Richmond Hill public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss a Sterling Creek Park steering committee update, two budget amendments, and several planning and zoning items. The special called meeting includes a consent agenda with approval of budget amendments, the 2022 council meeting schedule, and 21 alcohol license renewals, followed by a closed session for real estate matters.

• Budget amendment #9 and #10 for approval
• Preliminary plat for a townhome development on Port Royal Road (Pod D, Richmond Hill Plantation PUD)
• Variance request by Chevron for sign colors at 2476 Hwy 17
• 21 alcohol license renewals for various businesses
• Reappointments to Planning Commission and ARB/HPC

The City Council approved a consent agenda including budget amendments #9 and #10, the 2022 meeting schedule, and 21 individual alcohol licenses for various local businesses. The council also held an executive session regarding real estate matters.

• Approved budget amendment #9
• Approved budget amendment #10
• Approved 2022 council meeting schedule
• Approved 21 alcohol licenses for various businesses
• Approved motion to enter closed session for real estate matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a revised site plan for Enmarket and building elevations for Port Royal Townhomes. A recommendation for approval of the Port Royal Townhomes preliminary plat was also sent to the City Council.

• Approved revised site plan for Enmarket at Lot C1, Belfast Commerce Centre, Parcel 15A (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Port Royal Townhomes on Port Royal Road, map & parcel 05408618 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to Council for Port Royal Townhomes preliminary plat on Port Royal Road, map & parcel 05408618 (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Board approved building sign requests for Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom and T-Mobile. Both approvals were based on specific design options presented to the board.

• Approved building sign for Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom at 10140 Ford Avenue, Suite 5 using Option 2, drawing 10840.4 (unanimous)
• Approved building sign for T-Mobile at 3496 Hwy 17 using Option 2 (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the proposed 2023 budgets and budget resolution, along with budget amendments 9 and 10. They will also vote on a preliminary plat for the Heartwood Connector Road and a contract with Southeast Corrections, LLC for probation services.

• Approval/disapproval of the proposed Budgets for 2023 and Budget Resolution
• Approval/disapproval of the preliminary plat for Heartwood Connector Road (Raydient Places + Properties, parcel 049-003)
• Approval of budget amendment #9 and budget amendment #10
• Approval/disapproval of Southeast Corrections, LLC contract for probation services
• Pinning ceremony for RHPD Captain Richard Green

City Council approved the proposed 2023 budgets and budget resolution. The council also authorized a contract for probation services and approved a preliminary plat for a connector road. Several administrative items, including budget amendment #9 and #10, were passed.

• Approved proposed Budgets for 2023 and Budget Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Southeast Corrections, LLC contract for probation services (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Heartwood Connector Road (unanimous)
• Approved P&Z job description revisions and new positions (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #10 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #9 via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sewer bypass pump via consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved workers comp coverage via consent agenda (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved a facade grant for sign modifications at Executive Court. The board also discussed contributing to Ford Avenue Historic District signs and reviewed project updates for water tower lights and murals.

• Approved $1,975.00 facade grant for Executive Court office park sign modification
• Accepted financial report with ending balance of $62,763.85
• Approved December 6th meeting agenda
• Approved November 1st meeting minutes
• Instructed staff to obtain a custom sign concept from IMG for the historic district

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a special called workshop to discuss the proposed 2023 budget. Following the workshop, a special called meeting will include an executive session for personnel and real estate matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2023 Proposed Budget
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for real estate matters

The Council held a workshop to review the 2023 proposed budgets for the Fire Fee, Water/Sewer Enterprise, City Center, SPLOST, TSPLOST, and Capital Improvement funds. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting, which included a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Reviewed 2023 proposed budgets for multiple city funds
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and real estate matters
• Approved motion to return to open session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved site plans for Hyundai Mobis PE Systems, Bocook Realty, and Lot 8 Ford Park of Commerce. Building elevations for the Hyundai Mobis project were also approved. The board agreed to hold only one meeting in December.

• Approved site plan for Hyundai Mobis PE Systems in Belfast Commerce Centre (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations for Hyundai Mobis PE Systems in Belfast Commerce Centre (carried by all)
• Approved site plan for Coleman Company on behalf of Bocook Realty at 21 Forest Street (carried by all, one abstention)
• Approved site plan for Coleman Company for Lot 8 Ford Park of Commerce at 55 Mustang Court (carried by all)
• Approved holding only one Planning Commission meeting in December on December 19, 2022 (carried by all)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission met for one minute to conduct procedural business. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved the November 17, 2022 Agenda
• Approved the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The board approved building and monument signage for two businesses and recommended a site plan approval for a realty office. It also recommended that City Council deny two variance requests regarding signage colors and designs.

• Approved building sign for Joe Hudson's Collision Center at 8784 Ford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved signage plan for Enmarket at 3651 Harris Trail using monument sign 'Option A' (unanimous)
• Recommended Planning Commission approve site plan for Bocook Realty Office at 21 Forest Street (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council disapprove variance request for Chevron at 2476 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council disapprove variance request for Combat Boots to the Boardroom at 10140 Ford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved City-approved green or silver as roof color for Mavis Tire at 113 Mulberry Commercial Park (3-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget, followed by a workshop to discuss the budget, a disc golf presentation, and a comprehensive plan update. Notable items include a preliminary plat for a road in Raydient Places + Properties, a short-term vacation rental ordinance, and a budget amendment for Thunderbird Drive lighting. A special called meeting will include a closed session for real estate and personnel matters.

• 2023 Budget Public Hearing
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood Connector Road (Raydient Places + Properties)
• Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance discussion
• Budget amendment for Thunderbird Drive lighting
• Closed session for real estate and personnel matters

The City Council conducted a public hearing for the 2023 Budget with no constituent questions. The meeting consisted of presentations and overviews regarding a proposed disc golf course, the Comprehensive Plan, and city investments. No substantive votes on ordinances or contracts were recorded.

• Entered closed session for personnel and real estate matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use application for a home occupation and recommended approval for a preliminary road plat. The commission also voted to move its future meeting start time to 6 PM.

• Approved meeting time change to 6 PM (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use application for home occupation at 920 Young Way (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Heartwood Connector Road (map & parcel 049-003)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed 2023 budget and vote on three variance requests for commercial properties, including a billboard on Hwy 17 and sign/setback changes on Ford Avenue and Hwy 17. The meeting also includes proclamations, awards, and a closed executive session for real estate matters.

• Presentation of the 2023 proposed budget
• Vote on Lamar Advertising billboard variance at Hwy 17 (parcel 047-003)
• Vote on Sandstrom Companies setback/size variance at 2608 U.S. Hwy 17
• Vote on Ameir Mustafa sign size variance at 9701 Ford Avenue
• Executive session for real estate matters

The City Council approved three variance petitions for commercial properties on Hwy 17 and Ford Avenue. The council also approved the 2022 budget amendment #8 and repairs for the City Center Building. A proposed 2023 budget was presented for review.

• Approved 2022 budget amendment #8 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 City Center Building Repairs (unanimous)
• Approved billboard variance for Alex Voss/Lamar Advertising on Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved setback and lot area variance for Sandstrom Companies, LLC at 2608 U.S. Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved building sign size variance for Ameir Mustafa at 9701 Ford Avenue with specific text conditions (unanimous)
• Designated November 6, 2022, as Retired Educators Day

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved two maximum grants of $10,000 each for the renovation of properties at 21 Forest Street and 9270 Ford Avenue. The board also accepted a financial report showing an ending balance of $115,079.62.

• Approved $10,000 grant for renovation of 21 Forest Street
• Approved $10,000 grant for renovation of 9270 Ford Avenue
• Accepted financial report with ending balance of $115,079.62
• Approved November 1st meeting agenda
• Approved October 4th meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop session. The agenda contains only a planning session, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no binding votes anticipated.

The Mayor and Council participated in a planning session facilitated by Finance Director Derrick Cowart. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission approved site plans and building elevations for two multi-family developments, Sterling Commons North and South, on Harris Trail Road. The commission also tabled a conditional use application for a home occupation at 920 Young Way because the applicant was not present. Revised building elevations for a convenience store on Harris Trail and Timber Trail were approved.

• Tabled conditional use application for home occupation at 920 Young Way (applicant absent)
• Approved revised building elevations for convenience store at Harris Trail and Timber Trail (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Sterling Commons North multi-family development (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Sterling Commons North (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Sterling Commons South multi-family development (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Sterling Commons South (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss three variance requests from the Board of Zoning Appeals, including a billboard variance on Hwy 17, a setback and lot area variance at 2608 U.S. Hwy 17, and a sign size variance at 9701 Ford Avenue. The city manager will also provide updates on various projects.

• Variance request by Lamar Advertising for a billboard in C-1 district on Hwy 17 (parcel 047-009)
• Variance request by Sandstrom Companies for minimum setbacks and lot area at 2608 U.S. Hwy 17 (parcel 0531-011)
• Variance request by Ameir Mustafa for maximum building sign size at 9701 Ford Avenue, Suite 104-105 (parcel 053-004-04)
• City manager updates on various projects

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority scheduled a special called meeting for September 28, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific action items or discussion topics.

City Council

The City Council will review several planning and zoning items, including a variance request for a townhome development at 2589 Harris Trail Road. The workshop also includes discussions on future police vehicle purchases and Sterling Creek Park planning.

• Variance request for townhomes at 2589 Harris Trail Road
• Preliminary plat for townhomes at 2589 Harris Trail Road
• Master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood Pod 6, Phases 1 & 2 off Belfast Keller Road
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood Parcel 17A-1 off Belfast Keller Road

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider the approval or disapproval of a TSPLOST bond resolution. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• TSPLOST bond resolution

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary plat for a townhome development at 2589 Harris Trail Road. The meeting also includes a second reading of Unified Development Ordinance text amendments and a first reading to adjust city council meeting dates.

• Townhome development preliminary plat at 2589 Harris Trail Road
• Master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD
• Second Reading of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendments
• Amendment to adjust City Council meeting dates effective November 1, 2022
• Professional Services for Elevated Storage Tank Design contract award to Thomas and Hutton

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and specific grant requests. The body will consider facade grants for two properties and discuss benches for Bethlehem Cemetery and the Bryan County Library.

• Facade grant request for 4160 US 17 (Butch Broome)
• Facade grant request for 21 Forest Street (Randy Bocook)
• Discussion of Bethlehem Cemetery/Bryan County Library benches

City Council

The City Council will discuss a budget amendment, upcoming UDO text amendments, and several planning matters. The meeting includes updates on Thunderbird Drive, Brisbon Road, and Sterling Creek Park.

• Budget amendment #7 discussion
• Preliminary plat for townhome development at 2589 Harris Trail Road
• Master plan revision petition for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD
• Dryden Annexation and Single-Family PUD on Belfast Keller Road
• Port Royal Road Proposal

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review its financial report and discuss updates regarding water tower lighting and overpass washing and painting. The agenda also includes a discussion of benches for Bethlehem Cemetery/Bryan County Library.

• DDA Financial Report
• Bethlehem Cemetery/Bryan County Library Benches
• Water Tower Lighting Update
• Overpass(es) Washing and Painting

City Council

The City Council will discuss upcoming agenda items for the August 2nd meeting, including several land use variances. The workshop also includes discussions on budget amendments, financial reports, and city infrastructure projects.

• Proposed UDO Text Amendments covering multiple articles and appendices
• Sign variance petition for KFC at 4585 U.S. Hwy 17
• Accessory building setback variance petition for 4090 Highway 17
• Side setback variance petition for 316 Sterling Woods Drive
• Attached garage setback variance petition for 465 Sterling Creek Drive

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will discuss the 2022 millage rate and consider several budget amendments. The body is deciding on a street mill and resurface project and a design contract for a lift station.

• 2022 LMIG Street Mill and Resurface Project for Falcon Drive, Sandpiper Drive, Blue Heron Drive, Belle Grove Circle, and Braclakin for $451,850
• Telephone Lift Station No. 19 Design contract for Coleman Company, Inc. for $98,500
• 2022 Millage Rate discussion
• Approval of 2022 budget amendments #4 and #5
• Alcohol license for Jitendra Patel for Brown Bag Liquor

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review its financial report and discuss benches for the Bethlehem Cemetery and Bryan County Library. The meeting also includes the approval of the current agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Bethlehem Cemetery/ Bryan County Library Benches
• DDA Financial Report

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and a facade grant. The body will also discuss a contract with Ethos for Community House Preservation and Grant Consulting.

• Facade grant for Plums Sandwich Shop sign
• Ethos contract for Community House Preservation and Grant Consulting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and progress on J F Gregory Park. The body will also discuss a facade grant and a mural project.

• J F Gregory Park improvements including streetlight painting, interpretive sign and shelter, and wayfinding signs
• Facade grant for 28 Laurel Street
• Greg Allman Mural discussion

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review its financial report and the 2022 Work Plan. Discussion includes updates on Gregory Park improvements and a mural by Greg Allman.

• Election of Vice President
• Gregory Park Improvements: streetlight painting, interpretive sign and shelter, and wayfinding signs
• Greg Allman Mural discussion

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review its 2022 Work Plan and receive a financial report. Discussion includes updates on facade grants for Murray Electric, the Richmond Hill Museum, and Jarrell Tax Preparation, as well as proposed improvements for J F Gregory Park.

• 2022 Work Plan review
• Façade Grant updates: Murray Electric, Richmond Hill Museum, and Jarrell Tax Preparation
• J F Gregory Park streetlight painting
• J F Gregory Park interpretive sign and shelter
• J F Gregory Park wayfinding signs

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review its financial report and the 2022 work plan. The meeting also includes an update on the Façade Grant program.

• DDA Financial Report
• 2022 Work Plan
• Façade Grant Update

Downtown Development Authority

The authority will review its financial report and receive an update on façade grants. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a mural.

• DDA Financial Report
• Façade grant update
• Mural Discussion