County  Effingham Uogn Board of Commissioners September 10, 2024  THE) PLANNING BOARD OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY,GA  I. CALLTOORDER II. INVOCATION  Chairman Davel Burns called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.  Mr. Ryan Thompson gave thei invocation. Mr. Ryan Thompson led the pledge.  III. PLEDGE' TO' THE: FLAG IV. AGENDA. APPROVAL  Chairman Dave. Burns asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Ms. Kimberly Barlett stated that there were changes to the agenda. Item 14: and Item 161 have been postponed to the October gth meeting. The Rahn Station Road item is also not on the agenda tonight. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Alan Zipperer: seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  V. APPROVAL OFI MINUTES  Chairman Dave Burns asked ift there were: any corrections or additions to the. August 13, 2024, minutes. Mr. Ryan' Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Brad Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  Members Attending: Members Absent: Staff] Present:  Mr. Ryan Thompson, Chairman Dave Burns, Mr. Peter Higgins,  Mr. Brad Smith, Mr. Alan Zipperer  Mr. Steve Candler: Director of Development Services, Ms. Chelsie Fernald: Senior Planner, Ms. Kimberly Barlett: Planning Board Darrell Dasher, Tonya Gunn, Jeff Gunn, Pat Anderson, Jake Patrick, Larry Vincent, Darlene Vincent, Roger Martin, Erik Johnson, Wrenn Blalock, R. Kevin Edwards, William Vandiver, Harold Dickerson, Kevin Usher, Amber Dambi, John Giordano, Eddie Coleman, Kelvin Wallace, Kindall Harville, Tim Hutchings, Sabrina Hutchings, Len Morgan, Kathy Morgan, Alez Metzger, Taylor Stein, Ben Smith, Allen Wrich, Jimmy Helmly, Rick Wills, Beth Helmly, Rhonda Key, L. Miner, Murray Marshall, Annette  Secretary  Persons. Attending:    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024"  Youmans, CW Tucker, Loraine D. Claxton, Thomas W. Claxton Sr., Renee Blissett, Emily Smith, Evan Lastinger, Jerri Howell, Emily Heidt, Eric Halseth, Justin Pratt, Mark Lavin, George Kilgore, Laurie Kilgore, John Beecher, Craig Kessler, Brandon Long, Sheila Boazman, Rachel McDowell, Mark Lavin, Chris Murphy, Brian Quigley, Ken Hayes, John Jacobs, Cathy Shuffle, Jimmy Blakey, Sharon Hales, Chad Zittrouer, Samantha Easton,  Liz Sapp, Chad Zittrouer, Wrenn Blalock  VI. OLDI BUSINESS  Chairman Burns stated all items voted on would be presented at the October 1, 2024, Board of Darrell Boazman PUBLICHEARING (1):1 requests a variance from ordinance Section 6.2.31 to allow forareduction in accessory: structure: setbacks. Located at 109 Lexus Court. (Fifth] District) [Map# 445C Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Chairman Dave Burns asked ift there was any newi information about the survey.  Commissioners meeting at 6:00 pm as a public hearing.  Parcel# 98]  Ms. Sheila Boazman said no. recorded. Thei markers did not move. Ms. Amber Dambi presented pictures to the board.  Mr. Steve Candler stated that Ms. Dambi went out to look for individual surveys, and none were  Ms. Sheila Boazman asked ifthe shed was overhanging on the property line.  According to thej pictures, Chairman Dave Burns stated that the overhang is over the property line. Chelsie Fernald explained that the overhang is two inches, but this is a variance ofa setback. Mr. Peter Higgins made ai motion) for approval with. Staff Recommendations. The motion was. seconded  by Mr. Brad, Smith and carried unanimously.  VII. NEW: BUSINESS  Chairman Burns stated all items voted on would be presented at the October 1, 2024, Board of Candace Nease as agent for Rhonda Floyd - PUBLIC HEARING (1): requests a variance from ordinance Section 3.21.1 to allow for the occupation of an RV/Camper. Located at 271 Pecan Grove Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria.  Commissioners meeting at 6:00 pm as aj public hearing.  Boulevard, zoned. AR-1. (First District) [Map# 304A Parcel# 19] Mr. Peter Higgins asked how long they had already been there. Committee meeting made them aware oft the time limit.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated the 12 months would start with the board's approval. A Technical Review  2-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024"  No one was present to speak in favor of or against thisi item.  Mr. Ryan Thompson made ai motion for approval with the following condition: there is a one-year- 12-month limitation to allow the establishment of the primary dwelling, at which time the RV can no longer be resided in. Mr. Alan Zipperer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Rachel McDowell- - PUBLIC HEARING (2): requests a variance from ordinance Section 5.2.1.1to allow for aj reduction in minimum road frontage in AR-2. Located at 3714 Noel C Conaway Road. Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and ifapproved, this will comply with ordinance criteria.  (Second District) [Map# 436 Parcel# 67]  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked for clarification on the 100: feet off frontage required. Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthese are non-conforming lots.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated that you) must have 100: feet of road frontage for both homes based on the Mr. Ryan Thompson asked if, in the staff's opinion, this justifies al hardship for a variance. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated these are. AR-2 conforming lots but do not have the frontage. Mr. Alan Zipperer asked ift the houses would be directly behind the other house.  ordinance.  Ms. Rachel McDowell stated that the second home is a small home for her elderly mom, and her house Mr.Alan Zipperer made a motionforapproval with. Staff Recommendations. The motion was seconded Jake Patrick- PUBLIC! HEARING (3): requests a variance from ordinance Section 5.2.1.1 to allow for ai reduction ini minimum road frontage in AR-2. Located at 375 Riverside Drive. (Third District) Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr.. Jake. Patrick stated he: met with staff about several property splitting options. The 60-foot easement was an issue, and it would have been cleaner to do flag lots with one plus acre lots for three additional  is1 not big enough to accommodate her.  by Mr. Ryan Thompson and carried unanimously.  [Map# 2541 Parcel# 6A &6]  home sites for the county.  Mr. Ryan' Thompson asked if Riverside is a county road and clarified the setbacks.  Mr. Brad Smith moved for approval with Staff Recommendations. Mr. Alan Zipperer seconded the Ben Smith-1 PUBLIC! HEARING (4): requests to rezone +/-1 11.4 acres from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for subdivision to create a new home site. Located at 155 Chester Thomas Road. (Third District) [Map Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and ifapproved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Chairman Dave Burns asked about the future land use: map projecting this parcel to be agricultural.  motion, which carried unanimously.  #315. Parcel # 44]  -3-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained that the parcels are projected as agricultural because they are north of 119. Although residential or subdivided, they don'thave water, sewer, or infrastructure. Chairman Dave Burns asked ift that meant five acres. He thought there was a discussion about a Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated wel have seen lots go as low as one acre in agriculture. At this point, it's  minimum of five acres only. based on infrastructure.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked about the maximum number ofl lots with an easement.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated that easements require three lots, but the easement can be turned intoa Mr. Ben Smith presented the soil report with a site plan ofl lots. He stated he would like to subdivide Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated that because there are seven lots, this would) have to go before the Board of  private road, and the three-lot minimum does not apply. into seven lots and access from Chester Thomas. Commissioners for the preliminary plat. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ifit would be a private road. Mr. Brad Smith asked ifaj private road needs tol bej paved. Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained the standards for roads and subdivisions. Chairman Dave Burns spoke about the Land use map for the remaining five-acre lots.  Mr. Mark Lavin asked ift they are considering 11 one-acre lots.  Mr. Peter Higgins moved for approval with stafrecommendations. Mr. Alan Zipperer seconded the Christopher L. Murphy as agent for The Harold A. Dickerson Revocable Living Trust- PUBLIC HEARING (5): requests to rezone +/- 4.25 acres from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for subdivision to create anew home site. Located at 4397 Old Dixie Hwy S. (Third District) [Mapi # 313 Parcel # 18] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked whether thej plat must be recorded for the zoning to take effect. Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained that since they are moving property lines, for this zoning to take effect and for them tol be able to build three homes, they would need aj plat signed and recorded before the Mr. Chris Murphy stated that hej plans to build three new. home sites to benefit the county's housing needs. Each lot would be over an acre with aj pond on one. Since one home is already on the site, there Mr. Ryan Thompson asked if, with 100: feet of frontage, they could have twol homes on thel lot. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated they would have to meet the acreage requirement.  motion, which carried unanimously.  zoning can take effect.  would be twoi more homes.    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Chairman Dave Burns expressed concern about subdividing smaller lotsi int the northern part ofthe Mr. Brad Smith asked ift they would need to return before the board for the plat. Mr. Fernald said no. Mr. Brad Smith made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Ryan Thompson seconded the motion, and Chairman. Dave Burns opposedi it. The motion carried4to1. Kevin Usher- PUBLIC! HEARING (6): requests to rezone +/- 7.625 acres from AR-1 to AR-21 to allow for subdivision. Located at 701 Log Landing Road. (Fourth District) [Map #428 Parcel #2] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and ifa approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria.  county.  Mr. Kevin Usher wants to divide into two 2 % acre home sites. seconded the motion, which carried unanimous!y.  Mr. Brad Smith made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Ryan Thompson Alex Long- PUBLIC HEARING (7): requests to rezone +/- 70 acres from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for subdivision to create new home sites. Located on Midland Road. (First District) [Map #3501 Parcel #1] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and ifapproved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. Alex Long stated this request is for eight residential lots on 70 acres. The lots range from about three to four acres to the largest, 26 acres. He said there is a growing need for residential lots, and this creates an estate community with access offo ofMidland Road; each will bes served with individual wells  and septic tanks. All soil work and a wetlands delineation have been done. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift the private road would bel built to county standards. Mr. Alex Long stated he would: meet all the standards through the Sketch Plan.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated it would have ditches and could bej paved or gravel with higher standards.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ifl he would be okay with the condition that hel limit his stay to eight lots. Mr. William Vandiver states that he owns the property right across the road and thinks it is tool low and will negatively affect his property with the water. This item will also increase his taxes. Chairman Dave Burns asked ifthis is approved, he willl have to return with an engineered drawing. Ms. Mr. Kevin Edwards stated that he'sf from District 3, and the county is seeing more and more oft these properties cut down. He's glad that they are doing larger lots. He is asking if, with AR-1 lots, there will be an HOA to enforce. As a citizen ofEffingham County, he feels like our county is being sold out from under us, and they are taking our land away from us. He thinks there needs to be a closer look at Mr. Tim Hutchings stated he is ini favor oft this. He said this is precisely the type of development that we should encourage in these areas. This is al low-impact benefit: $600,000 plus houses with low infrastructure use and al high tax basis on large lots. He states that this property drains to the Ogeechee  Fernald said yes, preliminary plat.  the ARs; he would suggest ai minimum of three acres.  sO that it wouldn't drain to other properties.  5-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. Ryan Thompson motioned for approval with staff conditions and a limitation of eight total lots being created for the future subdivision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Alan Zipperer and carries Brian Quigley as agent for Jeremy Nease- PUBLIC HEARING (8): requests to rezone +/- 102.69 acres from I1 to LI to allow for revisions of conditions. Located on US Hwy 80. (First District) [Map Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and ifa approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the 300-foot buffer and thel height of the buffer. Mr. Brian Quigley stated hel has had it under contract for over a) year but is trying to build three industrial buildings. Commissioner Floyd and he met with the neighbors, and they opposed the buildings' new orientation. So, his plan to compromise is for all the docks to face away from the neighbors on George Road, and they will: still get about ai million square: feet ofrentable space. He requests reducing thel buffer  unanimously.  #354 Parcel #21, 21B,21C]  to 200 feet from 300 feet in exchange for at taller 20-foot berm. Mr. Steve Candler asked for clarification on thel berm heights. Ms. Chelsie stated a 200-foot buffer would need a 16-foot berm.  Mr. Dennis Hayle expressed concern about the buildings and preserving the oak trees, the lighting, and Mr. Kevin Edwards stated there are already too many warehouses. He spoke with the commissioner last week and said 15 % of the county is warehouses, which he felt was enough. We're already encroached Mr. Taylor Stein stated that the previous sketch plan shows a much larger warehouse. Based on the last meeting, he didn't change the building orientation. Item 9 is the condition he wanted to change, and he believed that would have been approved. The higher berm would align with the proper buffer distances,  thet trucks on both sides. Once you agree on something, they are tired of fighting it.  on residents, but he thinks they should stick to the original terms.  with mature trees planted to block out the warehouses.  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked for clarification on the road shown in the sketch.  Mr. Taylor Stein stated there is a 25-foot undisturbed buffer that would keep all the trees, and then an additional 15 feet would be allowed for a drainage ditch for runoff. Then, the development would start. There is a condition for the lighting not tol be visible from George Road properties, as they will show that  the photometric lighting plan has no impact on the neighbors. Mr. Ken Hales wants to know who will maintain the drainage. drainage. The county is trying to: rectify the situation, and he can call us.  Mr. Steve Candler stated that it isi not being dedicated to the county. The people on site will: maintain the Mr. Kevin Edwards asked if there were many berms with trees on top and the width ofthe berms. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the previous sketch plan, and the berm had already been Ms. Cathy Sheffield stated this is not affecting other residents and thinks we have enough warehouses. She wants tol know how they will make left-hand turns. She wants the county toj pay attention tot tooi many  amended.  warehouses.    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024"  Chairman Dave Burns explained they will go through GDOT.  Ms. Sharon Hales stated there are some houses with no trees and who waters the trees. She is concerned with the number of automobiles and trailer parking that will increase traffic. She wanted to know ifthe Mr. Taylor Stein stated that the traffic study has been done, and a left-hand turn lane and a right-hand turn lane for vehicle queuing will bej proposed. Regarding the entrances, thel East entrance willl be: for auto parts only, andi the West entrance will bei for trailers. They dol havea TIA: fora a similar site, andi that report Mr. Peter Higgins asked how many employees would work at that site during the day and ifh he could get Mr. Taylor Stein said they did the parking count based on the county ordinance to meet the required square footage oft the warehouse. He can't give a number of employees because that is at tenant-to-tenant basis. They have landscape architects who work oni irrigation plans thati include thej plantings fort thel berm. Mr. Alan Zipperer states he thinks the 20-foot berm will block out the warehouse, but the original Mr. Ryan Thompson thinks the 3001 buffers with thel berm were put on there for ai reason.  traffic report had been done.  agrees with the access from thel DOT.  the exact number.  They will comply with thes stormwater plan, which consists ofai maintenance plan.  ordinance of300: feet doesn'trequire a berm.  Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for denial. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brad Smith. Three opposed and motion dies. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval, along with staff recommendations and the new size ofthe berm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Alan Zipperer. The James Daniels- PUBLIC HEARING (9): requests to rezone +/- 8 acres from R-1 to B-31 to allow for permitted uses in B-3. Located at 6101 Ebenezer Road. (Fifth District) [Map #446 Parcel # 7B] Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. James Daniels is between two B-3, which would be a shared entrance for the other properties. He wants to conform tol his neighbors, and the B-3 will help his neighbors with buffers. Chairman Dave Burns thinks it fits with the surrounding parcels.  motion is approved3to2.  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval with stafrecommendations. The motion was seconded  by Mr. Brad Smith and carries unanimously.  Break: 7:29 PM Return: 7:40 PM  Johnnie Henderson as agent forl Latrelle Jenkins- PUBLIC HEARING (10): requests to rezone +/- 10.97 acres from R-1 to B-3 to allow for permitted uses in B-3. It is located on Goshen Road. (Second Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. Kevin Edwards stated he used to live in this area, and we will be too far away. He feels like this  District) [Map #434 Parcel #2]  application was rushed in before the moratorium passed.  -7-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. John Jacobs understands it will eventually be commercial because of the parkway, but he wants to Mr. Jimmy Blakey stated that the parkway is there to move traffic, and it will create too much truck Mr. Joel Stewart stated that we. just approved the Land use map and arel looking for an exception.  buy al B-1 instead ofal B-3.  traffic.  Mr. Ryan Thompson asked to elaborate on the corridor.  Mr. Peter] Higgins askedi ifthe applicant had explained their intentions regarding thej property. Ms. Fernald Mr. Alan Zipperer made a motion to table until they could hear from the applicant. The motion was Darrell Morgan- PUBLIC HEARING (11): requests to rezone +/- 12 out of372 acres from AR-1 to HI to allow for heavy industrial uses. Located on Sand Hill Road. (First District) [Map #275 Parcel #  said no.  seconded. by Mr. Peter Higgins and carries unanimously  2]  Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and suggested changing the request to. B-3. Mr. Darrell Morgan stated he would like to keep the request for heavy industrial, such as a sawmill or parking a concrete truck, sO it won'tsurprise potential newi neighbors. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the location and the buffer requirement. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ifhe received any flooding from the last rain.  Ms. Anette Youmans stated she is concerned with the heavy industrial zoning and agrees it would deter the planned development. She thinks it's a little extreme, is worried about future owners, and doesn't Ms. Kendall Harville stated that she doesn'tthink heavy industrial fits this area because ofthe school and residential. She said that out of the 16 rezoning requests, 11 classifications fall under the moratorium.  think it's appropriate for a residential area.  The residents who live here and support this county are being sold out. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the need for heavy industrial. Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated the sawmill and the cry cement truck parking. Chairman Dave Burns expressed concerns about the buffers and not enough land. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked what the future land use map shows. Ms. Fernald said agricultural. Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion to deny. The motion was: seconded. by Mr.. Brad Smith and carried MFL Investments, LLC- PUBLIC HEARING (12): requests to rezone +/- .302 out of 1.302 acres from B-3 to R-4 to conform with surrounding lots. Located at 721 McCall Road. (Fourth District) Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria.  3to2.  [Map #3891 Parcel # 12]  -8-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. Alec Metzger stated that thisi isan minor subdivision: recombination. They are int thej process ofmoving all the mobile homes and replacing them with new ones. They needed to add a small piece of property on the north side for some homes with different dimensions and to have the proper setbacks and drive. He requested that the staff report the condition sO that aj preliminary plat could be removed. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification on the acreage being rezoned. Mr. Kevin Edwards stated that this makes sense andi is not against it.  Mr. Brad Smith moved to remove the preliminary plat that has to be approved by the Board of Commissioners and noted that only the .302 acres should be rezoned and recombined with the Michael Ramsey- PUBLIC HEARING (13): requests to rezone +/- 279.71 acres from AR-1 tol R-1 to allow for residential development. Located on GA Hwy 119 South. (Third District) [Map # 272 Parcel Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. Alex Long stated that this was not his project, but Mr. Ramsey did ask him to speak on his behalf. Mr. Ramsey plans to work with the city for water or put in a community well. He also wanted to clarify Mr. Kevin Edwards states that it is once again putting al lot ofresidents in what was once ai rural farm. He doesn'tunderstand why they are proposing R-1. He thinks community wells present a problem. Ms.. Jerryl Howell: states this is al large plot ofwetland land withl known flooding issues in the subdivisions. Shet thinks this will significantly impact the infrastructure. She would request that they change the request Mr. Randy Alexander states that Honey Ridge is one oft thei most scenic roads in the county, and we don't know the size of the lots. He is concerned about the other access roads for the fire department. There might be 1501 to 2001 homes with a community well and septic tanks. This is a very. historic area. The high school andi middlel have almost 3000: students and staff. There is only one fire station with all those homes. Mr. Hollis Howell states that Mr. Ramsey had noi intention of being here because he doesn't live here. A  residential. Mr. Peter. Higgins seconded the motion, which carried unanimous!y.  #32]  that there would be no access off Honey Ridge Road, only Hwy 119.  to AR-2 and limit the acre size. The elementary school is over capacity.  property across the street was already approved last year. Mr. Justin Pratt agrees with everyone who spoke tonight.  Ms. Lindsay Ronk stated that she is against the rezoning because the schools are already overpopulated, and there would be more congestion and confusion. He cannot get city water because iti is outside the city Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Deb Bailey stated that are 1,140 acres up for rezoning tonight, which doesn't count the industrial. The R-1 is ridiculous; there are flood zones and wetlands. They called the city of Guyton, and they said private property was not our problem. They state that there isn'tinfrastructure to Mr. Daniel Howell stated the speed limit has decreased because of all the traffic. There is a ball field and anew agriculture center. The road was repaved about eight years ago and now again. Enough is enough!  limits.  support this; they don'tl have the road or school capacity.  Honey Ridge Road is one oft the most photographed roads in Georgia.    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD- - September 10, 2024" Mr. Alex Long wanted to clarify that Mr. Ramsey said the access will only be off119, and the utilities Mr. Ryan Thompson feels that there wasn'tr much information proposed to make a decision. He doesn't  are to be determined.  think this may be for R-1 because the sewer does not serve it. Mr. Peter Higgins stated the density is overwhelming.  Chairman Dave Burns stated this R-1 one is as low a density for residential, and there is already al loti in Mr. Peter Higgins moved to deny it. Mr. Brad. Smith seconded the motion, which carried3t02. Hunter Maclean c/o Josh Yellin as agent for Cassie Hinely- PUBLIC HEARING (14): requests to rezone +l- 247.2 acres from AR-1 to PD-R to allow for residential development. Located on Sand Hill  that area.  Road. (First District) [Mapi # 298 Parcel #9] Postponed to October 8, 2024.  Blue Fern Management Scott Rosenstock as agent for Charles Ale- PUBLIC HEARING (15): requests to rezone +/- 100.34 acres from AR-1 tol R-51 for residential development. Located on Blue Jay Mr. Brad Smith moved to recuse. Mr. Ryan Thompson. Mr. Peter Higgins seconded the motion, which Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr.. John Giordano ofThomas and! Hutton stated that R-5 aligns witht the county's goals, such as extending water and sewer down Blue Jay. The proposed plan proposes 200 single-family lots with a minimum 6600-foot minimum and a proposed density of2.7 units per acre, well below the density allowed under R-5. It has two access points for residents and emergency services to connect to Blue Jay Road. In addition, thej plan does provide future connectivity to adjacent properties. They are proposing an enhanced buffer of 501 feet against Emerald Plantation and Blue Jay Road. They are strengthening thel buffer in case thel Right-of-way acquisition does happen. They would stilll have the required: 30 feet ofbuffer. They plan tor meet and exceed the 15% ofnet usable area by utilizing the areas forj passive recreation. They are also Ms. Emily Heidt states she lives at 351-23A and 23B, and she expressed concern about the surveying process by Blue Fern. They have trespassed and vandalized her property by spray painting all over her lines. She is appalled by the road entrance they have on her property because she actively farms, has livestock, and works with the Forestry Department, sO she hopes they honor the 30-foot buffer because it would be a danger to the residents. She doesn't want people wanting to borrow her farm or visit her livestock. She feels like the density is questionable based on the surrounding area. She does appreciate  Road. (First District) [Map #3 351 Parcel#3]  was carried unanimously.  proposing an amenity space for an active park and play areas.  their respect for the wetlands in the area.  Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification about the road entrance tol her property.  Mr. Jeff Heidt states he is the co-owner oft the property with his daughter and expressed concerns about Mr. David Harris states that his wife's family has been actively farming this land: for over 100 years, and they are seeking the historic designation as soon as they get the paperwork finalized. He is concerned about the continuous flood pattern on thej property andt the continuous burns with thel Forestry Department.  the additional water from the wetlands draining on their property.  -10-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" He stated to the board that they represent every single private property owner int the community, notj just the ones that ask for changes; the ones that aren'tasking for changes need equal representation. Mr. Tim Stika expressed concern about the infrastructure, the water pressure, electrical blackouts, and Mr. Ly Morgan expressed concerns about the flooding in the area from the other subdivisions and the Mr. Tim Hutchings stated that this development has al high impact and low benefit. He said it contradicts every other development in this area and will degrade the quality of life. There is no high-density development down Blue Jay with estate lots. This is nine miles from town; we get zero commercial benefits to develop these properties. He states that high-density developments cost us money, which the county manager in a D2 town hall acknowledged with two other county commissioners, justifying the warehouses. He states that developing this housing density int these areas without sufficient infrastructure costs us money, and wel have to approve the warehouses to offset the tax loss. The citizens of] Elfingham are going to foot the bill for this development while everybody here goes and spends their money in another county. He states that the board of education shared numbers, and they calculated 2.1 students peri rooftop. There are 35001 homes already approved and not builti in the south corner ofthe county, which is7 7,000 students, 50 percent oft the current enrollment for the entire county, and the schools are almost complete. Blue Jay Road will become a truck route, sO why put a school and more residential development? The extra traffic will impede his access tol his driveway. He also expressed concern about Ms. Sabrina Hutchings expressed concerns about this not fitting the area and opposes this request. Mr.J John Giordano stated that thes secondary access will not be extended as part ofthei initial development. The county plans to adhere to the stormwater ordinance. They would conduct a complete traffic impact  the rezoning oft the children's schools. traffic impacts on the road.  the flooding and lack of drainage.  analysis.  The board had discussions about the high density and not fitting the rea.  Mr. Alan Zipperer moved to deny it. Mr. Peter Higgins seconded the motion, which carried4to 0. Mr. Peter Higgins motioned. to bring Mr. Ryan Thompson back to the board. Mr. Brad Smith seconded Neil McKenzie as agent for Nick Finland- PUBLIC HEARING (16): requests to rezone +/- 221.87 acres from AR-1 to R-5 to allow for residential development. Located on Goshen Road. (Second  the motion and carried it unanimously. District) [Map # 451 Parcel #41] Postponed by applicant.  Kern & Co., LLC- Chad Zittrouer as agent for R B Baker Properties, LLC- PUBLIC HEARING (17): requests to rezone +/- 114.79 acres from R-1 to HI to allow for heavy industrial uses. Located on Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the development nodes and why this warehouse request Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated because of the square footage and need for the DRI, it was heavily industrial.  Old Augusta Road S. (Fifth District) [Mapi # 4761 Parcel # 4A]  was not placed under light industrial.  -11-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. Chad Zittrouer asked ift there is ai requirement for square footage: for warehousing in heavy industry. Ms.] Fernald said not currently. Mr. Zittrouer noted that, based ont the current ordinance, he would consider this light industrial. He stated that this request was consistent with thej previous future land use map. He wanted to clarify that this is not an asphalt plant; this will be warehouse distribution. He understands that  additional BMPs have to bei taken to preserve the water intake.  Mr. Peter Higgins asked about Savannah expanding their water treatment facility.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald stated that there is an agreement between Effingham County and the City of Savannah for these parcels close to the water intake facility. They have to develop them on-site and Mr. Kevin Edwards stated that we. have 120-plus acres of warehouse space that'si not being used. He and John Beecher stated he was told it would never be paved or industrial, and now it's both. Years ago, it Mr. Wrenn Blalock stated he is the developer, and they don't build spec buildings. They partner with their tenants, who own 25% of each building they've built. He has been building for 356; years and has built over 16million square feet ofs space. He said they are good landlords and stewards ofthe community and will not build without a tenant being involved. He agrees they have overbuilt the market, but his Ms. Darlene Vincent was asked ifs she would like comments addressing the concerns over protecting the waterintake. Thel best management practices only work whent they are inp place. Shes states that warehouses along the strip store materials outside, and they should not be stored outside. She claimed she had not  provide extral best management practices, among other requirements.  everyone he spoke to are opposed to this.  was planned to be residential. Hei is very opposed to this.  program is different.  seen the DRI, and changing it from HI to LIi is better, but it still leaves al lot ofrisks.  Ms. Tanya Gun is concerned about truck traffic.  Mr. Rick Wells believes that land should be donated to have aj park or refuge for everybody to enjoy. Mr. Jeff Gun is concerned about the land and whether they will bring dirt to fill it back up and create a Mr. Chad Zittrouer started this property, which was acquired in conjunction with the construction ofOld Augusta Parkway. However, the material was found to havei too much clay and wasn'tthoroughly mined. Mr. Ryan Thompson wanted to ensure that buffer ordinance requirements were met and no variances  buffer. It's already 20 feet deep.  With certainty, they feel they can comply with the county standards. were: filed. This could potentially result in al lot more houses. Chairman Dave Burns asked for clarification on the berm.  Mr. Chad Zittrouer said there would be 150 feet of buffer, and the south side would be the only side without al berm because of the wetlands. The berm that is currently there will bei improved. Mr. Steve Candler explained how the buffer and berm work in the ordinance. Mr. Peter Higgins expressed concerns about being SO close to the water intake.  Mr. Peter. Higgins made a motion for approval with the light industrial. The motion was seconded by  Mr. Alan Zipperer and carries unanimously.  -12-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Kern & Co., LLC- Chad Zittrouer as agent for] Karen Brindley- PUBLICI HEARING (18): requests to rezone +/- 17.77 out of 64.48 acres from AR-1 to R-51 to allow for residential development. Located Ms. Chelsie Fernald presented this item, and if approved, this will comply with ordinance criteria. Mr. Brandon Long stated this development has nothing to do with the current development. The access  on Blue. Jay Road. (Second District) [Mapi # 432 Parcel # 45]  will use the same entrance. They are proposing 58 units.  Mr. Alan Zipperer asked ift this property had to do with the school. Mr. Long said no. Chairman Dave Burns asked ift they have plans for the addition. Mr. Long said not at this time. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift the second access point stubbed out would be an emergency access point. Mr. Bradnon Long said yes, iti isa3 30-foot easement going out to Blue Jay with al knock box. Mr. Chad. Zittrouer stated that the state ofGeorgia adopted the code requiring emergency vehicle access on over 120 lots. Contrary to the first development, he does have an amenity package. Chairman Dave Burns asked ift the front subdivision had the same zoning.  Ms. Chelsie Fernald explained that thei first one is R-6, whereas R-5 has not yet been implemented. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked what the adjacent buffers would be: for the remaining AR-1.1 He wants toi make Ms. Cheslie Fernald said 301 feet. She explained there'sab buffer required against the railroad tracks, which Mr. Craig Kessler stated he lives directly across this property, which he accesses through Blandford Crossing and thej potential new development. Hei is not opposed but wants to: make the point that his land isat timber farm, and he wants to be clear that timber trucks must be able to come in and out of that subdivision. He hoped that it would be given to the county. He is concerned about people walking onto his property because hel hunts on it and hopes for al line of demarcation and drainage requirements. Mr. Kevin Edwards expressed concern about the 300-foot minimum when hunting on your property. He stated that thel housing this is connected toi is lower-income homes, and] hei fears that there willl bel homeless  sure it's clear sO there is no. justification for a variance.  is 25 feet.  camps. There is an increase in crime and traffic. Chairman Dave Burns stated this is not lower-income houses.  Mr. Alan Zipperer moved. for approval with staff reconditions. Mr. Ryan Thompson seconded the  motion, which carried unanimously.  Break: 9:30 PM Return: 9:40PM  Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (19): PartII Official Code: Chapter 54 - Section 54-3- Commercial Corridor oft the Effingham County  Code ofOrdinances  -13-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. Steve Candler explained that certain areas on the future land use: map have been designated corridor districts, including extra standards, architectural landscaping, and setbacks. These areas are along 21 North, 21 South, parts of] Hodgeville, and Effingham Parkway. Mr. Thompson will Chairman Dave Burns remains of the opinion that Hodgeville should not be in it. Most agreed. Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval oft the changes discussed.. Mr. Brad, Smith seconded the Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (20): ORDINANCE REVISION: Consideration of approval to adopt the official code of Georgia Mr. Steve Candler stated these were presented by the Department of Health, who wants this Mr. Alan Zipperer made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Ryan Thompson Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (21): PartII - Official Code: Chapter 38- Health and Sanitation- Sections 38.1 & 38.2 ofthe Effingham Mr. Steve Candler stated he is removing this from the ordinance sO there will be no conflict Mr. Ryan Thompson made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Alan Zipperer Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (22): PartII Official Code: Appendix C- Article V- Section 5.8.6-R.6 Single Family Residential Mr. Steve Candler stated that there have been several instances where an R-6 has not met the  submit his suggestions to Steve.  Mr. Thompson thinks it should, but not as a commercial corridor.  motion, which carried unanimously.  rules and regulations for body art  approved and who will enforce, review, and collect the fees. seconded. the motion, which carried unanimously.  County Code of Ordinances.  when the state code for body art is adopted. seconded the motion, which carried unanimousy.  District of the Effingham County Code ofOrdinances  criteria, and we have approved variances for lots down to 50: feet in size. Mr. Peter Higgins asked ift this would affect cul de sac lots. Mr. Ryan Thompson asked for clarification oft the strike-through.  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Ryan Thompson Discussion of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (23): Part] II- Official Code: Appendix C-4 Article IV-4.2- Zoning Map of the Effingham County Code of  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Ordinances  14-    "MINUTES OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024" Mr. Steve Candler explained that 4.2 describes the zoning map, how it can be defined, and its criteria. The county attorney wrote the ordinance, and he's requesting that we adopt this Mr. Peter. Higgins made a motion for approval with sufrecommendations. The motion was Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances Public Discussion (24): An amendment to adopt the official Zoning Map of Effingham County, Georgia. Mr. Steve Candler stated that this is the official map created by GIS. A few properties Mr. Ryan Thompson asked ift this map will constantly be coming to the board with the zoning Mr. Steve Candler said that it would probably come back before the board after a month's Mr. Alan Zippeer made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded Consideration of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances - Public Discussion (25): PartII - Official Code: Appendix C-Article VII- Planning Board of the Effingham County Code Mr. Steve Candler explained that this is a request to change the appointment process, the clerk to the board, the planning board's responsibilities, and the Commissioners' responsibilities at Mr. Alan Zipperer made a motion) for approval with: stfrecommendations. Mr. Brad Smith seconded Consideration of an amendment to the Code ofOrdinances-] Public Discussion (26): Part II C Official Code: Appendix C- Article III-3.15A- Residential Business of the Effingham Mr. Steve Candler explained that he was striking the words planning board" and putting in the words "Board of Commissioners" because they were the ones who exclusively handled  ordinance.  seconded. by Mr. Alan Zipperer and carries unanimously  are hashed, and they are still under review.  changes.  cycle of two commissioner meetings.  by Mr. Ryan Thompson and carries unanimously.  ofOrdinances  their request.  the motion, which carried unanimously.  County Code ofOrdinances  residential businesses. It's now going to the County Commissioners.  Mr. Peter Higgins made a motion for approval with staff recommendations. Mr. Ryan Thompson  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  VIII. ADJOURNMENT  There being no: further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 PM.  15-    MINUTES OF THEEFFINGHAM COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - September 10, 2024"  s 1  10-8-24 DATE  CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING BOARD EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA A9BuA PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY  BI24  16-