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September 25, 2010 1 Volume 41 No. 18 Zoning Bulletin <br />to bypass those groups and go before a state panel instead." Senator <br />Knapik objected to the legislation during an informal session. Op- <br />ponents of the bill such as Knapik fear that the bill would take away <br />the control of local boards and commissions to determine where wind <br />projects are built. Proponents disagree. <br />Source: The Berkshire Eagle; www.berkshireeavle.com <br />TEXAS <br />In November, Dallas residents will vote on whether to open the <br />city's dry areas to alcohol sales. Proponents reportedly say a "yes" vote <br />would "bring in more business and more tax dollars for the city." Op- <br />ponents reportedly fear "potential ruin" of neighborhoods. The pro- <br />posal would make property with retail or commercial zoning eligible <br />to sell beer and wine —except that, under state law, the city could still <br />"prohibit alcohol sales within 300 feet of schools, churches and public <br />hospitals." There would also be exceptions for "small zoning patches <br />known as 'dry overlays." <br />Source: The Dallas Morning News: www.dallasnews.com <br />12 <br />© 2010 Thomson Reuters <br />100 <br />