No Sheetz on Eastfield — We Don't Need a 14th Gas Station

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The Issue

We aren't against Sheetz or gas stations in general:  but we believe this is not the right location for another gas station.  

Please sign the petition and stand with your neighbors in saying NO to another gas station at Eastfield Road.

We are neighbors who live in and around the Eastfield Road community, and we believe this property should be used in a way that better serves the surrounding neighborhood.  

There are already thirteen gas stations within a three-mile radius of this intersection. Our community does not need a fourteenth—particularly at an already busy and complicated intersection serving a rapidly growing residential area. We'd rather see Sheetz replace two existing gas stations elsewhere in the area than add a sixth gas station at this busy corner.

We support responsible development and welcome businesses that bring value to our community. We simply believe this property can—and should—be used for something that is better suited to the surrounding neighborhood and does not add unnecessary traffic, congestion, and safety concerns to Eastfield Road.  We don't get many opportunities to make community changes like this, which is why we've decided to step up and speak out.  For example, there is construction currently going on directly across the street from this corner lot that is being developed into a McDonald's & a Taco Bell.  The concern isn't one additional business in isolation. It's the cumulative impact of multiple high-traffic commercial uses being concentrated at the same intersection.

We are asking Mecklenburg County and our local decision-makers to reconsider this rezoning proposal and pursue a better use for this property—one that reflects the needs and character of the community that surrounds it.

Our neighborhood deserves thoughtful development. Our community deserves a voice.

To learn more about the proposal, find answers to common questions, and how you can take action beyond signing this petition please visit:   www.NoSheetzOnEastfield.com

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Ally ShawPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Renee Perkins Johnson
Charlotte City Council - District 4
Responded
Thank you for contacting me regarding the above Rezoning petition. I appreciate the many residents who have taken the time to share their concerns and perspectives regarding this petition. I have heard the concerns being raised, and I am reviewing the information that has been provided. At this time, I have not made a decision on the petition. I believe it is important to hear the presentation, the petitioner’s response to community concerns, and comments from the community meeting and/or public hearing before reaching a conclusion. Rezoning decisions can have long-term impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and the broader community. I take those impacts seriously, and the feedback I receive from residents is an important part of my consideration. Thank you for your diligence to your community. I look forward to hearing more during Tuesday’s meeting. -- Renee' Johnson Charlotte City Council District 4 [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]
Office of Constituent Services — Mayor & City Council
Office of Constituent Services — Mayor & City Council
City of Charlotte
Responded
Good morning, Thank you for reaching out and for submitting the concerns shared by members of the community. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this information and make us aware of the petition. Best Regards, Office of Constituent Services | Mayor & City Council [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]

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