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Commission approves rezoning and conditional use for contractor’s yard on Leroy Cofer Highway
Summary
After a public hearing, the commissioners approved rezoning 5.29 acres to C‑3 and a conditional use permit with special buffering and screening conditions to allow a contractor’s yard proposed by Zachary Gilstrap’s company.
A rezoning and conditional‑use application for 5.29 acres on Leroy Cofer Highway drew detailed discussion and was approved by the commission.
Planning staff (speaker 22) explained petitions 2026‑25LC (rezoning to C‑3) and 2026‑26LC (conditional use for a contractor's yard), noting the planning commission recommended approval with special conditions: a 20‑foot vegetative buffer and a 6‑foot opaque fence along sides and rear for the rezoning and screening on all sides for the conditional use. The staff analysis said the proposed use conforms with the comprehensive plan and Fort Stewart joint land‑use study.
Applicant Zachary Gilstrap (speaker 13) described operations: staging trucks and equipment (5–10 pieces), using dumpsters and portable restrooms, and no storage of combustible or hazardous materials. Commissioners questioned stormwater, retention, and GDOT drive‑approach approvals. Planning staff said detailed engineering and GDOT entrance approvals will address drainage at the development stage.
The board voted to accept the planning commission's recommendations, approving both the rezoning and the conditional use with the specified screening and buffer conditions.
