Elsa’s has issued a statement in response to a lawsuit over the proposed construction of a Sheetz gas station in Centerville.
As reported during News Center 7 at 11, Sheetz first filed a lawsuit against the city in November after the city planning commission approved the plan, but the full city council said no.
On Jan. 31, court documents show Sheetz teamed up with Elsa’s Restaurant and their project developer in a lawsuit.
>> RELATED: Church, city, retirement home sued over opposition to Sheetz development in Centerville
“In 2022, we signed an agreement to sell the Elsa’s South property to the convenience store chain. We did that, in part, because we have been so impressed with them. Sheetz is family-operated just like we are. They’re a good company. Every time they open a new store, about 35 jobs are created. They will make a positive difference in Centerville,” said Jason Hemmert, whose parents own Elsa’s.
The spokesperson said several key groups have lined up to make sure that doesn’t happen, including Epiphany Lutheran Church and Bethany Village.