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Planning commission recommends rezoning for Grace Baptist mission at 418 Old Evans Road after neighborhood concerns
Summary
The commission recommended rezoning 418 Old Evans Road from R-3 to S-1 to allow Grace Baptist Church to relocate a food pantry and clothing closet; neighbors voiced concerns about traffic, safety, property values and whether people would stay overnight; church representatives said hours are limited and no one will stay onsite overnight.
The Columbia County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow Grace Baptist Church to relocate its food pantry and clothing closet to 418 Old Evans Road, forwarding the application to the Board of Commissioners for final action.
Planning staff said the site, currently zoned R-3, has already undergone substantial unpermitted site work including fill and a nine-space parking lot. The applicants are seeking S-1 special zoning to formalize operation of a food pantry, clothing closet and small-group meeting space. Staff noted the parcel is…
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