Coffee County denies warehouse rezoning, approves commercial rezonings and adopts RV-park code changes

At its Feb. 2, 2026 meeting, the Coffee County Board of Commissioners took several actions on land‑use matters, including denying a requested warehouse rezoning and approving multiple commercial rezonings with conditions.

Code Enforcement Director Jason Whiddon presented several planning items. The board held a public hearing on a rezoning request from Alma Garcia to change 20.53 acres at 436 Old Country Road, Broxton, from AG (Agriculture) to W‑LI (Warehouse Light Industrial). Whiddon said the Planning Commission and county staff recommended denial. The board accepted written opposition from David DiCaterino, Tonya Ellis and Bree Youngblood and heard spoken opposition from nearby resident Luisa Wooten, who said, "This will mess up their quality of life. A lot of traffic would mess up this road." After closing the hearing, the board voted to deny the rezoning (motion by Commissioner Jimmy Kitchens; second by Commissioner George McIver Sr.).

The board then considered a rezoning application from Johnny Brantley Jr. to convert 9.52 acres at 6811 Highway 32 West from R2 (Residential) to C (Commercial) for a proposed mechanic shop. Pastor Troy Moore and nearby residents asked questions about the location and traffic. Commissioners required an 8‑foot privacy fence on the east side that abuts residential property and — after discussion including a staff and commissioner recommendation — also required fencing on the west side. Attorney Tony Rowell explained the county’s buffer policy, stating that where commercial growth abuts residential property the county may require an 8‑foot privacy fence to provide a buffer for residential homes. The board approved the rezoning with the fencing conditions (motion by Commissioner Jimmy Kitchens; second by Commissioner George McIver Sr.).

Separately, the board approved two rezoning petitions by Carlton Dorminey for 10‑acre parcels on Highway 32 West (3572 and 3916 Highway 32 West). The 3916 parcel abuts residential property, so the board required an 8‑foot visual screening fence on the west side as a condition of approval. The Planning Commission had recommended approval of both parcels and the board voted unanimously to approve them.

Whiddon also presented a text amendment to the Land Development Code — Section 5‑39, governing Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds — which updates road construction standards, buffers and entrance requirements. Under the approved amendment, RV parks with fewer than 100 sites are not required to pave roads but must construct roads to the county’s standards; the Planning Commission and staff recommended the change and the board approved it unanimously.

All zoning and code actions at the meeting passed by unanimous vote of the four commissioners present. The board completed its agenda items and adjourned at 10:25 a.m.