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another hearing will be held.
The first concern at last week’s public forum was development. a fear which many in the audience shared.
“We’re only about 20.000 people away from having a decision to make, and that is where to put a Wal Mart at in Rappahannock County," said Flint Hill resident, Phil Irwin
Irwin was one of several residents who were concerned by the development currently occurring along .211 despite the Comprehensive Plan’s stance that such growth should take place in and around the villages.
Many fear this emerging commercial strip, where the new bank is under construction and the Co-Op and schools already exist, is inviting to such ventures as McDonald’s and other conglomerates.
Planning Commission Chairman Tom Junk assured residents that it is highly unlikely Wal Mart will ever break ground in Rappahannock.
McDonald’s on the other hand, seems harder to avoid.
Former zoning administrator, Dave Konick said that it
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