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Neighbors oppose C‑1 rezoning at Oglesby Bridge Road, raise fears about a gas station
Summary
At a June 26 Rockdale County zoning hearing, residents urged commissioners to deny a developer’s request to rezone 10 acres at 1929 Southwest Oglesby Bridge Road from AR to C‑1 for neighborhood commercial uses, citing past failed businesses at the corner and concerns that a gas station or convenience store would be the likeliest tenant.
Laura Parker, Rockdale County deputy director of planning and development, opened the presentation for rezoning case 02/1928, identifying the site as 1929 Southwest Oglesby Bridge Road and describing a request to rezone 10 acres of a larger 44.76‑acre parcel from AR (Agricultural‑Residential) to C‑1 (Local Commercial) for a neighborhood commercial development.
The staff report noted mixed uses across Highway 212 at the intersection and said internal reviews found no major comments except for transportation and water/sewer considerations. Parker outlined recommended conditions that would accompany approval, including a traffic‑impact study and coordination with the Georgia Department of Transportation, sidewalks, underground utilities, screening of stormwater ponds, and a list of…
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