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Neighbors push back on proposed Smithonia Road rezoning for large church; planners recommend conditions
Summary
A request to rezone a roughly 30‑acre portion of a 71‑acre parcel on Smithonia Road to Commercial Rural for a church drew strong opposition from nearby residents who warned a large facility and parking area would change the rural character and worsen flood and groundwater risks; planning staff recommended approval with three conditions.
Planning staff presented a rezoning request for a 30‑acre portion of a 71‑acre property along Smithonia Road that straddles Athens‑Clarke and Winterville jurisdictions. The applicant seeks Commercial Rural zoning to accommodate a church campus; staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions to limit the approved use to church functions, apply AR…
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