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Lee County approves Santoyo truck-parts site despite residentsconcerns about noise, elevation and air
Summary
Lee County commissioners approved rezoning for a Santoyo truck parts and sales store near Jonathans Bay over residents' objections about elevation changes, truck noise and exhaust; the measure passed 4-1 with Commissioner Greenwell dissenting.
Lee County commissioners voted 4-1 on Aug. 7 to rezone about 2.82 acres along U.S. 41 for a Santoyo truck-parts and sales store, despite extended public opposition focused on noise, elevation and potential impacts to adjacent residential communities.
Opponents told the board they fear the site will be raised and that resulting truck activity, exhaust and vibration would affect nearby homes. "This does not benefit Jonathan's Bay or anybody living close," said Terry Renborg, a resident who said his unit is 90 feet from the proposed driveway and warned that heavy diesel engines would be audible and disruptive. Another…
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