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Planning commission recommends denial of proposed Plainfield–Woolley gas station after hours of public comment
Summary
After extensive public comment raising traffic, safety and environmental concerns, the Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of a preliminary and final PUD for a proposed gas station at Plainfield Road and Woolley Road. The recommendation and public record will go to the Village Board for a final decision.
The Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of a proposed gas station and mixed commercial development at the corner of Plainfield Road and Woolley Road after a lengthy public hearing that drew dozens of residents and detailed engineering questions.
Residents urged the commission to reject the plan, citing proximity to Prairie Point Park, nearby schools and established neighborhoods and warning of increased vehicle congestion and risks to pedestrians. Lisa Ledewski, a 22‑year resident of the Ashcroft subdivision, told commissioners: "This development proximity to schools and family‑oriented facilities makes this an ill suited location for…
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