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Gary City residents urge council to deny Sixers special-use permit for Broadway site
Summary
Residents and neighbors urged Gary City elected officials at a committee meeting to deny a special-use permit for a proposed Sixers gas station on Broadway, citing fire and explosion risks, potential groundwater contamination, and local crime and nuisance impacts.
Residents and neighbors urged Gary City elected officials at a committee meeting to deny a special-use permit for a proposed Sixers gas station on Broadway, citing fire and explosion risks, potential groundwater contamination, and local crime and nuisance impacts.
The matters drew public comment and a brief staff exchange. Attorney Melina confirmed to the committee that the applicant is seeking a special-use permit rather than a rezoning. Committee staff later said most of the ordinances discussed, except two items noted by staff, will be placed on the common council agenda for March 4.
Sandra Wilson, who said she has lived on Georgia Street for 36 years, told the committee the petitioner already owns multiple gas stations in the…
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