Kingsland public meetings in 2022

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review updates on downtown design and promotion projects. The board will discuss funding for lights behind City Hall and the local business parking lot.

• Funding for lights behind City Hall/Local Business Parking Lot
• Facade Grant for Hooks Leather
• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Kingsland Depot and downtown parking updates

The board approved funding for downtown infrastructure improvements including lighting, a gazebo, and sidewalks, as well as a projector for events. A motion to deny a facade grant for Hooks Leather Co. was defeated. Voting on board vacancies was tabled until a full board is present.

• Approved KBAY’s Holiday Showcase Advertising Opportunity
• Approved October 2022 Financials
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled voting on board vacancies
• Denied motion to deny Hooks Leather Co. Facade Grant (Defeated)
• Approved funding for downtown lights, gazebo, sidewalks, and projector

City Council

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases, including a refuse truck and residential trash cans. The body is also considering zoning variances, home occupation permits, and an alcohol license for The Makery on Lee.

• Purchase of 2023 Heil DuraPack side load refuse truck for $365,156
• Alcohol license application for The Makery on Lee at 111 South Lee Street
• Two zoning variances for Habitat for Humanity at 605 North Georgia Street
• Service agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for Boone Street traffic study for $17,500
• Purchase of residential trash cans from Toter, LLC for $36,360.76

City Council approved the purchase of a new refuse truck, used vehicles, and residential trash cans. The board also granted several zoning variances and home occupation permits, and approved an alcohol license for The Makery on Lee.

• Approved $365,156 purchase of 2023 Heil DuraPack side load refuse truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $162,040 purchase of five used vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,360.76 purchase of residential trash cans from Toter, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for The Makery on Lee (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning variances for lot size and rear setback at 605 North Georgia Street (Unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permits for 212 Jake Colton Drive and 103 Bluebell Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 year end budget revisions (Unanimous)
• Postponed Boone Street Traffic Signal Warrant Study pending DOT answers (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on two zoning variances for a property on N. Georgia St. The board will also review two applications for home occupation permits for online businesses.

• Variance request for Parcel K07 05 003-605 N. Georgia St. regarding minimum lot size (6,767 sq ft vs 10,000 sq ft) and rear setback (6.5' variance)
• Home Occupation Permit application for 'The Sweet Tee Y'all' at 103 Bluebell Dr.
• Home Occupation Permit application for 'CB SHOP US, LLC' at 212 Jake Colton Dr.

The board approved two variances for a project on N. Georgia St. to allow smaller lot sizes and a reduced rear setback. Two home occupation permits for online businesses were also approved.

• Approved variances for Parcel K07 05 003-605 N. Georgia St. regarding minimum lot size and rear setback (5-1)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 'The Sweet Tee Y'all' at 103 Bluebell Dr. (Unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 'CB SHOP U S, LLC' at 212 Jake Colton Dr. (Unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and variance requests, as well as alcohol license applications. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Development Ordinance and updates to service agreements.

• Rezoning of 205 Clarks Bluff Road and Creekwood Road to R-3 for two quadraplexes
• Alcohol license applications for Osaka Ichiban 2, Inc. and King's Restaurant
• Variance request for 441 South May Street regarding minimum lot width
• Final plat approval for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (22 lots on 12.50 acres)
• Increase in Planning Commission member compensation from $50 to $100 per month

The Council approved a rezoning request for 205 Clarks Bluff Road to R2 and granted a lot width variance for 441 South May Street. Two alcohol licenses were issued, and the Land Development Ordinance was amended to reduce the number of required public hearings. Planning Commission monthly compensation was increased to $100.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 082G 032 to R2 with driveways on Clarks Bluff Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 15' lot width variance for 441 South May Street (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved home occupation permits for Christy's Cleaning Service, LLC and Sparkle Clean, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for Osaka Ichiban 2, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved beer, wine, and liquor license for King's Restaurant (Unanimous)
• Approved KLADO Article XXI amendment to reduce required public hearings from two to one (Unanimous)
• Increased Planning Commission member monthly compensation from $50 to $100 (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning request for two quadraplexes and the final plat for the Marsh Harbour Subdivision. Two home occupation permits and one lot width variance were also approved, while one home occupation application was withdrawn.

• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Sparkle Clean, LLC at 210 Azalea Ct. (Unanimous)
• Home Occupation Permit for Right Waye Insurance, LLC at 572 MLK Jr. Blvd. withdrawn
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Christy's Cleaning Service, LLC at 1083 Boone Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 205 Clarks Bluff Rd. & Creekwood Rd. to R-3 for two quadraplexes (4-1)
• Approved 15' building line width variance for 441 S. May St. (Unanimous)

Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors

The Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors will meet to nominate and elect its 2023 slate of officers. The board will also review the GIRMA Certificate of Coverage, Georgia DCA Authority Registration, and annual audit information.

• Nomination and election of 2023 officers
• GIRMA Certificate of Coverage
• Georgia DCA Authority Registration
• Annual audit information

The Board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the nomination and election of the 2023 slate of officers. The board received reports on the FY 9/30/21 audit and updates on regional development projects, though no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved previous board meeting minutes
• Approved nomination and election of 2023 Slate of Officers

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the creation of Tax Allocation District #2 for the Camden Woods Redevelopment. The body is also considering two significant rezonings for a golf course lodge and a sports/entertainment complex with multi-family housing.

• Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan covering 112 parcels (584 acres) with a $5.6 million real estate digest
• Re-zoning of 327 acres on May Creek Drive and Scrubby Bluff Road to C-PLMU for multi-family housing
• Re-zoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway and Golf Course Boulevard to PD/C-2 for a lodge
• GWES Professional Services Proposal for watershed monitoring and reporting costing $12,800.00
• Temporary alcohol license for the 2022 Catfish Festival on November 19, 2022

The council approved the creation of Tax Allocation District #2 for the Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan, adopted the related resolution, and approved two rezonings: one for a lodge on Marsh Harbour Parkway (with a reverter clause) and one for a 327-acre multi-use development on Scrubby Bluff Road (3-1). Two home occupation permits and several other items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan and TAD #2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.76 acres to PD/C-2 for a lodge, with reverter to PD/R-3 if not built (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 327 acres to C-PLMU for multi-family housing and sports complex (3-1)
• Approved home occupation permit for Jelme Creations (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Finding Feathers Lacquer (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement policy update (unanimous)
• Approved $12,800 watershed monitoring contract (unanimous)
• Approved temporary alcohol license for 2022 Catfish Festival (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a redevelopment plan for Tax Allocation District (TAD) #2 in Camden Woods. The plan aims to use tax increment financing to support mixed-use commercial and multifamily housing projects.

• Public hearing for Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan (TAD #2)
• Purchase of Tyler Technology Traffic Team hardware and software for $34,775.00 plus $1,863.00 annually
• Coastal Incentive Grant Year #2 agreement: $32,500.00 reimbursement with $35,827.00 city match
• Ratification of purchase for two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for KPD
• Municipal Advisor Agreement with Stephens Inc. for GA/FL Sports Complex Development

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several re-zoning requests, including a 327-acre site for a sports/entertainment complex and a 314.88-acre project for senior duplexes. The board will also consider home occupation permits for two local businesses.

• Re-zoning of ~327 acres on May Creek Drive and Scrubby Bluff Road to C-PLMU for multi-family housing and a sports/entertainment complex
• Re-zoning of ~314.88 acres on Scrubby Bluff Road and Greentree Drive for 200 duplexes (400 units) and commercial businesses
• Re-zoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway and Golf Course Blvd to PD/C-2 for a proposed lodge
• Home occupation permit for 'Jelme Creations' at 214 Lake Forest South Dr.
• Home occupation permit for 'Finding Feathers Lacquer, LLC' at 102 Birch Ct.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve the operating and capital budget for FY 2022-23 and set the 2022 tax millage rate. The body will also consider several service agreements and the acceptance of a right of way for a local development.

• Approval of FY 2022-23 Operating & Capital Budget and 2022 Tax Millage Rate at 6.500 Mills
• Approval of Georgia Gateway CID millage rate at 1 mill to generate $1,153
• Consulting agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for Community Rating System not to exceed $71,900.00
• Renewal of Peachtree Recovery Services agreement with a rate increase from 16.5% to 19%
• Acceptance of 60' right of way for Waters Edge Phase 4 and 5

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2022-2023 budget, an alcohol license, and zoning requests. The body will also consider several annexation, home occupation, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 Operating & Capital Budget
• Proposed annexation and I-G (General Industrial) zoning for 29.22 acres on Commercial Drive and I-95 South
• Alcohol license application for Rollin N Flavor at 580 East King Avenue
• Renewal of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program which provided $23,237 to 65 citizens in 2022
• Resolution 2022-08 to provide up to 600 loads of dirt valued at $75,000 for the St Marys Tabby Ruins Trail

City Council

The City Council is convening for a work session. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority will meet to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. The board will also consider an Intergovernmental Services Agreement.

• Consideration of Intergovernmental Services Agreement
• Executive session regarding personnel

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss updates on several city projects and committee reports. The agenda includes reviews of traffic control, the Lawn Project, and the Homegrown Market.

• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Facade Grant discussion
• Homegrown Market update
• Catfish Festival Planning Committee update

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review a rezoning request for a proposed hotel and an annexation request for industrial use. The meeting also includes several home occupation permit applications and a setback amendment for a residential development.

• Re-zoning of parcel 120 008G004 (4.76 acres) to PD/C-2 for a proposed hotel
• Annexation and I-G (General Industrial) zoning for 29.22 acres on Commercial Dr. and I-95 South
• Amendment to Lake Victoria Phase IV & V to reduce side yard setbacks from 7.5' to 5'
• Home occupation permit for 'Inner Twine' jewelry business at 125 Hydrangea Rd.
• Home occupation permits for 'T & D ECO Blasting' at 107 Creekwood Cir. and 'Jelme Creations' at 214 Lake Forest South Dr.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan amendment for a 22.5-acre commercial property. Members will also consider a planned development amendment for the Kingsland West Subdivision and a new postage meter contract.

• Public hearing and vote on site plan amendment for Alexander Properties Group, LLC at 715 East King Avenue
• Approval of PD Amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision on Henrietta Street (144 acres)
• Postage meter machine contract bid award to Pitney Bowes for $1,728.60 annually
• Senior Community Service Employment Program Agreement
• Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates on several downtown initiatives and the FY 22/23 budget. The meeting includes reports from the business development, design, and promotions committees.

• FY 22/23 Budget
• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Facade Grant
• Catfish Festival Planning Committee update

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is meeting to review a financial summary report. The board will also discuss the FY2022/2023 budget.

• FY2022/2023 Budget
• Financial Summary Report
• Approval of April 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Rickey M. Evans as Chief of Police. The body will also review a community needs assessment related to the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) and a home occupation permit. Additionally, the council will discuss telecommunications management and the removal of certain regulatory fees.

• Appointment of Rickey M. Evans as Kingsland Chief of Police
• Home Occupation Permit for Flamingo Pool Service at 213 Lake Wisteria Drive
• Ordinance 2022-11 to remove regulatory fees for the Kingsland Coin Operated Machine Ordinance
• Telecommunications and Right of Way Management Services Agreement with the Georgia Municipal Association
• Resolution 2022-07 to authorize the Mayor to execute the telecommunications agreement

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two applications for home occupation permits. Staff recommends approval for both requests.

• Home Occupation Permit for 'Millie Kates Boutique' at 107 Masters Way
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Flamingo Pool Service' at 213 Lake Wisteria Dr.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure bids and an alcohol license application. The meeting includes presentations on regional resiliency and comprehensive planning updates.

• Bid award for CDBG-MIT sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation to Instituform Technologies, LLC for $1,722,557.70
• Bid award for 14 emergency generators to America's Generators, Inc for $536,322.50
• Alcohol license application for Meer LLC (dba Laurel Food Mart) at 7550 Laurel Island Parkway
• MOU for onsite clinical medical services with Camden County Board of Commissioners for $67,460.28
• Contract Service Agreement for three School Resource Officers for FY 2022-2023

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning variances and two ordinances affecting land development and parking requirements. The body is also discussing city-wide employee pay scale adjustments and various service contracts.

• Ordinance #2022-08 to amend permitted uses in C-1, C-1A, C-2, and C-5 zoning districts
• Ordinance #2022-09 to reduce required shopping center parking from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
• Alcohol license application for Exit 7 Travel Stop LLC at 1870 Harrietts Bluff Road
• Purchase of a 2018 GMC Cargo Van from Auto Boutique for $31,000
• Ordinance 2022-10 to remove the $20.00 utility account transfer fee

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and discuss old business regarding four internal committees. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Financial report review
• Organization Committee discussion
• Design Committee discussion
• Business Development Committee discussion
• Traffic Control Committee discussion

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will discuss two ordinances to amend the Kingsland Land Development Ordinance regarding district uses and shopping center parking. The meeting also includes three requests for property variances related to accessory buildings and livestock.

• Ordinance 2022-08: Amend uses in C-1, C-1A, C-2, and C-5 Zoning Districts and expand DDA Boundary map
• Ordinance 2022-09: Reduce shopping center parking requirements from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
• Variance request for 121 Castle Oak Ct. regarding a 2' side yard setback for a storage building
• Variance request for 694-1 Williams Ave. regarding side yard and primary structure setbacks for a storage building
• Variance request for 156 Greenacres Cir., N. to allow chickens on a lot smaller than 1/2 acre