Here is a recap of Tuesday’s hearing:

Arguments in favor of a gas station:

1. It would be a great enhancement to the community.

2. It would generate business which would help the community.

3. It would be convenient to have a gas station within walking distance.

4. Traffic is there to stay with or without a gas station.

5. No one will be coming into the community to buy cheap gas, because there is no cheap gas!

6. Nobody is going to come to Ocean View from 15 minutes away to buy gas and thus increasing traffic congestion.

7. It has not been proven with other gas stations that there is a traffic increase.

 

Arguments in opposition to the proposed gas station:

1. There are three other gas stations in the area within two miles.

2. There would be an increase in traffic.

3. There would be an increase in noise.

4. There is a health and safety risk to the public–from gas fires, gas spills, etc…

5. It would generate very little revenue for the town.

6.  There would be environmental risks.

7. A gas station in that location does not meet ordinance standards and is in an inappopriate location.

 

Those who are neutral on the issue say:

Take it to a referendum and let the people decide.

Just about every town has at least one gas station. So to me it isn’t a big deal. I agree that with or without a gas station, traffic is going to be heavy through that area, and it would be convenient to have one there. Perhaps they could put this gas station in a different location–maybe closer to the Food Lion on Route 26?

 

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