The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for a Parker’s Kitchen at the corner of Columbia Road and William Few Parkway during the meeting on Tuesday, July 2.
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Commissioners approved rezoning 5607 Columbia Road from R-A (Residential Agricultural) to C-C (Community Commercial) with the following conditions:
- Provided the proximity to a State Route, the County will require a letter of intent to permit from GDOT prior to preliminary plat approval.
- Channelizing islands and a 2’ raised center island on William Few Parkway are required to prevent left turn movement from the right in/right out driveways per GDOT’s Driveway and Encroachment Manual.
- An extension of the existing right turn lane on William Few Parkway serving southbound traffic will be required.
- A full-width overlay of William Few Parkway extending to the limits of their respective impacts will be required (approximately 500± linear feet).
Beth Connell spoke out against the rezoning, stating that there were already enough gas stations in the area and there is going to be an oversaturation of them soon.
Commissioners also approved the first reading of ordinance 24-01 adopting chapter 22 business and business regulations, article IX hotels and motels. County Manager Scott Johnson said some changes to the wording, so another first reading was required.
A full story on the meeting will be in the Thursday, July 4 edition.
