VIP Tire and Service submits plans for Rockport Route 1 store
ROCKPORT — VIP Tires and Service, represented by Maine Central Properties, LLC, of Auburn, is asking the Rockport Planning Board permission to construct a 10,069-square-foot tire store on Route 1 land near the Rockport/Rockland town line. The board meets Thursday, April 25, to consider the application.
The 4.6 acre site at 1075 Commercial Street (Route 1) is currently home to a former restaurant (at one point, it was a Denny’s Restaurant before closing). The existing building was constructed in 1993, and is to be used, and expanded, in the proposed VIP store. The expansion is to extent into the existing parking lot, with additional parking created. Total number of parking spaces is to be 53.
The site sits within the town’s 906 Mixed Residential and Commercial zone. Maximum building size in that zone is 6,000 square feet.
VIP currently operates in Rockland and will move their operation upon completion of the improvements, plans said.
“The portion of the existing building to be renovated encompasses 5,145 square feet,” according to plans filed at the Rockport Town Office. “A proposed service bay addition adds 4,475 square feet. As the 906 zone has a maximum building footprint standard of 6,000 square feet, a connector complying with the ordinance is proposed. The building expansion will extend to the north, into the existing parking area.”
If approved, construction is to begin in June or July of this year.
The Planning Board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Rockport Library Meeting Room, lower level.
Agenda
- Continuance – Consideration of a Site Plan Review Application for a property located at 1075 Commercial St. Rockport, ME 04856 and is identified as Map 002 Lot 169. This property is under a purchase and sale agreement between VIP Inc. (buyer) and JL Enterprise LLC (current owner) and is being represented by William Lane of Gartley & Dorsky.
- Other Business
- Adjourn
