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Commission approves rezoning for proposed Clark Avenue gas station after debate over alley access

Albany City Commission · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved rezoning of parcels on Marie and Adeline Road to permit a commercial gas station; discussion focused on whether the developer’s plan requires closing part of a city alley, DOT driveway rules, and nearby residents’ access concerns.

The Albany City Commission approved a rezoning request to change multiple parcels fronting Clark Avenue from CR to C2 to allow a proposed gas station and associated site work.

Planning staff said the proposal would consolidate three parcels and that the applicant intends to use a section of a city alley as the primary entrance into the development. The applicant, Rexit Patel, told the commission: "Without, use of the alley, no, sir. That's not possible, because the parcels... it kinda splits it in the…

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