By Michael McDaniel | YourValley
A Circle K developer withdrew a convenience store application Monday amid community backlash from Goodyear’s Pebble Creek retirement community.
The announcement came from Mayor Joe Pizzillo after a 10-minute recess before the agenda item was slated to be heard during Monday’s regular council session.
Circle K reps were in attendance observing the proceedings but went missing once the council reconvened. Pebble Creek residents showed up en mass, filling the chamber and overflow room in anticipation.
“There’s a change of plans, it has a lot to do with those sitting in the audience,” Pizzillo said. “The applicant has pulled the application.”
The crowd paused slightly before erupting in applause.
