Say NO to a gas station and large daycare at the corner of Spout Springs Road and Lake Sterling Boulevard. A gas station at the entrance to a neighborhood is always a bad idea. There is no benefit to this type of business located near a residential area and in fact it is detrimental to our safety and quality of life. Gas stations can have a severe effect on human health, property value, and other quality of life aspects when allowed too close to homes. Do not set a precedence by putting a gas station at a neighborhood entrance. Let's STOP this NOW!
- Increased crime. The FBI lists gas stations as the #4 location for crime.
- Decreased property value for residents of Sterling on the Lake. Who wants to live near a gas station?!
- Increased health risks. Studies show there are health problems associated with emissions from fuel pumps and underground storage tanks. The proposal includes a 120 capacity daycare/preschool onsite.
- A gas station does not belong at the entrance to a neighborhood. It ruins the aesthetics of the entrance. Don't set a precedence.
- Traffic nightmare. Impact during rush hours from the daycare drop-off and pick-up traffic. Tractor trailers and delivery trucks exiting onto Lake Sterling Blvd. This is a residential street and not designed for this type of traffic. Traffic using Lake Sterling Blvd. for turn around increases the traffic load and accident risk.
- Traffic will cause an increased opportunity for accidents with other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Left hand turn off of Blue Heron Way onto Lake Sterling Blvd. will be dangerous due to the increased traffic and the proximity to the exit from the commercial property. The city could remove the islands, further decreasing the beauty of our entrance.
- Increased noise and light pollution for area residents.
- Environmental Impact - run-off from gas station can pollute area bodies of water.
- Economic feasibility - there is no need for a gas station at the location.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 29, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
November 15, 2023
270 Comments
How about a "village" type retail center with an anesthetic that matches Stirling on the Lakes??? Look at Newtown in Bucks County, PA on how Flowery Branch could be developed and INCREASE livable and property values. Open spaces are maintained, existing anesthetics respected and common sense development.
I recently purchased a house here for only reason it is very peaceful for me, my family and my 7 months old. I would not buy a property next to gas station to put my child and family in danger. Please stop this gas station to continue being safe. I'm stricty against this.
There is already a gas station less than a block from the entrance. It’s a gas station plaza that has lights that are so bright they keep must keep the birds up as well as impair driving.
Pro business but wring location for gas station and pre-school. Better suited for retail/restaurant. Safety issues with traffic at main entrance, across from a church and down from 3 schools (elementary, middle and high school).
Traffic nightmare impact during rush hours from the 120 capacity preschool drop off and pick up traffic tractor trailers and delivery trucks exiting onto Lake Sterling Boulevard. This is a residential street and not designed for this type of traffic!!!!
They pollution the environments
Unsafe and unsightly and brings property values down.
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Say NO to a gas station and large daycare at the corner of Spout Springs Road and Lake Sterling Boulevard. A gas station at the entrance to a neighborhood is always a bad idea. There is no benefit to this type of business located near a residential area and in fact it is detrimental to our safety and quality of life. Gas stations can have a severe effect on human health, property value, and other quality of life aspects when allowed too close to homes. Do not set a precedence by putting a gas station at a neighborhood entrance. Let's STOP this NOW!
- Increased crime. The FBI lists gas stations as the #4 location for crime.
- Decreased property value for residents of Sterling on the Lake. Who wants to live near a gas station?!
- Increased health risks. Studies show there are health problems associated with emissions from fuel pumps and underground storage tanks. The proposal includes a 120 capacity daycare/preschool onsite.
- A gas station does not belong at the entrance to a neighborhood. It ruins the aesthetics of the entrance. Don't set a precedence.
- Traffic nightmare. Impact during rush hours from the daycare drop-off and pick-up traffic. Tractor trailers and delivery trucks exiting onto Lake Sterling Blvd. This is a residential street and not designed for this type of traffic. Traffic using Lake Sterling Blvd. for turn around increases the traffic load and accident risk.
- Traffic will cause an increased opportunity for accidents with other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Left hand turn off of Blue Heron Way onto Lake Sterling Blvd. will be dangerous due to the increased traffic and the proximity to the exit from the commercial property. The city could remove the islands, further decreasing the beauty of our entrance.
- Increased noise and light pollution for area residents.
- Environmental Impact - run-off from gas station can pollute area bodies of water.
- Economic feasibility - there is no need for a gas station at the location.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 29, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
November 15, 2023
270 Comments
I say no to the gas station proposed for the entrance to Sterling on the Lake. This is terribly unsafe for our pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. We have far too many children, dogs, and families actively using our sidewalks near this location. This proposal is completely inappropriate.
How about a "village" type retail center with an anesthetic that matches Stirling on the Lakes??? Look at Newtown in Bucks County, PA on how Flowery Branch could be developed and INCREASE livable and property values. Open spaces are maintained, existing anesthetics respected and common sense development.
I recently purchased a house here for only reason it is very peaceful for me, my family and my 7 months old. I would not buy a property next to gas station to put my child and family in danger. Please stop this gas station to continue being safe. I'm stricty against this.
There is already a gas station less than a block from the entrance. It’s a gas station plaza that has lights that are so bright they keep must keep the birds up as well as impair driving.
Pro business but wring location for gas station and pre-school. Better suited for retail/restaurant. Safety issues with traffic at main entrance, across from a church and down from 3 schools (elementary, middle and high school).
Traffic nightmare impact during rush hours from the 120 capacity preschool drop off and pick up traffic tractor trailers and delivery trucks exiting onto Lake Sterling Boulevard. This is a residential street and not designed for this type of traffic!!!!
They pollution the environments
Unsafe and unsightly and brings property values down.
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I say no to the gas station proposed for the entrance to Sterling on the Lake. This is terribly unsafe for our pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. We have far too many children, dogs, and families actively using our sidewalks near this location. This proposal is completely inappropriate.