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The sudden surge in the construction of new gas stations, particularly in East Aurora, has sparked a wave of curiosity and questions. Signs have been spotted on Colfax, protesting against the construction of a new station at Airport Blvd and Colfax. Another one is being built on E Smith and Tower Rd. The most surprising of all is the new station being erected across the street from two recently built ones on GVR Blvd. The question on everyone’s mind is, why the sudden influx of gas stations?
Answers from Social Media
A discussion on Reddit has shed some light on the situation. One user suggests that the local Planning Commission is a good place to start for answers. They explain that all these gas stations require conditional use permits, which are only granted after public hearings. However, due to a lack of opposition, they are often approved. The user also points out that these stations are easy money for developers, hence the abundance…