The Baltimore County Executive intends to sell the land parcel located at the intersection of York Road and Bosley Avenue, which currently houses the Towson Fire Station. In turn, the county plans to convert the site and erect a mega 20-pump gas station and adjoining convenience store. Although the land is not currently zoned for this type of planned unit development, the county is aggressively pursuing the sale.
The Baltimore County Council is scheduled to conduct a work session on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 2:00 pm ET, in which they will discuss and gather input regarding the proposed sale in preparation for the County Council vote expected to be cast on Monday, December 2, 2013 to approve or deny the sale.
We, the undersigned, are adamantly opposed to the County Executive’s proposal to sell the parcel of county (and tax payer) owned land and develop retail, mixed-use space. In addition, we the undersigned are unable to attend the County Council’s work session on November 26, 2013, because the day and time create a conflict with work schedules and commitments. In lieu of attendance at the Council’s meeting we, the undersigned, insist the County Council Members vote “no” against the plan to sell the county land at the intersection of York Road and Bosley Avenue for the following reasons:
· The intersection is currently overly-congested, failing, and dangerous.
· The County has failed to offer the results of any form of traffic study to show that the addition of retail space would not negatively impact traffic in the area.
· Studies prove that convenience stores are real and frequent targets of robberies, many times by armed offenders.
· Building a mega gas station and convenience store in West Towson adds absolutely no value to our community or residents.
· The development deal for the gas station and convenience store is only projected to generate $26,125 in annual property tax revenue, which is not fiscally responsible, lucrative, or community-friendly.
Updates
November 26, 2013
The feedback I keep hearing is that this intersection is already a nightmare. A gas station here makes no sense.
November 26, 2013
The momentum behind this is undeniable. Officials have no choice but to listen to us now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 26, 2013
42 Comments
The current traffic problems alone should be reason enough to nix this deal. How could this intersection handle any more cars? A traffic study is due in 2014. it should be completed before any plans are made for the property.
There are enough pharmacies, gas stations, fast food places, etc. already existing between Bosley and Fairmont on York Road. There are also plenty of people up to no good hanging around the Exxon station directly across from the fire station. Let's fix up our present fire station and make it a better place for our firefighters and EMS teams to live and work. We need them right where they are!
I believe the Royal Farms to be not needed with a 24 hr grocery store, 2 pharmacies and 2 fuel stations all within a quarter mile. The fire station in it's current location is needed. My one question is where will the fuel depot now located at Bosley & Towsontowne be relocated? Will that relocation cause fire trucks to sometimes give poor responce times because of added distance to refuel.
Hopefully our Councilman- David Marks understands that the vast majority of residents of Towson do not want a 20 pump gas station and convenience store to replace a well positioned fire station. Hopefully he will vote with his conscience and for the greater good of Towson and not be a puppet for Kamenetz and Caves Valley Partners!
That's a high-visibility site that should be a proper gateway to Towson. Surely there's a better use than a gas station. In particular, more housing that would bring more people to Towson, and generate more in property tax revenue.
Do the right thing.
Recommend green, community friendly re-development proposal (e.g., preK and kindergarten, park) , if the fire station must be moved
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The Baltimore County Executive intends to sell the land parcel located at the intersection of York Road and Bosley Avenue, which currently houses the Towson Fire Station. In turn, the county plans to convert the site and erect a mega 20-pump gas station and adjoining convenience store. Although the land is not currently zoned for this type of planned unit development, the county is aggressively pursuing the sale.
The Baltimore County Council is scheduled to conduct a work session on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 2:00 pm ET, in which they will discuss and gather input regarding the proposed sale in preparation for the County Council vote expected to be cast on Monday, December 2, 2013 to approve or deny the sale.
We, the undersigned, are adamantly opposed to the County Executive’s proposal to sell the parcel of county (and tax payer) owned land and develop retail, mixed-use space. In addition, we the undersigned are unable to attend the County Council’s work session on November 26, 2013, because the day and time create a conflict with work schedules and commitments. In lieu of attendance at the Council’s meeting we, the undersigned, insist the County Council Members vote “no” against the plan to sell the county land at the intersection of York Road and Bosley Avenue for the following reasons:
· The intersection is currently overly-congested, failing, and dangerous.
· The County has failed to offer the results of any form of traffic study to show that the addition of retail space would not negatively impact traffic in the area.
· Studies prove that convenience stores are real and frequent targets of robberies, many times by armed offenders.
· Building a mega gas station and convenience store in West Towson adds absolutely no value to our community or residents.
· The development deal for the gas station and convenience store is only projected to generate $26,125 in annual property tax revenue, which is not fiscally responsible, lucrative, or community-friendly.
Updates
November 26, 2013
The feedback I keep hearing is that this intersection is already a nightmare. A gas station here makes no sense.
November 26, 2013
The momentum behind this is undeniable. Officials have no choice but to listen to us now.
Reached 100 supporters
November 26, 2013
42 Comments
Stop selling off parcels of land in Towson for short term gain and long term degradation of the quality of living. Traffic here is so horrendous that we need a reduction in commercial development. Leave the fire station be, or renovate it on site.
The current traffic problems alone should be reason enough to nix this deal. How could this intersection handle any more cars? A traffic study is due in 2014. it should be completed before any plans are made for the property.
There are enough pharmacies, gas stations, fast food places, etc. already existing between Bosley and Fairmont on York Road. There are also plenty of people up to no good hanging around the Exxon station directly across from the fire station. Let's fix up our present fire station and make it a better place for our firefighters and EMS teams to live and work. We need them right where they are!
I believe the Royal Farms to be not needed with a 24 hr grocery store, 2 pharmacies and 2 fuel stations all within a quarter mile. The fire station in it's current location is needed. My one question is where will the fuel depot now located at Bosley & Towsontowne be relocated? Will that relocation cause fire trucks to sometimes give poor responce times because of added distance to refuel.
Hopefully our Councilman- David Marks understands that the vast majority of residents of Towson do not want a 20 pump gas station and convenience store to replace a well positioned fire station. Hopefully he will vote with his conscience and for the greater good of Towson and not be a puppet for Kamenetz and Caves Valley Partners!
That's a high-visibility site that should be a proper gateway to Towson. Surely there's a better use than a gas station. In particular, more housing that would bring more people to Towson, and generate more in property tax revenue.
Do the right thing.
Recommend green, community friendly re-development proposal (e.g., preK and kindergarten, park) , if the fire station must be moved
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Stop selling off parcels of land in Towson for short term gain and long term degradation of the quality of living. Traffic here is so horrendous that we need a reduction in commercial development. Leave the fire station be, or renovate it on site.