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Wylie council denies zoning request for proposed Ballard Avenue gas station after neighbors testify on safety and traffic
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents speaking against the plan, the Wylie City Council voted 7–0 to deny a zoning change and special-use permit for a proposed fueling station and convenience store at 1501 S. Ballard Ave. (zoning case 2024-9).
Wylie, Texas — The Wylie City Council on Jan. 14 denied a request to change zoning for a 1.38‑acre site at 1501 South Ballard Avenue that would have allowed a motor‑vehicle fueling station with an attached convenience store.
The matter went to a public hearing after the applicant requested to withdraw the application from the regular review process and community members asked to be heard. More than 20% of the surrounding land area had registered opposition during Planning and Zoning review, and the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended denial 6–0, staff said.
Neighbors cited traffic, safety and noise concerns. Eric…
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