Call to order:

Roll call:    

TB    TM    MU    KE    BB    MT    BR

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag:

 

Invocation given by Pastor Donnie Kusic with Maranatha Family Church.

Approval of the agenda:

 

Motion to approve:

Second:

Vote by Council:

Approval of the minutes:

Public Comments

Comments shall pertain to the agenda items only.   Should you wish to appear before Council forms can be found at Rincon City Hall.

Public Hearing:

 

Turn meeting over to Public Hearing Officer.

 

Open public hearing:

1.

Public Hearing on a request submitted by Cristina Lawson for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 0 South Highway 21 (Parcel ID: R2720018). The property is owned by 672 Ministries Inc. and consists of approximately 5.46 acres. The property is currently zoned AR-2 (Agricultural Residential), and the request is to rezone the property to B-2 (General Commercial). At their February 17, 2026 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning.

2.

Public Hearing on a request submitted by Michele and Brian Shuman for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 0 Magnolia Drive (Parcel ID: R2090016A00). The property is owned by Mableton LLC and consists of approximately 0.23 acres. The property is currently zoned R-2 (Residential Single-Family and Duplex), and the request is to rezone the property to OC (Office Commercial). At their meeting on February 17, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 to 0 to recommend denial of the proposed rezoning. The Board had concerns that the proposed rezoning was not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Future Land Use map and the land use pattern in the area.

3.

Public Hearing on a request submitted by Shronda Louder for a conditional use variance for the property located at 0 Howard Avenue (Parcel ID: R2140012). The applicant is the property owner and is requesting approval to operate a cosmetology and barber training academy with a residential component. At their meeting on February 17, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 3 to 2 to recommend approval of the proposed conditional use variance. The Board members that voted in opposition were concerned about access and whether or not a Cosmetology school was better classified as a business rather than a school.

4.

Public Hearing on a Master Plan Amendment for the Williamsburg Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 0 Stephanie Avenue. The subject properties are identified as Effingham County Tax Parcel Numbers R2440001C00 and R2440001A00. The proposed amendment revises the approved Master Plan to allow for a total of 74 townhomes, including 54 previously approved units and the addition of 24 townhomes on property formerly designated as a Professional Center.

New Business:

1.

William P. Smith request to appear before Council.  

2.

WWTP request approval to purchase a 2026 F-250.

3.

First Reading on a request submitted by Cristina Lawson for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 0 South Highway 21 (Parcel ID: R2720018). The property is owned by 672 Ministries Inc. and consists of approximately 5.46 acres. The property is currently zoned AR-2 (Agricultural Residential), and the request is to rezone the property to B-2 (General Commercial). At their February 17, 2026 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning.

4.

First Reading on a request submitted by Michele and Brian Shuman for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 0 Magnolia Drive (Parcel ID: R2090016A00). The property is owned by Mableton LLC and consists of approximately 0.23 acres. The property is currently zoned R-2 (Residential Single-Family and Duplex), and the request is to rezone the property to OC (Office Commercial). At their meeting on February 17, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 5 to 0 to recommend denial of the proposed rezoning. The Board had concerns that the proposed rezoning was not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Future Land Use map and the land use pattern in the area.

5.

First Reading on a request submitted by Shronda Louder for a conditional use variance for the property located at 0 Howard Avenue (Parcel ID: R2140012). The applicant is the property owner and is requesting approval to operate a cosmetology and barber training academy with a residential component. At their meeting on February 17, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 3 to 2 to recommend approval of the proposed conditional use variance. The Board members that voted in opposition were concerned about access and whether or not a Cosmetology school was better classified as a business rather than a school.

6.

Vote on a resolution of the City of Rincon, Georgia amending the fee schedule for Planning Fees of the City of Rincon, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal all resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith; and for other purposes.

7.

First Reading on a Master Plan Amendment for the Williamsburg Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 0 Stephanie Avenue. The subject properties are identified as Effingham County Tax Parcel Numbers R2440001C00 and R2440001A00. The proposed amendment revises the approved Master Plan to allow for a total of 74 townhomes, including 54 previously approved units and the addition of 24 townhomes on property formerly designated as a Professional Center.

8.

Appoint a City of Rincon representative to the board of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

9.

Appoint a City of Rincon Representative to the Effingham County Board of Health. 

10.

Request approval to add North and South Boyd and North and South Wendell Streets to the street paving list.

11.

Jonathan Cross request to appear before Council.

12.

Administrative Reports:

13.

Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney client privilege, and real estate.

Old Business:

1.

Vote to appoint one new member to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Adjourn:

 

Motion:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Second:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Vote by Council:    Yay____    Nay____    Abstained____