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Sheetz in Centerville
A Montgomery County Common Pleas Court recently reversed Centerville City Council’s decision to deny Sheetz the ability to construct a gas station and convenience store at the current site of an Elsa’s Restaurant on Far Hills Avenue.
• Who originally approved the Sheetz project? The Centerville Planning Commission approved plans for the 6,139-square-foot gas station and convenience store.
• Opposition: The city of Centerville, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Bethany Village retirement community and others have opposed it.
• Why they opposed it: The city believes Sheetz’ proposed 24/7 operation is inconsistent with the use and character of the surrounding properties.
• What the court said: The court ruling said city council’s reversal of a building plan originally approved by Centerville Planning Commission is “unconstitutional, illegal, arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, and/or unsupported by the preponderance of substantial, reliable, and probative evidence.”
• What happens next? Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton said Centerville City Council is “extremely disappointed” in the court’s decision and will meet soon with its legal counsel to evaluate next steps.
• More gas stations: Here’s a look at some of the fueling centers and convenient stores planned for this region
What’s up with Buc-ee’s?
Buc-ee’s locations are so big they’re considered tourist attractions. The Huber Heights store will be a first in Ohio. Here is a recap of some of our recent reporting.
• About the project: Buc-ee’s plans call for a 74,000-square-foot store with 120 gas pumps and more than 700 parking spaces on a nearly 53-acre site.
• Where? On Ohio 235 just north of I-70 in the northeast quadrant of Huber Heights, near CenterPoint 70 Boulevard.
• Breaking ground: A crowd of about 100 people gathered at the site of the future Buc-ee’s store last August to celebrate the groundbreaking.
• Lawsuit delayed construction: Clark County and Huber Heights have reached an agreement on the provision of water and sewer services, a precursor to dismissal of a lawsuit that contributed to the delay of Buc-ee’s construction.
• What they are saying: “I’ve heard people call Buc-ee’s ‘just another gas station,’ (but that’s) like calling the USS Gerald Ford a paddleboat,” Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore said.
• Why people love it: Here are 7 things people love about Buc-ee’s.
• Opening date: Huber Heights officials are “hopeful” that the store will be open by late 2025.