From Deseret News archives:
Saratoga Springs panel votes to OK Wal-Mart
Only a handful of residents attended Tuesday's public hearing the first and only to take place so far to raise concerns about the development.
One resident, Brett Houghton, who co-owns American Car Care Centers in a nearby location, said he was not opposed to Wal-Mart but accused the planning commission of having a double standard.
Houghton said his car establishment was not allowed in the "gateway" area, because its primary purpose is to repair cars. Wal-Mart also has an auto center as a part its store.
"I don't think big box retail is the same as a tire center," said Clark Labrum, city planning director. "I can't honestly say the tire store was thought about when this was listed, but I think the intent was that there would be multiple components, variable components, of a big box retail."
Several other residents expressed concerns about increased traffic caused by the store or what will happen if Wal-Mart decides to vacate the premises in the future.
Robert Arrington, from CLC Associates Inc., who presented the site plan for the development said Wal-Mart will conduct an independent traffic study of the area and most likely will work with UDOT to help with traffic flow.
In addition to providing awnings for shade, a brick exterior, and benches with planters in the parking lot, Wal-Mart agreed to add more pedestrian walkways to and from the location.
A public hearing on the location is tentatively set for the next City Council meeting on July 25 at City Hall.
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