Which Lowes is this? There are a bunch -- for example groceries, building supplies, etc. That building doesn't look like any of the different ones around here in NC.

Instead of straight commercial zoning. This is usually justifiable due to the enormous square footage of big box stores, their large outdoor displays of product, large storage of product outdoors, and mixed use (many rent delivery trucks). This usually won't all fall into one category, so a PUD is justified...and the PUD could have a provision preventing deed restrictions against commercial use upon sale.

Why on earth would a city grant commercial zoning, and take on all the infrastructure responsibilities that come with it, if the big box is just going to put a deed restriction, which essentially means the site will only be commercial on a temporary basis - they should never agree to that.