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Hundreds of residents urge commissioners to block or slow Sheffield Island development; county says formal process must be followed
Summary
Dozens of residents, local conservationists and river advocates spoke at the Camden County meeting to oppose a proposed development and possible annexation of Sheffield Island; commissioners said no formal application had been filed with the county and described the planning and annexation process that would apply if one is submitted.
Dozens of nearby landowners and river advocates told the Camden County Board of Commissioners they oppose a proposed large‑scale development on Sheffield Island and urged the county and the city of Kingsland to deny annexation or to subject any proposal to rigorous environmental and infrastructure review.
“Just because you can build, does not mean you should build,” said Jennifer Clark, a resident of Sheffield Island Road, summarizing concerns about marsh runoff, wildlife impacts and storm‑resilience.
Residents’ concerns and evidence: At the public comment section, speakers repeatedly cited the scale of the proposal described by developers in earlier public forums — figures mentioned by commenters included approximately 351 acres and up to 750 homes — and warned of increased traffic on Simmons Bluff Road and Harriett’s Bluff Road, long construction periods, loss of mature live oaks and damage to marsh habitat. Several…
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