They got more than they expected. I didn't expect a flash fire. Residents also were concerned about the bright lighting that goes hand in hand with convenience stores, as well as 24-hour operation hours. Allen Brandes, a consultant for the project, said he would take the residents' suggestions back to Southland, but that convenience stores are under certain guidelines as far as lighting for safety and hours of operation. We'll go back to Southland.
Residents plan to meet with developers again in two to four weeks.
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