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Valvoline and Cane’s Update

Here’s an update on key projects around South Tempe at McClintock and Warner.

Cane’s Fried Chicken 🍗 | SWC of McClintock and Warner

  • The City of Tempe approved the plans to open up this restaurant back in December.
  • Because there was no change-of-use permit involved (?) the process to did not require that they contact the community. This is when you see the red and white sign go up, and surrounding neighbors get a postcard explaining the project, then inviting everyone to speak their mind at a Public Hearing.
  • Honestly, this is discouraging because we do not have a forum to express our distaste for the fast-food joint.

Valvoline Oil Change Shop 🚙 | SEC of McClintock and Warner

Background

  • This is in the same space of the former Shell Station.
  • Over 700 people signed our petition expressing that this is not the right business for our community.
  • Many, many of your sent emails to council.communicator@tempe.gov to share their opinion!

New:

  • I was invited to speak to City Council to share that South Tempe communities aren’t excited about an oil change shop.
  • The applicant (Valvoline franchisee) has filed a formal proposal to develop the land.
  • This requires that the City of Tempe reach out to the adjacent communities to invite them to a Public Hearing. There are two reasons that the City of Tempe is obligated to do this: the demand for more parking, and because this is a gas / oil project.
  • If you live near McClintock and Warner, you will probably be getting a notice in the mail ✉️ in June or July.

City of Tempe – Mayor Mark Mitchell met me at Starbucks, and we walked over to McClintock and Warner to talk about the plans and whether the proposed Cane’s or Valvoline is the right fit for the community. We’ve had many City Councilors who have expressed support for our cause on both of these projects.

👉 Bottom line – I am optimistic on the Valvoline project. We should continue to share with elected officials and city planners that we don’t need an oil change shop.

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No Cane’s Fried Chicken!

^ So on the Southwest corner of McClintock and Warner is a proposed Cane’s Fried Chicken with drivethru. I don’t know much about Cane’s, but I do know that fast food restaurants don’t do much for your home values.

Plus, South Tempe is a rare community in Phoenix. We have so much going for us, and a chain restaurant like this takes us backwards.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – NO CANE’S

Sign the Petition
Download the Flier, Email it to Neighbors

04/03/2019 UPDATE: Over 200 households in South Tempe have signed the petition in less than three days!

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No Oil Change Megashop!

October 2019 – Attend City Council Meeting

Please attend next week’s city council meeting, or send a quick email to let your elected officials know how you feel. Details below!

  • Why: This is Valvoline’s last chance to appeal to City Council. A strong showing ensures that we do not lose the unique character of South Tempe. This keeps our quality of life high and our home values strong! 🏠
  • What: Tempe City Council Meeting. Our elected officials will hear Valvoline’s pitch to open up shop, and they will reject or approve the lube shop to be built. We get our turn to step up to the microphone and advocate for our community. 📣
  • When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM. It’s okay to show up late. Just show up!
  • Where: Close to home! You don’t even have to drive to downtown Tempe!

    Tempe History Museum
    809 E Southern Ave
    Tempe, AZ 85282
  • How: EVERY NEIGHBOR COUNTS! Your voice matters. It really does! Please attend next Thursday. If you cannot, please email council.communicator@tempe.gov to explain why you don’t want Valvoline.

Finally, please forward this email to your neighbors and friends!

September 17, 2019 – Attend the Community Hearing

  • What? This is a Design Review Commission where our representatives hear our concern. This forum is built for neighbors to walk up to the microphone!!!  
  • Why?  This is about home values and community pride! 1 hour of your time will make a huge difference in the future of our community! 
  • When? Next Tuesday at 6PM, that’s September 24, 2019 
  • Where? Tempe History Museum, located at 809 East Southern Avenue. Easy parking! https://goo.gl/maps/V8dtFDx3T8itKGwf8
  • Can’t make it? Please email council.communicator@tempe.gov and tell them how you feel. 

SEE THE RESULT OF OUR WORK! Neighborhood protests put brakes on plans for proposed So. Tempe Valvoline location

March 29, 2019 – Sign the Petition

Yuck! We’ve learned that an out-of-state company wants to open an oil-change megashop in the spot that used to be Shell on the Southeast corner of McClintock and Warner. What could be more lame?

Plus, all the noise, congestion, and fumes that come with an auto shop. Nope!

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – NO OIL MEGASHOP!

Sign the petition
Download the Flier, Email it to Neighbors

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July 2017 Update – No Vape Store!

Neighbors of South Tempe don’t need and don’t want a smoke shop / vape store. Gravitate Smoke Shop is not welcome here! It’s bad for home values, and it’s antithetical to our community. Please sign this online petition to make your voice heard! 

We will present this online petition to the City of Tempe hearing on July 18 at 5PM at the zoning hearing. 

TAKE ACTION:

01) Sign the Petition:

https://goo.gl/forms/vy7kGxuD4QZfKxoW2

02) Attend the Hearing to STOP Gravitate Smoke Shop: 

Where:Tempe City Hall Council Chambers 31 E. 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281

When:Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 5PM

Why: We put pressure on the city officials, the business owner, and the zoning hearing committee.

See what Gravitate Smoke Shops look like on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/gravitatesmokeshop

^ This is not a gentleman’s cigar store! “Vapor Stores” sell tobacco, bongs, hookahs, and other drug-related accessories. 

^ Actual interior

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We will be open thanksgiving from 10am – 3pm if you guys need anything! But don’t forget This Friday people! Our annual Black Friday blowout sale is quickly approaching! Don’t miss this years big sales! 11/25/2016 8am, receive 20-60% off name brand glass, 25% off accessories, 25% off Vapes, hardware, and juice, and last but not least 25-35% off Headies! We will have @frogbeardglass doing a demo from 9am-1pm or so, and free food from Mr. Mesquite tacos! The first 30 people will have their choice of FREE wax pen or oil rig! Can’t wait to see everyone there! #gravitate #gravitatesmokeshop #weshouldsmoke #dabs #errl #wax #wfayo #topshelflife #topshelf #710 #420 #sales #blackfriday #blackfridaysales #heady #headies #supportlocal #shoplocal #glass #glassofig #buyboro #pendantsofig #az #azprop203 #noonprop205 #azglass #scottsdale #tucson

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^ Merry Christmas! Let’s get stoned! We’re open until 1 AM. 

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May 2017 Update

I hope that everyone had a wonderful spring. We’ve been very blessed this May to have cool weather.  Here are some fun updates from the 85284: 

I. Garden Tour

South Tempe’s Jake Mace is giving his final garden tour on June 3rd and 4th, 2017 before summer blows through Arizona. Jake’s 1/3 of an acre “food forrest” garden has become the envy of many people here in Tempe, but also to tens of thousands of aspiring gardeners who enjoy his YouTube channel. Jake’s backyard will blow your mind. You had no idea that you could do this kind of gardening in Arizona!

II. Tempe Public Marketplace Construction

All evidence of Circle K has been deleted on the NEC of Warner and Rural. We can only see a brick shell of a building ready to be rebuilt as a beautiful neighbrohood cafe. Chef Aaron will be opening up shop late in the fall.

III. Verizon

As we reported earlier this year on Facebook. Verizon in fact opened up a on the NWC of Warner and McClintock in the old 7/11. It’s not the first choice to add to our community, but it’s an upgrade for sure.