Richmond Hill public meetings in 2023

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review the building elevations for a project in Richmond Hill.

• Plan review of Project #2023-052 on parcels 0531-006, 0531-007, and 0531-008

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss and vote on several purchases, a budget amendment, and a zoning variance request. The purchases include a new Ford Expedition for $69,685 and a compact track loader for $101,490, both funded from existing budgets. The zoning variance request by Drayton-Parker Companies seeks relief from landscape buffer requirements for a property at 9878 Ford Ave.

• Purchase of Ford Expedition Platinum 4X2 for $69,685 from JC Lewis Savannah, with trade-in of 2007 Ford Expedition
• Purchase of Compact Track Loader for $101,490 from Low Country Machinery, over budget by $6,490
• Bottom Drainage Improvements bid of $276,420 from Platinum Paving, funded by SPLOST
• Public hearing and vote on variance request for 9878 Ford Ave (C-1 General Commercial) to reduce landscape buffer
• Budget amendment and alcohol license approval on consent agenda

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda includes a financial report and updates regarding the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund and various projects.

• DDA Financial Report
• Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund discussion
• Project Updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of site plans for a Sherwin Williams store on Hwy 17 and for ECI on multiple parcels, along with ECI's building elevations. The commission will also vote on cancelling its December 25 meeting.

• Site plan for Sherwin Williams on Hwy 17, parcel 0531-070
• Site plan for ECI on parcels 0531-006, 0531-007, 0531-008, and part of 0531-009
• Building elevations for ECI on the same parcels
• Vote to cancel the December 25, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will vote on the 2024 budget and a second reading to increase solid waste fees from $20.00 to $21.50 per residential cart and from $24.00 to $25.00 per commercial cart. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on three zoning variances, and conduct a first reading of a request to rezone 290.618 acres from agricultural to Planned Unit Development. Consent agenda items include mutual aid agreements with Bryan County, Chatham Emergency Services, and Pembroke.

• 2024 budget approval and budget resolution
• Solid waste fee increase: residential $20.00 to $21.50, commercial $24.00 to $25.00
• Rezoning of 290.618 acres (parcel 061-055) from A-5 Agricultural to PUD by Hoyer Investment Company
• Variance requests at 4720 Highway 17, 3742 Highway 17, and 1702 Highway 17
• Mutual aid agreements with Bryan County, Chatham Emergency Services, and Pembroke

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use applications and one site plan. They will vote on a family daycare home at 158 Horizon Lane and a vehicle service station with a site plan for Parker's Kitchen at 9878 Ford Ave.

• Conditional use for family daycare home at 158 Horizon Lane (Project #2023-074)
• Conditional use for vehicle service station at 9878 Ford Ave (Project #2023-072)
• Site plan for Parker's Kitchen at 9878 Ford Ave (Project #2023-072)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop and public hearing on the 2024 proposed budget, with discussions on budget amendments and a revenue ordinance amendment to increase solid waste fees. The council will also consider several zoning variance requests, a major rezoning of 290.618 acres, and contract awards for yard waste grinding and generators.

• Public hearing on 2024 proposed budget
• Rezone 290.618 acres from A-5 to PUD (Hoyer Investment Company)
• Increase solid waste fee from $20.00 to $21.50 (residential) and $24.00 to $25.00 (commercial)
• Award yard waste grinding contract to Tree Care Partners, Inc. for $144,500
• Purchase two towable generators from Low Country Machinery for $139,326

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider approving building signs for Kroger, LUV Car Wash (two locations), Dixon & Lasseter Attorneys, and Sherwin Williams, plus building elevations for Sherwin Williams and Parker's. It will also make recommendations to the Planning Commission on site plans for Sherwin Williams, Parker's, and ECI. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.

• Building sign for Kroger at 53 Exchange Street
• Building sign for LUV Car Wash at 8990 Ford Ave and 1792 Hwy 17
• Building elevations and site plan for Sherwin Williams on Hwy 17 (parcel 0531-070)
• Building elevations and site plan for Parker's at 9878 Ford Ave
• Site plan recommendation for ECI on parcels 0531-006 through 0531-009

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The only actions are approving the current agenda and the minutes from the April 20 and October 19, 2023 meetings, followed by adjournment.

• Approval of November 16, 2023 agenda
• Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several land-use applications. The most significant item is a request by Hoyer Investment Company to rezone 290.618 acres from agricultural to Planned Unit Development. The commission will also consider conditional use permits for a vehicle sales office and a commercial vehicle parking, as well as site plans for a restaurant and a learning center.

• Rezone 290.618 acres (parcel 061-055) from A-5 Agricultural to PUD (Project #2023-063)
• Conditional use for vehicle sales office at 2415 Highway 17 (Project #2023-069)
• Conditional use to park commercial vehicle at 152 Greenwich Drive (Project #2023-060)
• Revised site plan for restaurant at 4720 Highway 17 (Project #2023-062)
• Site plan and building elevations for Sunshine House Learning Center in Heartwood Development (Project #2023-064)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider conditional use and site plan applications for several projects. These include a planned shopping center, a new structure at the Richmond Hill Bus Shop, and a warehouse building at Ford Park of Commerce.

• Conditional use application for a shopping center at the Game Chargers Complex
• Site plan for a shopping center on parcel 046-01-168-003
• Site plan and building elevations for a new structure at 470 Frances Meeks Way
• Site plan for a warehouse building at Ford Park of Commerce (Tracts 1, 2, & Lot 16-D)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review revised building elevations for Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Ave. The board will also consider building elevations and a site plan recommendation for the Calli Square Shopping Center.

• Revised building elevations for Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Ave
• Building elevations for Calli Square Shopping Center (parcel 046-01-168-003)
• Site plan recommendation for Calli Square Shopping Center

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application from Coastal Community Christian Church at 10770 Ford Ave. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. This is a routine meeting focused on one application.

• COA application review for Coastal Community Christian Church at 10770 Ford Ave.
• Approval of the October 19, 2023 agenda
• Approval of the April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Richmond Hill Mayor and Council will meet for a planning workshop on Wednesday, October 17, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda is only a public notice with no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not specified.

• Planning workshop scheduled for October 17, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop and special called meeting to discuss several items, including a zoning variance request, a police camera system update, and a discussion about swimming at Sterling Creek Park. In the special called meeting, they will vote on corrected minutes, a $155,200 flock safety platform purchase, and hold an executive session for personnel matters.

• Variance request by Drayton-Parker Companies for minimum landscape buffer at 9878 Ford Ave (C-1 General Commercial)
• Police department updated presentation on camera system
• Sterling Creek Park discussion regarding swimming
• Approval of flock safety platform purchase in the amount of $155,200.00
• Executive session for personnel matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Richmond Hill Planning Commission meeting for October 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including a $157,509 contract for trash pile burning services and a $43,845 water well SCADA retrofit. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning variance request, consider first reading of a business occupational tax change, and vote on an annexation application for 290.618 acres along Port Royal Road.

• Contract with DeVillars Lawncare LLC for trash pile burning services, $157,509
• Quote from Goforth Williamson, Inc for water well SCADA retrofit, $43,845
• Public hearing on variance request for awning at 9270 Ford Ave
• First reading of business occupational tax change
• Annexation application by Hoyer Investment for 290.618 acres along Port Royal Road

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and will discuss the Timber Trail Community Garden and three façade grant applications for properties on Ford Avenue. Project updates and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Façade grant application: Ford Village Plaza, 10161 Ford Avenue
• Façade grant application: Gary Futch, 11026 Ford Avenue
• Façade grant application: Honeybee Motors, 8964 Ford Avenue
• Discussion of Timber Trail Community Garden

City Council

This is a special called meeting of the Richmond Hill City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• Executive session for personnel matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several conditional use applications, site plans, and a preliminary plat recommendation. Items include a home occupation with commercial vehicle parking, a restaurant with drive-thru and outdoor seating, a retail showroom, a build-to-rent community, and a preliminary plat for Belfast 15B. The commission will vote on approvals or disapprovals and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Conditional use for home occupation with commercial vehicle at 424 Sterling Creek Drive (R-2 zoning)
• Conditional use for restaurant with drive-thru at Hwy 17 and Ponderosa Rd (parcel 0473-025-02)
• Conditional use for outdoor seating for restaurant at Hwy 17 and Ponderosa Rd
• Site plan for retail showroom at Lot 6, Interchange Park (parcel 0474-393)
• Preliminary plat recommendation for Belfast 15B (parcel 049-002)

City Council

This is a special called meeting with an executive session for personnel matters and no other business. The agenda is procedural only, with no decisions or discussions on public items.

• Executive session for personnel matters

Architectural Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board for September 21, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on September 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. This is a procedural notice with no items to be decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and prepare items for the upcoming October 6 meeting, including zoning variances, an annexation request, police camera systems, budget calendar, and several contracts. The council will also hold a special called meeting to vote on a sewer bypass pump purchase and a disaster declaration related to shrimp dumping.

• Variance request by Randy Bocook for awning at 9270 Ford Ave (C-1 zoning)
• Annexation request by Hoyer Investment for 290.618 acres along Port Royal Road (Savannah Health Services)
• Preliminary plat for Belfast Commerce Centre Parcel 15B
• Dry trash pile burning services contract to DeVillars Lawncare LLC for $157,509
• Sewer bypass pump purchase from Synergy Rents LLC for $99,276

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financial report, followed by a visioning and mission work session. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of September 6, 2023 proposed agenda
• Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• DDA Financial Report
• Visioning / Mission Work Session
• Public Comment

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the August 1, 2023, minutes. Members discussed the Timber Trail Garden and I-95 / GA 144 Roundabout beautification project, requesting further details and updates at the October meeting.

• Approved September 6 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to set the 2023 millage rate and approve a budget amendment, along with other consent agenda items. The council will also hold public hearings on a zoning variance request and a rezoning application, and consider a second reading of a floodplain management ordinance amendment. Additionally, they will vote on purchasing a sewer bypass pump for $99,276.

• Public hearing and approval of 2023 millage rate
• Approval of budget amendment
• Approval of Brogdon Garden project
• Variance request for accessory building at 2501 Harris Trail Road
• Rezoning of 37.82 acres from C-1 to MU-2 by ECI Ventures, LLC

Council approved a rezoning request for ECI Ventures, LLC and a variance for an accessory building at 2501 Harris Trail Road. The body also approved the 2023 millage rate and an amendment to the Floodplain Management ordinance. A purchase of a sewer bypass pump was tabled.

• Approved 2023 millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Brogdon Garden project (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 2501 Harris Trail Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to UDO Article 19 – Floodplain Management (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 37.82 acres from C-1 to MU-2 for ECI Ventures, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled $99,276 purchase of Sewer Bypass Pump from Synergy Rents, LLC (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved site plans for a Chipotle restaurant and a commercial pod in Heartwood. The commission also approved building elevations for Ogeechee Station Townhomes and a conditional use permit for outdoor seating at Flurries.

• Approved conditional use for outdoor seating at Flurries, 9270 Ford Ave (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Pod 3, Heartwood, portion of parcel 049-004 (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for 111 units at Ogeechee Station Townhomes, parcel 053-002 (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The board will review several sign applications and building elevations for various local businesses. Additionally, the board will consider a recommendation regarding the site plan for a Chipotle location.

• Signage for Flurries at 9270 Ford Ave.
• Freestanding sign for Home Rental Team Property Management at 21 Forest Street
• Building sign for Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Ave.
• Signage and building elevations for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A
• Site plan recommendation for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A

The board approved several business signs and recommended the approval of a site plan and building elevations for a new Chipotle location. Three other business signs were also approved.

• Approved signage for Flurries at 9270 Ford Ave (unanimous)
• Approved freestanding sign for Home Rental Team Property Management at 21 Forest St (unanimous)
• Approved building sign for Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Ave with condition for black lettering over gold honeycomb design on white background (unanimous)
• Approved signage for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A with condition for matte finish (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A with recommendation for thicker Hardie board siding (unanimous)
• Recommended Planning Commission approve site plan for Chipotle on parcel 053-004-02A (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss items for the upcoming September 5 meeting, including a rezoning request, a floodplain ordinance amendment, and a property tax calendar. They will also discuss budget amendments, the Brogdon Garden, farmers market, and maintenance issues.

• Variance request for accessory building at 2501 Harris Trail Road (R-1 zoning)
• First reading: rezoning 51 Hill Avenue from R-2 to C-2 (Community Bible Church)
• Second reading: UDO Article 19 Floodplain Management amendment
• Second reading: rezoning 37.82 acres (parcels 0531006-0531009) from C-1 to MU-2 (ECI Ventures)
• Discussion of property tax calendar and budget amendment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Richmond Hill Planning Commission meeting for Monday, August 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings, and first readings. Key items include a rezoning request for 37.82 acres from C-1 to MU-2, a variance for an additional sign, and a preliminary plat approval. The council will also consider a $89,210 allocation for a road modification project and other routine approvals.

• Rezoning of 37.82 acres (parcels 0531006, 0531007, 0531008, part of 0531009) from C-1 to MU-2 by ECI Ventures, LLC
• Variance request by Jay Yancey for additional building sign at 10132 Ford Avenue
• Preliminary plat by Adam Wilkinson (Goose Creek, LLC) to subdivide parcel 0473-008 into 2 parcels
• Allocation of $89,210 to Thunderbird Drive / Laurel Street modification project
• First reading of UDO amendment to Article 19 – Floodplain Management

The City Council approved funding for a road modification project and granted a zoning variance for a building sign. The council also approved a preliminary plat for a parcel subdivision and several consent agenda items, including a City Hall ADA compliance contract.

• Approved $89,210.00 for Thunderbird Drive / Laurel Street modification project (unanimous)
• Approved variance for additional building sign at 10132 Ford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for subdivision of parcel 0473-008 into 2 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Lynch Associates for City Hall ADA Compliance / Exterior Refresh (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine service for Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival on Oct 20-21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2023 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Classification and Compensation Study Recommendations (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review sign applications and exterior building elevation changes. The board will also consider updates to the Sign Ordinance Color Chart.

• Sign review for Bluecrab Investments, LLC at 10161 Ford Ave.
• Exterior elevation changes for Richmond Hill Car Wash at 2604 Highway 17
• Exterior elevation changes for a vehicle sales business at 8974 and 8964 Ford Avenue
• Approval/disapproval of the Sign Ordinance Color Chart

The board approved a freestanding brick sign for Bluecrab Investments and exterior building changes for Richmond Hill Car Wash and a vehicle sales business. Additionally, the board approved a new Sign Ordinance Color Chart for signage within the Overlay District.

• Approved freestanding brick sign for Bluecrab Investments, LLC at 10161 Ford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved exterior building elevation changes for Richmond Hill Car Wash at 2604 Highway 17 with specific paint color conditions (unanimous)
• Approved exterior building elevation changes for vehicle sales business at 8974 and 8964 Ford Avenue with siding recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Sign Ordinance Color Chart for signage within the Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the agenda, June meeting minutes, and the financial report, and will discuss the façade and sign grant matrix and project updates.

• Approval of August 1, 2023 proposed agenda
• Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• DDA financial report
• Discussion of façade and sign grant matrix
• Project updates

The Board discussed shifting its focus from park projects and facade grants toward larger economic development initiatives. Members requested a list of city-owned properties to evaluate available resources. A workshop is planned for the September meeting to determine the agency's future direction.

• Approved August 1 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 1 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declined to adopt sign and facade grant scoring matrix pending revisions
• Rescheduled September meeting to Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 8:30am (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two items: a city-proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance's Floodplain Management article, and a rezoning request by ECI Ventures, LLC for 37.82 acres from C-1 General Commercial to MU-2 Community Mixed Use. The commission will also review site plans and building elevations for warehouse, senior living, and vehicle sales developments. The meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on UDO Article 19 – Floodplain Management amendment
• Rezoning request by ECI Ventures, LLC for 37.82 acres (parcels 0531006, 0531007, 0531008, portion of 0531009) from C-1 to MU-2
• Site plan and building elevations for warehouse buildings on Tract 15B Heartwood (parcel 049-002) by Xebec Realty
• Site plan and building elevations for senior living development along Belfast Keller Rd and Heartwood Avenue South (portion of 049-004) by Coleman Company for Ambling
• Site plan for vehicle sales business at 8974 Ford Avenue by Junior Matthews

The Planning Commission recommended the disapproval of a rezoning request for a luxury apartment community. However, the board recommended approval for several warehouse and senior living site plans, as well as a vehicle sales business.

• Recommended approval of UDO Article 19 Floodplain Management amendments
• Recommended disapproval of ECI Ventures, LLC rezoning 37.82 acres from C-1 to MU-2
• Recommended approval of Xebec Realty warehouse site plan (Tract 15B Heartwood)
• Recommended approval of Xebec Realty warehouse building elevations
• Recommended approval of Ambling senior living site plan (Belfast Keller Rd and Heartwood Avenue South)
• Recommended approval of Ambling senior living building elevations
• Recommended approval of Junior Matthews vehicle sales site plan (8974 Ford Avenue)

Architectural Review Board

The board will decide on sign approvals for Bluecrab Investments and exterior changes for Richmond Hill Car Wash and a vehicle sales business.

• Approval/Disapproval of the freestanding sign by Bluecrab Investments at 10161 Ford Ave
• Exterior building elevation changes for Richmond Hill Car Wash at 2604 Highway 17
• Site plan recommendation for Junior Matthews' vehicle sales business at 8974 and 8964 Ford Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board for July 20, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and the minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting. The main substantive item is an update on signage for the Ford Avenue Historic District. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of July 20, 2023 agenda
• Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on Ford Avenue Historic District signage

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. No business was conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council workshop will discuss upcoming items for the August 1 meeting, including a rezoning request and UDO amendments. A special called meeting will consider a broad UDO amendment package. The workshop also includes updates on the community house, park facility rentals, the June 30 financial report, millage rate, and compensation study.

• Rezoning of 37.82 acres (parcels 0531006-0531009) from C-1 to MU-2 by ECIVentures, LLC
• Variance request by Jay Yancey for an additional sign at 10132 Ford Avenue
• First reading of UDO amendment to Article 19 (Floodplain Management)
• Preliminary plat for subdivision of parcel 0473-008 by Goose Creek, LLC
• Special called meeting: approval of UDO amendments to multiple articles and appendices

The City Council approved a petition to amend several articles and appendices of the Unified Development Ordinance and update the official zoning map. A separate workshop was held to review upcoming zoning petitions, financial statements, and city improvement plans.

• Approved petition to amend UDO Articles 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 23, 32 and Appendix F (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will review a conditional use application for a home occupation, a site plan and building elevations for a new Zaxby's restaurant, and a preliminary plat for a two-parcel subdivision. They will vote on approvals and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Conditional use for home occupation at 11 Jack Snipe Ct W by Jonathan McNeer (All American Towables)
• Site plan for Zaxby's on Lot C-2 of Parcel 15-A Belfast (map & parcel 049-002)
• Building elevations for Zaxby's on same parcel
• Preliminary plat for subdivision of parcel 0473-008 into 2 parcels by Goose Creek, LLC

The Commission approved the site plan and building elevations for a Zaxby's location on Belfast Keller Rd. It also recommended approval for a home occupation request and a property subdivision plat.

• Recommended approval of home occupation for All American Towables at 11 Jack Snipe Ct W, limited to one piece of commercial equipment in the driveway (carried by all)
• Approved Zaxby's site plan for Lot C-2 of Parcel 15-A Belfast (carried by all)
• Approved Zaxby's building elevations for Lot C-2 of Parcel 15-A Belfast (carried by all)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Goose Creek, LLC to subdivide parcel 0473-008 into 2 parcels (carried by all)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, contracts, and alcohol permits for events. They will also consider a significant intergovernmental agreement for SPLOST funds and a first reading of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, which could affect zoning and development rules.

• Approval of carpet purchase and installation at City Center for $57,960.85
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for 2023 SPLOST proceeds distribution
• First reading of UDO amendments affecting residential districts, parking, signs, and more
• Approval of preliminary plat for 2.15-acre Lot 2 from Buckhead-10 Hospitality, LLC
• Approval of contract with SAFEbuilt for professional services

The City Council approved a $57,960.85 contract for City Center carpeting and a professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt. Council also approved a preliminary plat for a 2.15-acre site and several requests for alcohol service at city venues.

• Approved $57,960.85 carpet purchase and installation for City Center from M&J Carpet Store Plus
• Approved contract with SAFEbuilt for professional services
• Approved preliminary plat for parcel 0473-001 (Lot 2) submitted by Sam Patel with Buckhead-10 Hospitality, LLC
• Approved contract for Community House market study
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for 2023 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds
• Approved beer and wine service requests for Pavilion and Wetlands Center events
• First reading of Unified Development Ordinance amendments (no action taken)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a city-initiated package of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, covering residential districts, overlays, parking, signs, and definitions. The commission will also vote on a revised site plan for a shaved ice business and a preliminary plat for a hotel subdivision.

• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Articles 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 23, 32 and Appendix F
• Revised site plan for Flurries Shaved Ice and Home Rental Team at 21 Forest Street
• Preliminary plat for 2.15-acre hotel site by JDP Investments - 9, LLC (parcel 0473-001)

The commission recommended approval of multiple amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to create an infill district. It also approved a revised site plan for 21 Forest Street and a preliminary plat for a new hotel site.

• Recommended approval of petition to amend multiple UDO articles and appendices (carried by all)
• Approved revised site plan for Flurries Shaved Ice and Home Rental Team at 21 Forest Street (carried by all)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for JDP Investments - 9, LLC to create a 2.15-acre hotel site (carried by all)
• Approved June 26, 2023 agenda (carried by all)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (carried by all)

City Council

During a special called meeting, Council approved a preliminary plat for a Pulte Homes development. A separate workshop session involved reviewing zoning amendments and several proposals that were deferred to a future consent agenda.

• Approved preliminary plat for Pulte Homes Heartwood Del Webb development (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several building sign applications and a revised site plan for 21 Forest Street. The board will also provide recommendations to Council regarding two requested sign variances.

• Sign review for Vee's Tire & Auto Repair at 1702 Hwy 17
• Sign review for Southeastern Bank at 2004 Hwy 17
• Sign review for Grit & Grain at 10132 Ford Ave
• Revised site plan review for Flurries Shaved Ice Company & Home Rental Team Property Management Company at 21 Forest Street
• Variance recommendations for additional signs at 10132 Ford Ave and 2004 Hwy 17

The board approved building signs for Vee's Tire & Auto Repair, Southeastern Bank, and Grit & Grain. It recommended the Planning Commission approve a revised site plan for 21 Forest Street. The board also issued conflicting variance recommendations to City Council regarding additional signage.

• Approved building sign for Vee's Tire & Auto Repair at 1702 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved building signs for Southeastern Bank at 2004 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved building sign for Grit & Grain at 10132 Ford Ave. (unanimous)
• Recommended Planning Commission approve revised site plan for 21 Forest Street (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve variance for additional sign at 10132 Ford Ave. (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council disapprove variance for additional sign at 2004 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Unable to approve May 18, 2023 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use applications for temporary fireworks stands. The Commission also recommended that City Council approve a preliminary plat for a 704-lot residential development.

• Approved conditional use for TNT Fireworks temporary stand at 4401 U.S. Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for TNT Fireworks temporary stand at 8436 Ford Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Pulte Homes Heartwood Del Webb development (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including alcohol permits and event requests, as well as several finance and public works items. Key decisions include purchasing a street sweeper for $279,880, a budget amendment for the street sweeper project, and funding for road improvements. The council will also vote on a zoning variance and adopt a comprehensive plan update.

• Purchase of Elgin Pelican Sweeper for $279,880 plus extended warranty
• Budget amendment increasing Street Sweeper project by $100,000
• Allocation of $158,909.24 LMIG, $47,672.77 city funds, and $261,710 SPLOST for Timber Trail, Osprey Drive, and Piercefield Drive improvements
• Approval of $157,400 for Sterling Creek Park/WWTP Road Paving by Blue, Inc.
• Variance request for fence at 15 Valley Oak Dr

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financial report. The main discussion item is the sign grant goals and objectives, followed by a sign grant request from the City of Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Committee. Project updates and public comment are also scheduled.

• Approval of June 6, 2023 agenda
• Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• DDA financial report
• Presentation & discussion: Sign Grant Goals & Objectives
• Sign Grant Request: City of Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Committee

The Downtown Development Authority approved funding for two signs to identify the City’s Historic District along Ford Avenue. The board selected a bid from IMG for the project.

• Approved purchase of historic district signage from IMG for $5,550 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a revised site plan and revised building elevations for Triple EEE Land Company at Lot 12 Ford Park of Commerce. The building elevation changes include a shift from stone to brick and the use of prefabricated panels.

• Approved revised site plan for Triple EEE Land Company, Lot 12 Ford Park of Commerce, 185 Thunderbird Drive (unanimous)
• Approved revised building elevations for Triple EEE Land Company, Lot 12 Ford Park of Commerce, 185 Thunderbird Drive (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review sign requests and building elevation plans. Items include a sign for Vee’s Tire & Auto Repair and revised elevations for Richmond Hill Climate Storage and Coastal Empire Real Estate Team.

• Sign review for Vee’s Tire & Auto Repair at 1702 Hwy 17
• Revised building elevations for Richmond Hill Climate Storage on Tract 2A Highway17
• Building elevations remodel for Coastal Empire Real Estate Team at 45 Rosemont St.

The Architectural Review Board approved revised building elevations for Richmond Hill Climate Storage and a remodel for Coastal Empire Real Estate Team. A building sign for Vee's Tire & Auto Repair was disapproved as presented.

• Disapproved building sign for Vee's Tire & Auto Repair at 1702 Hwy 17 (carried by all)
• Approved revised building elevations for Richmond Hill Climate Storage on Tract 2A Highway 17 (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations remodel for Coastal Empire Real Estate Team at 45 Rosemont Street with specific paint conditions (carried by all)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions taking place.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The City Council workshop covers a glass recycling presentation, a zoning variance, a comprehensive plan update, proposed LMIG streets, and paving discussions. The special called meeting includes alcohol license approvals and an intergovernmental agreement for municipal elections.

• Variance request for fence at 15 Valley Oak Dr (PUD zoning)
• Resolution to adopt 2018-2028 Comprehensive Plan update
• Alcohol license for Mobil Market at 1355 Harris Trail Rd (off-premises)
• Alcohol license for Phillys on the Hill at 4160 Highway 17 (on-premises)
• Intergovernmental agreement for municipal elections with Bryan County

The Mayor and Council held a workshop to review presentations and staff updates. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

• Instructed staff to research glass recycling services from The Upcycling Company
• Requested Sterling Creek Park / WWTP Road paving be added to the June 6 agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The cancellation was issued because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are associated with this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included raising the solid waste fee from $18 to $20 per residential cart and from $22 to $24 per commercial cart. The Council denied a sign variance for 300 Longwood Drive and a fence variance for 10 Valley Oak Dr, tabled a fence variance for 15 Valley Oak Dr, and approved the preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas Phase 3. Proclamations and a police promotion were also recognized.

• Approved consent agenda including solid waste fee increase to $20 residential / $24 commercial (unanimous)
• Denied sign variance at 300 Longwood Drive with condition to review UDO section within 30 days (unanimous)
• Tabled fence variance at 15 Valley Oak Dr (unanimous)
• Denied fence variance at 10 Valley Oak Dr (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas Phase 3 on Vining Way (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the proposed agenda, meeting minutes, the financial report, and a façade grant application from Coastal Community Christian Church. They will also discuss a tree nursery and community garden project and receive project updates.

• Vote on May 2, 2023 proposed agenda
• Vote on March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Vote on DDA financial report
• Façade grant application: Coastal Community Christian Church
• Discussion: Tree Nursery & Community Garden

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $10,000 reimbursable grant for a roof replacement at 10770 Ford Avenue. The board also reviewed a draft RFQ for engineering and design services for a new Tree Nursery and Community Garden.

• Approved $10,000 roof replacement grant for Coastal Community Christian Church (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on the city's comprehensive plan update, which is required by new Georgia DCA rules. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Public hearing on comprehensive plan update
• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission held a public hearing regarding the update of the city's 2018 Comprehensive Plan to meet Georgia Department of Community Affairs rules. The update will be presented to the City Council in June for approval and adoption.

• Approved April 24, 2023 agenda
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The meeting agenda consists only of procedural items. The board will review and approve the April 20, 2023, meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 16, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of the April 20, 2023, meeting agenda
• Approval of the February 16, 2023, meeting minutes

The board met on April 20, 2023, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Approved April 20, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission received a handbook and training from Ethos Preservation. Members discussed signage options for Historic Preservation Month. No regulatory decisions or ordinances were voted upon.

• Approved April 20, 2023 agenda
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop and special called meeting to discuss and decide on several items. Key actions include approving the purchase of two GMC Sierra trucks for $127,970, amending the solid waste fee (increasing from $18 to $20 for residential carts and $22 to $24 for commercial carts), and voting on three variance requests. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas Phase 3 and a personnel appeal hearing.

• Purchase of 2 GMC Sierra 2500HD trucks from Daniels Chevrolet for $127,970
• Solid waste fee increase: residential from $18 to $20, commercial from $22 to $24
• Variance request for sign at 300 Longwood Drive (Fendig Signs)
• Variance requests for fences at 15 and 10 Valley Oak Dr
• Preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas Phase 3 on Vining Way

Council confirmed the termination of Robert Jordan following a personnel appeal hearing. The body also approved several capital purchases, a new alcohol license, and two preliminary plats for residential developments.

• Confirmed termination of employee Robert Jordan (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved $34,605 for equipping police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $127,970 for (2) 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD trucks (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Caitlin Hawkins at 520 Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Approved adding Juneteenth to Employee Handbook holidays (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Heartwood Del Webb on Belfast Keller Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Silk Hope Area Subdivision Recombination (3-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved agreement with Lynch Associates Architects for Community House project (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission will review and vote on a site plan and building elevations for Equipment Share 2 at 157 & 165 Thunderbird Drive, submitted by DeWitt Tilton Group. They will also make a recommendation to the City Council on the preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas, Phase 3 on Vining Way, submitted by Seacoast Construction. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Site plan for Equipment Share 2 at 157 & 165 Thunderbird Drive (parcels 046-058 & 046-059)
• Building elevations for Equipment Share 2 at same location
• Recommendation on preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas, Phase 3 on Vining Way (parcel 054E-104)

The Planning Commission approved a site plan and building elevations for Equipment Share 2, contingent on the applicant fixing violations at an existing site. The commission also recommended approval for a preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas, Phase 3.

• Approved site plan for Equipment Share 2 at 157 & 165 Thunderbird Drive, conditioned on rectifying issues at 145 Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations for Equipment Share 2 at 157 & 165 Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Turtle Hill Villas, Phase 3 on Vining Way (carried by all)

City Council

The City of Richmond Hill Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, as the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No business was heard and no decisions were made.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve its financial report and the March 6, 2023 minutes. The body will vote on a facade grant application for the Coastal Community Christian Church. It will also discuss the Tree Nursery & Community Garden project and revisions to facade grant applications.

• Vote on Façade Grant Application: Coastal Community Christian Church
• Approval of DDA Financial Report
• Approval of March 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Discussion: Tree Nursery & Community Garden
• Discussion: Face Grant Application Revisions

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on site plans and building elevations for a warehouse and a golf cart sales lot on Thunderbird Drive, and will make recommendations to the City Council on two preliminary plats, including a Pulte Homes subdivision on Belfast Keller Road.

• Site plan for warehouse at Lot 16A Thunderbird Drive by T.R. Long Engineering
• Building elevations for warehouse at Lot 16A Thunderbird Drive
• Site plan for golf cart sales lot at Lot 13 Thunderbird Drive by James Royal
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood Del Webb by Pulte Home Company on Belfast Keller Road (parcel 049-004)
• Preliminary plat for Silk Hope Area Subdivision Recombination by Christian Sottile in The Ford Field & River Club

The Commission approved site plans and building elevations for two commercial projects on Thunderbird Drive. Additionally, the board recommended approval of two preliminary plats for residential developments to the City Council.

• Approved site plan for warehouse at Lot 16A Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations for warehouse at Lot 16A Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Approved site plan for golf cart sales lot at Lot 13 Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations for golf cart sales lot at Lot 13 Thunderbird Drive (carried by all)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Heartwood Del Webb on Belfast Keller Road (carried by all)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Silk Hope Area Subdivision Recombination at The Ford Field & River Club (carried by all)
• Approved amended March 27, 2023 agenda (carried by all)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (carried by all)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss financial matters, including a revenue ordinance amendment and equipping police vehicles, as well as planning and zoning items such as a variance request and preliminary plats. Administrative updates cover special event permitting, the November election, and various city projects. No formal votes are expected at this workshop.

• Revenue Ordinance amendment
• Equipping of RHPD vehicles
• Variance request by Everette Love (Fendig Signs) for 300 Longwood Drive (I-1 Industrial District)
• Preliminary Plat for Turtle Hill Villas, Phase 3, on Vining Way
• Discussion on Harris Trail crosswalk and retirement plan benefit study

The meeting was a workshop for discussion and updates; no substantive votes or decisions were made. Staff provided updates on proposed fee increases, zoning petitions, and city projects for future council action.

Architectural Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 16, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Richmond Hill Planning Commission meeting for Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

City Council approved an ordinance revising mobile vending regulations and authorized the purchase of 60 trees for J.F. Gregory Park. Several budget amendments and a pump purchase for the Main Street lift station were approved via the consent agenda. An agreement for architectural services for the Community House project was tabled.

• Approved ordinance revising Mobile Vending Regulations (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 60 trees from Landmark Nursery for $22,200 (4-0)
• Tabled agreement with Lynch Associates Architects, PC for Community House project (4-0)
• Approved purchase of pump for Main Street lift station for $49,619 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 and 2023 budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved resolution to declare certain equipment as surplus (4-0)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce use of J.F. Gregory Park for Seafood Festival Oct 20-22, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved beer and wine service at Seafood Festival on Oct 20-21, 2023 (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider a facade/sign grant application from Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom for a new sign at 10140 For Avenue, with a requested $10,000 but a maximum award of $7,179.50. The board will also discuss a tree nursery and community garden project, and review the City of Richmond Hill Design Considerations from Summer 2020. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports.

• Façade/Sign Grant Application: Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom for $10,000 (max award $7,179.50) for new sign at 10140 For Avenue
• Discussion: Tree Nursery & Community Garden, including draft MOU with Coastal Bryan Tree Foundation
• Discussion: City of Richmond Hill Design Considerations (Summer 2020) for potential projects
• Approval of March 6, 2023 proposed agenda and February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• DDA Financial Report

The Downtown Development Authority approved a 50% matching grant for a sign project. The board also discussed a potential tree nursery and community garden project and received an update on the Allman Brothers mural.

• Approved March 6 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $7,179.50 sign grant to Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved site plans for a medical office, a mixed-use center with senior housing, and a climate-controlled storage facility. All three proposals were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved site plan for ExperCARE Office at Cherry Street and Dogwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Carrington Town Center on Town Center Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Richmond Hill Climate Storage, LLC on Tract 2A Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on historic preservation, budget amendments, and a second reading of an ordinance revising mobile vending regulations. They will also consider a proposed holiday change to the employee handbook, special event permitting, a contract for the Community House architect, and a residential pet sitter ordinance. In the special called meeting, the council will vote on the 2023 alcohol licenses, including one for Caitlin Hawkins at the Richmond Hill City Center.

• Second reading of ordinance revising mobile vending regulations
• Budget amendments for FY 2022 and Fire Fund FY 2023
• Proposed holiday change to Employee Handbook
• Purchase of pump for Mainstreet lift station
• Approval of alcohol license for Caitlin Hawkins at 500 Cedar Street

During a special called meeting, the council approved an alcohol license for Caitlin Hawkins. A separate workshop was held to discuss historic preservation, budget amendments, and city infrastructure updates.

• Approved alcohol license for Caitlin Hawkins to sell beer, wine, and liquor at 500 Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Gave consensus to proceed with revised plan for Timber Trail/Live Oak Drive curb inlet

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider approval of two sign applications, building elevations for two commercial remodels, and site plans for two new developments. The board will also vote on the minutes from its January meeting.

• Freestanding sign for Great Oaks Bank at 42 Town Centre Drive
• Building sign for Food Market at 2476 Highway 17
• Building elevations for Coleman American Moving Services at 2711 Highway 17
• Site plan for ExperCare Office at Cherry Street and Dogwood Avenue
• Site plan and building elevations for Carrington Town Center on Town Centre Drive

The board approved signage for Great Oaks Bank and Food Market, as well as building remodels and new site plans. Approvals were granted for Carrington Town Center and Richmond Hill Climate Storage, LLC. The board also recommended approval for the ExperCARE Office site plan.

• Approved freestanding sign for Great Oaks Bank at 42 Town Centre Drive (unanimous)
• Approved building sign for Food Market at 2476 Highway 17 with color and paint stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations remodel for Coleman American Moving Services at 2711 Hwy 17 with specific paint colors (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan for ExperCARE Office at Cherry Street and Dogwood Avenue with retention pond recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Carrington Town Center on Town Center Drive (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Carrington Town Center on Town Center Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Richmond Hill Climate Storage, LLC on Tract 2A Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for Richmond Hill Climate Storage, LLC with specific material and color conditions (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

This is a pre-agenda meeting for the Architectural Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on whether to approve the roofing material for the Commissary Building at 10770 Ford Ave. They will also discuss Historic Preservation Month and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approval/disapproval of roofing material for Commissary Building, 10770 Ford Ave.
• Discussion on Historic Preservation Month
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission disapproved a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding roofing materials at 10770 Ford Ave. The commission also discussed adding QR codes to historical signs and scheduled future training for March 16, 2023.

• Disapproved roofing material Certificate of Appropriateness for Commissary Building at 10770 Ford Ave (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Architectural Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission is holding a pre-agenda meeting to prepare for an upcoming regular meeting. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Pre-agenda meeting scheduled for February 16 at 2:00 PM
• Meeting location: Conference Room, Planning & Zoning Department, 85 Richard R. Davis Drive
• Contact: Zoning Administrator Amanda Styer at 912-756-3735

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, a financial report, and a discussion of the 2023 work program and visioning. The board will also consider a sign face grant for Earnest Home and a donation to the Coastal Tree Foundation, along with project updates and public comment.

• Approval of February 14, 2023 agenda and January 10, 2022 minutes
• DDA Financial Report
• 2023 DDA Work Program & Visioning Discussion
• Earnest Home Sign Face Grant
• Consideration of donation to Coastal Tree Foundation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission will consider approving a site plan and building elevations for a new storage building at Caesarstone's facility, and a conditional use application for a home-based kennel business. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Site plan for new storage building at 1 Caesarstone Drive
• Building elevations for new storage building at 1 Caesarstone Drive
• Conditional use application by Sarah McKinney (Mulberry Family Pet Sitters) for a kennel as a home occupation at 19 Glennmary Lane

The Commission approved the site plan and building elevations for a new 21,000 square foot storage building at 1 Caesarstone Drive. A conditional use application to operate a pet sitting kennel as a home occupation at 19 Glennmary Lane E was denied.

• Approved site plan for Caesarstone storage building at 1 Caesarstone Drive (carried by all)
• Approved building elevations for Caesarstone storage building at 1 Caesarstone Drive (carried by all)
• Denied conditional use application for Mulberry Family Pet Sitters at 19 Glennmary Lane E (carried by all)
• Approved February 13, 2023 agenda (carried by all)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (carried by all)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance that would revise mobile vending regulations in the city. The agenda also includes proclamations and awards, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a report from the Planning Commission.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 22, Article III – Roadside Sales, to revise Mobile Vending Regulations
• Black History Month proclamation presented to Bryan County NAACP
• Presentation of 'Friend of the City' award to The Quillers
• Approval of minutes from January 3, January 17, and January 30, 2023 meetings

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes from January 3, January 17, and January 30, 2023. No new business was presented for discussion.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes of meeting January 3, 2023
• Approved minutes of workshop January 17, 2023
• Approved minutes of call around vote January 30, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission will consider approving a site plan for a VyStar location at 8872 Ford Avenue, Lot C, and building elevations for a C&H property at 55 Mustang Court. The agenda also includes routine approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Site plan review for VyStar at 8872 Ford Avenue, Lot C
• Building elevations review for C&H at 55 Mustang Court
• Approval of January 23, 2023 agenda
• Approval of December 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a VyStar location and building elevations for C&H. Both items were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved site plan for VyStar at 8872 Ford Avenue, Lot C (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for C&H at 55 Mustang Court (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The board approved freestanding signs for Chevron and La Casita, and signage and building elevations for VyStar Credit Union. Revised elevations for Bethel Baptist Church and a remodel for Southeastern Bank were also approved. The board recommended approval of the VyStar Credit Union site plan to the Planning Commission.

• Approved freestanding sign for Chevron at 2476 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved sign face for La Casita at 104 Dogwood Ave contingent on Downtown Development Authority structure approval (unanimous)
• Approved signage for VyStar Credit Union at 8872 Ford Ave, Lot C, stipulating halo or uplighting for monument sign (unanimous)
• Approved revised building elevations for Bethel Baptist Church at 40 White Oak Lane (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations remodel for Southeastern Bank at 2004 Hwy 17 (unanimous)
• Approved building elevations for VyStar Credit Union at 8872 Ford Ave, Lot C, with recommendations for shadow lines and alternate shading design (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan for VyStar Credit Union at 8872 Ford Ave, Lot C (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special called vote to approve the purchase of a fire engine from Ten-8. The purchase is funded through SPLOST funds.

• Approved purchase of fire engine from Ten-8 for $643,500 using SPLOST funds (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Richmond Hill Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve its agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to discuss the Community House update, downtown development districts, and its 2023 planning and work program. The board will also approve the 2023 meeting calendar and receive project updates. This is a regular monthly meeting with routine administrative items and planning discussions.

• Approval of January 10, 2023 proposed agenda
• Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• DDA Financial Report
• 2023 DDA Planning Exercise and Work Program Discussion
• Approval of 2023 Meeting Calendar

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2023 meeting calendar and the monthly financial report. The board was introduced to new staff member Nathan Clark and received a primer on DDA roles to prepare for a visioning session in February 2023.

• Approved January 10th meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 6th, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly Financial Report with ending balance of $62,763.85 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 DDA meeting schedule (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for Chevron to use non-approved sign colors at 2476 Hwy 17. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, an amendment to the EOM Operations agreement, and a list of roads for speed detection. Reappointments to the Planning Commission and ARB/HPC are also on the agenda.

• Variance request by Jose Torres/Imaging Solutions USA for Chevron at 2476 Hwy 17 (parcel 0531-016) to Article 16, Section 16.12 of UDO on sign colors
• Approval/disapproval of Amendment #1 to EOM Operations agreement
• Approval/disapproval of list of roads for speed detection
• Reappointment of Lloyd 'Triple' Cooper and Charles Blanks to Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Jack Giddens to ARB/HPC

City Council approved a variance for sign colors at 2476 Hwy 17, requiring the removal of a pole sign and construction of a brick-face monument sign. The council also reappointed three members to the Planning Commission and ARB/HPC. A consent agenda including a list of roads for speed detection was approved.

• Conditionally approved sign color variance for Chevron at 2476 Hwy 17 (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Lloyd “Triple” Cooper and Charles Blanks to Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jack Giddens to ARB/HPC (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including EOM Operations agreement Amendment #1 and speed detection road list (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)