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To: Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen
Stop The Lake Saint Louis Prospect Road Gas Station - PART 2
- Please let your Aldermen know that you oppose the passing of the Fast Lane gas station special use permit that is under consideration. (Lake Saint Louis Alderman Directory)
- Calling and voicing your concerns will be more effective than emailing.
- If you are able, please attend the Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen meeting on December 16th and January 21st at 6PM to voice your opposition to the gas station.
- Location is the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center Board Room, 200 Civic Center Drive.
- Large community attendance at these meetings is what will convince the Board of Aldermen to oppose the proposed gas station. Please attend if at all possible!
Why is this important?
The proposed Fast Lane gas station and convenience store at 1510 Prospect Road is not a good fit for our community for several reasons:
- Dangerous Health Hazards
- Benzene, which is present in gasoline vapor, is a known carcinogen.
- A peer reviewed study from 2023 showed that living within 250 meters of a gas station increased the risk of childhood leukemia by 2.4 times. (Malavolti et al, 2023)
- A 2022 peer reviewed study showed that children living within 500 meters of a gas station were TWICE as likely to develop brain and spinal cord tumors. (Mazzei et al, 2022)
- Negative Effect on Home Values
- Several studies indicate anywhere from 9-30% lower home values in the areas surrounding gas stations. (Zhao et al, 2017)
- Home value appreciation for homes within 800 feet of a gas station is HALF of that compared to homes farther away. (Locate Alpha, 2022)
- Increased Crime
- Gas stations and convenience stores account for the location of 5% of ALL violent crime and 14% of all robberies in the US. (FBI Crime Statistics, 2022)
- Increased Traffic Congestion
- Gas stations are very high traffic establishments, and it will cause traffic jams backing up Civic Center Drive and the Prospect / I-64 traffic circles