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15 <br /> that analysis which was included in the <br /> public hearing agenda materials. It was <br /> noted that previous stores in the immediate <br /> vicinity had been closed due to family deaths <br /> and lack of someone left who could operate <br /> the store. <br /> Eidenier asked if the citizens who wrote <br /> letters of opposition would still be adjacent <br /> to the proposed node if it were changed to <br /> 500 feet. Stancil responded that they would <br /> not. <br /> Bobby Kirk, Jr. spoke indicating agreement <br /> with a smaller node. He expressed concern <br /> with the lack of a store to serve the <br /> community noting that the previous store had <br /> been outgrown by the community. He continued <br /> that residents in the area traveling I-40 to <br /> and from their jobs do not have any place to <br /> stop and purchase a few grocery items or gas <br /> without traveling to Calvander or <br /> Hillsborough. He felt it would also cut down <br /> on traffic on Bradshaw Quarry/Arthur Minnis <br /> Road if there was a store that could provide <br /> those items so close to their homes. <br /> Mr. Kirk continued that he would like to see <br /> a more compact node because he and his family <br /> also do not care to see a lot of development <br /> at the intersection. He stated that he would <br /> like to locate the store on the southern side <br /> of Bradshaw Quarry Road. The reason for this <br /> location is that clearing brush would open up <br /> and clear the intersection for a better sight <br /> distance. <br /> Hoecke asked if there would be gas pumps. Mr. <br /> Kirk responded that there would be gas and <br /> diesel fuel. He noted that there were <br /> several farm underground tanks that would be <br /> removed if the store was built. Hoecke <br /> continued asking about the type of tank that <br /> would be installed. Mr. Kirk responded that <br /> he had been in contact with people who <br /> installed such tanks and would provide tanks <br /> that meet all the regulations. Stancil noted <br /> that it would be beneficial to have the <br /> Orange Grove Voluntary Fire Department's <br /> underground storage tanks in the critical <br /> area removed. Fuel for the Orange Grove <br /> Volunteer Fire Department would be available <br /> at the proposed store. <br />