersection. The proposed project will be the first retail automotive gas/fuel sales establishment development at this intersection.

City Council has the authority to request additional and reasonable conditions and safeguards associated with this conditional use.