College Township panel recommends conditional approval of Sam’s Club plan
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of a 2,500-square-foot Sam’s Club pickup-area expansion, but Township Council approval is still required.
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The Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of a 2,500-square-foot Sam’s Club pickup-area expansion, but Township Council approval is still required.
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