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Commission forwards rezoning for fence-supply business at Benchmark Drive
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the commission forwarded a rezoning request for 3705 Benchmark Drive to light-industrial (with conditions) to the Augusta Commission; the applicant accepted conditions on outdoor storage screening, lighting, and tree/yard buffers.
Planning staff presented Z26-11, a petition by Matthew Lyons on behalf of Pumpkin Center Properties to rezone a 1.94-acre parcel at 3705 Benchmark Drive to allow a fence-supply business.
The staff report described a proposed 6,000-square-foot office/warehouse with 12 off-street parking spaces, outdoor storage for fencing materials, and required site improvements. Staff recommended approval to LI (light industrial) with five conditions, including a six-foot solid-board privacy fence or wall around any outdoor storage, downward-directed lighting, a 20-foot undisturbed street yard with large-caliper trees along the frontage, site-plan approval prior to construction, and compliance with Augusta development standards.
Petitioner Matthew Lyons said he lived in Columbia County and sought the rezoning to develop a fence-supply business; he indicated agreement with staff conditions. The planning commission moved, seconded and approved forwarding the recommendation to the Augusta Commission on Aug. 18, 2026.
The rezoning will now be scheduled for final action by the Augusta Commission; site plans and tree/landscaping details will be finalized during site-plan review.
