LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A developer has withdrawn plans for a 24-hour grocery store and gas station in Lake Las Vegas after facing strong opposition from residents at a community meeting this week.
The proposed Emerald Marketplace at the intersection of Galleria and Lake Las Vegas Parkway would have included an upscale market, restaurant, gas station, and electric vehicle charging stations. About 100 people attended the community meeting, with nearly all opposing the project.
“The energy was very angry. We felt like we were being deceived by the applicant,” said Kim Sherman, a Lake Las Vegas resident.
Residents cite safety and environmental concerns
Residents expressed concerns about the 24-hour operation disrupting the community’s quiet atmosphere and potentially increasing crime…