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Neighbors oppose rezoning for trailer manufacturing on Scapa Road, citing overspray, toxins and harassment
Summary
A rezoning request to allow manufacturing and sale of utility trailers at 3873 Scapa Road drew opposition from nearby residents who say open-air painting and overspray reach their yards, may affect well water, produce toxic burning, and include harassment of a minor. The planning commission had recommended denial; the county added the request to the regular meeting agenda.
Interim Planning Director Dustin Minchew told the commission that Mr. Gomez has applied to rezone 3873 Scapa Road from Agricultural to Limited Industrial (LI) with Special Development District (SDD) designation to allow manufacturing and selling utility trailers. The Ware County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial at its February meeting after complaints and a stop order at the site.
At the public hearing Mr. Gomez said he is the owner and that he holds licenses for parts and wholesale sales. Codes Director Dave Hanson told the commission paint is classified as toxic and that odor can travel considerable distances; he said an environmental permit completed with Georgia EPD is required. Supporters including Leon Spivey and interpreter Maria Mata spoke for the applicant, while neighbors Bonnie and Ricky Crosby opposed the rezoning, reporting open-air painting with overspray as close as 39 feet from the property line, strong chemical odors, trash blowing onto adjacent yards, loud music, and alleged harassment of a 14-year-old. Mr. Ricky Crosby also said his child has asthma.
Commissioners discussed the history, nearby residences and whether required environmental permits and measures for washing facilities and paint containment would satisfy neighbors’ concerns. The rezoning request was added to the regular meeting agenda for further consideration.
