Council, municipal authority approve 2 Go Express rebuild, approve EV-charger lease

The Perry City Council approved a site-plan review for a proposed redevelopment of the property at 2812 West First Street filed by Higley Construction for the 2 Go Express property, and the Perry Municipal Authority separately approved a lease extending electric-vehicle charging services at the same location.

Planning staff told council the planning commission approved the site plan on the previous Thursday. The plan calls for demolition of the existing complex and construction of a rebuilt convenience-store/gas-station facility with additional retail and restaurant space and expanded parking, including designated semi-truck parking on the south side of the site. Developers discussed multiple potential tenants (comments referenced Cinnabon and Bojangles among concepts) and an increase in building area for one tenant from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet and said the operation could require 40–45 workers, which staff described as roughly a 50-job increase for the area.

Council approved the site plan on a roll call. Separately, the Perry Municipal Authority approved a lease agreement with the owner/operator of 2 Go Express to permit the extension of electric-vehicle charging services at the location. Staff said the lease will support the planned rebuild and charging infrastructure.

The applicant did not provide a firm construction schedule, but the developer indicated a target of 2025–2026 for construction if approvals and site work proceed. Council and planning staff said further building permits, inspections and any vendor-specific licensing will follow planning approval and municipal permits.