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PlanningBoard | 2007-06-11 | 8 | President Lynch noted that Mr. Gravem had been his vice principal and civics teacher at St. Joseph's High School. Ms. Susan Battaglia spoke in favor of extending the hours for the gas station, and did not like going in the opposite direction to Webster Street in heavy traffic to get gas. She noted that the other stations frequently had higher prices. She noted the traffic flow at the gas station was uncomplicated, and distributed a petition with 60 signatures in support of the extended hours. She believed that operating hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. was reasonable, and did not believe that this use would interfere with family time in the evenings. She would rather have the sales tax dollars from Alameda gas stations to remain on the island, and was concerned that leakage was occurring because of gas sales outside the station's current operating hours. She believed the extended hours would benefit the consumers, the owners and the City. Mr. Randall Miller, 1406 Central Avenue, noted that the goal of all the owners since the gas station opened was to have extended hours. He was concerned that if this use permit were to be granted, that other requests would be made, up to and including 24-hour operation. He urged the Planning Board to follow the staff's recommendation of not expanding the hours. Mr. Craig Coombs noted that he lived two blocks from the site, and while he was affected by the traffic, he spoke in favor of the expansion of the hours. He noted that this station had been in operation in some form since 1928, and believed there was a community need to a business that can sustain itself for 80 years. He noted that there was a tradition of service and community for this gas station, and that he hoped that would be maintained. He noted that the neighbors who wanted to buy gas had to drive through the island to another gas station, which increased congestion and pollution. Ms. Patricia Kinsel, 1307 Central Avenue, noted that she lived directly across from the gas station, and expressed concern about the safety of the schoolchildren crossing Encinal if the station were to be open at that time. Mr. Myan, 1311 Central Avenue, spoke in opposition to the extended hours, and expressed concern about safety of the schoolchildren, as well as quality of life. Mr. Robert Drake, 1105 Sherman Street, spoke in support of the extended hours. He noted that he bought all his gas from this station, and did not want to have to drive across town to buy gas when it is closed. He noted that the station had been cleaned up since a previous operator, and did not believe the current operators should be held responsible for previous operators. He believed the children would be able to cross the street safely. Mr. Richard Nordyke spoke in opposition of the extended hours, and did not to continue to reinvent the wheel with this issue. He urged the Planning Board to resolve this issue. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 June 11, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-06-11.pdf |