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Madison County commissioners deny rezoning for proposed Dollar General after hours of public comment
Summary
The board voted 5–0 to deny a rezoning request for a 3‑acre site along Highway 29 that the developer said would host a 10,640‑square‑foot Dollar General. Dozens of residents opposed the plan, citing the county comprehensive plan, traffic and safety, well‑water concerns and potential harm to local businesses.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request for a 3‑acre parcel on Highway 29 near Wildcat Bridge Road after an extended public hearing and a 5–0 vote. The motion to deny was made by Commissioner Kirk and seconded by Commissioner Adams.
The applicant, Jason Fritz, said the proposed store would be a larger Dollar General format with about 10,640 square feet, roughly 43 parking spaces and a produce/cooler area. Fritz asked the board to defer the decision 30 days so the developer could meet with neighbors; the chair said the board would proceed with the vote that evening.
Community opponents, who…
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