Debate Over Strip Zoning Near Herrin Business District
The Herrin city zoning hearing Tuesday will decide whether to approve a strip commercial zoning plan for Park Avenue and routes to the central business district. Local businessmen James Walker and others oppose the measure while City officials weigh potential downtown impact and merchant interest. Mayor Henderson says his stance depends on downtown merchants' response at the hearing.
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Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Plan Commission
James Walker
Commission
Park Avenue
Herrin Considers Zoning Ordinance at Tuesday Hearing
Herrin residents may speak Tuesday night at 7 in City Hall Council chambers on a proposed zoning ordinance. The plan divides Herrin into eight zones including a perimeter area and four internal residential classes R-1 to R-4, with B-1 B-2 and one industrial zone. The ordinance sets lot size and building coverage rules, outlines uses, and allows changes via a zoning Board of Adjustment. Violations carry fines from 10 to 100 dollars daily, with stiffer penalties up to 250 dollars or jail for willful violations.
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Herrin
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City Zoning Commission
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Williamson County Alert
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Board of Adjustment
City panel splits on strip zoning as CBD plan moves
Walker urged delaying the central business district ordinance to study market survey findings on Herrin. Mulkin and Haney favored quick passage, fearing controversy could kill the measure. Business leaders split, with some urging action and others warning of adverse effects from strip zoning.
Saluquarama Day At SIU Features Canoe and Boat Races
Saluquarama day at Southern Illinois University featured canoe and boat races and swimming events with trophy awards for top teams and individuals. Dennis Chinoy of Newark and partner John Hager of West Covina battled the finish line in the men’s canoe event while Chinoy used his hands after losing his paddle. Water safety demonstrations accompanied the day’s activities on Lake On-The-Campus.
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Dennis Chinoy
Newark
N.J
John Hager
West Covina
Calif
Lake- On-The-Campus
Murphysboro CBD Vacancy Study Under Way
Franklyn Moreno of Greater Egypt Regional Planning says Murphysboro will get a CBD survey to map land use and vacancies. The plan aims to compact the district with zoning. public review is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday, with results in six to eight weeks.
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Murphysboro
Southern Illinois
Greater Egypt
Franklyn Moreno
GERP
Illinois
Moreno
Marshysboro
Eighth
17Th Streets
Walnut Street
17Th Street
Chain Reaction Blackouts Hit Carbondale Businesses
A dump truck body left raised caused a hydraulic fault that lifted the bed struck power lines and toppled a radio tower. Five Carbondale businesses lost electricity as crews restore service later today. The incident involved the J and L Robinson Development Co. tower and nearby Kroger zoning concerns.
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Carbondale
J and L Robinson Development Co
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