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Manteno board debates 'controlled growth' strategies, enterprise-zone tools and Route 50 redevelopment
Summary
Commissioners reviewed Q4 development activity and debated how to attract housing and national retailers: options included waiving permit fees until occupancy, enterprise-zone incentives, soliciting property owners on Route 50 and discussing whether to pursue controlled growth or preserve small-town character.
Manteno’s Planning & Zoning Commission used its Jan. 14 meeting to review fourth-quarter development figures and to hold an extended discussion about how — or whether — the village should pursue more housing and commercial development.
Staff reviewed the quarter’s commercial highlights: Kerwitz Building on Section Line Road has no tenant yet; Domino’s is open; Carlisle is remodeling at 5 South Main; Riverside parking work mostly finished but…
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