"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> 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.

Yes, but when they put it up for a ballot vote in our town and the majority
wanted it, then they tied it up for several years anyway, now the ground is
being broken.

Cheri