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Planning commission recommends denial of proposed truck-stop and convenience store at 9055 Waterville‑Swanton Road
Summary
Waterville planning commissioners recommended denying a rezoning and conditional-use application for a semi-truck fueling terminal, citing traffic, compatibility with the 2012 comprehensive plan and potential land‑locking of adjacent parcels. Council scheduled further readings and a public hearing this summer.
Waterville planning commissioners recommended denial Monday of a request to rezone 9055 Waterville‑Swanton Road from Agriculture A‑1 to Mixed Use Business C‑4 and to grant a conditional‑use permit for a convenience store with a semi‑truck fueling and parking facility.
The recommendation, summarized to council by municipal administrator John, said the proposal would sharply increase traffic on Waterville‑Swanton Road and conflict with the city’s 2012 comprehensive plan. “The study indicates this development would bring 6,724 more vehicle trips per day — about a 48% increase — and 500 to 700 of…
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