Mattawan Residents Push Back Against New Casey’s Travel Plaza
Mattawan is potentially on the verge of gaining a 3000 square-foot Casey’s Travel Plaza in the center of Mattawan, and the residents of the area are not happy about it.
The Village of Mattawan recently announced that it would be holding a special meeting on August 25 at 7 PM at the village office at 24221 Front Ave. in Mattawan to discuss the matter at hand:
The Variance request submitted by Edward Kucinich and Florence Kucinich for property located at 23440 E. McGillen Avenue, Mattawan property ID # 80-46-700-057-20 requesting a variance from the Village of Mattawan Zoning Ordinance Article 10 Section 10.30 (M) Automotive Fueling Stations including those combined with convenience stores.
The meeting is open to the public, and there will be a time for public comment.s during the meeting.
Residents like Lindsey Caprathe are incredibly opposed to this, and as someone who once lived in Matawan, I can see how adding a giant, non-local travel plaza in the center of Matawan would completely change the landscape of the area.
She made a good point on her Facebook page about why this will be a bad idea:
This will also make walking in that area more dangerous. Kids walk from the schools, especially on half days, and now they will be dodging even more traffic without necessary sidewalks. Additionally, this company is not going to be supporting the community and donating to the schools or participating in local events. They are looking for a gullible small town to weasel into and turn us into a characterless highway stop. We have 4 gas stations in this small town and our population does not support the need for another.
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