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Planning Commission backs East Village preliminary plan; Costco to anchor mixed‑use project with traffic conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval of the East Village preliminary development plan (approx. 130 acres) with an amendment removing one parking‑setback modification; Costco is proposed as the anchor (≈166,000 sq ft) alongside two apartment complexes and multiple retail pads, prompting public concern about traffic and access.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the East Village preliminary development plan on Nov. 13, with one change: commissioners voted to remove a requested modification that would reduce the parking setback from 20 feet to 10 feet along parts of the 291 frontage.
The project, led by Drake Development, proposes a 13‑lot phase featuring a Costco anchor (~166,000 sq ft), a member fueling facility, two multifamily residential buildings (about 320 and 250 units), and multiple retail pads and restaurants. The applicant outlined planned road improvements that would accompany construction, including an Oldham Parkway…
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