Breaking News: Get ready, Chesapeake! A potential game-changer is on the horizon for Greenbrier Mall – a Costco Wholesale store might be moving in! According to recent permit applications filed with the city, and confirmed by News 3 with an agent, the former Sears building could soon be bustling with bulk buys and bargain hunters.
Our investigation uncovered a permit application seeking a conditional use permit for a fueling station, directly linked to a future Costco development. The contact listed on the application confirmed these exciting plans are still in their early phases.
But here's where it gets interesting: if the conditional use permit receives the green light, the next steps involve creating and submitting detailed site plans. These plans will then be reviewed by the planning commission and the city council.
Why is this a big deal? Well, the former Sears location at Greenbrier Mall has been vacant since the department store chain closed its doors. A Costco would breathe new life into the shopping center, bringing in a major retailer and potentially boosting the local economy.
We're diving deep into the application details and have reached out to city officials to get the inside scoop on the timeline and approval process. An official from the city of Chesapeake has already confirmed that they've received the application.
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