Council nixes east side rezone
Size of parcel drove decision, councilmen say
By Omie Drawhorn Daily News staff writer
Published: 05-16-2006
Wal-Mart may need to find a different location if it wants to build a super center in Moscow.
Wal-Mart’s plans for a super center on a 77-acre parcel of land were thwarted Monday night after the Moscow City Council […]
Appearing DNews 5/8
I emphatically oppose the rezoning of the 77 acres on State Highway 8 in Moscow.
When I moved to Moscow in 1990 to attend the University of Idaho, I did not appreciate Moscow’s unique qualities. I eventually grew to love Moscow. Despite this, I moved from the Palouse to a large metropolitan area and […]
Community divided on rezone; City Council will decide May 15 on acreage eyed by Wal-Mart for a super center
By Omie Drawhorn Daily News staff writer
Published: 05-02-2006
A crowd of about 120 people packed Moscow City Council chambers Monday night to speak out on, or witness, the latest action in a controversial rezone application that could bring […]
Well maybe the Hawkins project is not a done deal. If so, it takes the wind out of the sails of those who say Moscow needs to capitulate to big boxes before they run across the state line.
Corridor developer wants time to respond
Hawkins Companies asks for chance to answer questions raised by residents, governments
By Michelle […]
Letter to editor, DNews, submitted Feb 23, appearing April 1.
Last night (last week by the time it published) Moscow did a remarkable thing. 150 people packed into Council chambers to discuss amending the comprehensive plan. They did it surprisingly civilly, for which I thank Jerry Schutz for a well run meeting and each […]
So much for Vera White’s rumor mongoring in Friday ’s paper. Maybe she was just a day early for April Fools.
April 1-2 edition, page 1Moscow-Pullman Daily News: Local (required login)
Wal-Mart spokeswoman says company has no plans for corridor development; Battle continues between retail giant and local opposition
By Michelle Dupler, Daily News staff writer
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman […]
P&Z rejects change to comp plan; Developers want Moscow land for Wal-Mart Supercenter; rezone proponent plans to take request to City Council
By Omie Drawhorn, Daily News staff writer
March 23
An attempt to block extensive commercial development on 77 acres through changing the city’s comprehensive plan was rejected by the Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday.
Four […]
Wal-Mart, landowners want hearing before City Council; Rezone of 77 acres was denied by the zoning commission
Daily News March 23,
Staff report
CLC Associates and the Thompson family of Moscow are asking the Moscow City Council to consider their application to rezone 77 acres of property on the eastern side of Moscow.
The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission […]
From the Daily News 3/20/06
Moscow appeals decision on corridor; City of Pullman silent after filing initial input outlining concerns
Staff report
The city of Moscow Friday filed an appeal regarding a proposed retail development at the Idaho and Washington state line.
The appeal, filed with the Whitman County Commission, challenges the decision to approve the development along the […]
Mark Solomon’s Town Crier column (DNews 3/8) and the letter to the Editor by Michael Kyte (below), each suggest a more community-based approach to development is needed.
Come out, Wed, March 22, 7:30 PM, City Hall, to be part of the start of that conversation. This is not a NewCities meeting which will end in […]