Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 2 – Surrey 2050

DP1.2 GAS STATION

Driveway Access The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Residential Areas:

19.

The overall site should be planned based on the functional requirements of an average-sized vehicle. Large delivery

tanker trucks should be restricted to a dedicated outside lane. Service to trucks should not be provided at these gas sta- tions.

20. Minimize the number and width of the entry points to the site to limit open views over the large paved areas. Access driveways to the site should be restricted to one from each of the main abutting streets (e.g. if located on a corner lot, limit to two access points only). (illustr.)

21. Raised curbs should be used to slow vehicular movement, minimize view corridors of paved areas, and narrow the gap in the continuity of the sidewalk. Pavement Standards The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Residential Areas: 22. Use concrete bands and pavers of contrasting color to break up the areas of asphalt. Areas of asphalt paving should be minimized and landscaping should be increased to be compatible with the landscaping located in the front yard in residential areas. 23. Use other types of paving (e.g. contrasting texture and color) to identify customer parking areas, gas pump service areas and pedestrian routes from the sidewalk to the commercial store. 24. Use different pavements in combination with landscaped aisles to define vehicular routes and lanes through the site (e.g. a pavement change can identify the ‘tanker truck/large vehicle parking lane’).

RESIDENTIAL AREAS

25. Concrete sidewalks should be identified across the entry points to the site. A level sidewalk should continue across the upper part of the driveway.

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