From Deseret News archives:
Wal-Mart seeks site rezoning
On Friday Wal-Mart officials announced they have applied to rezone the 10.44 acres at 2705 E. Parleys Way from CB (community business) to CS (community shopping).
Wal-Mart officials said in a press release that the rezoning would allow the company to "more effectively serve its customers with a new store rather than operating out of the existing facility." Wal-Mart wants to build a 113,620-square-foot store, to include groceries, plus an 8,700-square-foot covered garden center.
"We plan to invest a significant amount of money and resources into the development of this site, eventually providing the community with a store that is appealing to the eye, technologically modern and environmentally progressive," said Karianne Fallow, senior manager of public affairs for Wal-Mart.
The market radius for the new store is just over two miles, which encompasses more than 23,000 households, according to Wal-Mart. Store officials said they plan to keep the building's size similar to the old Kmart.
Community leaders have already been skeptical of Wal-Mart's plans, wanting the store to look more like Sugar House Commons or simply saying they'd rather have a hotel or dog park in place of the old Kmart.
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