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Commission backs rezoning to allow event venue at Macedonia Baptist shopping center
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval to rezone 8.26 acres at 1755 Gordon Highway to B-2 to allow an event venue (Suite H) for Macedonia Baptist Church; staff found the request consistent with the 2023 comprehensive plan and tenants reported no opposition. The item moves to the full commission Jan. 20.
Augusta — The Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval Jan. 6 for a rezoning that would allow Macedonia Baptist Church to operate a public event venue in Suite H of a shopping center at 1755 Gordon Highway.
Planning staff told commissioners the request to rezone about 8.26 acres from B-1 (neighborhood business) to B-2 (general business) was consistent with the 2023 comprehensive plan’s South Augusta guidance for commercial and mixed uses, and staff reported receiving no inquiries on the petition as advertised.
Petitioner Sheila R. Butler said the venue would host birthday parties, weddings and community givebacks, adding the church provides Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for families. The property manager, Willis Holly, told the commission he had discussed the proposal with tenants and found no tenant opposition.
After staff recommended approval, the commission voted in favor by voice vote. The planning commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the full Augusta Commission for final action on Jan. 20.
Staff noted the site contains a large parking lot and has ingress/egress to Gordon Highway and Milledgeville Road, and that B-2 zoning would allow broader commercial uses at the location.
