Is this a battle of NIMBYs and Karens versus working families, or a sensible effort to clean up environmental hazards? Santa Rosa residents will soon have their say.
On Aug. 19, the Santa Rosa City Council will decide on a controversial proposal to build a gas station and market at the intersection of Highway 12 and North Wright Road. The city’s Planning Commission unanimously rejected the proposal in April, citing health, safety, and climate impact concerns. Developers have appealed the decision, setting the stage for a critical vote by city officials.
Nearly two decades in development
The proposed “Elm Tree Station” has been debated for nearly 20 years. Initially proposed in 2007, it faced significant community and environmental opposition…..