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Shestak, Joe
From:Erik Wetzel <erikwetzel@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:05 AM
To:Shestak, Joe
Subject:Docket No. PZ-2020-00093-96 V: Village of WestClay (VOWC) Gas Station
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Dear Board of Zoning Appeals:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the four (4) variance requests for the proposed gas station at
131st Street and Towne Road.
First, I believe this gas station is in direct violation of a Hamilton County zoning ordinance that prevents
elderly care facilities and schools from being within 300 feet of gas pumps, tanks or storage of flammable
materials. The Stratford Retirement Home and Primrose Daycare Pre-School are both within 300 feet of
this proposed gas station.
Second, allowing this gas station will provide a dangerous precedent for future development. The two
largest concerns are moving the pumps and parking from behind the building (like all other businesses are
required to do) and reducing the amount of space required for cars to wait in line. This produces a big
hazard that could impact the traffic and safety of pedestrians.
Third, the Village of West Clay was incorrect with a letter to Mayor Brainard in stating that all the residents
of the Village strongly support this gas station. The real situation is that with an email correspondence in
2015, The Village asked residents to support a motion to rezone Area 3 (where the gas station is planning
on going) to commercial so they could put in a 'Pediatric Office.' We feel like we were lied to regarding this
motion for rezoning.
We are asking that the proposed gas station not be allowed to continue due to the safety of the residents,
children, and elderly who live within 300 feet of this land.
Thank you for your consideration.
Erik Wetzel
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