Rezoning Basics
- Understand the impact of rezoning which would allow a gas station.
- Understand what you can do about it.
- Help spread the word! More voices have more impact.
Why This Issue is Urgent and Important
- Threat to Property Values – Homes near gas stations can lose up to $100,000 in value and suffer long-term depreciation of 3-6%.
- Health & Air Quality Risks – Gas stations emit harmful pollutants (VOCs & BTX) that can impact residents within a 100-meter radius, leading to respiratory issues and environmental harm.
- Permanent Community Impact – Rezoning would irreversibly alter the neighborhood by allowing high-traffic commercial businesses, disrupting the residential atmosphere.
- Traffic & Safety Concerns – Increased congestion, potential for accidents, and greater strain on local infrastructure due to higher vehicle activity.
- Environmental Harm – Increased risk of soil contamination and water pollution from fuel leaks or spills, affecting the broader ecosystem.
- Precedent for Future Commercial Expansion – Approval of this zoning change could pave the way for further commercialization, changing the community beyond just this single development.
Your Action Can Make a Big Impact in Just 10 Minutes!
Submit an Official Comment – Write a quick email or letter to the Planning Commission opposing the rezoning.
Attend the Public Hearing – Even a short presence demonstrates strong community opposition.
Spread the Word – Tell your neighbors and encourage them to take action today!
If 10 residents each get 10 others to send a letter, and they do the same, the whole neighborhood will be contacting our official – impossible to ignore!
Donate – The money will be used for an impact study. Venmo “Pecos Corridor Zoning”
Act Now! Every voice matters! A simple 10-minute action can prevent a permanent negative impact on your neighborhood!
Connect with our elected officials
- Click here to download this form letter.
- Add your personal reasons to the letter – your story has impact, and they need to hear it!
- Email it to all of the names on the list
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to Anita Fitzjarrald.
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