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LaSalle council approves zoning change and special-use permit for Illinois Cement; one alderman abstains
Summary
The City Council approved a zoning change to M-2 heavy industrial and granted a special-use permit for a proposed mining operation by Frank L. Bendanco/Illinois Cement LLC. Residents raised dust and health concerns; an alderman abstained citing employment with the company.
LaSalle City Council voted to approve a zoning change to M-2 heavy industrial and to grant a special-use permit for a proposed mining operation tied to Frank L. Bendanco and Illinois Cement LLC during its meeting at City Hall. The council approved the planning commission’s recommendation and then adopted the ordinance authorizing the zoning change and special use.
The vote follows a lengthy planning commission review and public comment. Supporters at the planning commission level and representatives for the applicant said follow-up conversations and mitigation commitments were part of the recommendation. Several residents who spoke at public comment said dust and health…
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