Proposed QuikTrip could be coming to Yuma; residents voice concerns at city hall rezoning meeting

YUMA,Ariz.(KYMA)-One of the nation’s most popular convenience store chains may be on its way to Yuma. Tonight, locals had the opportunity to share their thoughts at the rezoning meeting at City Hall.

Residents are upset about the proposed plan of a QuikTrip coming to Yuma.

The proposed location for “QuikTrip,” better known as “Q-T,” is on the southwest corner of Araby Road and 26th Street.

Christian Magana with the City of Yuma said, “In regards to this process we are at the beginning stages of the process and we really want to get public comment and input.”

Locals shared their concerns about the traffic in the area and are very against the convenience store’s proposed location.

Janice Edgar, a local resident, said, “The hard thing is that I know it's a good business and I'd love to have it there but with all the extra diesel trucks there they're going have around that's probably the biggest issue for me.”

The proposed development would feature a convenience store as well as gasoline fueling stations with 10 gasoline pumps and 6 diesel pumps.

Magana added, “Right now, it's just about the rezoning. We are still wanting to see if the rezoning will happen and then from there, we will see if something will get built or not.”

The applicant is requesting that approximately 7.08 acres at the southwest corner of Araby Road and 26th Street be rezoned from agriculture to general commercial use.

At this point, the plans are still in the early stage and must first go before City Council. We’ll continue to provide you updates as more information becomes available.