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Commission approves rezone and conditional-use permit for automated truck wash on Highway 17 South
Summary
The county approved a rezoning from Freeway Commercial to Highway Commercial and a conditional-use permit to allow an automated semi-truck wash at 3078 Highway 17 South; applicant said the facility will use water recycling, not allow overnight truck parking, and share access with an existing Flying J entrance.
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 20 approved both a rezoning and a conditional-use permit to allow an automated semi-truck wash at 3078 Highway 17 South.
Christopher Carey, senior planner, explained the rezoning request would move the parcel from Freeway Commercial to Highway Commercial; the planning commission unanimously recommended approval for both the rezoning (ZM-24-27) and the companion conditional-use permit (CUP-24-11).
Brian Braun, agent for South Brunswick Crossing LLC with Advanced Engineering Services, described the proposed 9.7-acre facility and said the truck wash would be automated, include a water-reclaim system, and operate without vacuum stations or overnight truck parking. Braun told the commission the site would use a shared driveway easement with the Flying J/Flying J travel center and that Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) staff had reviewed site access and raised no objections. Braun also said he had Army Corps of Engineers approval on file and that the project conforms to the county’s 2023 comprehensive plan for the regional center.
During the hearing no members of the public spoke in opposition. A commissioner moved to approve the rezoning application ZM-24-27 and the motion passed by show of hands. The commission then approved the conditional-use permit (CUP-24-11) in a separate motion; the Mainland Planning Commission had recommended approval of the CUP as well.
Why this matters: The approvals clear the way for a commercial facility aimed at servicing large trucks in the regional gateway near multiple travel centers and the port, with staff and the applicant emphasizing measures such as water recycling and restricted on-site truck parking to limit impacts.
Details: The parcel number on the agenda was 03-23656. The applicant team said the wash cycle would take approximately five minutes per truck and emphasized employee parking only, no overnight truck parking. Site access will be via a shared driveway and an easement with the adjacent Flying J travel center.
Looking ahead: County staff will process the CUP and rezoning documentation and the applicant can proceed with permitting consistent with local building and environmental approvals.
