Protest Petitions Could Make Elmwood Park Walmart More Difficult
24.05.13
Attached to Russell’s survey were pages of signatures Russell said were from 181 residents at 200
homes indicating they oppose rezoning the residential property for any commercial use, not necessarily just because
Walmart is interested in locating... According to state statute, a petition qualifies as a protest petition if the objection includes 20 percent of those living "immediately adjacent extending 100 feet therefrom, or by the owners of 20% or more of the land directly opposite. A protest petition in Elmwood Park against rezoning a piece of residential land for commercial use could up the ante for village trustees. The petitions are another tactic being used by residents to try and stop
Walmart from building a Neighborhood Market on any land other than the two acres already designated for commercial use. three of which are signed by residents and one belongs to the commercial property owner just west of the old
Kohl’s property. Elmwood Park adopted a comprehensive land use plan in 2010 that clearly spelled out how much of the tiny village would be available for commercial development. Scott Russell presented the hand-written survey with several pages of signatures responding to the question, “Should the property remain residential or become commercial. If there are enough people signing on, any vote to amend the parcel’s zoning would require a super majority vote of 5-2 instead of a simple 4-3 vote. How many signatures are actually needed to qualify as a protest petition is unclear because village ordinances do not address them specifically. The company wants to buy the old Kohl's property at Lathrop and Durand Avenues as well as the residential parcel directly south to build a 40,000 square foot grocery store. Any changes to that plan or to rezone requires a public hearing , which is currently on hold while the village tries to
find a new attorney.
Source: Patch.com
Wal-Mart expands layaway
24.05.13
The new program will last a month longer than last year's and will include more items than the toys and electronics featured last year. The new program will last a month longer than last year's and will include more items than the toys and electronics featured last year. The new program will last a month longer than last year's and will include more items than the toys and electronics featured last year. The new program will last a month longer than last year's and will include more items than the toys and electronics featured last year. NEW YORK (AP) — After seeing high customer demand for layaway during last year's winter holiday season, Wal-Mart is expanding the interest-free pay-over-time program for Christmas. NEW YORK (AP) — After seeing high customer demand for layaway during last year's winter holiday season, Wal-Mart is expanding the interest-free pay-over-time program for Christmas. NEW YORK (AP) — After seeing high customer demand for layaway during last year's winter holiday season, Wal-Mart is expanding the interest-free pay-over-time program for Christmas. NEW YORK (AP) — After seeing high customer demand for layaway during last year's winter holiday season, Wal-Mart is expanding the interest-free pay-over-time program for Christmas. Shoppers who make their final layaway payment get a full refund of the $15 fee in a form of a Wal-Mart gift card. Shoppers who make their final layaway payment get a full refund of the $15 fee in a form of a Wal-Mart gift card. Shoppers who make their final layaway payment get a full refund of the $15 fee in a form of a Wal-Mart gift card. Shoppers who make their final layaway payment get a full refund of the $15 fee in a form of a Wal-Mart gift card. Wal-Mart is still requiring that each item is priced at $15 or more, and the total layaway purchase must be at least $50. Wal-Mart is still requiring that each item is priced at $15 or more, and the total layaway purchase must be at least $50. Wal-Mart is still requiring that each item is priced at $15 or more, and the total layaway purchase must be at least $50. Wal-Mart is still requiring that each item is priced at $15 or more, and the total layaway purchase must be at least $50. In comparison, last year, the open fee was $5, but shoppers had to pay a cancellation fee of $10. In comparison, last year, the open fee was $5, but shoppers had to pay a cancellation fee of $10. In comparison, last year, the open fee was $5, but shoppers had to pay a cancellation fee of $10. In comparison, last year, the open fee was $5, but shoppers had to pay a cancellation fee of $10. Wal-Mart said its layaway program, which will begin Sept. Wal-Mart said its layaway program, which will begin Sept. Wal-Mart said its layaway program, which will begin Sept. Wal-Mart said its layaway program, which will begin Sept. A down payment of 10 percent or $10, whichever is greater, is required and will be applied to the purchase, the same terms as last year. A down payment of 10 percent or $10, whichever is greater, is required and will be applied to the purchase, the same terms as last year. A down payment of 10 percent or $10, whichever is greater, is required and will be applied to the purchase, the same terms as last year. A down payment of 10 percent or $10, whichever is greater, is required and will be applied to the purchase, the same terms as last year. A little more than three years into the economic recovery, shoppers, particularly in the low-income bracket, remain particularly hard hit by unemployment and other financial worries. A little more than three years into the economic recovery, shoppers, particularly in the low-income bracket, remain particularly hard hit by unemployment and other financial worries. A little more than three years into the economic recovery, shoppers, particularly in the low-income bracket, remain particularly hard hit by unemployment and other financial worries. A little more than three years into the economic recovery, shoppers, particularly in the low-income bracket, remain particularly hard hit by unemployment and other financial worries. Shoppers will be able to set aside small
home appliances and select sporting goods such as trampolines and large exercise equipment. Shoppers will be able to set aside small
home appliances and select sporting goods such as trampolines and large exercise equipment. Shoppers will be able to set aside small
home appliances and select sporting goods such as trampolines and large exercise equipment. Shoppers will be able to set aside small
home appliances and select sporting goods such as trampolines and large exercise equipment. The
list of items that will be available for layaway has broadened too and goes beyond last year's toys and electronics. The list of items that will be available for layaway has broadened too and goes beyond last year's toys and electronics. The list of items that will be available for layaway has broadened too and goes beyond last year's toys and electronics. The list of items that will be available for layaway has broadened too and goes beyond last year's toys and electronics. If the order is cancelled or not paid in full, the $15 is not refunded, but no additional cancellation fee will be charged. If the order is cancelled or not paid in full, the $15 is not refunded, but no additional cancellation fee will be charged. If the order is cancelled or not paid in full, the $15 is not refunded, but no additional cancellation fee will be charged. If the order is cancelled or not paid in full, the $15 is not refunded, but no additional cancellation fee will be charged. , saw its sales momentum slow at its namesake U. S. business according to its latest quarterly results, though business has rebounded from a more than two-year slump. , saw its sales momentum slow at its namesake U. S. business according to its latest quarterly results, though business has rebounded from a more than two-year slump. , saw its sales momentum slow at its namesake U. S. business according to its latest quarterly results, though business has rebounded from a more than two-year slump. , saw its sales momentum slow at its namesake U. S. business according to its latest quarterly results, though business has rebounded from a more than two-year slump. The announcement, made today, also presages what is expected to be another competitive holiday shopping season where merchants will do whatever it takes to lure shoppers into stores. The announcement, made today, also presages what is expected to be another competitive holiday shopping season where merchants will do whatever it takes to lure shoppers into stores. The announcement, made today, also presages what is expected to be another competitive holiday shopping season where merchants will do whatever it takes to lure shoppers into stores. The announcement, made today, also presages what is expected to be another competitive holiday shopping season where merchants will do whatever it takes to lure shoppers into stores.
Source: Columbia Daily Tribune
