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Area Plan Commission recommends denial of Sam—s Trucking rezoning requests near Cedar Hall Elementary
Summary
After testimony from neighbors and the school representative about safety and unpermitted changes, the commission voted to recommend denial of both the building parcel and the adjacent outdoor storage yard petitions for Sam—s Trucking and Excavating (10 no, 0 yes, 1 abstention on the building; 10 no, 0 yes, 1 abstention on the storage yard).
The Area Plan Commission on Sept. 5 recommended that Evansville City Council deny two rezoning petitions filed by Sam—s Trucking and Excavating for properties at 2116 and 2118 North Fifth Avenue. Commissioners voted strongly against both petitions, citing extensive unpermitted changes, required variances and proximity to Cedar Hall Elementary School.
APC staff presented evidence that portions of the site had been converted without permits, including gravel surfacing for…
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