Wal-Mart is proposing the project for 16 acres of commercial property at the junction of Frankton and Country Club roads. A "yes" vote on the emergency action would have temporarily halted large-scale construction in the urban areas while a permanent code change was reviewed. Wal-Mart still would have been able to seek approval, but its 185,000-sf project would have to be presented in at least four buildings--not something Wal-Mart would consider.
The proposed legislation was prompted by concerns from citizens and local land-use organizations. Their concerns about traffic, wetlands and small businesses will be brought up again during the formal review process.
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