City of Savannah
City Council Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
2 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401 www.savannahga.gov |
SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL
| Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor |
| Kesha Gibson-Carter, Post 1, At-large |
| Alicia Miller Blakely, Post 2, At-large |
| Bernetta B. Lanier, District 1 |
| Detric Leggett, District 2 |
| Linda Wilder-Bryan, District 3 |
| Nick Palumbo, District 4, Vice-Chairman |
| Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, District 5, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Kurtis Purtee, District 6 |
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| Joseph A. Melder, City Manager |
| Mark Massey, City Clerk |
| R. Bates Lovett, City Attorney |
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NOTE TO AUDIENCE
Meeting will begin at 2:00p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED
Please limit comments to 2 minutes.
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February 7, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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1. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Agenda for February 7, 2023.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session and City Manager's Briefing Held on January 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_January 26, 2023 City Council Workshop.pdf
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3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting Held on January 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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Exhibit 1: DRAFT MINUTES_January 26, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.pdf
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ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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4. Resolution of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah in Support of the General Assembly Enacting a Local Law Amending the City Charter to Provide for Aldermanic Term Limits.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - Aldermanic Term Limit.pdf
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5. Resolution of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah to Provide for Compensation and Resources for Future Councils.
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Exhibit 1: Resolution - City Council Salary Increases.pdf
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PRESENTATIONS
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6. Recognition of Sandra Hoffmann from Halle, Germany, a Participant in the International Exchange Firefighter Program. The exchange program is part of an agreement to bring the two cities together for cultural and tourist exchanges.
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7. Appearance by and Recognition of St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System's Donation for the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund.
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8. A Proclamation Declaring February 17, 2023, as the Annual Arbor and Tree Planting Day in the City of Savannah.
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Exhibit 1: 2023 Arbor Day Proclamation Draft.docx
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ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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9. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Parth Patel for Avom Food Mart, a Convenience Store at 1402 Stiles Avenue between Hearn Street and Ogeechee Road in Aldermanic District 1.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Avom Food Mart.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Avom Food Mart.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Avom Food Mart.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Avom Food Mart.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Avom Food Mart.pdf
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10. Approval of a Class E (Beer, Wine) (By the Package) Alcohol License to Amkit Amin for Smart Shop, a Convenience Store at 1114 Abercorn Street between East Park Avenue and East Duffy Street in Aldermanic District 2.
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Exhibit 1: Checklist - Smart Shop.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Density Map - Smart Shop.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Alcohol Reports - Smart Shop.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Measurement Report - Smart Shop.pdf
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Exhibit 5: Security Plan - Smart Shop.pdf
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11. Approval of a Class C (Liquor, Beer, Wine) (By the Drink) Alcohol License with Sunday Sales to Matthew Burnett for Bellwether House, a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 211 East Gaston Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets in Aldermanic District 2. (Staff recommends continuation.)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12. First of Two Public Hearings to Adopt the Impact Fee Ordinance.
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Exhibit 1: Methodology Report Final Document.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Capital Improvements Element Final Document.pdf
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Exhibit 3: City of Savannah CIE Approval.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Proposed Savannah Impact Fee Ordinance and Maximum Fee Schedule.pdf
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ZONING HEARINGS
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13. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Savannah Country Day School to Rezone ~ 0.81 Acres at 0 Merrydell Drive (PIN 20653 01001) from RSF-6 (Residential Single Family-6) to OI-E (Office and Institutional-Expanded) with Conditions. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-005457-ZA). Continued to March 9, 2023 Meeting.
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22-005457-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22005457-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 0 Merrydell Drive (File No. 22-005457-ZA).pdf
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PETITIONS
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ORDINANCES - FIRST AND SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
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14. Adoption of the Impact Fee Ordinance. (2nd Reading Scheduled for February 23, 2023)
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Exhibit 1: Methodology Report Final Document.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Capital Improvements Element Final Document.pdf
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Exhibit 3: City of Savannah CIE Approval.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Proposed Savannah Impact Fee Ordinance and Maximum Fee Schedule.pdf
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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15. Petition of Robert McCorkle on Behalf of Telfair Business Center, LLC, to Zone Approximately 13.3 Acres Located at 115 Bamboo Lane (PIN 11029 05012) from P-IL (Planned Light Industrial) to I-L (Light Industrial) to Support the Annexation of this Parcel into the City of Savannah (File No. 22-005857-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: Staff Report for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005494-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
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16. Approval to Annex 13.3 Acres Located at 115 Bamboo Lane near Ogeechee Road. The property owner desires service by city utilities at inside city rates.
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Exhibit 1: Annexation Petition - 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Annexation Ordinance - 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 3: Draft Ordinance for 115 Bamboo Lane (File No. 22-005857-ZA).pdf
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CONSENT AGENDA - (This section shall include all routine items for which it is anticipated there will be no debate or requests for public input. Any Alderman can remove consent items for discussion or separate consideration.)
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PURCHASING ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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17. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Commercial Refuse Containers with Lewis Steel Works, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,975. The Sanitation Department will use these items to replace worn, damaged, and unserviceable front-end commercial refuse containers. (Sanitation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sanitation Commercial Refuse Containers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sanitation Commercial Refuse Containers.pdf
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18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Roll-Off Containers with Lewis Steel Works, Inc. in the amount of $59,235. The Sanitation Department will use these to replace worn, damaged, and serviceable roll-off containers. (Sanitation)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Sanitation Roll-Off Containers.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Sanitation Roll-Off Containers.pdf
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19. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Final Close-Out Savings Modification for the Springfield Canal Bulkhead and Widening Project at the Old City Lot with C.A. Murren & Sons Heavy Civil LLC (LOCAL) in the Reduced Amount of $534,436. This is the first phase of a SPLOST-funded project to improve drainage in the Springfield basin by widening the canal to its outfall. (Stormwater)
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Exhibit 1: Purchasing Notes - Springfield Canal Bulkhead & Widening.pdf
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20. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Thomas & Hutton (LOCAL) for the Lift Station 193 Force Main Upgrade in the Amount of $464,785. The vendor will design and oversee the construction of the upgrade for lift station 193 force main which is needed to convey additional sewage to the Travis Field Treatment Plant to serve new residential and industrial development in the Southwest Quadrant (New Hampstead). (Public Works and Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Engineering Design and Construction Overview Services.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Engineering Design and Construction Overview Services.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Project Vicinity Map - Engineering Design and Construction Overview Services.pdf
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21. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Ogeechee Road Water and Sewer Relocations with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in the Amount of $2,980,672. GDOT is planning to widen Ogeechee Road from I-516 to Victory Drive and to update the intersections and traffic signals for better roadway safety. (Public Works & Water Resources)
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Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Ogeechee Road Water and Sewer Relocation.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Ogeechee Road Water and Sewer Relocation.pdf
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SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
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22. Approval to Renew Contract for Professional Services with Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting, in the Amount of $165,000.
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23. Approval for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Participate in a Local Advertising Campaign to Promote New Service on Breeze Airways, in the Amount of $134,151
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24. Approval for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Participate in a Co-Op International Golf Marketing Event with the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce, in the Amount of $60,000.
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25. Approval for Task Order No. 21 for the SAV PCR Development Project with AECOM, in the Amount of $50,690.
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26. Approval for Task Order No. 22 for the Review of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan with AECOM, in the Amount of $37,310.
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27. Approval to Modify and Extend a Five-Year Software Subscription from ESi Acquisitions, Inc., in the Amount of $162,438.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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28. Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
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RESOLUTIONS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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AGREEMENTS
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29. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Riverchase Apartments Owner, LLC for Riverchase Vista Apartments. This is for a development consisting of an apartment complex on Chatham Center Drive off Chatham Parkway.
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Exhibit 1: Water & Sewer Agreement - Riverchase Vista Apartments.pdf
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30. Approval of a Water & Sewer Agreement with Beacon Builders, Inc. for The Palms Phase 3. This is for a development consisting of 132 single family homes in the Travis Field Service area.
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Exhibit 1 : Water & Sewer Agreement - The Palms Phase 3.pdf
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REAL ESTATE ITEMS - (CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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31. Authorize the City Manager to Approve an Easement to the General Services Administration under Whitaker Street (Petition 21-057).
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Exhibit 1: Whitaker Street Cable Cross.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Easement - GSA signed.pdf
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32. Authorize the City Manager to Declare Surplus and Available for Sale a Portion of a City Service Road Fronting 10421 Abercorn Street.
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Exhibit 1: Vaden - Map Attachment.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Vaden - Plat.pdf
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CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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MISCELLANEOUS
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33. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Savannah Highlands Phase 8. This subdivision is part of the Highlands Development in the North Godley PUD. This proposed phase totals 19.476 acres and will consist of 60 single family lots with varying lot sizes. It is located along the northern right-of-way line of Highlands Boulevard. Continued from January 12, 2023 meeting.
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Exhibit 1: Savannah Highlands - Plat for Major Subdivision Phase 8. pdf
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Exhibit 2: Highlands - Master Plan 01-12-16.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Godley Station - Approved Master Plan 10-13-15.pdf
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Exhibit 4: Savannah Highlands - Location Map Phase 8.pdf
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34. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Sweetwater Station Phase 8. The subject property is the eighth phase in the established subdivision of Sweetwater Station. This proposed phase totals 8.963 acres and will consist of 34 single family lots with varying lot sizes.
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Exhibit 1: Sweetwater Station - Plat of Major Subdivision Phase 8.Pdf
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Exhibit 2: Sweetwater Station - Revised Master Plan.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Sweetwater Station Phase 8 - Location Map.pdf
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35. Approval of a Major Subdivision - Rockingham Farms Tract 7. The subject property is the second phase within the Rockingham Farms subdivision/development. This proposed phase totals 448.807 acres and will consist of three large lot sizes.
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Exhibit 1: Rockingham Farms - Plat Major Subdivision Tract 7.pdf
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Exhibit 2: Rockingham Farms - Masterplan.pdf
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Exhibit 3: Rockingham Farms - January 12, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Item.pdf
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36. Petition of Josh Yellin on Behalf of Jeremy Huggins, 12500 Apache, LLC, to Secure a Special Use Permit with Conditions at 12500 Apache Avenue (PIN 20861 02001) for Accessory Alcohol Sales by the Drink in Association with a Marina Restaurant. Aldermanic District 6 (File No. 22-004426-ZA).
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Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation for 12500 Apache (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
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Exhibit 2: Maps for 12500 Apache Avenue (File No. 22-004426-ZA).pdf
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