City hopes store sparks further development
Tipp City council OKs construction deal for Casey’s General Store.
A Casey’s General TIPP CITY —
Store is making its way to Tipp City.
Plans for a Tipp City location on just more than 2 acres off Interstate 75’s Exit 69 at County Road 25A and Donn Davis Way have been discussed for a year.
The Tipp City Council took another step this week toward the gas station/convenience store becoming reality, voting to approve a construction agreement.
“There is no timeline yet,” City Manager Tim Eggleston said of construction. “They have a lot of them (stores) under contract and in the construction phase.”
Eggleston said hopes are the Casey’s project will spur more development of the property at and near the intersection.
“The administration is praying that this does spur more development in the area,” he said. “This project certainly helps.”
Casey’s, which markets itself as “Famous for Pizza,” has made a recent push into Ohio with its gas stations and convenience stores. Casey’s stores also are located in Huber Heights, Greenville, Centerville and Clayton among other area communities. The construction agreement covers items such as plans, engineer’s
estimates of costs, inspec- tion fees and testing/surety requirements. It also notes work needed including modifying a crosswalk, adding ADA ramps, replacing loop detectors, storm sewer work and pavement markings, all to Donn Davis Way.
In January, the city coun- cil approved a change in sign regulations, increasing the limit for freestanding commercial signs to 90 feet from 75 feet.
The change followed a zoning appeals board denial of a request by Casey’s General Store for a 100-foot highway sign due to the location of its property. People representing the company said the added height was needed for a sign to be visible from the interstate. Council later approved 90 feet because ordinances allow a 10 percent waiver in the height to be approved by city staff.
Exit 69 also includes the Arbogast vehicle dealership and a Circle K convenience store across Donn Davis Way from the project site.