Ordinance 1450's Approval Changes Business Plans
By Jeff Adolph
Business Development
Ordinance 1450's approval is pushing business to reconsider plans for expansion, with one of the most significant being 'Kroger in Gables Shopping Center on South Main (pictured below).
The building as it now stands is approximately 65,000 square feet and development would see the new structure adding 20,000 extra square feet, which would violate the Ordinance 1450.
This new ordinance prevents a structure being built over 80,000 square feet without the Blacksburg Town Council review or special permit application.
The Council consider 'light and noise pollution, traffic patterns, pedestrian access and other standards of regulations.'
The shopping center modifications if approved will include: a drive through pharmacy window, green space with a tree for every 10 car parking spaces, sky and LED lighting so the building is more environmentally friendly as well as department expansion and several new stores.
The project if approved is estimated to take between 48-50 weeks to complete.
As real estate agent, Carried Pugh said, 'this is an excellent opportunity to expand the store and improve it.'
Source: Gaskill, K (2007) Council Hears Expansion Request for Kroger on South Main; available online at http://www.collegiatetimes.com/news/1/ARTICLE/9190/2007-07-19.html
Image Source: www.bloomberg.com and http://spec.lib.vt.edu
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I'm always up for positive environmental change...the tree for every 10 parking spots is a great idea
Posted by: Erica | April 24, 2008 at 07:47 AM