Green Design Review Board Meeting – May 6, 2026

The City of Green Design Review Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Central Administration, 1755 Town Park Blvd. The primary and only business item was a site plan review for the proposed Friendly Express Gas Station at 4053 S. Main Street (agenda). The board discussed the proposal at length, raised concerns about parking, delivery truck maneuvering, cross-access easements, and future tenant flexibility, and ultimately voted to table the item for 30 days to allow the applicant to address the issues.

Consent Calendar

• Motion to approve the March 4, 2026, meeting minutes was made, seconded, and carried unanimously with no discussion. No other consent items were listed.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No separate public comment period was held. The applicant's representative, Jim Presutto of Four Points Architectural Services, presented the proposal, and property owner Dave Thompson (who introduced himself as the owner of Friendly Express) responded to board questions.

Discussion Items

• Friendly Express Gas Station – Site Plan Review (Case 26-14)
  • The applicant proposed a new gas station at 4053 S. Main Street in the B-1 zoning district. The plan includes a canopy and pumps on the south side of the existing building, a small bump-out on the west side for a drive-through window (pickup only, no order station), and removal of one tree to accommodate additional paving.
  • The applicant stated the convenience store would require approximately 20 parking spaces, with a preference for 5–6 stacking spaces and a maximum of 8, leaving the back of the building open for future development.
  • The owner stated he owns all of his properties through one of two leasing companies (TLK Leasing or RSK Leasing) and that he is being selective about future tenants, noting he is not interested in a sit-down restaurant or large dining area. He said the project brings new life to a property that the city wants to see improved.

Key Outcomes

• Motion to table (made by a board member) was seconded and passed unanimously (voice vote, no opposition). The applicant was asked to return in approximately 30 days with additional information.
• Board requests before approval:
  • Show parking layout for a potential future restaurant tenant, even though the gas station is the current use, so the board can approve a plan that will comply with future needs.
  • Provide a highlighted cross-access easement and site plan showing traffic flow, as requested by the applicant's agent.
  • Resolve outstanding site circulation, delivery vehicle maneuvering, and pedestrian/bike/boat access concerns.
  • The board noted that the applicant's representative mentioned getting the design from the owner, with the owner actively managing the process and expressing confidence in the design.
• Note: A representative's statement in the record referenced "West Main Street," while the agenda identifies the site as 4053 S. Main Street. This appears to be a transcription error; the agenda and official materials list the location as S. Main Street.