We, the undersigned, request that the Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission change the classification on the proposed 2025 Future Land Use Map regarding property owned by Newcomb Oil bounded by Old Lexington Road and Hwy 34 on the north side of Danville from Village Neighborhood to Garden Neighborhood.
Any commercial activity on this property would compete with downtown and other nearby businesses.Specifically, a Five Star service station built by Newcomb Oil on this property is opposed for the following reasons:
- The KY Transportation Department requires that the station access be on Old Lexington Rd which would have to be widened thus harming several established neighborhoods in nearby areas.
- There are two Five Star stations in Danville, both located within 12 miles along the bypasses around Danville from the proposed site.
- A service station causes more air, light, and groundwater pollution than residences
- Traffic congestion would increase since many roads come together in the vicinities of the proposed site: Lexington Ave., Old Lexington Rd., Goggin Lane, Kemper Lane, Waterworks Rd. Hwy 34, and Hwy 2168. Pedestrian traffic on any of these roads would be dangerous.
- Since many visitors enter Danville from the north side of town for Centre College activities, tourism, and city events and festivals, the attractive entrance into town would be compromised.
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Reached 250 supporters
April 6, 2025
April 5, 2025
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit this target to force the commission to pay attention. Send the petition link to five neighbors right now to keep our momentum high before the upcoming meeting.
April 4, 2025
The momentum behind this petition is proving that our community will not accept a project that threatens our neighborhoods. Call the Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission today to demand they reclassify this property. Text three neighbors and urge them to read the zoning map changes before the upcoming meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 31, 2025
122 Comments
The added congestion and pollution to this area adjacent to a lovely trail is not warranted. We should be advocating for better bike and trail access rather than outmoded gasoline car transportation services.
This location would be an accident waiting to happen and is not appropriate so close to a residential area. It would likely pave the way for increased commercial development in an area of town that serves as a beautiful entrance to our little town. The added light pollution, traffic congestion and noise is not needed here.
A gas station at this location will degrade nearby residential property values, create traffic congestion, and increase light, noise, and ground pollution. It will lead to more commercial development that is not aligned with smart growth principles.
I am very much opposed to a gas station, etc. going in on Old Lexington Rd. I do not want to have the noise or lights of a commercial property of any kind on this site. This is a subdivision with homes & I do not want to devalue our property! Karen Rankin
I live on E. Lexington Ave., just around the bend from the stretch of road by the property being considered. We already have a convenience store/service station on that road, and very close access to others just a few blocks away. The northern bypass should not become more congested by commercial activity when alternative stations are already available.
Putting a massive gas station into a quiet established neighborhood is a ridiculously bad idea.
That area is bad enough for traffic. It will cause more harm then good
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We, the undersigned, request that the Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission change the classification on the proposed 2025 Future Land Use Map regarding property owned by Newcomb Oil bounded by Old Lexington Road and Hwy 34 on the north side of Danville from Village Neighborhood to Garden Neighborhood.
Any commercial activity on this property would compete with downtown and other nearby businesses.Specifically, a Five Star service station built by Newcomb Oil on this property is opposed for the following reasons:
- The KY Transportation Department requires that the station access be on Old Lexington Rd which would have to be widened thus harming several established neighborhoods in nearby areas.
- There are two Five Star stations in Danville, both located within 12 miles along the bypasses around Danville from the proposed site.
- A service station causes more air, light, and groundwater pollution than residences
- Traffic congestion would increase since many roads come together in the vicinities of the proposed site: Lexington Ave., Old Lexington Rd., Goggin Lane, Kemper Lane, Waterworks Rd. Hwy 34, and Hwy 2168. Pedestrian traffic on any of these roads would be dangerous.
- Since many visitors enter Danville from the north side of town for Centre College activities, tourism, and city events and festivals, the attractive entrance into town would be compromised.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 6, 2025
April 5, 2025
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit this target to force the commission to pay attention. Send the petition link to five neighbors right now to keep our momentum high before the upcoming meeting.
April 4, 2025
The momentum behind this petition is proving that our community will not accept a project that threatens our neighborhoods. Call the Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission today to demand they reclassify this property. Text three neighbors and urge them to read the zoning map changes before the upcoming meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 31, 2025
122 Comments
That intersection already sees an abnormally large amount of severe vehicle accidents. Adding a gas station would increase congestion. A study needs to be completed on the current condition of traffic and how it would change.
The added congestion and pollution to this area adjacent to a lovely trail is not warranted. We should be advocating for better bike and trail access rather than outmoded gasoline car transportation services.
This location would be an accident waiting to happen and is not appropriate so close to a residential area. It would likely pave the way for increased commercial development in an area of town that serves as a beautiful entrance to our little town. The added light pollution, traffic congestion and noise is not needed here.
A gas station at this location will degrade nearby residential property values, create traffic congestion, and increase light, noise, and ground pollution. It will lead to more commercial development that is not aligned with smart growth principles.
I am very much opposed to a gas station, etc. going in on Old Lexington Rd. I do not want to have the noise or lights of a commercial property of any kind on this site. This is a subdivision with homes & I do not want to devalue our property! Karen Rankin
I live on E. Lexington Ave., just around the bend from the stretch of road by the property being considered. We already have a convenience store/service station on that road, and very close access to others just a few blocks away. The northern bypass should not become more congested by commercial activity when alternative stations are already available.
Putting a massive gas station into a quiet established neighborhood is a ridiculously bad idea.
That area is bad enough for traffic. It will cause more harm then good
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That intersection already sees an abnormally large amount of severe vehicle accidents. Adding a gas station would increase congestion. A study needs to be completed on the current condition of traffic and how it would change.