![]() “As a parent our job is to protect our children and when you put a strip mall across the street from a school that puts them in danger,” she said. 86th St., where her third-grade daughter and fifth-grade son are enrolled. Fishback Creek Elementary is across the street from the site at 8301 W. Stephanie Leavell, a mother with four school-age children said she’s concerned the Traders Point gas station would be a threat to their safety. If approved, they would push the number of gas stations in C-3 zones from about 80 to more than 100. “There’s a lot of activity all the time around them now.”Īfter learning of the impending change, builders lined up to file 21 new applications in March and April. like they were four decades ago when these zoning classifications were written,” said John Bartholomew, a spokesman for the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development. “These aren’t just a garage with a mechanic that closes at 5 p.m. They now must be built in areas with heavier industry because of the traffic and noise they attract and lighting they need around the clock. The zones generally permit light retail such as clothing and beauty shops, and office services such as Kinko’s near residential neighborhoods.īut a task force that recently overhauled the county’s 40-year-old zoning code determined that the C-3 designation was outdated for mini-mart gas stations, many of which stay open all night. The City-County Council passed an ordinance April 20 by a 26-0 vote that placed a moratorium on gas stations in areas zoned for small businesses, called C-3s. “But no commercial has been placed here in 30 years and it just doesn‘t reflect the pattern of development,” said Helsel, a property appraiser. Residents contend the gas station isn’t needed because there are 30 in a 5-mile radius of the location. Helsel said residents are concerned that the tanks could leak into Fishback Creek, which feeds Eagle Creek Reservoir, the drinking water for 500,000 residents. “There is a huge environmental concern because a creek that flows right into a reservoir is right by that property,” said Michael Helsel, a resident near a proposed strip mall, gas station and convenience store at 8562 Layfayette Road in Traders Point. 27, 2022.In a furious dash to beat a looming deadline, developers filed 21 applications to build new gas stations across Indianapolis before a zoning change became law last month.Ĭity officials said all or most of the last-minute applications should be approved if they meet the basic standards of the old zoning code.īut in one Northwest side neighborhood, residents are continuing to fight a permit, asserting it is a threat to drinking water and their children’s safety. Hours are subject to change and may vary by branch. ![]() Any opinions, analyses, reviews, ratings or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author alone and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any entity named in this article. ![]() Whataburger: How good does a Whataburger Patty Melt sound right now? The chain has about 800 restaurants - many of them with at least 24/7 drive-thru service - in 14 states.Įditorial Note: This content is not provided by any entity covered in this article. Waffle House: Founded in 1955 with a single location in Avondale Estates, Georgia, Waffle House now has more than 1,900 locations in 25 states, all open 24 hours a day, every day, according to the restaurant’s website. Starbucks has 34,000 shops around the world. Starbucks: Need a pick-me-up to get through the night shift? Many Starbucks locations are open 24/7. Chances are there is a 24-hour store near you. McDonald’s: According to USA Today, McDonald’s has about 13,500 restaurants and is located in all 50 states. IHOP: Pancake craving at 2 a.m.? IHOP has about 1,650 locations in the United States, according to Statista. As of last year, the chain had more than 2,200 restaurants in 21 states and Guam, with an aggressive plan to expand, QSR magazine reported. Jack in the Box: If you’ve got a craving for a Sourdough Jack in the middle of the night, Jack in the Box has some locations with a 24/7 drive-thru. Slowly, they are extending their hours to 24/7, Restaurant Business reported.ĭunkin’: The familiar hot pink and orange signage of Dunkin’ graces 8,500 locations across 41 states. Some are open all day.ĭenny’s: The pandemic forced many Denny’s to reduce their 24-hour-a-day staffing. has more than 1,000 locations in the United States. What are some chains that offer 24-hour-a-day service? Remember that, unless otherwise noted, not every restaurant location is open all the time.Ĭarl’s Jr.: West Coast burger chain Carl’s Jr. A 24-hour restaurant certainly helps you handle your hunger when you’re just getting off work, on your way to the early shift, cramming for a test or traveling cross-country. ![]()
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