Chevron Service Station

A proposal for the redevelopment of the Chevron Station several months ago. The following variances were requested to accommodate the proposed development.

1) Off-street parking - 25 proposed versus 27 required.
2) Curb cuts - one on each street proposed versus two on each street required.
3) Loading zone - use of dumpster access versus one loading zone.
4) Front setback - placement of gas pump canopy 25.9 feet from front lot line versus 30 feet required (variance of     4.1 feet).
5) Rear setback - placement of new building 7 feet from rear lot line versus 25 feet required (variance of 18 feet).

These variances were granted by the Board of Adjustment on January 18, 2007. As allowed by Town codes, a request to reconsider the variances granted for the development was received. The Board of Adjustment considered the request and granted the re-hearing. In response to this action by the Board of Adjustment, litigation was filed against the Town of Melbourne Beach by the owner of the Chevron Station. In order to settle the litigation, the Town Commission took action on November 13, 2007 to restore the variances as originally granted by the Board of Adjustment. (Updated 11/28/2007)