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Neighbors tell Stafford supervisors they oppose Buc‑ee's travel plaza proposal near I‑95
Summary
Multiple residents urged the board to deny a conditional‑use application for a large Buc‑ee's travel center, citing projected traffic increases, safety, light and noise pollution, and negative effects on property values and local roads.
At the June 18 meeting residents from affected neighborhoods urged the Board of Supervisors to oppose a proposed Buc‑ee's travel center near I‑95, saying the size and operational profile would overwhelm local roads. Cindy Simpson and other commenters described the proposal as a surprise to neighbors, highlighted the facility’s planned scale (transcript references, as stated by a speaker: a large convenience store, many fueling positions and 24‑hour operation) and warned of traffic, environmental, safety and quality‑of‑life impacts.
Speakers said model traffic counts presented by the applicant (as characterized by residents) showed large daily vehicle counts and peak‑hour volumes (public comment cited an expected “20,000 vehicles a day” and up to “2,100 vehicles per hour” during peak times). Residents said concessions and tax distribution offered in negotiations would not offset the localized traffic, emergency‑services and noise impacts they expect. Commenters asked the board to prioritize parks and community spaces rather than approving developments they see as inconsistent with neighborhood character.
Board members did not take a vote on the Buc‑ee's application at the June 18 meeting. The comments were entered into the public record for pending planning and zoning review.
