During the June meeting of the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), City Manager Michael Walker provided a summary of the sign plan for the upcoming Shell gas station in Lakeland Town Square. Situated at the intersection of Highway 70 and Seed Tick Road, this multi-tenant fuel center will house a convenience store and accommodate two other businesses. One of these businesses may feature a drive-thru model, possibly for a fast-food establishment. With construction nearing completion, the gas station is expected to open by the fall of 2023. The sign plan received unanimous approval from all MPC members.
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Another topic on the MPC’s agenda was a site plan application for the Starbucks located at 9014 Highway 64. The application sought to make exterior site improvements that would enhance the drive-thru lane’s capacity for customer queuing. By implementing these changes, Starbucks aimed to eliminate any confusion regarding the entry points for the drive-thru line. The MPC also granted unanimous approval for Starbucks’ application.