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Amanda Cruz, Planner I, said the 0.24-acre property in the historic Somerville district has operated as a medical office since it was converted from a residence in 1974. The petitioner, Dr. Danny Newman, told the commission he and predecessors have operated the medical practice at the location for decades and that a planned move across the street will provide additional parking and handicap accessibility. He said the property “was bought by doctor Henry Bailey in 1974 from a private residence and was converted to a medical office and has been operating as a medical office in this vicinity for the last 51 years.”

Neighbors expressed opposition, citing concerns that rezoning would invite further commercial encroachment, change the residential character and affect property values. Dr. Adair Blackwood, who lives at 1439 Anthony Road, said, “This is a residential street, not a commercial corridor,” and argued the rezoning would set a precedent for future commercial creep.

Staff recommended approval with conditions including a six-foot wooden privacy fence between the parking area and adjacent residences (later removed by consent due to an existing shared hedge), downward-directed lighting, historic-preservation review for any exterior changes, and compliance with site-plan regulations. The commission voted to recommend approval with the adjusted staff conditions; one commissioner recorded an abstention and one did not vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission recommended rezoning 1443 Anthony Road from R-1C residential to P-1 professional office for continued medical/office use, approving staff conditions after public comment and an abstention.","taxTitle","Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia","taxId",3794,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_32":74,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":75,"_40":76,"_42":77,"_44":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6218978,"Planning Commission recommends approval for Soar Academy private school with conditions",1101,1175000,2276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51&start=1175&end=2276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51/thumbnail_1175000.jpg","/articles/6218978/Augusta-City/Richmond-County/Georgia/Planning-Commission-recommends-approval-for-Soar-Academy-private-school-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218978-3ea2c09da8b9e56d5216ed09b5a92bd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1769849586&Signature=SA2zFi03ISnzJmcNR-cwKYelYKduFOdXkVlPlWX2Q3Tb3JXqfEYKRtpfELzFbIdmcY1hdEwHjb6Dw0gHoZcMfoK7CLjXjYR~UhB7fCS30f5ycLBhxcA4k7E5Djl6UQxtvCsFFlE70dpbC38yRRhK0cJznoYsrP9C1CI9YWsKvzlZkeOKZt1hqFRGqFM1aasgI78CL-gzLlN3dnkldBVUX2RGYCirv7YmgonpXl~em8FDQPl1dwgocG041YP7W-BDe0BLLamlTXRS8bJnzh8-TMoUQ8SR81~CbbvvY9SJOQWq-hytttX3UZGznGBxIcClbHWotNCrpOv8fay8tCsrYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception for Soar Academy to establish a private school for diverse learners at 3042 Eagle Drive.

Amanda Cruz, Planner I, told the commission the 20.65-acre property in the R-1A zone sits near Interstate 520 and the Green Meadows Estate subdivision. Under section 26-1(b) of the comprehensive zoning ordinance, private schools may be permitted by special exception in R-1A when they meet criteria including road frontage, off-street loading/unloading that discourages backing, screening from adjacent residential properties and site-plan compliance. Staff’s concept plan showed 31 parking spaces and noted the proposed development is consistent with the 2023 comprehensive plan.

Kenisha Skaggs, founder of Soar Academy Augusta, described the school as “a nature school” serving students with ADHD, autism and dyslexia and said the program emphasizes outdoor, project-based learning and dual-enrollment opportunities with Augusta Technical College. The applicant team said the current proposal is for about 60 students and that public water and sewer are available. Staff recommended approval with conditions: conformity to the submitted site plan (with any expansion to return to the commission), installation of a minimum 6-foot fence with gated entrances, site-plan approval before construction and compliance with Augusta development standards.

Commissioners asked about traffic, access and security. The applicant said they would seek an access agreement with the Board of Education to avoid state-level approvals tied to Augusta Technical College property and that fencing and monitored doors would secure students. Clarence Kendrick, a neighbor, expressed support and described prior community engagement between the property’s former religious occupants and the neighborhood. The commission voted in favor of the recommendation with the listed conditions.","The commission recommended approval of a special exception to establish Soar Academy, a private school for diverse learners, at 3042 Eagle Drive, subject to site-plan conformity, a six-foot fence and related development standards.",{"_32":86,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":87,"_40":88,"_42":89,"_44":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6218981,"Applicant withdraws liquor-store special-exception after neighborhood opposition",791,292000,1083000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51&start=292&end=1083","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51/thumbnail_292000.jpg","/articles/6218981/Augusta-City/Richmond-County/Georgia/Applicant-withdraws-liquor-store-special-exception-after-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218981-d90246055a13fb84bb15e61327c7c777/orig.mp4?Expires=1769849586&Signature=Ksk4Jy-7gD2fpx6dCFIgOe7zCfpc68VZsWJVAw-vSV4OlpL4tjtny1v4BHYjHZVFt9QvVXNDQfuSIF~00GkMI35zfKsjd5P8bJ8EL0XeJdEf3Yh2ui6ZktmCh6-rypKp1pcIjgwDN~L2e5Pd9inhdz3eFKIiltq9TpYsvbc1y4b3coziwVpdLM2-K0mMnEU5lMrNo01dun6PCiDx510fRry4u-4VEPxepfXZx3cIbJm-iE7J92puPp7PcHqtXKy2wbk0~eTXQyyaSJS3-iSSnwqkBX1og8csG5nTJI-TGvclk5vHV4SOASoqJyqgp1B8mPNG8hDbdXl-Tp-tgCJiPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Augusta Planning Commission accepted a withdrawal without prejudice of a petition to establish a liquor store at 4505 Windsor Spring Road after significant opposition from nearby residents.

The petition, SE225-06, sought a special exception under section 21-2(c) of the comprehensive zoning ordinance to allow a package-liquor store on a 2.03-acre B-1-zoned property. Residents raised safety concerns tied to drunk-driving incidents and said the structure adjoining an existing service station appeared to have been constructed with the intent of adding a liquor store. Lonnie Wimley, a nearby resident, told the commission, “we stand in opposition of a special exception for a liquor store at, 4505 Windsor Spring Road,” and cited recent local DUI-related fatalities to underscore public-safety concerns.

The petitioner, Shravan Kumar Raul, said the landlord approached him about using the adjoining building and that adding a liquor store was a later consideration: “This opportunity came to me about a few months ago, the landlord himself, while this was in construction. So the goal was never to put a liquor store over there.” After community speakers expressed opposition, the petitioner indicated willingness to withdraw the application, saying, “We will take our application back if that's makes them happy.” The commission then voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice in a roll-call vote; most commissioners voted yes, with at least one recorded no vote. Staff and legal counsel confirmed that withdrawing the application at the Planning Commission level means the proposal would not proceed to the Augusta Commission for final action unless refiled.

The record shows residents asked the commission and the petitioner to consult the Board of Education and county officials about traffic classification and related site uses; staff had earlier postponed the item to await a response from the Board of Education. No formal approvals or conditions relating to a liquor store were adopted during the meeting.","An application to establish a liquor store at 4505 Windsor Spring Road was withdrawn without prejudice after residents voiced safety and character concerns; the Planning Commission approved the withdrawal.",{"_32":98,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":99,"_40":100,"_42":101,"_44":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6218986,"Planning Commission approves final plat for Haines Station Section 16",92,184000,276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51&start=184&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624263-009da8862b12ad85d697716af04c4a51/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6218986/Augusta-City/Richmond-County/Georgia/Planning-Commission-approves-final-plat-for-Haines-Station-Section-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218986-e1c0b47d30a681a0ffd2ea45b12fe90b/orig.mp4?Expires=1769849586&Signature=ZooWcI3A4O7vO~EPDUuyt4Ba7rpjGWkD4~F2XvUl9yzYVIb04BDASJv4JBM1pI-iN366rW1ajXYXHIaswCEczD1jVOeEzG16ewg-1px04wTXcNaa7JqcXe-SFo3LH~TzXhPn~nvf5aLVIyaxV92bRxlCstR6kXBmMftfsBfzhPIRGP0ENlid5JpV2P~iV2ABV15vXc6yB6XWYb5afsCGTiHBcHSN9dbJPEELk0K1uZe6rP9O1p6-vd6b9DuGN-hidmTTvfdfy2M8NUFY0xCtDVuULOuy3rmYh1PCcL~1gdyovy6KTM0DooiA91OLTeE0RFZOfsPbixVgbWtJY4t46g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Augusta Planning Commission approved a final plat for Haines Station Section 16, a 53-lot subdivision located at 1004 Goodale Drive.

Staff told the commission the petition by Cranston LLC on behalf of Coyle Development Inc. and Stephen Beasley Builders Inc. had been reviewed and approved by all reviewing departments. The commission then moved, seconded and held a voice vote to approve the final plat.

According to the presentation, the final plat covers the section identified as Haines Station Section 16 and contains 53 lots; the staff report noted departmental approvals dated May 2, 2025. No public comment or conditions were recorded during the commission’s action on the item.

The commission’s approval is a recommendation; the Augusta Commission is the final decision-maker on related matters when applicable. No further details on infrastructure timing, build-out schedule or required permits were provided at the hearing.","The Augusta Planning Commission voted to approve a final plat for Haines Station Section 16, a 53-lot subdivision at 1004 Goodale Drive, after staff reported the plan had cleared departmental review.","actionData","errors"]

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