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Old Sixth Ward residents urge council to block 1909 Washington gas station over health and traffic concerns
Summary
Neighborhood homeowners near a proposed full-service gas station at 1909 Washington told the council the project threatens historic properties, could expose residents to benzene and other vapors, and would send tanker truck traffic onto residential streets; council members agreed to pursue community briefings and mitigation options.
Residents of Houstons Old Sixth Ward and adjacent historic-property owners packed the public-comment period to oppose plans for a full-service gas station at 1909 Washington Avenue.
Speakers said the development would sit immediately adjacent to historic homes and that tanker trucks would transfer fuel close to property lines. "The tanker trucks…
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