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Commissioners deny rezoning for 3873 Scapa Road amid environmental, neighbor concerns
Summary
Ware County commissioners voted to deny a rezoning request for 3873 Scapa Road, citing Environmental Protection Division charges, neighbor complaints and licensing limits cited by commissioners.
The Ware County Board of Commissioners on March 10 denied a request to rezone a parcel at 3873 Scapa Road (Parcel No. 034B01 0S0C), citing ongoing issues tied to Environmental Protection Division (EPD) charges and complaints from neighbors.
Commissioner Jon Tindall moved to deny the rezoning; Commissioner Barry Cox seconded the motion and the board approved it on roll call. During discussion, commissioners said that current EPD charges and neighbor complaints factored into their decision. The minutes note that the county had only issued a dealership license to the applicant, not a manufacturing license, and Commissioner Leonard Burse emphasized that applicants should be clear on what a given county business license permits.
The denial was recorded without recorded dissents among present members. The minutes do not include additional mitigation measures or a path for the applicant to reapply; applicants seeking further clarity should contact county planning staff for licensing details and any corrective steps.
