We are requesting denial to rezone the property at 5745 Kentucky Avenue from the D-A classification to the C-4 classification to allow for the building of a Wawa Convenience Store and Gas Station.

The key reasons for the request for denial are as follows:

We have concerns on the impact and safety of the local traffic. Some of these are based on prior traffic reports and concerns previously documented in the Maple Ridge Estate streets. In addition, we are concerned about duplicating a similar traffic scenario just 2 miles away on Kentucky Avenue since the installation of the Circle K gas station and the significant increase in accidents at that intersection.

We believe that impact to the surrounding residential area to be detrimental to the community health. The homes surrounding the property being discussed are all on septic systems and most are on well water. And it is well known that our community is "swampy." To allow for a gas station with its underground tanks and the asphalt lot would cause significant changes to water drainage and therefore allow for the health and environment of the community to be compromised. There are concerns about the proximity of gas and diesel fuels and leakage potential to the wells that supply water to the surrounding homes.

We are concerned that allowing the re-zoning would allow multiple violations to the Indianapolis Indiana Noise Ordinance, ARTICLE III. NOISE Sec. 391-301. The proposed re-zoning would disrupt the tranquility of the neighborhood.

We understand that this property is likely to be re-zoned commercial at some point in time and we support small local businesses. However, we feel that this particular classification will alter the essential character and the tranquility of the neighborhood. The scale of the proposed project is extensive, and we feel negatively effects the changes in the noise, odor, and visual intrusions upon the peace and privacy of the residences.

By signing this petition, I affirm that I am a resident of Decatur Township, Indiana, and at least 18 years old. I want to register my opposition to the proposed uses at 5745 Kentucky Avenue.