On 2/7/2015 6:29 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> 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.

I'm sure you're right. The zoning variance does require the parking be
*behind* the store, and the front of the has to face the access road
(Airport Circle) rather than Highway 21. I'm not sure how that will
work out. Who wants to walk all the way around a huge building to get
from their car to the store entrance?

Jill