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Albany commission hears three rezoning requests; neighbors oppose reopening of long-closed South Madison store

City of Albany Commission · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners considered three rezoning cases: a proposed gas station/convenience store on Clark Avenue (rezoning to C2) with traffic and buffering concerns; a contested request at 905 South Madison where residents and a church urged denial; and a medical-office rezoning at 722 11th Ave recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.

City planning staff presented three separate rezoning requests during the Nov. 18 session, and commissioners and nearby residents raised traffic, noise and neighborhood-quality concerns in public comment.

Rezoning case 25051: Planning staff (Mr. Foggie) recommended rezoning about 1.01 acres at 210 Marie Road/214–216 Adeline from CR to C2 to allow a gas station and convenience store. Staff said access should be limited to Marie and Adeline and noted nearby commercial development along Clark Avenue; the Planning Commission recommended approval…

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