ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) – The Alachua City Commission heard from residents about a proposed Walmart along US 441, with dozens packing City Hall to voice their opinions on the project still in the planning phase.
Commissioners continued discussions from weeks ago about zoning changes for the possible Walmart. The first conversation addressed whether the city should adopt a change to its comprehensive plan. The second, a first reading and quasi-judicial hearing, focused on a zoning change to make way for the possible Walmart.
Dozens of residents spoke at the meeting, with most concerned about over-development and added traffic…