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Hampshire trustees deny rezoning for Eco Rubber tire‑recycling plant after safety and downtown‑compatibility concerns
Summary
Trustees rejected a proposed map amendment to rezone 2011 Keys Avenue from B1 to M1 for Eco Rubber Products after extensive testimony about fire risk, noise and proximity to downtown residences; staff had recommended approval but Planning & Zoning recommended denial.
The Hampshire Village Board voted on May 11 against rezoning 2011 Keys Avenue to allow a tire‑grinding and recycling operation proposed by Eco Rubber Products, after trustees and nearby residents raised concerns about public‑safety risks and the parcel’s proximity to the downtown area.
Village staff presented the petition and said Eco Rubber would relocate its processing and storage operations to Hampshire, invest about $400,000 in building and site improvements, and operate an indoor mechanical grinding line to convert semi‑truck tires into crumb rubber used in athletic fields and flooring. Staff told trustees that the company holds state permits and recommended approval with conditions restricting transfer of the special‑use permit and requiring…
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