CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

AUGUST 10, 1998

 

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, August 10, 1998 at Pooler City Hall. Members present were: Holly Young, Joe Harmon, Don Taylor, Mark Revenew and Robert Drewry. Jackie Carver, Zoning Administrator, and Councilman Jim Poteet were also present. Chairman Robert Drewry called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Joe Harmon and seconded by Don Taylor.

 

1.   Fred Williams's request for a 2’ height variance on a privacy fence constructed at 103 Cross Creek Drive.  Mr. Williams was present to answer any questions. In a staff report, Mrs. Carver stated Mr.Williams had started the fence prior to obtaining a fence permit. When informed about the City of Pooler's fence regulations, Mr. Williams filed for a variance to construct a 8' privacy fence approximately 15 feet around the side garage door. Debbie Ryan, a neighboring property owner, expressed concern about other property owners in the area putting up 8' fences, if this is approved. After discussing the criteria for granting a variance listed in the zoning ordinance, a motion to deny the variance was made by Mark Revenew and seconded by Holly Young. Motion passed without opposition.

 

2.   Branigar Organization's request to subdivide a 4-acre tract out of the Godley Station northwest quadrant of Pooler Parkway/Benton Drive intersection. Steve Wohlfeil of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. presented this request to the board. The property is currently zoned PUD with an assigned commercial use. with access to existing water, sewer and road right-of-way. Mr. Wohlfeil pointed out to the board that a 30' utility easement was also mistakenly identified as a building setback line. After some discussion about building setback requirements in a commercial zone, Mark Revenew made a motion to approve the minor subdivision contingent upon changing the building setback from the Pooler Parkway to 40 feet and the building setback from Benton Drive to 30 feet. Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.

 

3. Jameson Inn Site Plan Review - Scott Lindstrom of Jameson Development Company presented the site plan for a proposed 56-room motel. The site location is west of Bourne Avenue. next to Cracker Barrel. Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. have reviewed the plans and submitted comments. Mrs. Carver asked the board if approval could be given on the landscape plan since a Land Disturbing Activity Application had been submitted for review. The board was pleased with the 34% green space plan. After some discussion about the 45' access easement, a motion was made by Don Taylor to approve the site plan and landscape plan for the Jameson Inn, contingent upon all the engineer's comments being addressed prior to review by Mayor and Council. Motion seconded by Mark Revenew and passed without opposition.

Note:   Chairman Drewry reminded the hoard members a workshop on the tree ordinance will be held after the Planning and Zoning meeting on August 24, 1998.

 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Joe Harmon and seconded by Mark Revenew. Motion passed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jackie Carver Zoning Administrator