Developer proposes convenience store with two small restaurant tenants and drive‑thru at Taylor Road intersection

Capstone Engineering presented a development plan to the Montgomery Planning Commission for a convenience store with two small restaurant tenant spaces at the southwest corner of Taylor Road and Averett Drive. The developer, Russ Ware of Capstone Engineering Group, said the project would be a convenience store flanked by two smaller restaurant spaces; “it’s kind of a convenience store with 2 small restaurants,” he said, and added that one of those tenant spaces would include a drive‑thru lane. Ware described the restaurants as “smaller fast food type restaurants,” though he said the specific tenants were not yet known. A commissioner asked whether the convenience store would sell alcohol; Ware replied, “In the convenience store, I would imagine so.” Commissioners urged the applicant to speak with nearby residents; a commissioner said, “I would strongly suggest you talk to some of the neighbors,” and the applicant replied that they would. The public hearing was held and the applicant said they would follow up with neighbors and staff as plans proceed. No vote or action is recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.