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Commission approves conceptual site plan for AMPM convenience store at Highway 80 and Burkhalter Road
Summary
The planning commission unanimously approved a conceptual site plan for an AMPM convenience store at Highway 80 East and Burkhalter Road, adding a condition for a right‑turn lane onto westbound Highway 80; staff and the developer said Georgia DOT would handle broader Highway 80 widening and turn‑lane requirements.
The Bullock County planning commission unanimously approved a conceptual site plan for an AMPM convenience store at Highway 80 East at Burkhalter Road. The approval was unanimous and included conditions recommended by staff, notably a required right‑turn lane to serve westbound traffic on Highway 80 to address expected traffic impacts.
Site and staff overview: The site is between Statesboro and Brooklyn and is currently split between Highway commercial and R‑80 zoning. Planning staff said the applicant performed an in‑depth traffic study and that, after consultation with the county’s traffic engineer, staff recommended a right‑turn lane on Highway 80 at the red light rather than turn lanes at each internal entry point. Staff advised that Georgia Department of Transportation plans for future widening of Highway 80 would be considered through DOT’s permitting and planning process.
Applicant remarks and conditions: Project representatives from Gas Pro and the site engineer were present and confirmed coordination with DOT and the county engineer on access and drive alignment. Staff noted site features including on‑site retention ponds and advised the developer that future phases or additional commercial development on the larger parcel would require additional traffic study and separate site approval.
Outcome and next steps: The commission voted unanimously to approve the conceptual site plan with the recommended conditions. The developer will continue coordination with DOT and county engineering to finalize driveway encroachment details and any required land‑use permits for future phases of development.
Context: Commissioners and staff said the approval reflects the conceptual nature of the plan; future phases, additional commercial uses or higher trip‑generation scenarios will require further review and separate approvals.
