Planning staff recommends rezoning 2590 Cactus Street to C‑2 for vehicle storage; Planning Commission endorsed request

At a public hearing immediately following the work session, planning staff presented a rezoning application from Jesse Guy for approximately 7.85 acres at 2590 Cactus Street (parcel WA2511002). The request is to change the property's zoning from Agriculture/Forestry to C‑2 Highway Commercial to permit vehicle-storage use.

Planning staff described the site’s surroundings—commercial, residential and agricultural uses—and noted that the county’s future land-use plan characterizes the area as crossroads commercial/corridor, which staff said generally supports the requested zoning. Staff also noted public utilities are nearby, the site has private wells but is close to water and sewer sources, and fire protection is available via Vickers Road. The Waycross‑Ware County Planning Commission reviewed the request on Dec. 11, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend approval.

No members of the public spoke in opposition at the hearing. Commissioners carried the rezoning to the regular meeting for formal decision and any required motions or conditions.