Label
SUP Gas Station
2485 N. Detroit Ave.
SUP25-0037
Zoning & Planning
Title
Granting a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
By application (SUP25-0037) filed with the City of Toledo Central Permit Center, a request for a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was submitted to the Toledo City Plan Commission for its review and recommendation.
On August 13, 2026, the Toledo City Plan Commission recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
On September 18, 2026, the Toledo City Council Zoning and Planning Committee recommended disapproval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That granting a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be and the same is hereby approved, subject to the conditions contained in Section 2 hereof which must be complied with, as to the property more fully described as follows:
PARCEL I:
Lots numbered one (1) and two (2) in Linden Heights, a Subdivision in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, in accordance with Volume 18 of Plats, page 47.
(Tax Parcel No. 09-64551)
(Tax Parcel No. 09-64557)
PARCEL II:
Lot number three (3) in Linden Heights, a Subdivision in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, in accordance with Volume 18 of Plats, page 41.
(Tax Parcel No. 09-64561)
SECTION 2. That the approval of the granting of a Special Use Permit for a Gas Station for the property located at 2485 N. Detroit Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be subject to compliance with the thirty-nine (39) conditions as follows:
The following thirty-nine (39) conditions listed by agency of origin. Applicants are encouraged to contact each of the agencies to address compliance with their conditions:
Division of Engineering Services
1. All proposed sidewalk, drive approaches, curb, and pedestrian curb ramps within the public right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Toledo Construction Standards, Specifications, Toledo Municipal Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
2. All proposed commercial drive approaches, (along with the sidewalk through the drive) shall be constructed with 8” thick concrete per City of Toledo Construction Standards and Specifications. No curb shall be permitted in the right-of-way along either side of a drive approach. No horizontal curb cutting will be permitted to create a curb drop/opening. Existing drive approaches, including the curb drop, that will no longer be utilized shall be removed and restored with curb to match the adjacent curb.
3. Required permits for all approved work in the public right-of-way shall be obtained, before work begins, from (419) 245-1347. The application can be obtained at Toledo.oh.gov search: Right of Way opening permit.
4. Contact (419) 936-2697 for inspection of above-mentioned items. Do not contact John Williams like the Right of Way Permit says.
5. Trace out any drainage pipes on site, notably from the ex. Trench drain on the site plan to its connection to a city basin or city pipe. Add the information to the site plan and provide revised drawing to 419-245-1338.
6. A stormwater submittal will not be required for this site plan, which indicates a total of less than 2,500 square feet of new earthwork. If the site plan were to change and have an increased amount of earthwork, the applicant will need to apply for an amendment to the special use permit to determine whether a stormwater review and approval would also be required.
Division of Environmental Services
7. Applicant shall resolve all existing Ohio BUSTR (Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations) violations and provide documentation that the site is compliant.
8. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo’s Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations as specified in the Toledo Municipal Code and also any applicable State or Federal Regulations. This includes, but not limited to; initial notification, annual notifications, and notifications of upgrade, removal or remediation of USTs.
9. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo’s Stormwater regulations as specified in the Toledo Municipal Code. Special attention must be paid to all potential storm water impacts from the modification of the site, including but not limited to long-term operation and maintenance of existing structural and non-structural Best Management Practices.
10. Applicant shall maintain compliance with Ohio EPA’s General Storm Water NPDES permit programs.
11. Applicant is strongly encouraged to install permanent inlet filters with oil absorbent pillow in parking lot catch basins to treat stormwater.
12. Applicant is strongly encouraged to include multiple green infra-structure measures to minimize runoff and increase infiltration, and to minimize the amount of new and/or additional impervious surface on the site.
13. Applicant is strongly encouraged to plant native, low maintenance and non-invasive trees, shrubs and perennials. Information is at <https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/plants-trees/invasive-plants>; a list of invasive plants and alternative species can be downloaded from <https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf>
14. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio’s Air Quality Regulations applicable in the Toledo Municipal Code and the Ohio Administrative Code including, but not limited to the Asbestos and the Anti-Noise Laws.
Fire Prevention Bureau
15. The proposed construction work will require compliance with all applicable Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing code requirements. (OBC 105.1 & 101.4)
16. A Certificate of Occupancy is required to be obtained. A responsible person shall maintain a copy of the current certificate of occupancy for a structure regulated by the building code and make it available to the fire code official upon request. (OFC 102.3.2)
17. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification that meets Building & Fire Code requirements.
18. All permits for new/reactivating UST systems for this fueling station to be submitted to the State of Ohio Fire Marshal's Office BUSTR (Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Registration) ORC 1301:7-9-10 Permits for UST systems.
Division of Traffic Management
19. 10’ x 20’ vehicle stacking must be shown correctly at each pump being utilized per TMC 1107.1602.
20. Wheel stops are required at all parking spaces abutting property lines, planning strips and buildings per TMC 1107.1907.
21. A 25’ drive aisle is required for two-way traffic measured from vehicle stacking to Building sidewalk per TMC 1107.1911.
22. All driveways, drive aisles and vehicle stacking must be clearly shown and dimensioned per TMC 1107.1911.
23. All gas pumps must be clearly shown and noted where a blank side of a pump is going to be on the drawings.
24. An accessible sidewalk ramp is be required for the existing raised sidewalk around the building to the accessible entrance per ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
Plan Commission
25. The hours of operation shall be limited from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
26. Free air (with the capability of filling standard automobile tires), water, and restrooms shall be provided and maintained during operating hours of the station.
27. The applicant shall submit canopy elevations to the Plan Director depicting compliance with TMC§1104.0903(A).
28. The applicant shall submit a site lighting plan to the Plan Director ensuring all lighting is selected and arranged to direct and reflect light away from any adjacent residential properties, public rights-of-way, and away from the sky above the light fixture.
29. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan to the Plan Director with bicycle parking details showing compliance with TMC§1107.0902.
30. The applicant shall submit a revised site and/or landscape plan to the Plan Director ensuring an accessible route exists from the accessible parking spot to the building’s main entrance without planter boxes in the way.
31. The applicant shall install a decorative fence along Delaware Avenue. The fence must meet the requirements of TMC§1105.0300.
32. All four sides of the dumpster must be screened at a minimum height of six feet (6’). Screen materials can be any combination of evergreen plantings, fence or wall structure.
33. If building materials on the existing building are to be modified, the applicant shall submit building elevation drawings to the Plan Director showing compliance with TMC§1109.0500.
34. Nonconforming signage on the site shall be removed or brought into conformance per TMC§1113.0703.
35. Any proposed signage shall obtain a separate sign permit meeting the requirements of TMC Chapter 1113.
36. The Special Use Permit may be reviewed for compliance with the conditions of approval, negative secondary effects, and adherence to all requirements of the Toledo Municipal Code. If outstanding issues are found and not addressed the Special Use Permit may be considered for revocation.
37. Approval of the Special Use Permit will lapse after one (1) year if the criteria listed in TMC§1111.0707 have not been met.
38. Minor adjustments to the site plan that do not violate the above conditions, or the Toledo Municipal Code, may be reviewed and approved by the Director of the Toledo City Plan Commission.
39. No permits shall be issued until arrangements satisfactory to the Director of the City of Toledo Plan Commission have been made for compliance with the conditions as set forth above.
SECTION 3. That when the conditions contained herein above have been complied with, the Secretary of the Toledo City Plan Commission be and he is hereby directed to change the zoning maps to conform with the within Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance hereby is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that the Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to provide for the orderly regulation and use of the property and to protect the land value in the area.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 11 nays 0.
Failed: October 6, 2026: yeas 0, nays 11.