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 […]
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 […]
Moscow planners recommend against zoning change for land
March 24
By DAVID JOHNSON
of the Tribune
MOSCOW — Members of the Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission voted late Wednesday night to deny an application by persons seeking a comprehensive plan map change for 78 acres on the southeast edge of town.
The recommendation will be forwarded to the Moscow City […]
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 […]
Moscow planners get an earful about proposed Wal-Mart
Published 3/23
By DAVID JOHNSON
of the Tribune
MOSCOW — The fire marshal didn’t attend. But a crowd well surpassing the 150-person capacity crammed its way into the Moscow City Council chambers here Wednesday night as people debated development of property that could be home for a Wal-Mart Supercenter.
By press time, […]
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 […]
From DNews, poage 1 March 7
Changes to big-box law ahead; Planning and Zoning to review council recommendations
By Megan Doyle
Daily News staff writer
Capping the size of big-box stores, making sure vacated store buildings don’t become eyesores and preventing clusters of large stores may become amendments to Moscow law.
The City Council sent Moscow’s new law regulating big […]
Sad news. The article goes on to say: “Unlike Moscow, which has a big-box store ordinance that could constrain Wal-Mart construction plans, Pullman has no such legal tool. McCullough, however, has said Wal-Mart officials intend to work with the community and want to become a good neighbor.”
Hey Wal-Mart. Why not volunteer to adopt Moscow’s Big […]
Crowd packs hearing to oppose rezone; More than 100 hear arguments that a rezone would dramatically affect Moscow’s quality of life
Feb 23, page 1
By Omie Drawhorn, Daily News staff writer
Moscow residents who want to keep the city status quo aren’t going down without a fight.
That was clear Wednesday night as Planning and Zoning commissioners looked […]