LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Livonia City Council voted against plans to bring a Sheetz gas station to their community Monday night, marking the second time since January that the 24-hour gas station and convenience store has been denied permission to open at the corner of 8 Mile Road and Newburgh.

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The proposed location, formerly a Rite Aid, sits at the border between Livonia and Farmington Hills, where residents on both sides have expressed mixed opinions about the development.

"Really don't want it here," said Risa Scherer, a neighboring resident.

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However, not all residents oppose the project. Timothy Gallagher, another neighboring resident, said he would welcome the addition.

"I'd like to have the Sheetz here," Gallagher said. "I'd rather have something there than no

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