Comments on: Dollar General Wants To Build In Walnut Hill. It Would Change The Future Of North Escambia Rural Zoning. http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-2#comment-445183 Chris Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:08:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-445183 I live a mile from this site and I think it's a great idea we need more small stores in the area and the last thing we need is to have big box stores like Walmart and the other big chains. need to remember that the taxes in Alabama are 10% where Florida only has 7.5% and there are no taxes on food so people come across the line so to avoid the taxes. And maybe we can get a red light at the intersection of 97 & 99A. PS they need to make the roof of the building look like a house I live a mile from this site and I think it’s a great idea we need more small stores in the area and the last thing we need is to have big box stores like Walmart and the other big chains. need to remember that the taxes in Alabama are 10% where Florida only has 7.5% and there are no taxes on food so people come across the line so to avoid the taxes. And maybe we can get a red light at the intersection of 97 & 99A. PS they need to make the roof of the building look like a house

]]> By: jason ward http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-2#comment-443578 jason ward Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:18:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443578 save me some gas save me some gas

]]> By: Local Resident http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-2#comment-443517 Local Resident Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443517 When you have a private meeting to discuss a public matter, you can expect a reaction. It seems exclusionary at a minimum and down right shady at most. Especially when the attendees supposedly were "generally supportive" with issues like traffic and proximity to the school being their concern. Quality of life, property values, crime and other concerns raised by the respondents to this article didn't seem to come up at the meeting. I would be interested in knowing who put the invitee list together and if any of the attendees will benefit from the sale of the property and/or the precendence set by the zoning change. On another note, in response to the person that is upset with Escambia County for potentially allowing this while not allowing subdivision of farmland for their children. That is a very valid argument, but, be careful what exactly it is you ask for. Every time an exception is made, a little more precedence is set. What starts out as "if they can do it, then why can't I?" soon turns into beautiful farm land becoming a massive subdivision full of track homes and Dollar Generals on every corner. Likewise, to the respondent that said "it's just one" store, the same rules apply. How do you tell the next developer he can't, if you already told another, he could? To "Native" regarding Steve's, I just say Amen brother/sister. There are lots of folks wishing for the return of the Mom and Pops (frankly I am one of them). Well, support the ones you do have, first, and maybe more will come. Better yet, rather than waiting on that to happen, get out there and start one up. When you have a private meeting to discuss a public matter, you can expect a reaction. It seems exclusionary at a minimum and down right shady at most. Especially when the attendees supposedly were “generally supportive” with issues like traffic and proximity to the school being their concern. Quality of life, property values, crime and other concerns raised by the respondents to this article didn’t seem to come up at the meeting. I would be interested in knowing who put the invitee list together and if any of the attendees will benefit from the sale of the property and/or the precendence set by the zoning change.

On another note, in response to the person that is upset with Escambia County for potentially allowing this while not allowing subdivision of farmland for their children. That is a very valid argument, but, be careful what exactly it is you ask for. Every time an exception is made, a little more precedence is set. What starts out as “if they can do it, then why can’t I?” soon turns into beautiful farm land becoming a massive subdivision full of track homes and Dollar Generals on every corner.

Likewise, to the respondent that said “it’s just one” store, the same rules apply. How do you tell the next developer he can’t, if you already told another, he could?

To “Native” regarding Steve’s, I just say Amen brother/sister. There are lots of folks wishing for the return of the Mom and Pops (frankly I am one of them). Well, support the ones you do have, first, and maybe more will come. Better yet, rather than waiting on that to happen, get out there and start one up.

]]> By: Native http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-2#comment-443508 Native Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:49:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443508 It never ceases to amaze me that people complain about driving a distance to a store. Regarding fresh vegetables? Steve's Farm provides the highest quality vegetables you can ever hope to find. At a very reasonable price. That is why I live in the country. To stay away from all the busy towns and bright lights. To be able to look up at the sky and see stars instead of florescent lights lighting up the night. If you know someone elderly that could use assistance, pick up what they need at the store when you're in town. Out here, we need to take care of our neighbors. That is the country life I enjoy. -- How about this: move closer to a city if you want more convenience. I'll be a good neighbor and help you pack... It never ceases to amaze me that people complain about driving a distance to a store. Regarding fresh vegetables? Steve’s Farm provides the highest quality vegetables you can ever hope to find. At a very reasonable price. That is why I live in the country. To stay away from all the busy towns and bright lights. To be able to look up at the sky and see stars instead of florescent lights lighting up the night. If you know someone elderly that could use assistance, pick up what they need at the store when you’re in town. Out here, we need to take care of our neighbors. That is the country life I enjoy.

– How about this: move closer to a city if you want more convenience. I’ll be a good neighbor and help you pack…

]]> By: Jean Wiggins http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-2#comment-443499 Jean Wiggins Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:55:51 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443499 I live within 2 miles of the proposed site and did not get an invitation to meeting. It will be an eyesore and cause dangerous road conditions. There are plenty of dollar stores available within our area. I live within 2 miles of the proposed site and did not get an invitation to meeting. It will be an eyesore and cause dangerous road conditions. There are plenty of dollar stores available within our area.

]]> By: William Reynolds http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-1#comment-443492 William Reynolds Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:07:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443492 "Why were only a “select” few invited to the meeting? We pay property taxes and have a vested interest. We didn’t receive any invitation/notification…County Commissionor?" From the story: "Teramore sent letters to 100 residents in the area" It was not a "public" meeting held by the county. It was held by the private developer. “Why were only a “select” few invited to the meeting? We pay property taxes and have a vested interest. We didn’t receive any invitation/notification…County Commissionor?”

From the story: “Teramore sent letters to 100 residents in the area”

It was not a “public” meeting held by the county. It was held by the private developer.

]]> By: Krista Johnson http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-1#comment-443485 Krista Johnson Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:45:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443485 Addition to my previous response: Why were only a “select” few invited to the meeting? We pay property taxes and have a vested interest. We didn’t receive any invitation/notification...County Commissionor? Addition to my previous response:

Why were only a “select” few invited to the meeting? We pay property taxes and have a vested interest. We didn’t receive any invitation/notification…County Commissionor?

]]> By: Bobby JOe http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-1#comment-443482 Bobby JOe Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:30:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443482 I'm gonna by so much candy!!!! I’m gonna by so much candy!!!!

]]> By: Mike http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-1#comment-443460 Mike Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:02:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443460 Everyone acts like one store will turn walnut hill into A big city. I used to live in a place that the main road Could take 45 min just to go a few miles cause all the The stores where butted up next to each other so there Was a ton of traffic. There are some Talking about how dirty and nasty it will be the old building there Is already that way. There are a lot of elderly people who can't Go far and this would be good for them. I live about 3 miles from the the place they will build it while I can see issues about Traffic problems that is a concern but it's stuff that can be addressed. If they want to build the store they will have to listen to the concerns of the community and work to make them happen if they can do that I'm for the store. Everyone acts like one store will turn walnut hill into
A big city. I used to live in a place that the main road
Could take 45 min just to go a few miles cause all the
The stores where butted up next to each other so there
Was a ton of traffic. There are some
Talking about how dirty and nasty it will be the old building there
Is already that way. There are a lot of elderly people who can’t
Go far and this would be good for them. I live about 3 miles from the the place they will build it while I can see issues about
Traffic problems that is a concern but it’s stuff that can be addressed. If they want to build the store they will have to listen to the concerns of the community and work to make them happen if they can do that I’m for the store.

]]> By: lana http://www.northescambia.com/2021/02/dollar-general-wants-to-build-in-walnut-hill-it-would-change-the-future-of-north-escambia-rural-zoning/comment-page-1#comment-443453 lana Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:23:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=431881#comment-443453 NO,NO,NO Dollar General! When & where do we vote, we need to keep our county free from china stores, need made in the USA item stores. I vote NO! NO,NO,NO Dollar General! When & where do we vote, we need to keep our county free from china stores, need made in the USA item stores. I vote NO!

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