Title
Vote to adopt a resolution approving a quasi-judicial request for a Special Use Permit revision to the Chatham Downs shopping center, located on Parcel 18906, located at 88 Chatham Downs Dr., to add a fueling station, Williams Township
Abstract
Introduction & Background: A quasi-judicial public hearing was held May 19, 2025. Planning staff presented the request. The applicant also presented the findings and was available for questions. No one signed up to speak and no comments were received from the public.
The Chatham Downs shopping center was approved in 2003 under the Conditional Use B-1 Business district (legacy district) with a Conditional Use permit for a shopping center and related retail and personal services. The property is home to the Harris Teeter grocery store, bank, medical offices, retail, and personal services.
Discussion & Analysis: In reviewing a request for Special Use Permit, the Board of Commissioners must find in favor of all five findings with provided support and may request specific conditions outside of standard conditions to further support the findings. The five findings and the supporting information are all as follows:
1. The use requested is among those listed as an eligible special use in the district in which the subject property is located or is to be located. A fueling station would be allowed under this conditional use permit as an automobile and automobile sales and services use under the B-1 Business zoning district.
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2. The requested special use permit is either essential or desirable for the public convenience or welfare. There are 3 fueling stations approximately one mile north of this location and 1 approximately south with 3 of them being on the west side of US 15-501N. Shoppers would have options for grocery, banking, personal services, retail and now fueling. Harris Teeter shoppers would receive reward points for cheaper fuel prices
There are several residential developments on Lystra Road tha...
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