County  Effingham Cvogn Board of Commissioners  THEI PLANNING BOARDOFI EFFINGHAM COUNTY,GA  July 9,2024  I. CALLTOORDER II. INVOCATION  Chairman Dave Burns called the meeting to order at 6:04PM  Chairman Dave Burns gave thei invocation. Chairman Dave Burns led the pledge.  II. PLEDGE1 TOTHEI FLAG IV. AGENDA APPROVAL  Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthere were any changes to the agenda. Ms. Ms. Chelsie Fernald, Senior Planner stated that there were changes to the agenda, item 8, has been postponed to August 13th meeting by request oft the applicant and the approval of the workshop minutes. Mr. Ryan' Thompson stated he must recuse himself from items 16: and the preliminary plat. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr.  Brad Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthere were any corrections or additions to the. June 11, 2024, minutes. Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Brad Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Dave Burns asked if there were any corrections or additions to the. June 11, 2024, workshop minutes. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Ryan  Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  Members Attending: Members Absent: Staff Present:  Mr. Ryan Thompson, Chairman Dave Burns, Mr. Peter Higgins  Mr. Alan Zipperer  Mr. Steve Candler: Director ofDevelopment Services, Ms. Chelsie Fernald: Senior Planner, Ms. Kimberly Barlett: Planning Board Secretary, Mr. Jonathan Hulme: County Engineer Janette Mydell, Jamie Deloach, Pratt Summers, Jake Ford, Keith Ellis, Rebbeca Wilhoite, Claire Kitchen, Roger Kitchen, John  Persons Attending:    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-July9.2 2024"  Blewett, Vee Holmes, Brian Harrelson, Deborah Harrelson, Amy Henry, S. Petra, Gilbert Miller, Walter Ochoa, Mary (Mollie) Patterson, Mike Winkler, Sawn Young, Larissa knight, Stephen Hawkins, Melinda Hawkins, Sandy Ruse, Lyle Ruse, Craig Johnson, David Fogle, Adrian Hoover, Mary Peters, Sharon Meyer, Elizabeth Whitter, David Westberry, Richard Daiss, Sr., Curtis Hinderliter, Gene Payne, Marilee Ambrose, Robert Howell, Luann Howell, Gail H. Carter, Becki Patterson, Betty Robinson, Sandra Cook, Tony Zimlich, David Haymes, Aleida Haymes, Monica Black, Barry Nease, Eden Browne, Richard Dice, Andrew Cooke, Steve Murray, Tag Segars, Larissa Knight, Neil McKenzie, Betty Robinson, Adrian Webber, Savannah Hart, Walle, Brenda Carter, Heather Stafford, Anthony Goethe, Roger Kitchen, Craig Fitzgibbons, Monica Capizzi, Beth Helmy, Paul Iwanski, Brenda Iwanski, Kain Martin, Wanda Goethe, Phil Keiffer, Kevin Ciona, May Tremblay, Roberta Tremblay, Cynthia Chafin, Barry C., John Schwarzkopt, Tommy Allen, Jeremy Zeigler, Craig Ambrose, Michelle Brown, Rene. LaMaze, Travis Young, Steven Hill, Brandon Carter, Sarah Carter, Liz Sapp, Kevin Forbes, Joel Stewart, Reginald Rahn, Logan Rahn, Mary Murphy, Melissa Stille, Willl Martin, Hilary Woods, Chris Boswell, Cortney Randall, Joseph Rinaldi, James W. Diane N.J Kolby Brown, Seth Seckinger,  Josh Moody, Damon Rahn  VI. NEW BUSINESS  Chairman Burns stated all items voted on would be presented at the August 6, 2024, Board of Max Lowry-I PUBLIC: HEARING (1): the applicant requests a conditional use to allow fora a Rural business for batting/ catching lessons in AR-1.I Located at 4001 Earl Lain Road. (Second District)  Commissioners meeting at 6:00 pm as a public hearing.  [Map# 435] Parcel# 20]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item andi is recommending alternative one.  Chairman Dave Burns asked ift they are aware ofa all the rules ofar rural business and ifthey meet the  square footage. Ms. Chelsie Fernald said yes.  Mr. Peter Higgins asked how many people they are expecting.  Mr.J Josh Moody explained there willl be one instructor who will do two lessons at a time with two or three cars. He stated there is a rock driveway used for parking. The building is 30: x 60 sO it's 1800 sqft with two bat cages inside ofit." The cage was used for personal use but now an instructor would liket to Mr. Ryan Thompson asked if we are fine with that square footage or ifa variance is needed. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated that we can allow the square footage as a condition. was seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried unanimously.  use it for instructional use.  Mr. Brad Smith made a motion for approval to allow for the extra squarej footage needed. The motion  -2-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD- - July9,2024"  Barry Nease- PUBLIC HEARING (2): the applicant requests a conditional use foral Rural business to allow for al lawn mower repair shop in AR-2.) Located at 487 Otis Seckinger Road. (Second District)  [Map# 4151 Parcel# 24]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. Mr. Barry Nease stated they are currently renting a shop at the end ofHodgeville and 30 and he wants to have his own business. He would like to sell equipment and work on equipment. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification about the sales. Mr. Nease said it willl be more repairs than Mr. Ryan Thomspon made a motion for approval with Staff Recommendations. The motion was Eden Browne- PUBLIC HEARING (3): the applicant requests conditional use for an Agritourism business in AR-1. Located at 450. Josiah Morgan Road. (Third District) Map# 361 Parcel# 1G]  sales.  seconded by Mr. Alan Zipperer and carried unanimously.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Ms. Eden Browne states that shel lives on 38 acres andi they" re going to sell beekeeping equipment tol local beekeepers, anyone in Savannah, or ship out. They have hives on the property that produce honey and  they will be approved by the state to: sell honey ins stores. Chairman Dave Burns asked how much traffic she anticipates.  Ms. Eden Browne states their busiest time is anywhere between March to May and that's for the overwintered nucs when people want to buy bees. Most oftheir honey sales willl be in stores or online sO Mr. Ryan Thompson asked where the equipment willl be and ifthis gives them room to expand and build  customers would come mostly to pick up equipment.  more warehouses.  Ms. Eden Browne stated in the warehouse on the property since 2019.  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motionforapproval with. Staff Recommendations. The motion was seconded David Westberry-PUBLICHEARING (4): the applicant requests conditional use foran Agritourism business in AR-1. Located at 584 Laurel Hill Road. (Third District) [Map# 404 Parcel# 17] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item andi is recommending alternative one.  by Mr. Brad. Smith and carried unanimously.  Mr. David Westberry stated he is presenting Dave's blueberry patch, which provides to the community af family friendly u-pick farm experience where individuals, families, and children can come experience picking fresh blueberries. He wants to add strawberries and blackberries and they can purchase seasonal others like figs, fruits, vegetables, farm fresh eggs and local honey. He would also like toj provide ice cream during berry season. Hei intends to have a parking area and build aj pavilion type building with a restroom and aj place for people to check in and buy their produce and pay for berries. The bulk ofhis operation is going to be mainly between March and mid-July and plans to be open Friday and Saturday  9to 5and, Sunday 1-5. Hej plans to be officially open in March 2025. Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthis would be year-round and ifit'st the dirt road.  -3-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD -J July9,2024"  Mr. David Westberry stated the fruit sales may be seasonal but throughout the year you can buy eggs. Mr. Ryan Thomspon made a motion for approval with Staff Recommendations. The motion was Walter Ochoa PUBLIC HEARING (5): requests a variance from ordinance Section 74.8, to allow for commercial truck parking at driver's residence. Located at 362 East Deerfield Road, zoned AR-1.  seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried unanimously.  (First District) [Map# 377A Parcel# 25E] Mr. Peter Higgins asked how many trucks. Mr. Walter Ochoa stated there are four trucks.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Chairman Dave Burns asked if this was a code enforcement complaint. He asked ift there is a privacy  fence.  Mr. Peter Higgins asked ifl he services the trucks on his property.  Mr. Ochoa said no, he doesn't for mechanical work. He used to park his truck at HWY 80, but people would take his truck at night so he brought them home sO there would be no more trouble. Mr. Richard Dice stated he is thej president of the local HOA. He doesn't want ai residential neighborhood turned into commercial. He doesn't want the trucks to destroy the roads and leak into the lakes. He is concerned that four trucks will turn into 201 trucks. Hej provided a copy oft the petition signed by residents toMs. Kimberly. Barlett. Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthel HOA didn'thave anything against the trucks. Mr. Dice said it does to a certain point, but they have come to county to back them up. He is worried Mr.James Payne is concerned because there are already al lot of dump trucks from the pit, and they don't need more cutting through the neighborhood. He is concerned with the children and the dump trucks. Mr. Michael Winkler states that the roads need to be upgraded. He stated the guy has improved the land Ms. Sandra Cook states that shei ist thes secretary for thel HOA. She stated that she reported the dump trucks to commissioner Floyd on 4/17 she got a response from Lindsay Freyermuth that dump trucks were being investigated. On 4/17 she got a response from Steve Candler who said the owner is going to come in and attempt to do a business license, which she doesn't know if that was successful. On the 30th of April Commissioner Floyd advised the dump truck situation is being addressed. and the citizen will not be able tol keep those trucks there and hei is not sure is they will have to get the courts involved yet, but they are working on it. On May 14th at one oft the Lakeside Board meetings Commissioner Floyd was there, and he advised that the county is taking action on the dump truck situation. On July 1st she sent as message to Commissioner. Floyd regarding thel Planning board meeting, ands she didn't get a copy because she doesn't live near to 362 East Deerfield. The response from commissioner Floyd was the fella with the dump trucks wants a variance so he can park them there and they should send some folks to speak against that ift the neighborhood is opposed and it is good for the planning board to know they live under covenants and restrictions that were filed in 1969. On July gth she sent a message to commissioner Floyd that they were attending. She states that one oft the property owners drafted aj petition by Benny White who is not there. The petition had an incorrect address and she spoke with the secretary of Planning Board, and she said to bring iti in, and it made no difference. She states they have been dealing with this since April. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked: for clarification as to why staff recommended approval.  about the children and dump trucks speeding down the road.  and spent money and he feels for him, but he should have asked before he didi it.  4-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - July9,2024"  Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained there is nothing specifically in the ordinance, variance-wise, keeping this Ms. Savannah Hart asked isn'tt there is al law that says only one commercial truck or business vehicle. Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained that the ordinance that shei is referencing is residential business and that's not what he applied for. The variance is from section 74.8 which is thet truck route and being able to take Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for denial. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brad Smith and Eric & Hannah Wright - PUBLIC HEARING (6): requests a variance from ordinance Section 74.8, to allow for commercial truck parking at driver's residence. Located at 125 Clyde Road, zoned AR-1.  from being denied.  notj just the bobtail to his residence. carried unanimously  (Fourth District) [Map# 390A Parcel# 1]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Steve Candler stated this is another code enforcement complaint. He stated he has two current Chairman Davel Burns stated this these are larger lots not necessarily bound by covenants.  trailers; one is a flatbread, and one is a container. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ift there isa ai fence.  Mr. Reginald C. Rahn states that he has two residential houses right by him and they have a tractor trailer sitting out and flat bed and occasionally the truck. He feels that it is unsightly. He said there is no  fence but the neighbor's fence.  Chairman Dave Burns asked ifadding a privacy fence is a fair compromise.  Mr. Brads Smith made a motion) for denial. The motion was. seconded. by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried Stevel Murray PUBLIC. HEARING (7): requests a variance from ordinance Section 5.1.4, to allow for reduction in required building setbacks. Located at 321 Horseshoe Road, zoned AR-1. (First  unanimously  District) [Map# 355A Parcel# 13E]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Peter Higgins asked how big the loti is.  Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on reducing the setback from 501 to 8.  Mr. Ryan Thomspon asked ift the building separation is a code requirement from zoning. He would  rather vary the building separation than the property line.  Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthere are other properties with two homes.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald showed on the map that there are other properties with a secondary home which is  allowed because they are AR-1.  -5-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-J July9 9,2 2024"  Mr. Steve Murray stated at one time there was mobile home there back before setbacks. He already has as septic tank and water. He states environmental health came out and proved that the septic tank works. Mr. Ryan Thomspon made a motion for approval with Staff Recommendations. The motion was Kenneth Souls- - PUBLIC HEARING (8): requests a variance from ordinance Section 3.21.1,to allow for occupation of an RV during home construction. Located at 277 Horseshoe Road, zoned AR-1.  seconded by Mr. Brad Smith and carried unanimously.  (First District) [Map# 355A Parcel# 3] Postponed by applicant to 8/13/24.  Tad Segars- PUBLIC! HEARING (9): requests a variance from ordinance Section 3.20, to allow for reduction in the required minimum square footage for a single living unit. Located at 953 Roebling  Road. (First District) [Map# 377 Parcel# 2]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. bit ofr money on some landscape to further beautify the property. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ifit will be on foundation or will it be on a chassis.  Mr. Tad Segars states he owned this tiny house for years and it's on wheels. He intends to spend quite a  Mr. Tad Segars stated he would like tol keepi it on the chassis in case of storm or if he would like to sell  it. It has ai metal roofa and siding.  Mr. Steve Candler said that will be determined by building codes. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ift there will be a septic tank.  Mr. Tad Segars said he willl have as septic tank ifiti is required but it is like camper it has all the tanks and would be dropped at aj proper site. He was concerned with the expense ofa septic. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the variance treated like a permanent home. Ms. Larissa Knight stated she read the applicants narrative where he talked about financial hardship of not being able to enlarge the existing small home on Hilton Head, sO he wanted toj place it on this property. He also mentioned he wanted toj put ai restaurant with ai rooftop bar and placement oft the tiny home seemed peculiar to her. She stated she pulled up the property record information and' Tad or Thadeous Segar is not who'sl listed as the owner on the property. She then stated the property was last purchased in December 22 and the deed was transferred to One Singleton LLC and the agent is Michael Mogul, al lawyer. She states he might be ai fine individual but there are sO many discrepancies in what she is seeing going along with this property. She says something about this has as smell to her and she can' 't put her finger on it. She doesn'tthink ai tiny home is an asset tot the community. She says her Chairman Dave Burns asked where it will be placed on the property. That's his only concern the tiny Mr. Tag Segars states he intends toj put the tiny home in the back left corner, and he is not even sure it  community ist mostly retirees, not transient, and not fancy.  home would look out of place. will be seen from the road.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked about the narrative of the restaurant and how that relates.  -6-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-July9.2024  Mr. Tad Segars stated that is a dream ofhis. the home being permanent with septic is a must have.  Mr. Ryan Thompson stated het thinks we need to figure out a way to allow for tiny houses. Hel believes Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated the condition does require thati it conforms to all building codes. Mr. Ryan Thomspon made a motion for approval with Staff Recommerndations. The motion was Malorie Boyd as agent for Mungo Homes ofGeorgia, LLC-1 PUBLIC HEARING (10): requestsa variance from ordinance Section 5.8.6, to allow for reduction in the required in required lot widths in R-6. Located on Hwy 119S, zoned R-6. (Third District) Map# 3441 Parcel# 26A] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item andi is recommending alternative one. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on what the variance is down to.  seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried unanimously.  Mr. Neil McKenzie with Coleman Company stated the purpose of the variance is to plat lots that don't quite meet the 60-foot lot width. Hes stated thej plans are approved on the third phase and moving forward they have the opportunity toi fix anything that was not correct on the: sketch plan sO they shouldn't! bel back and asking anymore other than this. He said the lots are oddly shaped and the ones that are most against the ordinance are the pie shaped lots where the front lot width is measured along the front curve there isn't60-foot. They are measured along the front curve and there is 601 feet but the lots with curves where the twoi rows intersect the lot width is truly where the two lines would intersect. He would be asking for Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the interpretation that the lot widths are measured at the Mr. Neil McKenzie stated that R-6 is the only one that doesn'ts state that it measured at the building line. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion) for approval with SiufRecommendatons: The motion was: seconded Kacie Ridgeway as agent for Herbert Nease- PUBLIC. HEARING (11): requests to rezone +/- 0.69 acres from AR-1 to. AR-2 to allow for subdivision to combine al lot. Located at 2740 Sand Hill Road.  areduction to 55 feet.  property right of way line not from the front building setback line.  by Mr. Brad, Smith and carried unanimously. (First District) [Map #: 301 Parcel # 4]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. No one was present to speak ini favor of or against this item. seconded. by Mr. Brad Smith and carried unanimously.  Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. The motion was Terrie Williamson- PUBLIC HEARING (12): requests to rezone +/- 4 acres from AR-1 to AR-2to allow for subdivision to create a new home site. Located at 440 Wylly Road. (Fourth District) [Map #  4601 Parcel # 102]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift the four-acre lot can be subdivided in the future.  -7-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - July9 9,2024"  No one was present to speak ini favor ofor against this item. Mr. Betty Robinson asked ifity will bet two lots.  Mr. Brad Smith made a motion. for approval with the stipulation that any. further subdivision would have to come before the board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried Michael Morgan- PUBLIC HEARING (13): requests to rezone +- 5.25 acres from R-1 to AR-1t to allow for the creation ofa new home site. Located at 2887 Rincon-Stillwell Road. (Fifth District) Map  unanimously.  #462 Parcel #: 35]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. No one was present to speak ini favor of or against this item. by Mr. Ryan Thompson and carried unanimously  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval with stafrecommendautions: The motion was seconded William Martin as agent for Ron Womack- PUBLIC HEARING (14): requests to rezone +/- 10.90 acres from AR-2 & R-1 to AR-1 to allow for the development ofas school. Located on Blue Jay Road.  (Second District) Mapi # 432 Parcel # 41] [Mapi # 414 Parcel #: 3A] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented thisi item andi is recommending alternative one. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ift this is the board ofe education public school. Chairman Dave. Burns asked for clarification on the parcels being combined.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated this is Board of Education property sO to be able to combine the lots for the  development ofthe school the zoning needs to be the same. No one was present to speak in favor of or against this item. by Mr. Ryan Thompson and carried unanimously  Mr. Brad, Smith made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded Adrian Webber as agent for Ralph E. Graham- PUBLIC HEARING (15): requests to rezone +-2 acres from R-4 & B-31 tol B-3 to: allow for the removal ofac condition and new business services. Located  at 3554 Hwy 21 N. (Third District) [Map #: 3151 Parcel # 8A &9] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification ift thel R-4 is being removed.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated the two parcels will be combined to B-3 with the removal of the condition for Ms. Adrian Webber is representing the owners of Commando Customs, and they are looking to movei the business to Effingham. They are buying all three parcels however their current desire is just to use the two parcels to operate their business. She states there are currently no plans for the larger parcel.  a dog training facility and to use for their high-end automotive restoration company.  Mr. Ryan Thomspon asked what thei function of the business is.  -8-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-July9.2024  Ms. Adrian Webber states they do custom classic restoration for high-end vehicles, and they don'thave al lot oftraffic. There will be four full-time employees. It will be appointment only, but it takes months for these vehicles to be finished and they plan on having security. They plan to build something similar Mr. Ryan Thomspon asked ifworking on the cars would be internal. Ms. Webber said yes. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated ifthe zoning is approved, they willl have to come back for site plan approval. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked about the specificity ofthe condition placed on the B-3. The board discussed thej purpose ofac condition placed oni the rezoning and without putting a limitation on itt they could propose Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for approval of the rezoning to B-3 with the limitation of the auto restoration use. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried unanimously Chairman Dave Bruns calledj for a recess 7:30PM Back at - 7:35PM at 1020 Old River Road. (First District) [Mapi #: 3041 Parcel #5] seconded. by Mr.. Brad. Smith and carried unanimously.  to the current warehouse but very nice and high-end.  any use in B-3.  Kevin Forbes as agent for Christopher Boswell- PUBLIC HEARING (16): requests to rezone +/- 20.93 acres from I-ItoHItoallow: fort ther removal of conditions and an addition ofindustrial use. Located Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for Mr. Ryan Thompson to recuse himself. The motion was  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ift they will be removing the berm.  Mr. Chris Boswell stated when) he purchased the property the berm was never there, and he didn'trealize all the conditions were on there. He would like to propose a privacy fence and pave everything in the back and do heavy duty mill down the right of way sO there's no more rock dust, which is one of the biggest concerns with the residents. He states that it is already heavy industrial, and he doesn't plan to change anything that's already there but to improve it.) None ofthe previous conditions were enforced for 20 years. He stated that hel has spoken withac couple neighbors and given them) his personal phone number and saidi ifthere's any concerns, he'll make it right. Hes stated that putting al berm would take upt the right ofway, hei is proposing a 10-foot fence with: screening so that residents wouldn'thave to see, and it would catch any dust particles. He states that he was unaware oft the hours of operation limitation. Chairman Dave Burns asked ifs staffthinks a 10-foot privacy fence it fair and ifthe old conditions will no Mr. Chris Boswell stated he will make accommodations. after speaking with the residents about concrete Mr. Steve Candler suggested that it be based on code enforcement because he spoke with the residents Mr. Brad: Smith made a motion) forapproval with staffy with the stipulations ofadding a 10-foot! privacy fence and paving the access roads. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter Higgins and carried  longer be inj place. Mr. Steve Candler said yes.  trucks at night. He would ask for no conditions regarding thel hours of operation. and ifhours become an issue, we can address with code enforcement.  unanimously  -9-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-July9.2024  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for Mr. Ryan Thompson to return. The motion was seconded by Greg Coleman as agent for KFJT Enterprises - PUBLIC HEARING (17): requests to rezone +/- 144.04 acres from AR-1 & R-4 to LI to allow for industrial uses. Located at 662 Godley Road. (First  Chairman. Dave. Burns and carried unanimously.  District) [Mapi #: 399 Parcel #3&3D]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Greg Coleman statedt this has comet tol Planning Board before, but they are back under new ownership. The bulk ofthe remaining lands are wetlands and there is a minimum of750 feet wetland width buffer in between the residential properties to the west. They are trying to rezone the balance of the property surrounding the surface mine for future development. With a 300-foot buffer on Godley and 501 feet from  the already zoned industrial parcel.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the buffers. Godley Road couldn'thandle the heavy trucks.  Mr. Peter Higgins asked about the last time this request was heard and there was a big outcry about how Mr. Greg Coleman stated that he, along with commissioner Floyd met with Bloomingdale city council and mayor and they tried to work things out with them. He thinks the traffic would not have a bigi impact on Effingham County roadway systems, but the road is certainly going to need some work. Itis a two-  lane road that hasn't been repaved in quite some time.  Mr.. Jonathan Hulme stated thel length from Otgen and Hwy 80 is about 1.38 miles.  Mr. Greg Coleman stated there was a meeting with Bloomingdale along with Commissioner Floyd and they offered to fix the road from Hwy 80 all the way back up and they were told that they would not permit or allow them to: fixt the road and ifthey did fixi it then it would bet the developers responsibility to own and maintain that road inj perpetuity. The access is in Effingham County, but the traffic will go to Highway 80. He agrees that before development to occur something would have to be worked out with Surrounding parcel owners came forward to voice their objections to the proposed rezoning as well as  the roads.  several emails voicing their concerns and opposition to the rezoning:  Roads can't! handle the Truck traffic Potholes in the road Speeding trucks  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for a view of the map. He thinks the use is transitioning but he does think Mr. Greg Coleman stated therei is no planned development at this time and he is willing to do a traffic Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for approval with staff conditions plus aj future traffic study that's submitted before or with any future site plan that clearly defines necessary improvements) for whatever thej future use proposed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter. Higgins and carried Greg Coleman as agent for KFJT Enterprises - PUBLIC HEARING (18): requests to rezone +/-1 10 acres: from AR-1 & I-1tol HIt toa allow for heavy industrial uses. Located on Godley Road. (First District)  there'sal legitimate concern over the roads. study before the sketch plan ifi needed.  unanimous!y.  [Map #3 3991 Parcel #3&: 3R]  10-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - July 9,2024"  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Greg Coleman stated this site has been a problem with the previous owner. The new owners are in thej process of cleaning upt the gypsum and they' vel been coordinating with staff. They do have aj potential user for the site for a mobile concrete plant. The plant would only be making 250 yards of concrete sO Mr. Steve Candler stated this was a code violation for operating without a business license and an EPD violation for Gypsum. Hes stated therei is currently traffic coming from the site for the Gypsum and it tends Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthis would be incorporated with the other rezoning request. Mr. Coleman Ms. Nancy Winkler stated there is a ranch that all the kids go to, and they ride on that road with dump trucks. The trucks are tearing up the road and endangering the kids riding thel horses. Chairman Dave Burns is concerned the last one was light industrial and this is heavy.  that's 201 to 25 trucks a day.  to give offai foul odor when it rains.  said no.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked about the buffers against the AR-1. Chairman Dave Burns asked ift there are any drawings showing the buffers.  Mr. Greg Coleman stated they would have to address how to buffer the parcel with the site plan. He states thes sitei is already cleared and it may need some type ofc combination of berms. Mr. Thompson stated that Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for approval with all current buffer standards in place, recommendations as well as when thej future site plan comes through, we expect a traffic impact analysis to be. submitted and show impacts ofthat future use and what mitigation needs to happen to Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion) for denial. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brad. Smith ando carried Neil McKenzie as agent for Carson Company Unlimited, LLC-F PUBLIC HEARING (19): requests to rezone +/- 25.77 acres from AR-1 to PD to allow for mixed use development. Located at 1369  its should require buffers.  Godley. Road. The motion dies. 3to 1.Mr. Ryan Thompson opposed.  Ebenezer Road. (Fifth District) [Mapi # 4601 Parcel # 48]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Neil McKenzie stated they are proposingan mixed-use plan development. The property is three parcels that are bound by the roundabout but it's all one pin. They are proposing to split the parcels in three, one being multifamily residential 15.2 acres and parcel two would be commercial 10.4 acres and then the additional parcel would remain open space and recreational. He stated they do meet the minimum requirements ofthel PUD: and the parcels are under thes same ownership. On parcel one they would propose allowing single family detached and attached which include town homes and duplex and two-family dwellings would be allowed. Mobile homes and apartments would not be allowed. He states on parcel two would allow all the uses that are in B-2 based classification which include gas stations and mini storage. He states the townhomes would be individually sold, there will be a 75-foot buffer from the parcel line to the project and a 30-foot buffer between Long Bridge and parcel one. Parcel two is split whereas it has a gas station and convenience on the front that front Ebenezer and then in the back what's shown is mini storage, but the allowed uses would be retail, or anything allowed in B-2 with a 50-foot  -11-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - July9,2024"  perimeter buffer around the entire parcel. He states as far as the development standards go, they have tried to mimic R-3 for parcel one and B-2 for parcel two. As far as the standard go for parcel one, they are asking to decrease the front yard setback from 35 feet to 25 feet but then they would increase the buffer from single family tot the west to the multi family use: from 351 feet to 75 feet. They plan to change the commercial parcel in the B-2 classification is adding the use of gas station convenience and self- storage. The tabulation of the open space is currently 27 % open space as opposed to the 20 % minimum that's required. He plans for the main access for thet two parcels to be offLong bridge with other access points that could be accessed from Ebenezer, which is a GDOT controlled road. He stated that they anticipate pedestrian connectivity from the neighborhood and the public right of way into their project and would like to make it a walk and live type area. They would commit to a traffic study with any improvements from the study they would commit to installing. He states that they have a letter from Springfield that states they would be willing to provide utilities once capacity is available, not any time soon but they will commit toj providing water and sewer. He states they have imposed some architectural standards to the tone oft the Ebenezer corridor. He is proposing for the residential and commercial piece they would not allow any vinyl they would encourage brick and hardy board, 12-inch overhangs, and architectural shingles. Each townhome will have an individual driveway and a pull-in garage. They also have front porches would need to be a minimum of 6-foot depth and some side elevation requirements for single story homes. They do have sign height limits and screening requirements for mechanical Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on wherei thel buffers are written out. Right now, its undefined. Mr. Neil McKenzie stated they are not written in the PD text yet and they can certainly be added, they will commit to planting capacity. He stated there are no specific standards in place for the commercial,  equipment. Hes stated that the county has earmarked this area to be developed.  What is proposed for the commercial architectural standards.  but they would be open tol limiting lighting.  Mr. Steve Candler explained that undisturbed buffer needs to bei in their language.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the term multifamily versus the sketch plan that only shows townhomes. He also is questioning the density and heights of the buildings on the commercial Mr. Neil, McKenzie stated the Multifamily name came from the R-3 classification, but they can change the name to residential. As far as the B-2 classification it allows B-2. Mr. Steve Candler stated that Several surrounding parcel owners came forward to voice their objections to the proposed rezoning as  side.  residential is not allowed in] B-2 anymore as per the Table of permitted uses. well as several emails voicing their concerns and opposition to the rezoning:  Ebenezer schools are already overcrowded  Traffic Nor more gas stations Non more storage units Nor room to expand the roads Note enough water Clearing land with no development Retain rural lifestyle Keep Effingham country Infrastructure School traffic  Gas stations bring transient people Need to slow down the growth  -12-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - July9,2024"  Thel BOC date is thes same night as open house for the schools  Noti ini favor oftownhouses Noc commercial Decrease inj property values  Itv was mentioned that Commissioner Phil Keifer stated that roundabout is the gateway to Historic Ebenezer and that sort of development has no place int that location Going to: force their community to become gated to keep out the riffi raff and vagabonds from  the gas station  Children at the bus stops with the construction traffic Would like the county to put up as sign that says no trucks between 7-5 Cars turning around in their neighborhood Fire protection Homeowners insurance is doubling Historic Ebenezer Christmas in July for the Developers The uncertainty of what the developer is proposing Get! back to acre and five-acre developments Gol back to rural status Destroy the historical area Congestion at the roundabout Run-off Noise pollution Light pollution No sidewalks Pollution Roundabout ist tool little Quality ofLife Preserve residential areas Land preservation What happened to the scenic byway Impact taxes rising Circles are: not meant to have commercial activity Increased accidents  Chairman Dave Burns reiterated that Ebenezer is highway 275 and iti is a Georgia State Highway, and iti is leading to al historical area, and he doesn't want to make another mistake with 82 units on Mr. Neil McKenzie stated he appreciates all the comments and has taken al lot of notes. In lieu ofa vote he would like to go back and address these items, but he they do vote they have time to fix Mr. Ryan Thompson stated that is a node but there isal lot that would need to be addressed for him Mr. Peter Higgins stated based on the density and the outcry of commercial he would makea Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion) for denial. The motion was. seconded by Mr. Brad. Smith and carried  15 acres.  some things before the commissioner meeting. to feel comfortable with thel PD.  motion for denial, and they need to make some changes.  3to1.Mr.. Ryan Thompson did not vote.  13-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD-J July9,2024"  Chairman Dave Burns stated to the public that every month at 4 o'clock they have a workshop and all they talk about is the rules and ordinances that make up this county and since they've been doing it no one has showed up. The meetings are dictated and governed by rules sO if they want to change the Mr. Steve Candler explained tot thej public when the county has a workshop and when all meetings occur Mr. Joanathan Hulme announced to the public regarding the safety of traffic there is a safe street fora all  development ideas wel have to change our rules.  monthly. The chances ofmoving the BOC meeting are difficult.  public input meeting on July 17. VII. PREMLINARYI PLAT  Liberty Street Development, LLC- Douglas Hill as agent for Nolan Earl Lain, Jr. (1): requests approval fora a preliminary plat for "West Gate Phase 2". Located on Earl Lain, zoned R-5. (Second Mr. Peter. Higgins made a motion for Mr. Ryan Thompson to recuse himself. The motion was  District) Map# 435] Parcel# 19]  seconded by Mr. Brad. Smith and carried unanimously. Mr. Peter Higgins asked for clarification on access. Mr. Jonathan Hulme stated they are paving Earl Lain. Chairman Dave Burns asked about the green space requirements. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated 10% usable green space. by Mr. Peter. Higgins and carried unanimous.y.  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item and is recommending alternative one.  Mr. Brad Smith made a motion for approval with Staff Recommendations. The motion was. seconded  VIII. ADJOURNMENT  There being no: further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:39PM.  CHAIRMAN OF. PLANNING MsBg EFFINGHAM COUNTY,GEORGIA PLANNING BOARD BALE  BOARD  8B4  OF//2894  SECRETARY  DATE  14-