The Chevron station on Norwood Avenue, just north of Interstate 80, is seeking approval to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits. The city's Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the application Thursday.
"It's kind of surprising that they don't sell alcohol here," said Chevron customer Akeem Watkins.
"I know a lot of people that come in here and have had to leave because they don't sell single beers before, so it's kind of disappointing," another customer, Marijayne Rudy, said.
Miles said the neighborhood already struggles with crime and blight near the business and argued that allowing alcohol sales could make those problems worse.
She described seeing drug use, public drinking and prostitution in the area, as well as people living near the business.
The Sacramento Police Department also opposes the application. The department said officers received 40 calls for service at the gas station during the first five months of this year.
"Clearly the neighborhood is not safe," she said.
Some customers, however, support the application, pointing to another gas station directly across the street that already sells alcohol.
Miles and other neighborhood advocates are urging the Planning Commission to reject the application.
The Robla Park Community Association said it is also working to hire a private security company to patrol the area. The group is asking the Chevron and other nearby businesses to help cover the cost.
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