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Committee reopens long-running conversation about expanding commercial zone along Route 28
Summary
Members discussed whether to move from discussion to action on a years-long proposal to expand the commercial zoning line up Route 28; they suggested coordinating with the master-plan implementation committee and possibly forming a working group to scope next steps.
The Alton Town Zoning Amendment Committee on Wednesday revisited a long-standing idea to expand the town's commercial zone along Route 28 and discussed turning years of conversation into concrete next steps.
Members said the idea to extend the commercial boundary has been discussed for many years and that development pressures (new stores and traffic changes) make it timely to consider whether the town should plan for more concentrated commercial activity along Route 28 rather than letting commercial uses emerge in a scattered way.
Committee members suggested several possible next steps: ask the Master Plan Implementation Committee to evaluate feasibility, commission a targeted feasibility study, or form a working group to consult residents and stakeholders and draft a rezoning plan. They acknowledged rezoning is a complex, potentially contentious, process that would require substantial outreach; members recommended starting with a scope and process rather than immediate text changes.
No formal rezoning action or vote was taken. Committee members agreed to add the topic to future agendas and recommended coordination with the master plan implementation group to define an outreach and study process.
