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Planning Commission backs large multi-sport and aquatics complex with conditions, urges traffic study
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning for a proposed multi-sport and fitness complex (including a natatorium and training facilities) on Columbia Road, while staff and neighbors urged traffic-study, GDOT coordination, and mitigation for noise, light and off-site parking for tournaments.
The Columbia County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request to allow a proposed multi-sport and fitness complex on approximately 21.8 acres off Columbia Road near Patriot’s Park.
Staff described the concept—an athletic complex with indoor and outdoor training spaces, an auditorium/natatorium and commercial buildings—and said the project could meet community needs but requires careful site planning. Staff flagged issues that must be resolved at the site-plan stage, including fire-department access and layout changes, GDOT coordination…
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