Planning Commission To Vote On Sheetz Final Site Plan

The Mentor Planning Commission can vote on the final site plan for the during its meeting 7 p.m. tonight at .

The Planning Commission approved the .

The first time Sheetz tried to move in, in 2010, some Mentor residents who lived nearby initially opposed the idea. However, a few of these neighbors changed their mind when Sheetz offered to make compromises, including getting rid of outdoor music and dining, as well as adding landscaping buffers.

The new permit request notes that the families who live directly south of the property support Sheetz's request. Those would-be neighbors also to voice their support.

However, the proposed Sheetz has its detractors, as well. Other Mentor residents attended the January meeting and said the service station was a poor fit for the residential neighborhood.

In 2010, Planning Commission unanimously voted to allow Sheetz a permit to set up shop at Eckley's Corner. But then Mentor City Council voted 4-3 to not allow it.

Since then, three of the four people who voted against the Sheetz permit have left Council, paving the way for Sheetz's return.

Also, at the Commission meeting:

• Kick Martial Arts wants to open a site cardio fitness programs and martial arts classes at 7471 Tyler Boulevard, Unit K.

The business's proposed hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The facility will have two to three instructors with estimated class sizes of five people. The applicant has indicated that they do not plan on having any events or competitions at the facility.