CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Development plans are moving forward for a possible Costco coming to the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake at the site of the former Sears store.
The Chesapeake Planning Commission approved a development plan on Wednesday.
Watch previous coverage: Costco submits permit application at Greenbrier Mall
Costco could be coming to Greenbrier Mall
The proposed Costco would include a fuel station and a tire repair center.
News 3 first reported the proposed Costco in January when it appeared in a list of permit applications. Currently, there is only one Costco on the southside of Hampton Roads.
The city hopes the store would boost the local economy and spark more updates and development in the Greenbrier area.
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