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Neighbors oppose proposed purchase of Old Lexington Road property for relocated Fire Station 5; chief says station averages about 2.5–3 calls per day
Summary
Hundreds of residents near Old Lexington Road urged the commission to reject an option to purchase 4730 Old Lexington Road for a relocated Fire Station 5, citing quality-of-life, tree-loss, noise and water-runoff concerns; fire chief and staff described operational needs and estimated call volumes during commission discussion.
Several residents who live along Old Lexington Road and nearby addresses spoke at length against the county’s prospective purchase of a 7.5-acre parcel (referred to in public testimony as 4730 Old Lexington Road) that staff identified as a candidate site for a relocated Fire Station Number 5.
Speakers told commissioners the parcel sits directly adjacent to long-standing homes and said a fire station would bring sirens, lights, audible testing, engine noise and round‑the‑clock activity that would destroy the rural character residents said they moved to the area to enjoy. Multiple speakers…
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