Rincon public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will vote on several land-use applications. A zoning map amendment for 107 W Fourteenth Street from Office and Commercial to General Commercial is proposed. A preliminary site plan for a 336,512 sq. ft. temperature-controlled rail-served distribution facility on Hwy 21 and Heritage Way is also up for approval. Additional items include a site plan for a garden center at 591 Towne Park West Dr. and approval of the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Zoning map amendment for 107 W Fourteenth St from OC to GC (Westcoast Mill Services)
• Preliminary site plan for 336,512 sq ft rail-served distribution facility at 0 Hwy 21 and 0 Heritage Way (Cold Summit Development)
• Site plan approval for 3,516 sf garden center and covered lumber storage at 591 Towne Park West Dr (Marchese Construction)
• Q&A session with City Manager Jonathan Lynn
• Approval of the 2024 Planning and Zoning Board meeting schedule

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold second readings and votes on annexing a 388.21-acre parcel and on zoning map amendments for two portions of that property at 923 Old Augusta Road, owned by Mill Creek Hunting Preserve. Other business includes a variance for a 35-lot subdivision, site plan approvals for a convenience store expansion and a car wash, first readings for zoning changes and annexations, a conditional use for a self-storage facility, and administrative items such as software, equipment surplus, and election services. The council will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Second reading to annex 388.21 acres at 923 Old Augusta Road (Mill Creek Hunting Preserve, Inc.)
• Second reading to rezone 213.121 acres at 923 Old Augusta Road from B-3 to GA
• Second reading to rezone 175.024 acres at 923 Old Augusta Road from B-3 to LN
• Vote on variance to reduce minimum lot width for 35-lot subdivision at 1678 Fort Howard Road
• Request to approve meter reading upgrade from Delta Municipal Supply for $17,600.00

The Rincon City Council voted to table three items related to Mill Creek Hunting Preserve, Inc., including an annexation and two zoning map amendments. The council also approved several routine requests, including software, surplus equipment, and election administration.

• Tabled annexation of 388.21-acre parcel at 923 Old Augusta Road
• Tabled zoning amendment to GA (General Agriculture) for 213.12-acre parcel at 923 Old Augusta Road
• Tabled zoning amendment to LN (Limited Industrial) for 175.02-acre parcel at 923 Old Augusta Road
• Approved Cloud Permit for Planning and Development Software
• Approved surplus of three old fire apparatus
• Approved Meter Reading Upgrade from Delta Municipal Supply ($17,600.00)
• Approved payment to Current Edge Solutions ($7,924.00) for fuel tank replacement
• Approved Effingham County Board of Elections to conduct 2023 City Election

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use requests including rezonings, variances, and annexations. The meeting also includes votes on infrastructure spending and setting details for a special election.

• Conditional Use for self-storage at 0 Magnolia Drive
• Rezoning and annexation of 5.08 acres at 801 Old Augusta Road South
• Variance for a 35-lot subdivision at 1678 Fort Howard Road
• Final Site Plan for a car wash at 450 South Columbia Avenue
• Zoning Map Amendment for 20.22 acres at 0 Ninth Street Extension

The City Council approved a rezoning and annexation for a shipping line facility, a variance for a subdivision, and a site plan for a car wash. A request for a self-storage facility was withdrawn by the applicant after discussion. A zoning amendment for a multi-unit development was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved rezoning to LN for Mahanaim Shipping Line (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 5.08-acre parcel (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce lot width for Maui Plaza subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Rincon Express car wash (unanimous)
• Withdrew self-storage facility petition after discussion
• Tabled acceptance of Letter of Credit for tree planting and dedication until August 14 (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning amendment to R8 for Keystone Homes for further discussion

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider approving a contract with Coastal Sports Turf, LLC for herbicide application on the golf course, and declare 17.43 acres at 6755 Prosperity Drive as surplus property. They will also discuss proposed councilmember term limits and hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Request to contract with Coastal Sports Turf, LLC for pre-emergent herbicide on 70 acres of golf course
• Proposal to surplus 17.43 acres at 6755 Prosperity Drive (parcel R2570007B00)
• Discussion of councilmember term limits per Councilmember Kevin Exley
• Executive session on personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate
• Public comments limited to agenda items

Council unanimously approved the request to surplus approximately 17.43 acres at 6755 Prosperity Drive to allow for potential sale or bidding. The decision was noted as exploratory, with the Mayor stating a firm plan must be in place before a sale occurs. No action was taken on a golf course herbicide contract as the amount did not require Council approval.

• Approved surpusing +/- 17.43 acres at 6755 Prosperity Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold three public hearings on fence variances and ordinance amendments, then consider multiple items including a zoning map amendment for a 20.22-acre parcel at 0 Ninth Street Extension to allow multi-unit attached housing, annexation and rezoning of a 5.08-acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South for limited industrial use, and site plan approvals for a warehouse complex and a daycare. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $851,590 bid for TSPLOST road projects and payments for pump station improvements.

• Public hearing on fence variance at 505 E Williams Street
• Vote on zoning map amendment for 20.22 acres at 0 Ninth Street Ext. (R4 to R8 multi-unit attached)
• Vote on annexation and rezoning of 5.08 acres at 801 Old Augusta Road South (B-3 to LN)
• Request to approve $851,590 bid from APAC-Atlantic for TSPLOST road projects
• Site plan approval for Coastal Trade Center Phase 1 warehouses on Hwy 21

The council removed from table and approved the letter of credit for grass maintenance, infrastructure, and tree planting, and the deed of dedication for Hickory Knob Phase 13. It also approved a final site plan for a convenience‑store expansion on South Columbia Avenue and a site plan for Phase 1 of the Coastal Trade Center warehouses on Highway 21. Motions to rezone a 20.22‑acre parcel for townhomes and to annex a 5.08‑acre parcel were withdrawn, leaving those applications pending. All council votes were unanimous.

• Approved Letter of Credit for grass maintenance, infrastructure, tree planting (unanimous)
• Approved deed of dedication for Hickory Knob Phase 13 (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for convenience‑store expansion at 801 South Columbia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Phase 1 of Coastal Trade Center warehouses on Hwy 21 (unanimous)
• Motion to table annex of 5.08‑acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South (unanimous)
• Motion to table rezoning of 5.08‑acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South (unanimous)
• Rezoning application for 20.22‑acre parcel (R4 to R8) withdrawn (no vote)
• No council action on fence moratorium; discussion only (no decision)

City Council

The City Council will vote on the second reading of an ordinance to annex a 5.08-acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South and a related rezoning from B-3 (Highway Commercial) to LN (Limited Industrial). Other actions include approving fence and lot-width variances, change orders and payments for the Sanitary Pump Station Improvements, payments for water main extension and wastewater treatment equipment, termination of a fence application moratorium, first reading of fence ordinance amendments, approval of a TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Effingham County, a mutual aid fire agreement, a policy on criminal history checks for volunteers, and a technology upgrade contract.

• Vote on second reading to annex 5.08 acres at 801 Old Augusta Road South (parcel #04750057A00)
• Vote on second reading to rezone same parcel from B-3 to LN (Limited Industrial)
• Vote on variance for fence at 505 E Williams Street
• Vote on variance to reduce lot width at 706 Seventh St. Ext. from 100 to 90 feet
• Approval of Change Order #1 ($9,771 deduct) and final pay request ($6,764) for Sanitary Pump Station Improvements

The council approved the annexation of a 5.08-acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South and rezoned it from B-3 to Limited Industrial (LN) for a logistics operation, with Councilmember Taylor voting no on the rezoning. Several other actions were taken: fence variances were approved, a fence moratorium was lifted, and the first reading of new fence standards passed. Intergovernmental agreements for TSPLOST renewal and mutual fire aid with the county were also approved.

• Approved annexation of 5.08-acre parcel at 801 Old Augusta Road South (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from B-3 to LN for same parcel (4-1; Councilmember Taylor opposed)
• Approved fence variance for 505 E Williams Street (unanimous)
• Approved lot width variance from 100 ft to 90 ft at 706 Seventh St Ext (unanimous)
• Approved termination of fence application moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fence ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Effingham County for TSPLOST renewal (unanimous)
• Approved mutual automatic aid agreement with county fire rescue (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will vote on several development and business items, including a site plan for a Surcheros Fresh Mex Restaurant at 612 Towne Park Loop, a major subdivision of 477.58 acres off South Highway 21, and two annexation applications on South Highway 21 and Lewis Drive. The council will also consider the second reading of a fence ordinance amendment, approve the sale of fire trucks for $15,000, and authorize $26,417.60 in emergency lift station repairs.

• Vote on site plan approval for Surcheros Fresh Mex Restaurant at 612 Towne Park Loop
• Vote on major subdivision of 477.58 acres into 3 parcels off South Hwy 21
• Vote on annexation of a .63-acre parcel at 5919 South Highway 21
• Vote on second reading of ordinance amending fence and wall standards (Section 90-94)
• Approve $26,417.60 emergency repair payment to Pro Pump Solutions for Dresler Road Lift Station

City Council approved a site plan for a Surcheros Fresh Mex Restaurant and appointed Lou Reed as Fire Chief. The council also authorized the McCall Road access option for Picket Fences and approved several annexation applications.

• Approved Surcheros Fresh Mex Restaurant site plan at 612 Towne Park Loop contingent on adding sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lou Reed as Fire Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved McCall Road option for Picket Fences entrance/exit (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,664.00 for purchase of two pumps for Dresler Road Lift Station (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of Brush 1 and Engine 8 to Diesel Power Solutions for $15,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision of 477.58 acres off South Hwy 21 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of .63-acre parcel at 5919 South Highway 21 and .39-acre parcel at Lewis Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Perimeter Fence and Wall Standards (Unanimous)