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Council President Brossard: Councilman Marrie, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee, do you have a report this evening? Building, Zoning and Development Committee Councilman Marrie: Yes, Mr. President, thank you. The Building, Zoning, and Development Committee met on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Committee members Marrie, Madden, and Limpert, Council President Brossard, Council Members Carr, Gilchrist, and Scarl, the Mayor, Directors of Finance, Law, Recreation, Economic Development, Public Safety, Service, HR, and Guests. • First on the agenda was the discussion of PDC Plan 317-2025, which is the construction of a new Sheetz gas station at 29000 Lorain Road. Director Upton and the Sheetz representatives that were present provided an overview of the project, which includes the demolition of the existing Rite Aid building and construction of a new 10,710 square foot building. The Sheetz will include gas pumps, convenience store, and food sales, including a mobile order pickup window. The location will be open 24-7 and will have approximately 30 employees. The building itself will be closer to the street with the gas pumps and main entrance behind the building. The rear of the building facing Lorain will contain full windows to break up the brick facade and enhance the overall appearance. There will be increased green space and plantings, including retaining multiple mature trees. The site will include an entrance and exit on Stearns Road. Vehicles exiting onto Stearns will be restricted to a right turn, which is northbound only. New turn lane striping will be installed on Stearns to support safe and efficient traffic flow. An additional entrance and exit drive will be provided on Lorain Road, along with a separate entrance -only lane to improve site circulation. Vehicles exiting onto Lorain Road will be permitted to turn either eastbound or westbound. The building will have a shared and coordinated signage with the existing Dunkin' Donuts on the site to maintain continuity and comply with the Lorain Road corridor standards. There was additional questions and discussions about security, traffic flow, and the impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Overall, the plan was received positively from both Committee and Council, and the Committee voted 3-0 to recommend PDC Plan 317-2025. Mr. President, at this time, I would like to make a motion to recommend PDC Plan 317-2025 and ask for a second. Councilman Madden: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to approve PDC Plan 317-2025 Sheetz, made by Councilman Marrie, seconded by Councilman Madden. Roll call, please. 02. 1.7-2C COUncii Meeting Minutes - Page 6