The Petitioner requests an amendment of the Zoning Map from Traditional Neighborhood-2 (TN-2) to Traditional Commercial-2 (TC-2) in association with a proposal to convert a contributing historic residence into a (banquet or reception) hall as an extension of the Ardsley Station Restaurant located at the intersection of Drayton Street and Victory Drive. Per the Tax Assessor, the three-story structure was originally built in or around 1905 and remodeled as recently as 1985. It contains approximately 3,512 square feet of living area. Research indicates the structure is or was recently used as a Bed and Breakfast – the Starland House.

The rezoning request was filed concurrently with a request to amend the Future Land Use Map to reflect ‘Traditional Commercial’ use on the subject parcels (24-001706-ZA-FLUM). At the time of the request, the parcel was designated part of the Urban Core Character Area with a future land use of ‘Traditional Neighborhood.’

On June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request to rezone the subject property to TC-2.

Alternatively, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of the property to the TC-1 zoning district as the proposed use can be accommodated through approval of a Special Use Permit in a less intense zoning district. Additionally, the TC1 designation is consistent with properties adjoining and more closely reflects the development pattern of Savannah’s Mid-City districts.