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Commissioners approve rezone for Circle K near West Lafayette despite traffic concerns
Summary
Tippecanoe County Commissioners approved Ordinance 2025-03, rezoning roughly 0.5 acre from R-1 to GB for a proposed Circle K gas station and convenience store. County staff and nearby residents raised traffic and access concerns tied to the adjacent intersection with U.S. 52; the measure passed 2-1.
Tippecanoe County Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved Ordinance 2025-03 to rezone part of a small infill parcel adjacent to the West Lafayette city limits from R-1 (residential) to GB (general business) to allow construction of a Circle K convenience store.
County staff and area residents warned the commission that existing intersection geometry and access restrictions on U.S. 52 could limit safe entry and exit. The ordinance passed on a 2-1 vote.
The county planner described the request as “a small little infill rezone area” on the west side of the community and said the petitioner intends to build a Circle K gas station and convenience store. Staff recommended denial, citing two main reasons: the township’s plan does not recommend expanding commercial zoning at that location, and driveway access would rely on county and state road permits…
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