Is Walmart Worth a Land Use Plan Change?
The retail giant has submitted a request to amend Racine County's comprehensive plan so a store could be built at the intersection of 4 Mile and North Green Bay roads.
Walmart wants to build a 180,000-square-foot supercenter in Caledonia at 4 Mile and N. Green Bay roads. But it first must clear an initial hurdle—changing Racine County's comprehensive plan. The county's comprehensive plan conflicts with Caledonia's. The southeast corner of that intersection, where Walmart wants to build, is designated residential in the county's plan. Caledonia, meanwhile, defines that land as mixed use, including commercial and retail. Walmart is highlighting the inconsistency and asking the plans be aligned. The village's Plan Commission will investigate and formulate their recommendations. Many residents have opposed the prospect of a Walmart development and would likely be against a land-use change. But we ask you: …
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Caledonia Confused
11:48 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
How about this: WM partners with low cost housing developer to update plans. Low cost apartments will be built all along North Green Bay Road. This will shield the parking lot for the new concept even smaller Neighborhood Market on the eastern end of the property. more ›