The upcoming Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) at the Metra Park in Billings, Mont., will offer presentations and vendor showcases in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, and home improvement.
“We definitely are an affected party,” she said. “We can see the digger from our backyard and I have no doubt that the increased traffic, light and fume pollution will have an impact on our wellbeing, not to mention the land contamination and decreased property value.”
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The petrol station sits on the corner of Edward and Ashley streets in a residential area. The site is zoned Residential 2 and Ross said it went against the district town strategy for that corner. According to the Waimakariri District Plan, Residential 2 zoning is predominantly for living, with detached dwellings on 600m2 or larger sections.