Public hearings at tonight's Jackson Board of Aldermen meeting

A rezoning request and a special-use permit are open for public comment at tonight�s board of aldermen regular meeting in Jackson.

First up is a request to rezone 304 N. Missouri St. from general residential to central business district.

According to city documents, the property is being rezoned for future development, and surrounding property has already been rezoned to the central business district.

The documents show the property adjoins two tracts owned by Cape Girardeau County, and another occupied by the Altenthal-Joerns American Legion hall.

The county plans to build a new justice center in the area.

The second hearing is for a special-use permit for gun sales as part of a retail business.

Running Bear Western, a retail operation specializing in Western clothing, home decor and furniture, is planned to open at 105 E. Adams St. in uptown Jackson, and building owner Schooley Holdings LLC filed the permit application with the planning and zoning commission July 13.

According to city documents, the commission approved the special-use permit request Aug. 8, and forwarded the request to the board of aldermen.

The hearings are set to begin at 6 p.m. today at city hall, 101 Court St. in Jackson.

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