Dollar General making moves in Baxter

Dollar General is looking to expand to the City of Baxter. The city has received a rezoning and lot split request to develop the business at the intersection of East Avenue and Hwy F-17 West on the southeast side of the community.

“The city is not funding or initiating this project,” city staff said.

said. “The city’s role is to ensure the request is reviewed through the proper public process, as required by state law and the City of Baxter’s zoning ordinances.”

The Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Baxter Community Center to consider weather the whether the rezoning request meets Baxter’s zoning criteria including compatibility with surrounding land uses, traffic and access considerations and the availability of utilities and infrastructure. The board wil also vote on whether the plat of survey (lot split) complies with city code requirements.

The board will not decide if Dollar General will come to Baxter. It is limited to only the request of zoning and subdivision standards.

The recommendation by the planning and zoning commission will move to the Baxter City Council, who will make the final decision on the zoning requests. Citizens will also have an opportunity to give input on the project to the city council during public hearings.

Any questions on the project are directed to city hall at 641-227-3120.