"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> 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

wrong.

Any construction 55,000 square feet or greater at Airport Junction must be
oriented toward Airport Circle, and not US 21,with parking between the
building and Airport Circle.