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Council denies 7‑Eleven, gas station and car‑wash permit after Wellness Way residents rise in opposition
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the council denied a conditional‑use permit for a 7‑Eleven, gas station and car wash in the Wellness Way neighborhood. Staff and the planning commission recommended denial based on design standards, neighborhood compatibility, and walkability goals; residents cited safety, noise, light, groundwater and property‑value concerns.
City of Claremont — The City Council on March 24 denied a developer’s request to allow a 7‑Eleven convenience store, gas station and car wash within the Wellness Way neighborhood center, citing incompatibility with adopted Wellness Way design standards and resident safety concerns.
John Cruz, Development Services director, explained that the parcel is governed by the Wellness Ridge PUD and neighborhood‑center rules that prioritize walkable, low‑intensity retail. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission (5–0) recommended…
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