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Jackson Township says 'no' to McDonald's
JACKSON — A standing-room-only crowd burst into applause as township trustees voted unanimously against rezoning a 70-acre parcel of land on South Bailey Road for use as a 150,000-square-foot warehouse.
The land, which is zoned R-1 residential, is owned by Mel Cadle and his son Ron Cadle. The pair want the land rezoned I-2 industrial to allow a development company to build a warehouse distribution center. The building would have been leased to Anderson-DuBose Co. of Solon, exclusive distributor for McDonald’s Corp. in this region.
Residents vehemently opposed the rezoning, and voiced their opinions during a public hearing in late September. The township zoning commission voted 4-1 the same night, advising the trustees not to change the zoning for the land.
Trustee Olin Harkleroad said residents’ opposition to the change played a deciding role in the 3-0 vote against the rezoning during Tuesday’s trustee meeting.
For the full story, see Wednesday's Vindicator or Vindy.com
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That's why there are few jobs in this area, because a FEW screw it up for MANY. Those snobs in North jackson should feel privileged that they aren't living in Warren. Down with zoning! Now you see why I live in Brookfield-there is no zoning here.
well the job situation must have corrected it self I guess we dont need jobs in the area
http://www.rateitall.com/i-2687284-zonin...
Zoning deprives and denies an owner of real property the right to use their land to the highest and best use. It is a liberal concept that presupposes that some planning board can make more intelligent choices regarding land use than the free capitalist market can. This interferes with Pareto efficiency. Typically, zoning boards and commissions are composed of liberally-minded snobs who think that their view of the world is the only correct one. Signs are sometimes posted that read "zoned for your protection," but this is a falsehood. Zoning does NOT protect a property owner's rights to use their land for any otherwise lawful use. Zoning does not protect anyones' rights. It is usually used to discriminate against poor people by limiting the construction of apartments, and is also used to force industry into using sub-optimal locations. It is a direct subversion of the free-market system. It reduces freedom, and bolsters the police-state. Zoning needs to be declared unconstitutional. It is a taking.
It is really a shame that people can be so blinded from any progress or opportunity that would present it self. So many are afraid of any change or progress in North Jackson. What potential the township has and it is squandered away like this. What a shame!!!!
There goes another couple hundred jobs out the window. Let's hope Jackson Township doesn't need any school levies passed anytime soon. They said no to the tax money and I sure as hell hope the voters say no to them!
Send it this way..I know of several locations in Youngstown, Austintown,...anywhere that has 70 acres available. All close to 76/80/680/11 and plenty of trucking companies that can get it from here to there or even from a rail yard