STOP THE 7-ELEVEN GAS STATION
CASE # RZ-STD-26-0481
Ehrlich Road & Bellamy Road
INCREASED TRAFFIC, 24/7 ACTIVITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE COMING TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
There's still time to voice your concerns to the Zoning Master.
WHERE WILL THE 7-11 BE BUILT?
The proposed location for a 24-hour 7-Eleven is at the intersection of Ehrlich Road & Bellamy Road.
WHY RESIDENTS OPPOSE RZ-STD-26-0481
TRAFFIC CHAOS - Residential intersection already very busy, this will add significantly more traffic
24/7 SAFETY RISKS - Possible unsavory characters entering neighborhoods at all hours
ENVIRONMENTAL - Removal of windbreak trees, the addition of light pollution, impact on wildlife
EMERGENCY ACCESS DELAYS - Potential traffic delays for Fire/Police attempting reach our homes
WRONG LOCATION - Residential neighborhood, church, wetlands
WHAT CAN I DO?
1. MOST IMPACTFUL: Speak in person at the April 27th hearing. You must pre-register.
2. IMPACTFUL: Speak virtually at the April 27th hearing. You must pre-register.
3. IF UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE: Email your comments to the county.
4. IN ADDITION: Get your neighbors involved - share this information!
WHAT SHOULD I SAY? SAMPLE SCRIPT
Here is an idea of how to present your thoughts to the county (either at the meeting or via email).
EMAIL:
Subject: OPPOSE RZ-STD-26-0481 - 7-Eleven Gas Station
Dear Hillsborough County Zoning Leaders:
I am resident at [YOUR ADDRESS] and I oppose Case RZ-STD-26-0481 for a 24-hour 7-Eleven gas station at Ehrlich Road & Bellamy Road.
The reasons for this are:
1. TRAFFIC - Residential streets cannot handle additional cut-through
2. SAFETY - 24-hour convenience store attracts loitering/crime
3. EMERGENCY ACCESS - Fire/police potentially delayed by congestion
4. RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER - Incompatible with neighborhood, church, children
Please DENY this rezoning request and keep our neighborhood quiet and safe.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
[Your Name]
[Your Phone]
[Your Email]
MEETING COMMENTS:
Good [morning/afternoon], Zoning Hearing Master.
My name is [YOUR NAME], resident of [STREET NAME], just [XX] houses from the proposed 7-Eleven at Ehrlich & Bellamy.
I oppose RZ-STD-26-0481 for these reasons:
1. TRAFFIC IMPACT
This corner already sees heavy residential cut-through. A 24-hour gas station with delivery trucks, customer traffic, and employee shift changes will overwhelm this area where there are cars, cyclists, and pedestrians on all sides of the streets.
2. PUBLIC SAFETY
Convenience stores operating past midnight attract loitering, littering, and crime. Families with children shouldn't have to worry about strangers wandering around our neighborhood at 2AM.
3. EMERGENCY ACCESS
Fire trucks and ambulances already struggle getting through this intersection during rush hour. Adding a gas station increases the chances of delays when seconds matter most.
This is the WRONG location. Residential neighborhoods deserve protection from commercial development that reduces our quality of life.
I respectfully urge you to DENY RZ-STD-26-0481.
Thank you for your time.