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Commission postpones vote on gas station buffer variances after residents voice traffic, safety concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission postponed action May 15 on a request for buffer and separation variances tied to a proposed Parker's Kitchen gas station at 3900 Washington Road after substantial public comment about traffic and neighborhood cut-throughs; applicant said it will continue working with staff and may revise store footprint and parking.
The Columbia County Planning Commission voted May 15 to postpone action on variance requests for a proposed Parker's Kitchen gas station and convenience store at 3900 Washington Road, citing outstanding design issues and extensive public concern about traffic and neighborhood impacts.
The application seeks relief from Columbia County Code buffer and separation rules (staff referenced Section 90-139 and Section 90-147) to allow construction of a gas station building and fuel operations closer than the code’s typical separation distance from adjacent single-family residences. Staff presented an updated site plan received the afternoon of the meeting and recommended approval with multiple conditions — including a planted buffer, a replacement…
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