Costco has cleared a hurdle in its plan to build a new store in the RM of West St. Paul, Manitoba, after public hearings for variance applications were met with largely positive feedback and unanimous council approval. The proposed 161,992-square-foot store will include an auto service station and garden centre, and is expected to attract customers from various communities.
Costco onto next step to build new Manitoba store
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Costco has cleared a hurdle in its plan to build a new store in the RM of West St. Paul, Manitoba, after public hearings for variance applications were met with largely positive feedback and unanimous council approval. The proposed 161,992-square-foot store will include an auto service station and garden centre, and is expected to attract customers from various communities.
- 1 Public hearings held at RM of West St. Paul council meeting Thursday night.
- 2 Council voted unanimously on both variance applications.
- 3 Next step: Costco to submit a development agreement to council for a vote.
- New Costco store development progresses
- Potential increased access for residents to Costco services
- Potential economic benefits for the region
What: Costco received unanimous council approval for two variance applications (conditional use for auto service station/garden centre, and reduced loading space) for a proposed new store.
When: Thursday night (public hearings); next step requires another vote.
Where: RM of West St. Paul, Manitoba, specifically on Meadowland Drive.
Why: To build a new 161,992-square-foot Costco store, including an auto service station and garden centre, to serve residents of West St. Paul, Selkirk, St. Clements, and other northern communities.
How: Public hearings were held, and the RM of West St. Paul council voted unanimously to approve the variance applications. The next step involves submitting a development agreement for another council vote.