The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Glenda Champion, Larry Olliff,  Judson Trapnell and Debbie Ryan Watts.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis, Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Jack Brewton were also in attendance. Co-Chairman Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Judson Trapnell.  Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition.

 

PUBLIC HEARING: 

  1. Ted Coy’s request for an expansion of an existing conditional use to add on to

 Castrol Car Center at 224 East Highway 80.   Ted Coy presented this request to the board for their review and recommendation.  Mr. Coy plans to build a 900 square foot addition to the existing Castrol Car Center.  Councilman Brewton questioned the side setback of the addition.  Mr. Coy confirmed that the addition meets all of the city’s setback requirements. With no other public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve Ted Coy’s request for an expansion of an existing conditional use to add on to Castrol Car Center at 224 East Highway 80.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.  

 

NEW BUSINESS: 

  1.  The Villages, Phase 5A Final Plat Review and Approval.   Jeff Thomas presented this

request to the board for their review and recommendation.  Mr. Thomas stated that all of the improvements are complete and a bond has been submitted for the maintenance period.  City Planner Tim Inglis stated that there is still an issue regarding the access to Chatham County’s Treatment Facility. Mr. Inglis recommended approval contingent upon access being provided through Phase 5A and written approval from Robert Drewry.  Following some discussion,  a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the final plat of The Villages, Phase 5A contingent upon the access issue being resolved with Chatham County and written confirmation of such approval.  Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed with no opposition.  

 

3.  Westbrook, Phase 3A Preliminary Construction Plan Review and Approval.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D submitted the construction plans for Westbrook, Phase 3 A to the board for their review and approval.  Mr. Kraft stated that they are revising the plans to address all of the engineer’s comments.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the preliminary construction plans for Westbrook, Phase 3A contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.

 

4.      Discussion of sign ordinance regarding flashing lights/running boards with illuminated messages.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to table this item for two weeks since so many board members were absent.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed with no opposition.

 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Judson Trapnell and seconded by Glenda Champion.