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O'Fallon panel approves drive‑through coffee and auto shop despite neighborhood opposition in Caledonia
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved conditional use permits and site plans for a Dobbs Tire & Auto and a Scooter's Coffee kiosk at the Caledonia/Highway DD area after heated public comment from nearby Streets of Caledonia residents who warned of traffic, safety and property‑value impacts.
O'Fallon’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 6 to recommend conditional use permits for a Dobbs Tire & Auto at 708 Caledonia Drive and a Scooter’s Coffee drive‑through kiosk at 130 Del Rio Boulevard, and approved both projects' site plans, despite sustained objections from nearby residents.
Residents described the commercial proposals as out of scale with the Streets of Caledonia neighborhood and warned of traffic and safety risks near school bus stops. Jennifer Dowling, a resident, said, “I'm literally going to be walking my dog and looking at these businesses.” Michael Geier,…
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