The board decided against the variance and the store will not be built. I am drained from the months of fighting this but the creek remains protected today. Keep watching the local planning meetings to ensure this stays decided.
November 14, 2020
Final supporters
Dollar General is requesting a variance to a zoning law in the village that requires a building to be 50 feet from the midpoint in the Lime Kiln Creek that runs through Route 36 in Arkport. They are requesting to build 35 feet from the midpoint. This law is in place to protect the creek's natural environment. This site is also in proximity to the Marsh Ditch Creek. Both of these creeks have native brook trout, which will be effected by the building. The proposed storefront would occupy 8035 State Route 36 in Arkport.
We say NO TO DOLLAR GENERAL to keep the small town atmosphere alive in Arkport. There may be some tempting benefits to a new store coming to town. Keep in mind that with Dollar General coming to town, other communities have seen a 30% loss in their locally owned businesses. Our locally owned businesses will be impacted.
There are many reasons to say NO TO DOLLAR GENERAL:
-too close to the creek
-a very dangerous traffic pattern, especially when high school sporting events begin
-impacts flooding
-potential impact on Shurfine and 7/11- our locally owned stores
-big box store in our village with NO interest in local matters
-property values in area decrease
Sign this petition to let our village officials know that we do not want a Dollar General to open in the Village of Arkport.
By signing this petition, I certify that I am an Arkport Central School District resident, or frequent visitor to the impacted area and stand against the building of a Dollar General in Arkport. I vow to continue supporting our locally owned businesses.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 23, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2020
August 20, 2020
The days feel long and this fight against the planned construction is wearing me down. We are nearly at our first major goal so please push this link to anyone who cares about the creek or our local shops. I am tired but I will not quit until we stop this store from damaging our home.
80 Comments
The location is unsafe for the athethic field, we don’t need more traffic coming through for this specific location. My house is right down the road from this and it’s going to be an eyesore for our small town.
I see no reason to build a dollar general in Arkport when there is one that is only a couple miles up the road in Hornell on Seneca Rd. N. Too many of them in a close proximity not necessary.
National chain stores have absolutely no interest in any of their localities. Their only interest is in taking capital from other stores.
There are already too many Dollar Generals and Dollar Trees within 5-6 miles of Arkport that we never patron. It will only be a safety hazard to our community and create flood issues to our people who've already live in that area.
This is an adorable tight little village. I can't even imagine looking at a Dollar General here. It often takes quite a while to pull out onto Rte. 36. I can't even imagine traffic coming from the other side of the street also. I am willing to bet day 1 there will be several accidents.
NO to Dollar General!
No Dollar General, no competition to locally established stores.
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The board decided against the variance and the store will not be built. I am drained from the months of fighting this but the creek remains protected today. Keep watching the local planning meetings to ensure this stays decided.
November 14, 2020
Final supporters
Dollar General is requesting a variance to a zoning law in the village that requires a building to be 50 feet from the midpoint in the Lime Kiln Creek that runs through Route 36 in Arkport. They are requesting to build 35 feet from the midpoint. This law is in place to protect the creek's natural environment. This site is also in proximity to the Marsh Ditch Creek. Both of these creeks have native brook trout, which will be effected by the building. The proposed storefront would occupy 8035 State Route 36 in Arkport.
We say NO TO DOLLAR GENERAL to keep the small town atmosphere alive in Arkport. There may be some tempting benefits to a new store coming to town. Keep in mind that with Dollar General coming to town, other communities have seen a 30% loss in their locally owned businesses. Our locally owned businesses will be impacted.
There are many reasons to say NO TO DOLLAR GENERAL:
-too close to the creek
-a very dangerous traffic pattern, especially when high school sporting events begin
-impacts flooding
-potential impact on Shurfine and 7/11- our locally owned stores
-big box store in our village with NO interest in local matters
-property values in area decrease
Sign this petition to let our village officials know that we do not want a Dollar General to open in the Village of Arkport.
By signing this petition, I certify that I am an Arkport Central School District resident, or frequent visitor to the impacted area and stand against the building of a Dollar General in Arkport. I vow to continue supporting our locally owned businesses.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 23, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2020
August 20, 2020
The days feel long and this fight against the planned construction is wearing me down. We are nearly at our first major goal so please push this link to anyone who cares about the creek or our local shops. I am tired but I will not quit until we stop this store from damaging our home.
80 Comments
How many baseball fields do you see where Dollar General donated? I see Arkport Shurfine, Arkport Cycles and so many other local small businesses.
The location is unsafe for the athethic field, we don’t need more traffic coming through for this specific location. My house is right down the road from this and it’s going to be an eyesore for our small town.
I see no reason to build a dollar general in Arkport when there is one that is only a couple miles up the road in Hornell on Seneca Rd. N. Too many of them in a close proximity not necessary.
National chain stores have absolutely no interest in any of their localities. Their only interest is in taking capital from other stores.
There are already too many Dollar Generals and Dollar Trees within 5-6 miles of Arkport that we never patron. It will only be a safety hazard to our community and create flood issues to our people who've already live in that area.
This is an adorable tight little village. I can't even imagine looking at a Dollar General here. It often takes quite a while to pull out onto Rte. 36. I can't even imagine traffic coming from the other side of the street also. I am willing to bet day 1 there will be several accidents.
NO to Dollar General!
No Dollar General, no competition to locally established stores.
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How many baseball fields do you see where Dollar General donated? I see Arkport Shurfine, Arkport Cycles and so many other local small businesses.