Richmond Hill public meetings in 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this time.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission on December 19, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss and vote on several items. Key topics include a proposed resolution to increase the stormwater fee from $4.75 to $6.50, presentation of the Sterling Creek Park Master Plan, a budget amendment, and purchase of a John Deere backhoe for $115,500. The special called meeting includes votes on a $5.7 million performance bond for the Heartwood Avenue Extension, easements for Del Webb utilities, and a code enforcement job description.

• Proposed increase of stormwater fee from $4.75 to $6.50 per month
• Presentation of Sterling Creek Park Master Plan
• Purchase of John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader from Dobbs Equipment for $115,500 (SPLOST funded)
• Second reading of rezoning petitions: Port Royal PUD master plan revision and rezoning 4,557 acres from A-5 to PUD
• Acceptance of Performance Bond for $5,702,400.11 for Heartwood Avenue Extension

The Richmond Hill City Council held a workshop on December 17, 2024, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Presentations and discussions included the Sterling Creek Park Master Plan, a proposed stormwater fee increase from $4.75 to $6.50, and potential new staff positions. The council also reviewed upcoming agenda items for future meetings, including rezoning requests and equipment purchases, but no decisions were made.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed stormwater fee increase from $4.75 to $6.50
• Discussed purchase of John Deere 410P Backhoe Loader for $115,500 (SPLOST)
• Discussed purchase of 2 Zero Turn Mowers for $47,328 (SPLOST)
• Discussed new positions: Assistant Fire Marshal and Community Improvement Administrator
• Reviewed upcoming rezoning and master plan items for Jan 7, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. The body will also consider a recommendation of approval for building elevations at Belfast Commerce Park.

• Building elevations for Belfast Commerce Park Mixed-Use Dual Hotel & Restaurant (Pod 15A, Heartwood)

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission met on December 9, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included the November 25, 2024 meeting minutes and building elevations for the Belfast Commerce Park Mixed-Use Dual Hotel & Restaurant (Pod 15A, Heartwood). No other substantive decisions were made, as the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:14 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved building elevations for Belfast Commerce Park Mixed-Use Dual Hotel & Restaurant (Pod 15A, Heartwood)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the 2025 budget resolution and proposed budgets. They will also vote on several major purchases for the water and sewer fund, a resolution to join a PTSD program for first responders, and multiple zoning and planning petitions including a master plan revision for commercial use and a rezoning for the Raydient 2025 PUD. Additionally, the council will decide on denying a $500,000 claim related to a police accident and authorizing participation in an amicus brief.

• Approval of 2025 budget resolution and proposed budgets
• Purchase of 2 F250 trucks ($119,990), F350 truck ($76,853), and crane truck ($166,619) for water/sewer fund
• Resolution to join GIRMA First Responder PTSD program at $10,360 per HB 451
• Master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD from residential to commercial (2nd reading)
• Rezoning 4.557 acres for Raydient 2025 PUD (public hearing and 1st reading)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a consent-agenda meeting with several development items. These include site plan revisions for a car wash and hotel, building elevations and site plan for a multi-family project, PUD revisions for Port Royal, and an annexation and preliminary PUD for Raydient 2025. All items have staff recommendations for approval.

• Revised site plan for Richmond Hill Express Car Wash at 4360 Hwy 17 (recommended approval with conditions)
• Building elevations for Avid/Candlewood Hotel at 4360 Hwy 17 (recommended approval)
• Building elevations and revised site plan for Sterling Way Multi-Family at Sterling Links Way (recommended approval with conditions)
• Map amendment: PUD revisions for Port Royal PUD concerning front-loaded lots (recommended approval)
• Annexation and Preliminary PUD for Raydient 2025 PUD (recommended approval)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission on November 21, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No business will be conducted.

Architectural Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board on November 21, 2024, has been cancelled due to no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 proposed budget and a K-9 officer program. The body is deciding on an alcohol license for 9701 Ford Avenue and a widening agreement for Belfast Keller. Several zoning petitions and a Unified Development Ordinance update are also on the agenda.

• Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Petition to rezone 4,557 acres from Unincorporated Bryan County A-5 to City PUD
• Alcohol license for Hyun Taek Park at HYP Food LLC Hwangso Gochang (9701 Ford Avenue Suite H)
• Belfast Keller Widening agreement with Bryan County
• Master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD (parcel 054-68-004-002) to change use to commercial

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items including an annexation application for 4,557 acres by Raydient Richmond Hill, LLC and Georgia Power, a police department building repair contract for $87,013, and a presentation of the 2025 proposed budget. Also up for votes are preliminary plats for Heartwood Pod 4 and Port Royal PUD, and a master plan revision tabled to December.

• Annexation of 4,557 acres (parcel 55-060) by Raydient Richmond Hill, LLC and Georgia Power
• $87,013 repair to PD building for water leakage (Parker Properties, capital fund)
• Presentation of 2025 Proposed Budget
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood, Pod 4, Phase 1 (Pulte Group)
• Appeal of self-storage facility at 200 Longwood Drive (Fred Canady)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Planning Commission scheduled for November 11, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting will now take place on November 25, 2024, at 6 p.m.

City Council

This agenda is only a procedural notice. The City of Richmond Hill Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024 has been postponed to November 12, 2024 because there was not a quorum. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, was cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider the approval or disapproval of revised building elevations for a specific project. The meeting also includes the approval of the current agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Project 2023-042: Revised building elevations for 10 Federal Self Storage on Tract 2A Highway 17

City Council

The council holds a budget workshop at 3:30 PM to discuss the 2025 proposed budgets, followed by a regular workshop at 6:00 PM. Items for discussion or decision include a $75,575 quote for repairs to the police department building, several planning and zoning appeals, preliminary plats, an annexation request for 4,557 acres, a master plan revision, and a second-reading vote to replace the entire Unified Development Ordinance.

• Consider a $75,575 quote from Parker Properties for repairs to the PD building to stop water leakage
• Preliminary plat submissions for Heartwood, Pod 4, Phase 1 (Pulte Group) and Port Royal PUD, Pod II, Phases 1 & 2 (Hoyer Investment)
• Acceptance of an annexation application by Coleman Company for Raydient Richmond Hill, LLC and Georgia Power covering 4,557 acres contiguous to the city
• Master plan revision request to change Richmond Hill Plantation PUD from single-family residential to commercial (second reading)
• Second reading of an ordinance to replace the entire Unified Development Ordinance with an amended version

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to vote on site plans for commercial and amenity projects. The body will also provide recommendations on two preliminary plats for residential developments.

• Site plan for Sherwin Williams at 11302 Ford Ave.
• Site plan and building elevations for warehouse at 75 Shelby Lane
• Site plan and building elevations for Lake Dye Amenity Center in Ford Field & River Club PUD
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood, Pod 4, Phase 1 (parcel 049-016)
• Preliminary plat for Port Royal PUD (parcel 061-055)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will decide on a consent agenda including a five-year, $1,098,095 contract with Axon Enterprise for the Officer Safety Plan, contingent on city attorney approval. The council will also hold first readings on ordinance amendments to the employee retirement plan and a comprehensive update to the Unified Development Ordinance. A public hearing is scheduled for a master plan revision to change 4.7 acres in Richmond Hill Plantation PUD from residential to commercial use.

• Five-year Axon Enterprise officer safety contract for $1,098,095
• First reading of ordinance amending the city employee retirement plan
• First reading of comprehensive UDO revision replacing entire code
• Master plan revision request to change Richmond Hill Plantation PUD parcel from residential to commercial
• Approval of Port Royal Townhomes preliminary plat (tax parcel 054-086-18)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a petition from Josh Galbreath. The request seeks a master plan revision for a specific parcel within the Richmond Hill Plantation PUD.

• Petition by Josh Galbreath to change use from single family residential to commercial (parcel 054-68-004-002)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special called meeting on September 23, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider approvals for signage at Integrative Behavior Analysis and Parker's Kitchen, and for signage, building elevations, and a site plan recommendation for Sherwin Williams. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Signage for Integrative Behavior Analysis
• Signage for Parker's Kitchen
• Signage, building elevations, and site plan recommendation for Sherwin Williams

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one from Sherwin Williams for 11302 Ford Ave and one from Luke Dryden for 10646 Ford Ave. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from April 2023.

• COA application by Sherwin Williams for property at 11302 Ford Ave
• COA application by Luke Dryden for property at 10646 Ford Ave
• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a workshop and special called meeting. The council will discuss budget, financial report, creation of a part-time firefighter position, and several capital projects. In the special called meeting, they will vote on a resolution for a $452,000 forgivable GEFA loan for a lead pipe replacement project and a $55,000 mold remediation contract with SerClean, Inc. for the police department. Also notable are discussions on an urban camping ordinance amendment and a PUD master plan revision.

• Resolution for $452,000 GEFA forgivable loan for lead pipe replacement project
• Quote from SerClean, Inc. for $55,000 mold remediation at police department building
• Discussion on creating a fourth part-time firefighter position in the floater pool
• Urban Camping Ordinance Amendment discussion under Police
• Richmond Hill Plantation PUD Master Plan Revision under Planning and Zoning

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rate, then vote on approval. It will also consider a revised First Amendment to a Sewer Service Agreement and a revised Memorandum of Understanding, both subject to final approval by the City Attorney.

• Public hearing and vote on 2024 millage rate
• Revised First Amendment to Sewer Service Agreement (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Revised Memorandum of Understanding (subject to City Attorney approval)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a petition to revise the Richmond Hill Plantation PUD master plan to change a parcel from single-family residential to commercial, and a city-initiated amendment to replace the entire Unified Development Ordinance with an updated version. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the August 12 meeting.

• Public hearing on master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD (parcel 054-68-004-002) to change use from single-family residential to commercial
• Public hearing on city-proposed amendment to replace the entire Unified Development Ordinance with an updated version, effective upon adoption
• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes on consent agenda

The Planning Commission voted to table a request by Josh Galbreath to revise the Richmond Hill Plantation PUD master plan, changing the use from single-family residential to commercial. The decision came after public comments raised concerns about traffic, sewage, and aesthetics. The commission also recommended approval of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), replacing it in its entirety.

• Tabled master plan revision for Richmond Hill Plantation PUD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for September 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 millage rate, then consider consent agenda items including an alcohol permit for a church event and approval of meeting minutes. Under planning and zoning, the council will vote on a preliminary plat for Port Royal Town Homes on Port Royal Road. One public comment is scheduled.

• Public hearing for 2024 millage rate
• Alcohol request by Brendan Hilleary to serve beer and wine at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 10550 Ford Ave
• Preliminary plat approval for Port Royal Town Homes by Beacon Builders/Horizon Home Builders, Port Royal Road, parcel #05408618
• Approval of minutes from August 20, July 16 workshop, and July 16 special called meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including alcohol permits, equipment purchases, a SCADA upgrade ($87,597), and sewer rehabilitation on Clark Street ($108,000). Under planning and zoning, a second reading will amend commercial and industrial building inspection fees. The council will also vote on a manhole project at 180 Young Way ($166,295) and job descriptions for City Center staff.

• Approve sewer rehabilitation Phase II on Clark Street for $108,000
• Approve purchase of Jetter Trailer from Vacutek LLC for $91,915
• Approve SCADA system upgrade at wastewater treatment plant for $87,597
• Approve manhole project at 180 Young Way by Cartee Construction for $166,295
• Second reading of revenue ordinance amendment to increase commercial/industrial building inspection fees

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a conditional use application for a personal care home in an R-2 district, approve site plans for Arby’s, a family care center, and a hotel, and discuss a preliminary draft of UDO revisions.

• Conditional use application for personal care home at 366 Sandpiper Road (Project #2024-032)
• Exterior building elevations for Arby’s at 4554 U.S. Hwy 17 (Project #2024-035)
• Site plan for Southern Shore Family Care on parcel #0473-009 (Project #2024-034)
• Site plan for hotel by FMG Hotel One on parcel #0473-001 (Project #2024-036)
• Preliminary draft of UDO revisions for discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for August 15, 2024 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business was conducted or discussed.

• No agenda items; meeting cancelled

Architectural Review Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board on August 15, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were submitted for review or action.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use application for a personal care home at 366 Sandpiper Road and site plans for an Arby's, a family care clinic, and a hotel. The commission will also review a preliminary draft of UDO revisions and discuss consent agenda items.

• Conditional use review for personal care home operated by Normal Life of Georgia at 366 Sandpiper Road in R-2 district
• Exterior building elevations for Arby's at 4554 U.S. Hwy 17
• Site plan for Southern Shore Family Care on parcel #0473-009
• Site plan for FMG Hotel One, LLC hotel on portion of parcel #0473-001
• Preliminary draft of UDO revisions for discussion

The August 12, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was rescheduled to August 19, 2024 because of local flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. All agenda items will be moved to the upcoming meeting. No substantive decisions were made at this time.

• Rescheduled August 12 meeting to August 19 due to flooding (unanimous procedural action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled August 12, 2024 meeting of the Richmond Hill Planning Commission has been cancelled because of ongoing flooding issues. The meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for August 19, 2024. No items were considered or discussed.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to flooding; tentatively rescheduled to August 19, 2024

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting originally set for August 12, 2024, was rescheduled to August 19, 2024, because of local flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. All agenda items were moved to the new date. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Rescheduled August 12 meeting to August 19 due to flooding

City Council

The City of Richmond Hill Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Debby.

Historic Preservation Commission

The July 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. No decisions or discussions were held.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a building sign and elevation plans. The board will also provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding a site plan for Southern Shore Family Care.

• Sign review for Miller Cleaning Service at 2487 Hwy 17
• Building elevation review for Southern Shore Family Care (parcel 0531-010)
• Site plan recommendation for Southern Shore Family Care (parcel 0531-010)

The Architectural Review Board approved a building sign for Miller Cleaning Service at 2487 Hwy 17, and approved building elevations for Southern Shore Family Care on parcel 0531-010 with specific color conditions. The board also recommended site plan approval for Southern Shore Family Care to the Planning Commission, contingent on addressing buffer and landscaping requirements.

• Approved Miller Cleaning Service building sign as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Shore Family Care building elevations with conditions on colors (unanimous)
• Recommended site plan approval for Southern Shore Family Care to Planning Commission with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss planning and zoning items, including the Port Royal Townhome Preliminary Plat and 2024 UDO revisions. The body is deciding on several equipment purchases and a loan for water infrastructure. A first reading of an ordinance to amend industrial permit fees is also scheduled.

• Resolution for a $3,250,000 GEFA Loan for the Belfast Keller Elevated Storage Tank project
• Purchase of a Jetter Trailer from Vacutek LLC for $91,915
• Purchase of a 2022 Woods Mower for $27,500
• Purchase of a 2024 F-150 Command Staff Vehicle for $53,143
• Waste Water Treatment Plant SCADA system upgrade for $87,597

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two conditional use applications. These include a request for a used car brokerage office at 2604 Highway 17 and a home occupation at 725 Laurel Hill Cir.

• Used Car Brokerage Office application at 2604 Highway 17
• Home Occupation application at 725 Laurel Hill Cir
• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will review several zoning variances and a land annexation request for 4.107 acres. The council also faces decisions on budget amendments and a nearly $3 million contract for Telephone Lift Station #19. Additionally, the City Manager will present a proposal for the Forest Street pipe lining project.

• Contract award for Telephone Lift Station #19 to Barfield Enterprises Inc. ($2,999,989.10)
• Rezoning 4.107 acres at Timber Trail Rd and Harris Trail Rd from RR-1 to C-2
• Resolution for annexation of 4.107 acres at Timber Trail Rd and Harris Trail Rd
• Replacement of hoist at lift station 30 ($33,123)
• Forest Street CIPP project proposal ($96,177.38)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission for June 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

• No agenda items were submitted for this meeting.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several business sign applications. The board will also evaluate a variance request regarding a sign setback at 10646 Ford Avenue.

• Building sign reviews for The Hill Nutrition and Miller Cleaning Service
• Freestanding sign reviews for Carrington Town Center and Amber & Fig
• Variance request for a 3.5ft sign setback at 10646 Ford Avenue

City Council

The workshop includes budget amendments for the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, and SPLOST funds. The council will also review a nearly $3 million contract recommendation for Telephone Lift Station #19 and upcoming zoning requests for July 2.

• Contract award recommendation for Telephone Lift Station #19 for $2,999,989.10
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, SPLOST VII, and SPLOST 24-30
• Proposed hoist replacement at lift station 30 for $33,123
• Rezoning request for 4.107 acres at Timber Trail Rd and Harris Trail Rd to C-2 Downtown Commercial
• Zoning variance requests for properties on Pioneer Way, Hwy 144, Ford Avenue, and parcel 046-01-168-003

Downtown Development Authority

The Richmond Hill Downtown Development Authority will review its financial report and provide project updates. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Exit 87 Interchange with a landscape architect.

• Exit 87 Interchange discussion with Landscape Architect
• DDA Financial Report
• Project Updates
• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road. The agenda also includes approvals for fire department ordinance amendments and a $216,000 park repair project.

• Rezoning of 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road to Downtown Commercial
• $216,000 contract for J.F. Gregory Park Paving & Repair Project with Blue, Inc.
• LMIG Road Project for Longwood Drive
• Amendments to fire prevention and protection ordinances

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Richmond Hill Planning Commission for June 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

This notice contains only a procedural update regarding the meeting schedule. The City of Richmond Hill Mayor and Council meeting originally scheduled for June 4, 2024, has been postponed to Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

• Postponement of the June 4, 2024, City Council meeting to June 11, 2024

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop and special called meeting to discuss and vote on several items. These include two zoning variance requests, a rezoning request, a $104,638 tractor purchase, and acceptance of a pump station dedication. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Variance request by Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church for roof regulations at 12965 Hwy 144
• Variance request by Kessler Enterprise for side setbacks at Belfast Commerce Centre on Pioneer Way
• Rezoning request for 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road from RR-1 to C-2
• Purchase of 2023 John Deere 6120E Cab Tractor for $104,638 from Blanchard Equipment Co.
• Acceptance of pump station dedication at Coastal Highway Business Park

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Architectural Review Board

The Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board will consider approving the meeting agenda and April minutes, then review two applications: a freestanding sign for a business at 28 Laurel Street and exterior building elevations for a restaurant at 11026 Ford Ave. Both items are up for approval or disapproval.

• Sign review for business at 28 Laurel Street, submitted by Meagan Mills
• Building elevations review for restaurant at 11026 Ford Ave, submitted by David Rotter
• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a rezoning request, a conditional use application for a restaurant, and several site plan and elevation reviews. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 4.107 acres along Harris Trail Road from rural residential to downtown commercial.

• Rezone 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road (M&P 054-026) from RR-1 to C-2
• Conditional use for restaurant with outdoor seating at 11026 Ford Ave
• Conditional use for restaurant with entertainment at 11026 Ford Ave
• Site plan for flex space building at 80 Shelby Lane (Ford Park of Commerce)
• Site plan for dental office at Lot A Station Exchange

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to consider a facade improvement application for 28 Laurel Street. Project updates and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Facade Improvement Application – 28 Laurel Street
• Approval of May 7, 2024 agenda
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• DDA Financial Report

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approval of a preliminary airport site selection study, two preliminary plats for residential developments, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural actions.

• Approval of preliminary airport site selection study (Phase II) with Thomas & Hutton for $184,716.00
• Preliminary plat by ECI Ventures, LLC for parcels 0531006, 0531007, 0531008, and part of 0531009
• Preliminary plat by Scott Allison with Coleman Company for LMS Build to Rent Pod 6A Heartwood, parcel 049-016
• Consent agenda: approve minutes, alcohol requests, and GOSF alcohol request

City Council

The Richmond Hill Mayor and Council are holding a capital asset discussion on May 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. This is a discussion session, not a formal voting meeting, and no specific agenda items are listed beyond the capital asset topic.

• Capital asset discussion at City Hall, 40 Richard Davis Drive

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for a property at 11026 Ford Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and the previous month's minutes. The only substantive item is the COA decision.

• COA application by David Rotter for 11026 Ford Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider approval of a building sign, exterior changes and an addition, and building elevations for several local businesses. They will also make recommendations to the Planning Commission on two site plans, including a proposed restaurant. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Building sign for Magnolia & Lace Boutique at 10185 Ford Ave.
• Exterior changes and addition for Cedar Animal Hospital at 150 Cedar Street.
• Building elevations for Coastal Empire Periodontics on Lot A, Station Exchange.
• Site plan recommendation for Coastal Empire Periodontics (Project #2024-021).
• Site plan recommendation for a restaurant at 11026 Ford Ave. (Project #2024-022).

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider approval of signs for Magnolia & Lace Boutique and Honey Bee Auto Sales, exterior changes for Cedar Animal Hospital, and building elevations for Coastal Empire Periodontics. They will also make recommendations to the Planning Commission on site plans for Coastal Empire Periodontics and a proposed restaurant at 11026 Ford Ave. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes.

• Sign review for Magnolia & Lace Boutique at 10185 Ford Ave
• Sign review for Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Ave
• Exterior changes and addition for Cedar Animal Hospital at 150 Cedar Street
• Building elevations for Coastal Empire Periodontics on Lot A, Station Exchange
• Site plan recommendation for restaurant at 11026 Ford Ave

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss and vote on several capital projects, including the purchase of an aerial fire truck, landscaping services, a park master plan, and a water storage tank valve. The meeting also includes preliminary plat reviews for two developments and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Purchase of Aerial Fire Truck for $1,463,495 from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, funded by SPLOST 24-30
• Landscaping Services for SR-144 / I-95 Roundabouts at Exit 90 for $222,675 from Shoreline Landscape Solutions
• Sterling Creek Park Master Plan for $41,000 from Thomas & Hutton
• Ford Avenue Elevated Storage Tank Altitude Valve for $345,613 from Southern Civil, LLC
• Preliminary plats for ECI Ventures (parcels 0531006-0531009) and Coleman Company's LMS Build to Rent Pod 6A Heartwood (parcel 049016)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a Capital Asset Discussion on April 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda is limited to this discussion, with no other items listed.

• Capital Asset Discussion at City Hall (40 Richard Davis Drive)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes and a financial report, and to review two facade improvement applications for properties on Ford Avenue. The meeting also includes project updates and public comment.

• Façade Improvement Application – Honey Bee Auto Sales, 8964 Ford Avenue
• Façade Improvement Application – 11026 Ford Avenue
• Approval of April 9, 2024 agenda
• Approval of March 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• DDA Financial Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three conditional use applications and make recommendations on two preliminary plats. The commission will vote on whether to approve a golf cart sales business, an accessory dwelling unit, and a home-based swim school, and will recommend approval or disapproval for two subdivision plats.

• Conditional use for golf cart sales at 82 Longwood Drive (Project #2024-018)
• Accessory dwelling unit at 16 Dove Court (Project #2024-019)
• Home occupation swim school at 10 Hermitage Drive (Project #2024-020)
• Preliminary plat for ECI Ventures, LLC parcels 0531006-0531009 (Project #2023-052)
• Preliminary plat for LMS Build to Rent Pod 6A Heartwood, parcel 049-016 (Project #2023-058)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider accepting an annexation application for 4.107 acres at Timber Trail and Harris Trail roads, approve a preliminary plat for Heartwood Avenue Phase 2, and vote on two finance items: a $82,255 hoseless engine exhaust system and a $37,324 change order for paving Wildwood Avenue. The meeting also includes routine consent items and an executive session for legal matters.

• Annexation application for 4.107 acres at Timber Trail Rd and Harris Trail Rd
• Preliminary plat for Heartwood Avenue Phase 2
• $82,255 purchase of hoseless engine exhaust system from MagneGrip
• $37,324 change order with Platinum Paving for Wildwood Ave paving
• Consent agenda includes minutes and alcohol requests

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and to review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for a property at 11026 Ford Avenue. The commission will decide whether to approve or disapprove the application.

• COA application by David Rotter for 11026 Ford Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will decide on two building signs, exterior color changes for Carpet Store Plus, the exterior renovation of RH City Hall, and an addition/renovation at Cedar Animal Hospital. The board will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Building sign for M.R. Photography at 2419 Hwy 17
• Building sign for Sharon Black Realty at 10195 Ford Ave
• Exterior color changes for Carpet Store Plus at 9366 Ford Ave (Project #2024-006)
• Exterior renovation of RH City Hall at 40 Richard R. Davis Dr (Project #2024-007)
• Addition and exterior renovation of Cedar Animal Hospital at 150 Cedar St (Project #2024-017)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a K-9 officer program expansion, a fire prevention ordinance amendment, a 2023 budget amendment, and a proposed annexation of 4.107 acres. The meeting is a discussion session, so no final votes are expected.

• K-9 Officer Program Expansion
• Fire Prevention & Protection Ordinance Amendment
• Budget amendment for 2023
• Annexation application for 4.107 acres at Timber Trail Rd and Harris Trail Rd
• Preliminary Plat for Heartwood Avenue Phase 2

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2024, to consider several conditional use applications, plan reviews, and a recommendation to the city council. Items include a billiard parlor, two temporary fireworks sales facilities, a townhome development, a mixed-use hotel project, and a preliminary plat for a subdivision phase. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional use for billiard parlor at 9701 Ford Ave, Unit 101A (Jae Hyung Kim)
• Conditional use for temporary fireworks sales at 4401 Hwy 17 (TNT Fireworks)
• Conditional use for temporary fireworks sales at 8436 Ford Ave (TNT Fireworks)
• Building elevations for townhomes at 2589 Harris Trail Road (Seasomnew Properties)
• Site plan for mixed-use/dual hotel on Pioneers Way in Belfast Commerce PUD (Kessler Enterprise, LLC)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road from rural residential to downtown commercial, along with several consent agenda items including road projects, a park paving contract, and ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes recognition of community members and a possible executive session for legal matters.

• Rezone 4.107 acres on Harris Trail Road (parcel 054-026) from RR-1 to C-2 (first reading)
• Approve J.F. Gregory Park Paving & Repair Project for $216,000 by Blue, Inc.
• Approve LMIG Road Project on Longwood Drive
• Approve RHFD cost recovery ordinance amendment (second reading)
• Approve fire prevention ordinance amendment adding state requirements (second reading)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review two facade improvement applications, one from Honey Bee Auto Sales at 8964 Ford Avenue and another for 11026 Ford Avenue. The board will also approve the March 5, 2024 agenda, February 6, 2023 meeting minutes, and the DDA financial report, and discuss gift card distribution and project updates.

• Facade Improvement Application – Honey Bee Auto Sales, 8964 Ford Avenue
• Facade Improvement Application – 11026 Ford Avenue
• Approval of DDA Financial Report
• DDA Gift Card Distribution discussion
• Public comment period

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss proposed ordinance amendments on wrecker operations and cost recovery, along with several community topics including an intersection, park bathrooms, the water system, and public safety costs. A special called meeting follows with a consent agenda to approve alcohol licenses and an executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

• Proposed ordinance amendments on wrecker/head out and cost recovery
• Discussion of intersection at Timber Trail and Harris Trail
• Bathrooms and marker at Boles Park
• GOSF Public Safety Cost discussion
• Consent agenda to approve alcohol licenses

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Architectural Review Board

The Richmond Hill Architectural Review Board will consider two plan reviews: approving exterior color changes for Carpet Store Plus at 9366 Ford Ave, and approving building elevations for the SGA Dental Office Building on Lot A in Station Exchange, which was tabled in January. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Exterior color changes for Carpet Store Plus, 9366 Ford Ave (Project #2024-006)
• Building elevations for SGA Dental Office Building, Lot A, Station Exchange, parcel #0531-050-01 (Project #2024-004, tabled from Jan 18)
• Approval of Feb 15 agenda and Jan 18 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a home occupation business application and several site plan reviews. These items include a dental office in the Station Exchange development and amenities for the Del Webb Heartwood project.

• Conditional use application for home occupation at 70 Cambium Circle
• Site plan for SGA Dental Partners at Station Exchange (Lot A)
• Site plan for Del Webb Heartwood Amenity and Sales Center on Belfast Keller Road
• Building elevations for Del Webb Heartwood Amenity and Sales Center

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider approving a $6.57 million contract for the Belfast Keller Road Elevated Storage Tank, funded potentially by a GEFA loan and water/sewer reserves. The council will also hold the first reading of a motorized cart ordinance amendment, approve vehicle purchases, and make appointments.

• Approve construction of Belfast Keller Road Elevated Storage Tank by Phoenix Fabricator and Erectors, LLC for $6,565,297
• First reading of motorized cart ordinance amendment
• Approve purchase of 2 F250/C2500 trucks for $129,000 and 1 F150/C1500 for $45,000
• Approve MOU with Richmond Hill Farmers Market
• Election and swearing in of Mayor Pro-Tempore

Historic Preservation Commission

The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, 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

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review building elevations for the SGA Dental Office Building located at Station Exchange. The board will also provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the project's site plan.

• Plan review of building elevations for SGA Dental Office Building (Project # 2024-004)
• Site plan recommendation for SGA Dental Office Building (Project # 2024-004)
• SGA Dental Office Building located on Lot A, Station Exchange (Map & Parcel # 0531-050-01)

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a workshop and special called meeting to discuss a golf cart ordinance and consider purchasing three vehicles totaling about $174,000 from local dealers, funded by SPLOST. The special called meeting includes a consent agenda with appointments and alcohol license approvals.

• Purchase of 2 F250/C2500 Single Cab 4x4 with service body for $129,000 from Murdock Ford
• Purchase of F150/C1500 Crew Cab for $45,000 from JC Lewis or Vaden
• Golf Cart Ordinance discussion
• Alcohol license for La Nopalera (beer, wine, liquor on-premises) at 10600 Ford Avenue Suite Q1
• Alcohol license for Walgreens (beer, wine off-premises) at 2270 US Highway 17

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider several land-use applications, including a conditional use request for a home occupation and site plan and building elevation approvals for a gas station and a shopping center. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional use for home occupation at 173 Hall St (parking commercial vehicles)
• Site plan for Belfast River Gas & Liquor at Belfast River Rd and Belfast Keller Rd
• Exterior elevations for Belfast River Gas & Liquor
• Site plan for planned shopping center and restaurant on Parcels 049-002-09, 049-002-10, 049-002-11
• Exterior elevations for planned shopping center and restaurant

City Council

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider annexing a 290.618-acre property along Port Royal Road and rezoning it from agricultural to Planned Unit Development. The agenda also includes consent items such as a drainage contract, alcohol license renewals, and other routine approvals.

• Approve Bottom Drainage Improvements award to Platinum Paving for $276,420 (SPLOST-funded)
• Resolution for annexation of 290.618 acres along Port Royal Road (Savannah Health Services, LLC)
• Second reading to rezone 290.618 acres from A-5 Agricultural to PUD (Hoyer Investment Company)
• Approval of 2024 alcohol licenses for multiple businesses (e.g., El Potro Mexican Restaurant, Food Lion, Debellation Brewing Co.)
• Approve cross walk signs and minutes from December 12, 2023 special called meeting