County  Effingham Geotgin Board of Commissioners  THE PLANNING BOARD OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY,GA  WORKSHOP September10,2024  CALL7 TO ORDER  Chairman Dave Burns called thei meeting to order: at 4:041 PM.  II.  INVOCATION  Chairman Davel Burns gave thei invocation.  III. PLEDGETOTHEFLAG  Chairman Dave Burns) led thej pledge.  IV. AGENDA APPROVAL  Chairman Dave Burns asked ift there were: any changes to the agenda. Ms. Kimberly Barlett stated there are no changes to the agenda. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion to approve the agenda with changes. Mr. Alan Zipperer seconded the motion. The motion  carried unanimously.  Members Attending: Members. Absent: Staff) Present:  Mr. Ryan Thompson, Chairman Dave Burns, Mr. Alan Zipperer,  Mr. Peter Higgins Mr. Brad Smith  Mr. Steve Candler, Director ofl Development Services; Ms. Chelsiel Fernald, Senior Planner; Ms. Kimberly Barlett, Mr. Murray Marshall, Mr. Stephen Andrews, Ms. Samantha Easton, Ms. Elizabeth Sapp, Mr. Brent Phelps  Planning Board Secretary  Persons Attending:  VII. NEW BUSINESS  Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances -] Public Discussion (1): ORDINANCE REVISION: Consideration of approval to adopt the official code of Georgia  rules and regulations for body art.  Mr. Stephen Andrews and Mr. Brent Phelps presented this item:    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP - October 10, 2024" The rules and regulations for body art, which include tattooing, piercing, and microblading, were passed in March 2022. The county board ofl health adopted these rules back in February 2023. They would like to have the rules adopted to approve a fee schedule. There would be a studio fee of$500 and $100: for a guest artist. Ifthe local level adopts this, they can enforcei it Mr. Steve Candler explained that DPH will do the enforcement, inspections, and collections. Mr. Peter Higgins asked about microblading and the possibility of passing viruses through Mr. Brent Phelps explained the process of single-use needles and protective measures.  on a local level.  tattoo needles.  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked ift this has to do with business licenses.  Mr. Stphen Andrews explained that they collect a studio and permit fee annually and inspect Mr. Brent Phelps explained that this is a state rule, sO ift there is a complaint or something, they would have to take it to state court, which can take a long time; however, ifa adopted, they can use the magistrate judge. Also, state law requires that any fee they access in Environmental Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (2): PartII- Official Code: Chapter 38- Health and Sanitation- Sections 38.1 & 38.2 ofthe Effingham  every six months.  Health must come through the commissioners.  County Code of Ordinances.  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item explaining revisions made, including:  The current ordinance discusses body pricing and tattooing, and the objective is to The current ordinance doesn'ta allow for any tattoo parlors in the county. The county will not be involved; DPH will enforce it.  redline that section and adopt body art.  Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (3): Part II- Official Code: Chapter 54 - Section 54-3- Commercial Corridor of the Effingham County  Code of Ordinances.  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item and explained the revisions made:  This involves four areas oft the county. The corridor standards extend 500: feet from the road.  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked ift the 500: feet is from the right of way. Mr. Ryan Thompson Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the corridor maps and the standards for Hodgeville. They feel that Hodgeville is unique compared to the other corridors. He thinks it should be defined as ai nodal standard rather than under commercial standards. He expressed  expressed concerns about interpretation.  2-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP - October 10, 2024" concern that the subject says corridor overlay rather than a commercial corridor. There are The board discussed the reason for having Hodgeville in the commercial corridor.  residential standards related to residential development.  Mr. Ryan' Thompson gave feedback:  He asked ift the standard would be for corridors where you could not put parking between the building and the adjacent right of way. He doesn'tthink: it's practical in some situations. For example, there are challenges with 21 fire lanes. He is possibly asking ifit could be incentivized ifiti is not helpful in a scenario. He expressed concern about the 10 feet max setback, which would not leave much Thel heights - would the zoning limit heights? He was concerned about the Understand how the trail would work ini relation to stormwater and right of way. The landscaping - the conflict where it says ai minimum 15 feet landscape strip along Hwy 21, and the sections show that you can't be more than 10 feet from the Walls to separate the parking lot - should require a width for the trees Lighting- ensure the height standards are: readily available for Georgia Power. Drive-thru standards must have ai roofb built over anywhere someone rolls down a window. To him, iti is not ai necessary expense. Ifincluded, figure A shows that. Signage- Hei thinks 8 feet is very short, and 64 square feet is very small. Standards for the square footage ofbuildings- eliminate the maximum 300 square Possibly, the traffic signals should be governed somewhere else in the code-al lot of Ifthe standards cannot be met, there should be additional buffering or other Suggesting at trail or sidewalk would be effective on the parkway Front setback should be addressed ifyou do not front the right of way.  wiggle room ift the right of way was acquired. mechanical height and whether it included thei roof.  right of way ofal building.  feet for four stories or allow for four stories. Possible architect to review the standards  technicalities  protections for what is seen from the corridor.  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked ift the parkway would not have access and why we would care ifthe Chairman Dave Burns asked how these standards would apply to the elevated parkway. Mr. Ryan Thompson stated that the fair standard for a sign on an elevated highway starts at the  parking lot faced it.  road's elevation.  The board discussed different standards for the parkway.  Mr. Murray Marshall was concerned about adhering to the 500-foot limit when the property Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (4): PartII- Official Code: Appendix C-A Article V- Section 5.8.6-R.6 Single Family Residential  ownership differed.  District of the Effingham County Code ofOrdinances  -3-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP. - October 10, 2024"  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item with the following revisions:  Reduce the lots to 50i instead of60 feet for the minimum front edge fronts oft the Cul de sac lots are having problems meeting the 60-foot requirement.  road.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift the front building setback line was the issue.  The board had discussions.  Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (5): Part II- Official Code: Appendix C-A Articlel IV-4.2- Zoning Map ofthe Effingham County Code of  Ordinances  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item with the following revisions:  The zoning map has been presented. Conditional use will be added to the zoning map. al legend and graph showing the percentages of zoning.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked how often the map will be updated. How will the conditional use  be viewed.  The board had discussions.  Discussion of an amendment to the Code ofOrdinances- - Public Discussion (6): Consideration ofa an amendment to adopt the official Zoning Map of] Effingham County,  Georgia.  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item with item 6.  Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public. Discussion (7): Part] tII- Official Code: Appendix C-A Article VII- Planning Board oft the Effingham County Code of  Ordinances  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item with the following revisions:  Change the meeting to. January instead of] February for term dates. The zoning administrator is the director of development services.  The secretary will now be the clerk. Keep records oft the motions passed and failed.  Remove 7.1.3 requests for rezonings.  7.1.41 the review authority wants the responsibility oft the planning board to: make Variances, Text amendments, businesses, conditional uses, and ponds will go straight to the Board of Commissioners to create a 30-day efficiency.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift the public hearing order would remain the same.  4 -    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP- - October 10, 2024" Chairman Dave Burns stated he thinks they may rethink variance because those have al lot of Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances -] Public Discussion (8): Part] II- Official Code: Appendix C-A Article III- 3.15A- Residential Business oft the Effingham  discussions.  County Code ofOrdinances  Mr. Steve Candler presented this item with the following revisions:  Instead ofi residential businesses going to the planning board, they will go tot the  Board ofCommissioners.  VIII. ADJOURNMENT  Therel being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16P PM.  0As CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING BOARD EFFINGHAM COUNTY,GEORGIA RE  19-6-04 DATE  1618727 DATE  BOARDSECRETARY