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Burton Today
By the People, for the People
Proposed gas station on Belsay Road in Burton up for discussion
The Burton Planning Commission will review a site plan for a new gas station and convenience store near the intersection of Belsay Road and Court Street.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:49pm
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The Burton Planning Commission is set to discuss a proposed gas station and convenience store development on two parcels at 1139 and 1155 N. Belsay Road, near the intersection of Court Street. The plan calls for a 2,824 square-foot building, 14 parking spaces, and eight fuel pumps, as well as the demolition of a home on one of the parcels. The property is currently zoned for highway-oriented business, so no zoning change would be required.
Why it matters
The proposed gas station development would bring new commercial activity to a busy intersection in Burton, Michigan. However, the demolition of an existing home raises concerns about the impact on the local neighborhood and community character.
The details
The site plan review will be presented by a representative from Atwell LLC, a civil consultant on behalf of Murphy Oils USA, Inc. The plan calls for combining the two parcels at 1139 and 1155 N. Belsay Road to create the new gas station and convenience store. The proposed building would be 2,824 square feet, with 14 parking spaces and eight fuel pumps. One of the existing homes on the parcels would need to be demolished to make way for the new development.
- The Burton Planning Commission will discuss the proposed gas station development at its meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The players
Atwell LLC
A civil consultant representing Murphy Oils USA, Inc. in the proposed gas station development.
Murphy Oils USA, Inc.
The company proposing to build the new gas station and convenience store on Belsay Road in Burton.
Burton Planning Commission
The local government body that will review and discuss the proposed gas station development.
Kevin Burge
The chairman of the Burton Planning Commission.
Amber Abbey
The deputy DPW director for the city of Burton.
What they’re saying
“The vacant parcel next to the intersection had a Shell gas station on it several years ago.”
— Kevin Burge, Burton Planning Commission Chairman
What’s next
The Burton Planning Commission will decide whether to approve the site plan for the proposed gas station development at its meeting on March 10, 2026.
The takeaway
The proposed gas station development on Belsay Road in Burton highlights the ongoing tension between commercial growth and preserving community character, as the plan would require demolishing an existing home. The Planning Commission's decision will shape the future of this busy intersection and the surrounding neighborhood.
