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Belleville council denies variance to allow outdoor vehicle storage at 2339 Old Collinsville Road
Summary
After public opposition and concerns about enforcement and drainage, the City Council voted to deny a request to allow temporary outdoor vehicle storage at 2339 Old Collinsville Road.
The Belleville City Council voted to deny a zoning variance that would have allowed accessory temporary outdoor storage of vehicles at 2339 Old Collinsville Road.
The vote came after multiple nearby property owners and business operators told the council the change would damage the appearance and functioning of the commercial corridor. The Zoning Board of Appeals had earlier recommended approval subject to conditions, but council members and public speakers raised enforcement, drainage and public-safety concerns.
Gary Johnston, a nearby resident who gave his address as 2622 West Boulevard, told the council the variance request…
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