This is the third time this property has been up for a CUP (conditional use permit) for a gas station/car wash. We have fought twice before and won! 

Sam's Xpress/Exxon Gas is trying to build at 3268 Holland Road, at the corner of Holland Road and Warwick Drive. The proposal will be going to City Council on December 6, 2022. Please join us in fighting this project once again.

Project Specs: 12 Exxon Gas Pumps/Drive thru Carwash open 7:30am-9pm.

Here's the Math - Sam's says they can wash a car in about 30 seconds and can process a car, curb to curb in 5 minutes, that's 12 cars an hour. 13.5 hour day x 12 cars per hour is 162 cars a day. They have told us they need 200 cars a day to be successful, plus what comes in for gas.

Issues:

Traffic - Holland Road was at it's maximum capacity 15 years ago when RaceCo wanted to build there. No improvements have been made to Holland Rd since then. Lidl, Hardees, Christian Brothers Automotive and strip type shopping have gone in since the last proposal by Sam's in 2017 and accidents at this intersection have gone up exponentially. This property has a bus stop right at the corner of Warwick and Old Clubhouse.

Crime - this area is already battling crime, car thefts - this project will only bring more potential for this.

Trash - the neighborhood has become a dumping ground for people coming and going from Lidl and surrounding stores. People cleaning out their cars will only add to the trash problem.

Noise - the houses closest to this project will have to deal with the noise from the dryers, the vacuums and radios loudly playing as cars are being cleaned and fueled.

Need? The Car Spa is 700 feet away from this property. Shell, 7-11 and 76 all offer gas less than a mile away at Shipps Corner.

In short: If this project fails we are stuck with a defunct carwash, if it passes we will see traffic, crime and trash go up. Scarborough Square Civic League  DOES NOT think this project will be a good fit. Please support our fight and OPPOSE the Sam's Xpress CUP!

Call to action: Please Email City Council: CityCouncil@vbgov.com and share this petition. Also, please spread the word that we will need people, physical bodies, in the City Council Chambers to "be there" in opposition to this proposal. If you would like to speak you will need to register beforehand. The proposal will be going to City Council on December 6, 2022 at 6pm. Location is 2401 Courthouse Drive, City Council Chambers. Please join us in fighting this project once again.