The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, March 25, 2002 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Glenda Champion, Larry Olliff, Tim Lovezzola, Craig Brewer 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 Tim Lovezolla. Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING: 

1. William Wade Roberts, Jr.’s request to rezone lot 5, Sharon Court from I-1, Light Industrial Zoning to a C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.    At the request of the petitioner, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to table this item for two weeks. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezolla and passed without opposition. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

2. JCB Dealership Landscape Plan/Tree Ordinance Compliance.  Craig Brewer excused himself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest. Carey Johnson from JCB and Tom Cetti from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the revised landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation.  The board was pleased with the revised landscape plan.  Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts stated that the plan well exceeds the requirements of the tree ordinance but the board needs to be consistent in penalizing for violation of the tree ordinance. Councilwoman Billie Tyler reminded the board that the issue of the tree ordinance violation still needed to be addressed before Mayor and Council whatever recommendation is made by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the landscape plan.  Following some discussion, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the landscape plan with the issue of the tree ordinance violation being addressed by Mayor and Council at the next council meeting.  Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition. 

3. Godley Station Western Tract, Phase I/Forest Lake Preliminary Construction Plan

Review.  Since the petitioner was not present, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to table

this item for two weeks.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.

4. Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase 3 Preliminary Construction Plan Review.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the preliminary construction plans for Phase 3 of the  Bridgewater Subdivision.  Mr. Kraft stated that all of the comments have been addressed with the exception of the detail sheet for Jeff Thornburg and the detail requested by Shawn on the master drainage exhibit.  Councilman Jack Brewton questioned the need for sidewalks along Pine Barren Road.  City Planner Tim Inglis stated that Mayor and Council may require the developer to construct sidewalks along an arterial road when deemed necessary for public safety.  Following some discussion, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the preliminary construction plans for Phase 3 of Bridgewater Subdivision contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed and plans revised to add sidewalks along the southside of Pine Barren Road.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezolla and passed without opposition.  

    

5. Discussion of sign ordinance regarding flashing lights/running boards with illuminated  messages.  This item was tabled from the last meeting so the board members could ride around the city and look at existing signs.  There was some discussion on the hazards of flashing lights and message boards.  The board asked that Mrs. Carver contact some other municipalities for any ordinances on this subject for further discussion at the next meeting.  

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made  by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Craig Brewer.