On 2/7/2015 6:12 PM, jmcquown wrote:

> The original commercial zoning of the property called for a series of
> small shops, no more than two stories high and in keeping with
> "lowcountry" architectural style. After WalMart was beaten down the
> owner of the property sued the city. As a result of a settlement he was
> granted a variance allowing construction of an up to 150,000 square foot
> building on the property. WalMart is back, proposing a 149,979 square
> foot Super Center. Arrrgh!

They don't give up. Neither do any of the big box outfits. It can take
years, but they keep trying.

Much as it was voted against, on opening day the parking lot will be
filled.