Redwood Valley gas station (R6)

A Redwood Valley MAC member urged denial, citing noise, diesel exhaust near the school, and the operator's profit-driven record.

Opposed the project, arguing the community-character (formula business) ordinance should apply and questioning the convenience-store reconstruction analysis.

A 40-year resident said the station would let travelers gas up and whiz through the county without stopping, detracting from community character.

Criticized the operator's past environmental and labeling violations and urged the board to honor community standards.

The Coyote Valley vice chairwoman submitted a letter of opposition, saying the tribe is bringing a pharmacy and urgent care instead and the station would mostly benefit an outside company.

A valley water board member said the project isn't ready, pointing to unresolved construction and berm questions raised during questioning.

The Coyote Valley environmental director cited the company's $500,000 in environmental and consumer fines across seven counties and risks to downstream water.

The Coyote Valley Travel Market manager said the community has overwhelmingly rejected the project and urged the board to consider only the community's interests.

A Coyote Valley tribal member opposed the station on noise and cumulative air quality impacts near two highways and a pellet plant, and asked for an EIR.

A longtime resident and former school bus driver warned of exhaust risks to children at nearby schools and said the existing Coyote Valley station already serves the area.

A ranching family member withdrew his family's opposition after easement concerns were addressed and the median closure was confirmed.

Opposed the project, citing groundwater issues near the site and arguing every buried fuel tank eventually leaks.

A former Redwood Valley resident said his family sees both sides — the property is an eyesore, but a fire or mishap could threaten neighboring land.