Convenience store operator Maverik on the march in Central Valley – will open in Hanford

Utah-based Maverik Inc operates more than 800 convenience stores with gas stations in 19 states but has only recently expanded into California.  That expansion has been mostly in the Central Valley in Lemoore, Tulare and now another new store is coming to Hanford.The company offers more competition in the local gasoline market.
The proposed location is at 10864 12th Avenue, approximately 1.7 miles southwest of downtown Hanford. The approximately 21.66-acre site is directly south of exit 85 to 12th Avenue on Highway 198.  Construction  of the new store could happen by the end of this year and open in 2027.The site is zoned Regional Commercial and the use is allowed by right.

The project would be implemented in two phases. Phase 1 consists of development of the convenience store and primary fueling area on approximately 6.10 acres of the 20.66-acre site. This phase includes construction of an approximately 5,637-square-foot convenience store and installation of twelve fuel dispensers with an associated canopy located in front of the store.  The store will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.and empoy up to 18 workers.The remainder of the property does not yet have a development plan but includes demolition of some existing houses.

Offsite improvements include improving Hayden Avenue to two lanes from 12th Avenue to the eastern boundary of the proposed Maverik lot. The total roadway cross section would be 48 feet plus 5-foot sidewalks and pedestrian ramps at 12th Avenue and the project driveway. Pedestrian ramps and a crosswalk would be constructed at the intersection with 12th Avenue.

The project would also install a new traffic signal at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Hayden Avenue. The traffic signal would control traffic at the intersection and facilitate left turns from Hayden Avenue to northbound 12th Avenue.