CVS pharmacy will occupy the soon-to-be former space of Madison's Badger Bus Depot after final approval for the project was given at the Madison Plan Commission meeting Monday.
The initial plan for the pharmacy and adjoining apartment complex was approved at a Plan Commission meeting in June, however, some elements were put under further review at that time.
Randy Bruce, a representative for the project, presented the revised provisions regarding a drive-up window to committee members.
Some neighborhood residents expressed concern over the addition of a drive-up window, and how it will affect the flow of business and commerce in the Bassett neighborhood.
Sigrid Knutti, a retiree and resident of the Bassett area spoke out in opposition of the proposal.
""[A drive through] doesn't serve the neighborhood,"" Knutti said. ""It serves outsiders who aren't going to stop and shop.""
Those who spoke in favor of the project highlighted the importance of added retail space in the neighborhood.
""The drive-in will be an amenity that will give CVS a better chance to serve their customers,"" Rosemary Lee, another longtime resident said. ""This is not unreasonable.""
Plans for a community room were also debated at the committee meeting, including whether or not the space would be useful to neighborhood residents.
""The original thought about the community room was that it was to be an additional amenity for the property,"" Bruce said. ""But the input that we're getting from the management company is that those spaces are rarely used.""
After Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, spoke about the value of community spaces, the motion to keep the space was passed.
