Shell Fueling Station (13435 Bowman Road, Auburn) Design Review (PLN25-00248)

The project at 13435 Bowman Road in Auburn, California, involves the aesthetic rebranding of an existing Speedway fueling station and convenience store to transition it into a Shell-branded facility. The scope includes refacing and repainting the 1,904-square-foot convenience store building and the 1,960-square-foot fueling canopy, replacing all signage with Shell-compatible graphics and color schemes, and redesigning the illuminated roadside sign along Bowman Road. No structural changes, expansions, or new construction are included, and the work is limited to exterior modifications consistent with Shell’s corporate branding standards. This endeavor is classified as a ministerial design review under CEQA categorical exemptions 15301 and 15305, which apply to minor alterations to existing facilities that do not increase the site’s footprint or intensity of use, and it also adheres to Placer County Code Sections 18.36.030 and 18.36.070. The review is administrative and non-discretionary, meaning no competitive bidding, evaluation factors, or contract awards are involved. The lead agency for the project is the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, with Claudia Garcia serving as the primary point of contact. The project identifier is PLN25-00248, with an entitlement/action date of October 23, 2025, and a posted date of October 28, 2025, indicating the planning and administrative timeline rather than a formal contract execution. No solicitation number, contract value, pricing structure, or financial details are provided, as this is not a procurement but a regulatory design review. There are no FAR clauses, contract types, payment terms, inspection protocols, or special requirements such as security clearances, personnel certifications, or socioeconomic representations applicable to the process. The place of performance is clearly defined as the unincorporated Auburn location, with no FOB terms or delivery schedules relevant to the nature of the work. No attachments, representations, or formal documentation beyond the design review context have been provided or identified, and all contractual metadata confirms this is a non-competitive, locally governed entitlement process.