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Commission finds proposed retail buildings at former Walmart site in compliance, subject to planning and BZA approvals
Summary
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 determined that two proposed retail buildings for the Woodmar redevelopment subarea meet the redevelopment plan’s goals, subject to final construction plans, planning commission subdivision approval and any required Board of Zoning Appeals variances.
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission on June 3 voted 5–0 to find that two proposed retail buildings at the former Walmart parcel on 160 Fifth Street comply with the Woodmar redevelopment subarea goals, with staff conditions.
Attorney Scott Gainey spoke for the developer (listed as Black Rock Capital LLC in meeting materials) and described a plan that would break up the large Walmart parking expanse, add new retail buildings and create space to relocate some tenants displaced by nearby projects.
Gainey said the developer is…
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