We are listening to the community and addressing the concerns that have been raised about the site.
The developer of a proposed Publix supermarket off South Broad Street is trying to move ahead under existing zoning, but it’s seeking a variance for the building from city planners.
Also, the development team is looking at adding retail shops along South Broad between the main entrance from South Broad and West 35th Street – an idea offered by St. Elmo area residents earlier this month as similar to the North Shore Publix.
“We are listening to the community and addressing the concerns that have been raised about the site while balancing the needs of the prospective grocer and retail shops that are interested in being a part of this development,” said Mike Price of MAP Engineers.
Price said that through conversations with planners, “we are working on improving the current design to move forward under the urban general commercial (UGC) zone that we think will meet the expectations of all parties involved.”