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Commission approves revised concept and lot combination for Research Parkway shopping center with modified traffic and drainage conditions

Oconee County Board of Commissioners · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The board approved rezone P25‑0188 to combine Lots 5 and 6 and revise the concept plan for a two‑building shopping center at Research Parkway, subject to staff conditions modified to require resolution of outstanding traffic‑study comments and either restored roadside swales meeting public‑works standards or curb‑and‑gutter as appropriate.

Commissioners voted to approve rezone request P25‑0188 from B‑2 (existing) to allow a consolidated retail center at 1240 and 1520 Research Parkway, subject to modified staff conditions addressing an updated traffic impact analysis and stormwater cross‑section requirements.

Planning staff described the request as combining two lots and revising the concept plan for a two‑building shopping center with parking, driveways, utilities, stormwater management and landscaping. Staff recommended…

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