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Cancelled again; RaceTrac not returning to Braselton for approval

RaceTrac not returning Sept. 24 or Oct. 4 to Brwaselton for a conditional use permit and zoning changes to allow them to build a Convenience Store/Gas Station at the SW corner of the Thompson Mill Road/SR 211 intersection. Courtesy RaceTrac
RaceTrac not returning Sept. 24 or Oct. 4 to Brwaselton for a conditional use permit and zoning changes to allow them to build a Convenience Store/Gas Station at the SW corner of the Thompson Mill Road/SR 211 intersection. Courtesy RaceTrac
By Karen Huppertz
Sept 24, 2018

Braselton officials released notice Friday afternoon, that RaceTrac will not be returning to the Planning Commission Sept. 24 or the City Council on Oct. 4 for a conditional use permit and zoning changes to allow them to build a Convenience Store/Gas Station at the SW corner of the Thompson Mill Road/SR 211 intersection. RaceTrac is seeking the removal of a current condition requiring buildings to be two-story or use a false two-story facade.

This is the fourth time RaceTrac has been scheduled to come before the city and withdrawn or postponed the process. Information: Kevin Keller at kdkeller@braselton.net or 706-654-5797.

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