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Up before the city on Monday night is final approval of a certified survey map for two city lots, and an outlot, at 2826 Milton Ave.

The city’s Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for the proposed development on July 7. The commission also on July 7 recommended approval of the certified survey map and forward that to the council for its OK.

Woodman’s has envisioned the new site, on three acres that previously held a car dealership that was demolished about a year ago, as a one-stop destination for fuel, car care and snacks

It will be directly behind an existing Woodman’s Market at 2819 N. Lexington Dr.

An existing Woodman’s gas station, located in an outlot at 2915 N. Lexington Drive, in front of the grocery market, will be maintained and continue to operate.

The council will also consider on Monday night approval of a memorandum of understanding between the city and Woodman’s Food Market, to proceed with public infrastructure improvements that will support the project. Planned infrastructure improvements include realignment a stretch of East Frontage Road from Lodge Drive to the site’s north property line, reconstruction of Lodge Drive, and new curb and gutter, pavement, sidewalk, storm sewer, street lighting, signage and pavement markings, according to city documents.

A traffic study supports these changes to ensure safe and efficient vehicle flow, city staff previously said.

Lodge Drive, currently a private road owned by Woodman’s Food Market, will be rebuilt to public roadway standards and dedicated as a public right-of-way.

In a memo to the council, city staff wrote that the overall project supports the city’s strategic plan by promoting businesses and growth on the northeast side of the city and by redeveloping land along the Milton Avenue corridor that’s currently vacant.

Pending final city approval, construction on the infrastructure improvements is envisioned to start in mid-August and to be completed by mid-September.