Article: Target fight not over yet: Petition challenges Southfield council.

Byline: Gina Damron

Feb. 24--The Southfield City Council may have approved the construction of a new Target store despite concerns from residents, but the fight isn't over.Activists against the development have put together a petition that -- if signed by enough residents -- would call for the council to repeal its decision to rezone the property to be used for the store from office to business use or put the issue on a ballot.

The council unanimously approved Target's plans and the rezoning request in January. The store would be located between 12 Mile and 13 Mile on Southfield Road, at the site of the former CMI Health and Swim Club.Frank ...

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