Land Use

Armstrong Development, the company contracted by CVS to build on the lot, has sent a letter to OSHNA's membership and asked that we publish it.

CVS will be going for a variance on April 15th for a 2-APS (beer/wine package liquor sale) under file number V09-378.

OSHNA received a polite email from Armstrong Development regarding CVS.  According to Greg Webb, while Armstrong is still interested in developing that corner for CVS, CVS corporate believes they gave enough concessions and took the negative reaction of City staff to heart.  Armstrong Development has been told by CVS to cease work on the project.  Mr Webb wanted everyone to know that CVS appreciated the support of the residents.  If City staff would support re-opening the PD, Armstrong Development believes that CVS might consider a second attempt.

City Council met today at 10:30am and finished the vote to deny the zoning changes for CVS.  OSHNA's representative at that meeting was Ann McDonald.  She reports:

CVS went before City Council late Thursday evening to request a zoning change from commercial intensive to planned development in preparation for locating their store at Sligh and Nebraska Ave.  A number of residents showed up to the meeting, as did the presidents of all three neighborhood associations and the business guild. 

City Staff recommended against approval.

CVS went before City Council last night.  Council was presented a report.  Click here to read the report.  The City found the request inconsistent with several sections of the comprehensive plan and with the goals of the neighborhood (Form Based Zoning).

CVS has also published the landscaping plan for their proposed store on Sligh and Nebraska.  Click here to view the plan.