12-17 Rezoning 17330 SR 23 (Old National Annexation)

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Larry Magliozzi From: David Shock <dhs198 @sbcglo bal.net> Sent: Saturday, October 14,2017 6:20 PM "' To: Larry Magliozzi Filed in Clerk's C ,s Cc: John Leader; Noel Yarger Subject: Petition AP #2818-17. OCT 18 2017 [.A"71'V'!rrtsa FOVV ER Dear Mr. Magliozzi, - - -On behalf of the homeowners living along the section of Juday Creek located near the intersection of Douglas and State Road 23 and as President of the Juday Creek/Dugdale Acres Neighborhood Association, I am writing to voice our opposition to the petition AP#2818-17. We are very concerned because, as you already know, construction of a gas station is not easily converted to other uses. A poorly planned decision can impact the area for generations to come and prevent the development of a project on this site which could have a positive impact on the neighborhood. Our association has concerns on the following topics. 1. Health effects: Concerns over the air quality caused by refueling trucks, which on an average,refuel gas stations every three days. 2. Lighting: Harsh commercial lighting impacts on the nearby residential areas; 3. Noise: Refueling operations, loud conversations from outdoor seating, snow blowing, trash pick-up,etc: 4. Blighting: Littering, noise, traffic snarls, loitering. There are several bars and restaurants that close in the early morning hours. This neighborhood is very concern about suffering similar problems that are currently being experienced at the intersection of Ironwood and Douglas. 5. Property Values: Gas stations have never increased residential property values. No one wants to live near a gas station; 6. Visual impact on the neighborhood's character which is residential and attractive office space; 7. Wetland impact; Eight acres of designed wetlands is located approximately %mile from this location. Overflow run off from gasolines, oils,salts and other chemicals from high traffic use is a concern for this area. 8. Road Traffic in the area around Douglas and SR 23: Is there anyone in this area not aware of the nightmare traffic snarls that occur frequently in this area? Many of the streets are dead-end streets and our only access to State Road 23 can be blocked by the backed up traffic when an accident is being investigated. The frequent stop and go traffic from a gas station will certainly not improve the already congested area. This type of business is not needed in this area. We already have a successful gas station/convenience store, the 7-11 store at 910 Douglas Road, that is only 1/2 mile from the above location. We would be very appreciative of your support in this matter. Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who might be interested in our input. I