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This 24/7 facility could see arrival/departure of 200 trucks and 200 cars daily, has fuel pumps for 5 trucks, 12 cars and 2 RVs. It would allow parking for 81 trucks, 95 cars and 11 RVs. Its 10,000 sq.ft. structure would house a 145-seat restaurant, convenience store, drivers' lounge, showers and self-serve laundry.

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> LSL Proposal

> Financial Impact of DDAs

> Map of Greater Laketown/Saugatuck Area

> See how Laketown Township presents itself

> Relevant Laketown Township Zoning Ordinances

	- Chapter X: C-2 General Business District (PDF)
	- Chapter XV11: Special Uses (PDF)

> See how Flying J presents itself

> See the problems Flying J has caused elsewhere

> Environmental Impact

	- Truck 5th Wheel Grease Leakage Seen Major Source of Stormwater Runoff Pollution
	- More pollution for Laketown's homes and farms, Saugatuck's Silver Lake
	- Clean Air Task Force / Health impacts of diesel exhaust

> Photos of typical Flying J Truck Plazas to come

> LAND Position Papers in development:

	- Ground Pollution (runoff/spills, sewage plant effluent, Goshorn Lake threat, damage to wetlands, disrupted drainage of surrounding property)
	- Airborne Pollution (fuel/engine fumes and soot, night light, excessive noise)
	- Traffic (volume, congestion, road/bridge widening & maintenance, signals)
	- Other topics to come.

And more...

Laketown Township Planning Commission Meetings
First Wednesday every month, 7pm

Laketown Township Hall
4338 Beeline Rd.
South of 144th Ave. & 62nd St.
616-335-3050
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