Stop The Burger King Proposed for Grand River and Lakeway

    A Burger King has been proposed for the corner of Lakeway and Grand River, and will go before the Farmington Planning Commission on Monday, June 3. This proposal requires a "Special Land Use and Site Plan Review" from it's current zoning of C2. As a resident of the local neighborhood I believe this usage would be an extreme detriment to our neighborhood. We already have heavy traffic on our streets due to the proximity of the high school, as well as cars using our streets as a cut through. A Burger King would cause even more traffic and our street's capacity to handle that traffic would be exceeded. In addition, the proposed restaurant would cause increased litter, increased noise, increased lighting and an inescapable smell. Article 7 of the city code of ordinances states: "C2 Community Commercial District. The C2 Community Commercial district is intended to create mixed-use neighborhood centers with retail services that provide convenience shopping of persons residing in nearby residential areas. The intent of this district is to concentrate businesses that harmonize with the character of the surrounding uses, and to prohibit uses that might create traffic hazards, offensive noises and late hours of operation. As a mixed use neighborhood center, this district may also include multiple-family residential, such as apartments above retail uses." A Burger King fails on all points. That is why we urge you not to grant Burger King a special land use.
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