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Commission advances Sand Hill planned‑development text amendment tied to county water and sewer
Summary
The board approved changes to the planned‑development (PDR) text for the Hindley/Sand Hill tract to reflect availability of county water and sewer; commissioners favored public utilities, discussed density, open‑space credits, and required a development agreement and follow‑up plats.
The Effingham County board voted Nov. 4 to approve a text amendment to a planned‑development (PDR) for the Hindley/Sand Hill tract that explicitly incorporates options for public water and sewer service.
Josh Yellen, representing Greenland Development, and project team members told the board the change is meant to preserve two development tracks: one that relies on private wells and septic and a second that allows the development to connect to county water and sewer if the county extends service. Yellen said the revised PDR text and accompanying site plans are substantially similar to…
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