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Residents press National City council over Sweetwater gas station project, public records and alleged influence
Summary
During public comment, residents raised concerns about a proposed Sweetwater Road gas station, alleged undue influence in the approval process, requests for withheld public records and related litigation. The applicant’s CUP application for the Sweetwater/Orange site was described in the meeting record as withdrawn.
Residents and neighborhood stakeholders used the council’s public-comment periods to press the council on a contested proposed gas station at Sweetwater Road and Orange Street, public-records production and allegations of undue influence.
Several speakers said the project was inappropriately scaled for the site, that nearby businesses and residents were not properly notified, and that the planning commission had correctly denied the earlier application. “We should not be here except for the delays inadequately responding to the questions the public has been asking,” said Frank Rivera, who said he had followed the planning hearings and notification process.
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