Atlanta Adult Entertainment: Residents, Businesses Want Assurances From Walmart
Posted on December 4th, 2011 in Atlanta adult entertainment
Even so, Schauber maintained that steps still would need to be taken to ensure “the integrity of our neighborhood, the safety of our neighborhood.”
One resident wanted to know if Walmart was fully committed to Memorial Drive, mentioning projects she’s seen scrapped.
“What guarantee can you give us that you are here for the long haul?” she asked.
Hillman said Walmart’s supercenter stores have more longevity than its old “division one” stores, which didn’t have a garden center or grocery component.
“They have not closed or abandoned a Walmart Supercenter,” Hillman said.
People were relieved at one piece of news: Walmart is not seeking to change the zoning of the proposed site to C-2; a C-1 zoning will work for what it wants to do, representatives said.
“That’s a very positive thing,” said Jan Dunaway, PRISM board member, who explained that a C-2 can bring in businesses such as adult entertainment.
See the full article from “Patch.com”
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