The citizens of Bernath Village oppose this development for the following reasons:

• 24/7 hours: The City of Toledo planning commission has not committed to explicitly limiting the hours of this establishment from 5:30 am to 1 am, as recommended in their own report, as a condition of the proposed Special Use Permit SUP-2004-24 and zoning change Z-3004-24 from Neighborhood Commercial to Regional Commercial.
• Noise and light: The proposed Sheetz gas station lies directly across Bernath Parkway from our community, Bernath Village. Some units are located less than 100 feet from this development without an adequate buffer to alleviate noise and light pollution at all hours of the night.
• Crime: Residents are concerned with the potential for increased criminal activity resulting from the 24-hour operation of this gas station and restaurant.
• Traffic: Ingress to the gas station from westbound Airport Highway, and egress to westbound Airport Highway will be routed on Bernath Parkway, resulting in a large increase of traffic which will make it difficult for residents to exit the driveway.
• Loss of existing small businesses: The existing small retail strip center and outbuildings located on the property would be demolished, resulting in the closure or displacement of the current tenants which include a home healthcare company (G&M Healthcare), a popular restaurant (Koreana), a convenience store, and several other retail shops and offices.
• Environment: Surface runoff from this property will flow through the storm sewer system into Swan Creek, potentially contaminating it with gasoline, oil, and other automotive chemicals.