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Gary council rejects rezoning for East 40th gas station after residents raise safety, nuisance concerns
Summary
The Gary Common Council voted 8-0 on March 18 to deny a petition to rezone 717–731 East 40th Avenue to allow a gas station and convenience store. Residents who spoke at public comment cited noise, parties, groundwater and safety risks; the item had previously failed to secure planning commission approval.
The Gary Common Council voted 8–0 on March 18 to deny CPO 2025‑07, a rezoning petition to change 717 through 731 East 40th Avenue from B‑1 to B‑5 so a petitioner could operate a gas station and convenience store.
Residents who live near the site urged the council to reject the rezoning during multiple public comments. Sandra Wilson, who said she lives at 4926 Georgia Street, told the council a gas station at the proposed location would bring “fire, explosion, toxic fumes, ground water contamination, loud music, shooting, killings, selling of drugs, gang activity,” and other harms to the neighborhood. Carolyn McCrady, who identified herself as an…
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