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Gas stations with canopies in the rear

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does anyone have any links or pictures of gas stations with canopies in the side or rear? I looked in the gallery and could not find any nor did any previous post still have the links of the pictures included.

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I too would be interested in seeing this, for what it's worth. We have service stations with their canopies in front. These are located in a traditional downtown area with buildings fronting on the walk, and the open canopies at front really break up the rhythm of the streetscape.

This is a problem that I have struggled with for some time. The only solutions I've really seen are landscaping/screen walls which hold a continuous line along the sidewalk.
 
I hope someone has examples. Just keep in mind that the tanks and traffic will be closer to whoever is to the rear of the gas station.
 
I know of a few locations with a side style canopy. I'll snap some pictures next time I am pass them. Unfortunately, all they really are is the site plan rotated 90
 
There is a great example of this in Delafield, Wisconsin. They actually tore down the old gas station, built the new one up to a 5-foot build-to-line and the pumps are completely screened from the road. It looks great. If I am out there riding my motorcycle this weekend I will try to snap a picture.
 
Seabishop said:
I hope someone has examples. Just keep in mind that the tanks and traffic will be closer to whoever is to the rear of the gas station.
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and lights...
 
Ah.....

Sorry, but most of our examples are of gas stations on undersized properties with nasty internal traffic problems. While we have a couple with side lot canopy coverage, they are not what I'd consider useful in any way:-| I think it would look ok if a gas station had the convenience store side closer to the roadway, with the canopy connected to a car wash towards the back of the lot and the pumps in between, this way, the lights would be shielded by the store and car wash structures from being cast on the back property line and the pumps would be between the two buildings and away from the roadway side of the lot, hidden behind the store. This would be good on an internal lot, not on corners. And no, I don't want to hear the "but how would you know they sell gas?", that's what signs are for.....:cool:
 
There is a nice one in Rhinebeck, NY but unfortunately I don't have any photos. Perhaps someone is close enough to snap one and post it? I will try to remember next time I am down in that area.
 
There are a couple examples on NC 68 between G'boro and High Point. There is another one on Catawba Ave. (I-77 Exit 28 then turn west) in Cornelius.

Those are the main two that come to mind close to you.
 
While i would still like to see pictures, i don't think we will be able to adopt regs that required them in the rear or side. The planning commission would support it... they want gas stations to look like gas stations, and the fill that if you have them in the rear then... you guessed- folks won't know they sell gas. So if while you are looking for photo oppertunites if you spot a station that has good pedestrian connectivity i would like that as well, because that was the whole point to have them in the rear.
 
canopies in the rear

I know it may be a little late now but here are pictures of a nice rear canopy design at a Mobil gas station in Delafield WI. The building is large so I actually couldn't even get the canopy into the frame but trust me it is behind the front elevation. You can't really see the canopy in the side view either but it does exist. Since the building is on a corner lot the canopy does have frontage on one side but the impact is minimized through good design and that road is not the major thoroughfare.
 

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mique28 said:
I know it may be a little late now but here are pictures of a nice rear canopy design at a Mobil gas station in Delafield WI. The building is large so I actually couldn't even get the canopy into the frame but trust me it is behind the front elevation. You can't really see the canopy in the side view either but it does exist. Since the building is on a corner lot the canopy does have frontage on one side but the impact is minimized through good design and that road is not the major thoroughfare.
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Just wanted to be the first to say "Amazing!" That's cool!!! I'm planning a road trip !!
 
mique28 said:
I know it may be a little late now but here are pictures of a nice rear canopy design at a Mobil gas station in Delafield WI. The building is large so I actually couldn't even get the canopy into the frame but trust me it is behind the front elevation. You can't really see the canopy in the side view either but it does exist. Since the building is on a corner lot the canopy does have frontage on one side but the impact is minimized through good design and that road is not the major thoroughfare.
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I've been to a few of some of Milwuakee's western burbs and I knew Delafield was somewhat nice and upscale, but damn!!!...I never thought I would call a Mobil Station beautiful.
 
mique28 said:
I know it may be a little late now but here are pictures of a nice rear canopy design at a Mobil gas station in Delafield WI. ...
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I also want to extend a thank you, I have a feeling these images are going to get used by more than a few of us.
 
donk said:
I also want to extend a thank you, I have a feeling these images are going to get used by more than a few of us.
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No problem, glad to help. Here are a few more photos of another Mobil station in my area (Mequon, WI). In my opinion it is not as great of an example as the Delafield Mobil but still a quality departure from your typical gas station. This station also sits on a corner lot with the "retail" building moved closer to the street edges and the canopy placed behind the building. If you need the images with a little better quality drop me a line, as these versions are compressed.
 

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Hey, I've been to Mequon. The town is very sprawly, no doubt. But the architecture is very nice and upscale...tough building requirements, I imagine.
 
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