Kingsland public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss drainage at Waters Edge/Brighton Lake and review several appointments. The body is deciding on a bid for a mini excavator and a one-time supplemental pay package for city employees.

• One-time supplemental pay of $1,000 for first responders and $500 for other employees totaling $129,535.88
• Bid award to Vermeer Southeast for one mini excavator at $42,129.56
• Amendment to the 2018 Camden County Service Delivery Strategy for a St. Marys housing project
• Appointment of Councilwoman Chance to the Kingsland Planning Commission
• Confirmation of Mr. C.B. Yadav to the Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Board

City Council

The City Council will review several public hearing items including land rezonings for residential, commercial, and solar energy uses. The meeting also includes several bid awards for water tank maintenance, watershed monitoring, and vehicle purchases.

• Re-zoning of 137.95 acres on Greentree Drive for a solar energy system facility
• Re-zoning of 2.84 acres at Highway 17 and Boone Avenue/East Royal Avenue for office and boat/RV storage
• Water tank maintenance contract bid from Suez/Utility Service Co., Inc. for $201,347
• Purchase of three pickup trucks from Allan Vigil Ford for a total of $78,421
• Watershed protection and management plan bid from Georgia Water & Environmental Services, LLC for $8,100

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the status of an overlay ordinance and its boundary map. The board will also discuss the mission statement and determine usage fees for The Lawn.

• Overlay Ordinance status and boundary map
• Fee determination for The Lawn usage
• Fundraising for The Lawn
• Small Business Survey
• Spirit of a Hero Scholarship update

Planning & Zoning Board

The board is reviewing several re-zoning requests, including a proposal for a solar energy system facility. The meeting also covers a preliminary plat for a new residential phase and various home occupation and special use permits.

• Preliminary Plat for The Meadows Phase VI: 91 residential lots on 86.27 acres
• Re-zoning of 137.95 acres on Greentree Dr. to R-6 for an Intermediate Scale Solar Energy System Facility
• Re-zoning of 2.84 acres at Hwy. 17 and Boone Ave./E. Royal Ave. to C-2 for office and Boat/RV storage
• Special Use Permit for 61 Clarks Bluff Rd. to allow an RV for temporary housing
• Re-zoning of 0.50 acres at Camden St. and W. Dills Ave. to R-4 for a mobile home

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority will review the financial summary report and approve minutes from March 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding a tourism services contract with the City of Kingsland and a PPP loan application.

• City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services
• PPP Loan Application
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding the operation and regulatory fees for coin-operated amusement machines. The body will also review a project change order and a SPLOST project extension.

• Ordinance 2021-05 and 2021-07: New regulations and fees for coin-operated machines ($15 per machine plus $1,250 flat fee)
• GEFA CWSRF WWTF Renovations: Final change order decreasing contract sum by $138,423.24
• 2013 SPLOST VII Agreement: Proposed extension for project completion and fund expenditure to June 30, 2022
• Golden Isles Model Railroad Club: Lease agreement for Kingsland Train Depot adding conference space and increasing payment by $150
• Tourism Promotion Support Agreement: Amended agreement with Kingsland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority

Downtown Development Authority

The Board will review financial reports and minutes from January. Discussion items include facade grants, design updates for downtown businesses, and landscape maintenance agreements.

• Facade Grant discussion
• Spirit of a Hero Scholarship discussion
• Traffic Control Signs update
• Municode ordinance regarding outside business items
• Landscape Maintenance Agreement via Lowes donation

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use requests, including a rezoning for multi-family housing. The body will also consider a home occupation permit and a contract for street sign replacements.

• Rezoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Road and Lake Point Drive to R-3 for apartments
• Annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone Street for commercial development
• Special Use Permit for Overkill Motorsports, Inc. billboard at 1800 Village Drive
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Tiffany's Project Shop' at 110 Yellowood Drive
• Street sign replacement bid award to Custom Products Corporation for $5,930.07

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority will conduct elections for Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. The agenda also includes a bylaws amendment and a PPP loan application.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer
• Bylaws Amendment
• Chairman Appointment of the Tourism Advisory Council Chairperson
• PPP Loan Application
• Update: City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review applications for a home occupation permit, a property annexation, and a re-zoning for apartments. The board will also consider a limited special use permit for a billboard.

• Re-zoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Rd. & Lake Point Dr. to R-3 for multi-family apartments
• Annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone St. with a requested C-2 zoning designation
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Tiffany's Project Shop' at 110 Yellowood Dr.
• Special Use Permit for Overkill Motorsports, Inc. regarding a billboard at 1800 Village Dr.
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including a special election agreement and mutual aid with the City of Woodbine. The agenda also includes an amended Section 125 Premium Only Plan for employees and a change order for the Water Treatment Plant #1 Clear Well.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Camden County Board of Elections for March 16, 2021 special election
• 2021 Section 125 Premium Only Plan Adoption Agreement
• Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Kingsland and City of Woodbine
• Water Treatment Plant #1 Clear Well Change Order #1 for helical pile installation and nozzle exchange
• Resolution #2021-4 regarding Lake Manor West right of way and infrastructure

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, alcohol licenses, and building code amendments. The body is also reviewing a watershed protection contract and a grant application for floodplain management.

• Proposed rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Parkway from R-4 to C-ED for an entertainment venue
• Nutter & Associates professional services contract for $22,140 for watershed protection
• Ordinance 2021-03 to update technical building codes and finished floor elevation requirements
• Alcohol beverage license applications for Outerbanks Seafood and Steaks and Walkabout Camp & RV Park
• Variance request for Carolina Holdings, Inc. to reduce required parking spaces at a proposed shopping center

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is meeting to review financial reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority is meeting to review a financial summary report and discuss a PPP loan application. The board will also receive an update regarding the City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services.

• PPP Loan Application
• City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services update
• Financial Summary Report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land-use requests, including a rezoning for a city-led entertainment project and a parking variance for a shopping center. The board will also review home business permits and an amendment to building regulations regarding technical codes and floor elevations.

• Rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Pkwy from R-4 to C-ED for an entertainment venue
• Parking variance request for Carolina Holdings, Inc. to reduce shopping center parking from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
• De-annexation request for 5.00 acres at 327 Haddock Rd.
• Residential Business Permit for personal gym training at 121 Cedar Circle Dr.
• Ordinance 2021-03 to update technical building codes and finished floor elevation requirements

City Council

The City Council will review several appointments to local boards and commissions. The meeting includes discussions on a temporary alcohol license for the Mardi Gras Festival and various equipment purchase awards.

• Public hearing for Daniel Black's Mardi Gras Festival alcohol license at U.S. Hwy 17 and William Avenue
• Appointment of one member to the Kingsland Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Board
• Two vacancies on the Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Match request totaling $242,500 ($12,125 match)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review December financials and fill board vacancies. The body will discuss landscape maintenance districts and updates on the Catfish Festival and The Lawn.

• KDDA Board Vacancies and Co-Chair Position
• Landscape Maintenance Districts
• Catfish Festival update
• The Lawn update
• December Financials

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to establish new building requirements across all zoning districts and regulate coin-operated amusement machines. The body will also review business license applications and annual charter appointments.

• Ordinance 2021-02 to establish new building requirements in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial districts
• Ordinance 2021-01 to regulate Coin Operated Amusement Machines
• Retail Beer/Wine License application for Friendly Express #86 at 1310 Boone Avenue Ext.
• Home Occupation Permit for Kingsland Renegade Outdoor Company, LLC at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing at 190 N. Lee St.

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review a home occupation permit and a business license relocation. Members will also discuss two ordinance amendments regarding coin-operated amusement machines and building requirements across zoning districts.

• Home Occupation Permit for Kingsland Renegade Outdoor Company, LLC at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing relocation to 190 N. Lee St.
• Ordinance 2021-01 to add Article VII regarding Coin Operated Amusement Machines
• Ordinance 2021-02 to amend Article VII, Sec. 70 of KLADO regarding building requirements
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman