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Iconic red truss bridge near Holliday Farms in Zionsville, Indiana

Stop the 16-Pump
Gas Station
In Holliday Farms.

You probably didn't know. Most of us didn't either. A massive 16-pump fueling facility is being planned inside our neighborhood right now. Before it is approved and they break ground, here are the facts every neighbor deserves to see — and what you can do this week to stop it.

Organized by Residents of Holliday Farms
16
Fuel pumps planned
557,644
EPA-confirmed underground tank leaks since 1988
16%
Home-value drop within 300 ft of a gas station
5,000+
Estimated new vehicle trips per day at the site
The Proposed Plan

See where
it goes.

This is the actual site plan filed for 3805 Marketplace Drive, Zionsville, IN — Lot L of the Holliday Farms PUD, bordered by US 421, Marketplace Drive, and Rogers Parkway. Sixteen fuel pumps, a convenience store, and a gas station right at our front door.

Proposed site plan of the 16-pump gas station on Lot L of the Holliday Farms PUD, between US 421, Marketplace Drive, and Rogers Parkway
3805 Marketplace Drive, Zionsville, IN · Lot L · Holliday Farms PUD · 1.222 ac · US 421 & Rogers ParkwayOpen Full Size ↗
The Research

Why this must stop.

Don't take our word for it. Every claim below links to peer-reviewed research, federal agencies, or major medical institutions.

05

Crime & Public Safety

10% of all robberies in the U.S. occur at convenience stores or gas stations. FBI data shows convenience-store workers suffer workplace homicide rates second only to taxi drivers. Higher outlet density correlates with higher violent crime — regardless of neighborhood income.

And we don't have to guess what this looks like locally.

The BP gas station just a half-mile down US 421 (3255 S US 421) has already generated at least 139 police responses, 16 formal incident reports, and 8 citations on record with the Zionsville Police Department. The incidents included impaired driving, drug possession, warrant service, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and protective-order violations.
  • Approximately one police response every 4–5 days
  • Approximately one documented incident every 5–6 weeks
This demonstrates that gas stations in this corridor generate a measurable level of law-enforcement activity that residents would not typically expect immediately adjacent to a luxury residential community. Now imagine adding a 16-pump, 24-hour station right inside Holliday Farms.
06

Home Values

Peer-reviewed research shows homes within 300 ft of a gas station can lose up to 16% of their value; homes within 1,500 ft can lose up to 9%. Those discounted sales become comps that drag down the rest of Holliday Farms.
Caution tape in a residential neighborhood

How close is too close?

Studies tie residential proximity to gas stations to higher rates of childhood leukemia, birth defects, respiratory illness, and cancer at 300 ft, 500 ft, and beyond. Now picture the homes, the families, and the kids inside Holliday Farms.

Opposition Update

We showed up. Now we need to do it again — three times bigger.

Posted June 15, 2026 · Holliday Farms Community Opposition

100+
neighbors who showed up on June 15
300+
pages of opposition letters submitted
130+
yard signs already up in the neighborhood

On the evening of June 15, over 100 Holliday Farms neighbors packed the Zionsville Plan Commission meeting — standing room only. The developer was there. The board was there. And when they looked out at that room, there was no mistaking where this community stands.

It was one of the most powerful showings of neighborhood unity many of us have ever seen. Every person in that room — whether they spoke or not — sent a message. That message was heard.

What happened — and why it matters

The Zionsville Plan Commission issued a 30-day continuance and heard neither the petitioner (gas station developer) nor the public. Why? The petitioner failed to submit their public notice within the legally required 14-day window — they filed with only 13 days to spare. One day short. No testimony was taken, no arguments were heard, and nothing was decided. The petition moves to the next Zionsville Plan Commission meeting on July 20 as a primary agenda item.

This is both good news and a call to action. The petitioner made an error — but they'll come back prepared on July 20. So will we. The presence we built on June 15 was extraordinary. Now we need to make July 20 undeniable.

Four ways to make July 20 count

1

Show up on July 20

Plan Commission Meeting
🗓️ Monday, July 20, 2026🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Zionsville Town Hall
1100 West Oak Street, Room 105 (Council Chambers)
Zionsville, IN 46077

The goal: triple the turnout

Thank you for everything you gave at the June meeting. This neighborhood showed up — and the developer felt every bit of it.

July 20 needs to leave no doubt.

Bring every neighbor, every family member, every kid who plays in these streets. You don't have to speak. Just being in that room, staring at that board and that petitioner — that is the message.

We want 300+ people there.

Get directions →
2

Donate to the legal fight

Why it matters. Showing up matters — but the Plan Commission decides on the record. Winning long-term means putting qualified land-use and environmental experts, plus an experienced land-use attorney, in our corner to challenge this petition on the facts.

Where it goes. Every dollar funds professional services — expert consultants and legal counsel. No salaries. No overhead. Neighbors have already fronted ~$4,000 for flyers, 160 yard signs, and this website.

How to give. Donate on GoFundMe in under a minute — any amount helps, and sharing the campaign multiplies every dollar.

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3

Get a yard sign

We've put up over 130 signs across the neighborhood and we've already run out. More are on the way. We want a sign in front of every home. Fill out the contact form below and we'll get one to you as soon as they're available.

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4

Submit a letter to Roger Kilmer

We've already submitted 300+ pages of letters, but we need many more — and it's okay to resubmit another letter!

Email Senior Planner Roger Kilmer to formally oppose this project. He will distribute your letter to Plan Commission members as part of the meeting agenda. All correspondence is public and will be published on the Town's website.

In your letter:
State your opposition and ask for an environmental health impact assessment.
Include in subject line:
Friendly Market Convenience Store and Gas Station — Docket #2026-25-DP
Roger A. Kilmer, Senior Planner
Planning & Building Development, Town of Zionsville
See Sample Email →Email Roger Kilmer →
GoFundMe

Fund the Fight

Grassroots opposition can only go so far. Winning this fight — for good — means putting qualified professionals in our corner. Every dollar raised goes directly toward those professional services. No salaries. No overhead. Just experts working to protect Holliday Farms.

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raised of $25,000 goal
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Live totals from GoFundMe, refreshed every few minutes.

Where your money goes

You deserve a straight answer, so here's the full picture.

Already invested · ~$4,000

What we've already fronted

Real money has already gone into building the case against the Friendly Market gas station — much of it fronted to get us this far.

$500+
Flyers

400 flyers designed, printed, and delivered into neighbors' hands across the community.

~$2,000
Yard signs

The 160 signs on lawns throughout Holliday Farms — covering design and materials.

$1,500+
Website & email

stopgasstationathollidayfarms.com, hosting, and the tools that keep everyone informed.

~$4,000 already invested in organizing, awareness, and keeping this community connected.

Your donations · $14,000–$20,000

Where your donations go

To fight this proposal with real expertise — not just passion — we've brought on the professional help this case demands.

$6,000–$8,000
Two expert consultants

A land-use consultant who has successfully stopped five proposed gas stations in other municipalities, plus an environmental consulting firm analyzing the Eagle Creek watershed — the water source this development sits near.

$8,000–$12,000
Land-use attorney

Our biggest hurdle is still ahead: the July 20 Plan Commission hearing. Real legal representation gives us the strongest possible standing in that room.

Roughly $14,000–$20,000 in expert and legal costs we can't cover out of pocket.

Every dollar tracked. Every receipt available.

Every dollar donated goes to the consultants and attorney fighting this proposal. We're keeping records of every expense and are happy to share them with any neighbor who wants to see them.

We're close. With the right experts and legal representation behind us on July 20, we have a real chance to stop this. Thank you for trusting us with this fight — and for standing with your neighbors.

If we win early, the remaining funds go to charity

If we successfully stop this development before all funds are used, every remaining dollar will be donated to a Zionsville-area charity — chosen by the community. We're not here to profit. We're here to protect our neighborhood.

Contact & Yard Signs

Get Updates

Want to help, get a yard sign, or receive updates? Add your email to receive updates on the proposed gas station, meeting reminders, and ways to help.

General Inquiries: hfnogas@gmail.com