Fun Facts About The Proposed 7-Eleven at 14702 Bellamy Road, Tampa, FL 33625
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There Are Many Existing Gas Stations Already Serving the Area
Existing fuel and convenience locations already serving the surrounding area include:
- Shell — 7615 Gunn Hwy (~0.8 mile away)
- Circle K — 5368 Ehrlich Rd (~1.2 miles away)
- Circle K — 5299 Ehrlich Rd (~1.3 miles away)
- Sunoco — 8402 Gunn Hwy (~1.8 miles away)
- Circle K — 8705 Citrus Park Dr (~2.2 miles away)
- Murphy USA — 6228 Gunn Hwy (~2.2 miles away)
- 7-Eleven — 4301 Ehrlich Rd (~2.6 miles away)
- Circle K — 3611 Bearss Ave (~3.6 miles away)
Several of these locations already operate:
- late-night,
- high-volume,
- or 24-hour business models.
This Proposed Station Could Mean Up to 3,000 Daily Trips at This Intersection
According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Model, a 24-hour convenience store with gas pumps in a suburban area will have considerable traffic.
- Up to 3,000 vehicles per day
- Estimates of 150+ entering and exiting per hour during the peak 7AM to 9AM time period
- Estimates of 250+ entering and exiting per hour during the peak 4PM to 6PM time period
- Regular fuel and retail deliveries
A Similar Proposal Was Previously Reviewed Years Ago
Public records referenced during the 2026 rezoning process indicate that:
- a similar convenience store/gas station proposal
- was previously reviewed around 2008-2009,
- and county staff reportedly found it “not supportable” at that time.
The Area Is Mostly Residential & Institutional
County planning staff noted during review that:
- the surrounding area is primarily residential and institutional in character,
- and that there are currently no commercial uses along this segment of Ehrlich Road.
The 7-Eleven Would Be Next to a Church
The proposed site is located near:
- Hillsdale Baptist Church,
- church facilities,
- and associated educational and children’s activities.
Public records also show the church formally opposed the rezoning through legal counsel.
A Waiver to Sell Alcohol Near a Church Would Likely Be Required
Public records show the applicant also intended to pursue alcohol sales at the proposed convenience store.
County staff advised that:
- additional alcohol-related approvals would likely be required,
- including waivers related to nearby church properties.
The adjacent Hillsdale Baptist Church later formally opposed the project through legal counsel. Alcohol sales in this case will likely be for offsite consumption.
Important Wetlands, Trees & Pond Systems Exist Nearby
County Natural Resources staff stated in public records that the proposal appeared likely to impact:
- wetlands,
- trees,
- and nearby natural resources.
The surrounding area includes:
- interconnected ponds,
- wetlands,
- wooded areas,
- drainage features,
- windbreak trees,
- and wildlife habitat associated with the local Rocky Creek ecosystem.
Transportation Reviewers Raised Access Concerns
County transportation reviewers stated during review that:
- access from Bellamy Road would likely not be permitted as proposed,
- and access from Ehrlich Road would likely be limited.
The Original Rezoning Was Withdrawn
The original rezoning application:
RZ-STD 26-0481
was formally withdrawn in April 2026.
Public records later confirmed the applicant intended to pursue a future:
Planned Development (PD) application
for the same site and general gas station/convenience store use.
The Previously Proposed Plan
7-Eleven at the intersection of Bellamy and Ehrlich Roads. Click to enlarge and see details regarding gas pumps, entrances, curbs, signage, and more:
