SEPTEMBER 9, 2002

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, September 9, 2002 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Larry Olliff, Glenda Champion, Wilson Roberts, Tim Lovezzola, Don Taylor and Debbie Ryan Watts. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis, Councilman Jack Brewton and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance. Co-Chairman Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Ruby Tuesday’s request for a sign height variance at I-95 and Pooler Parkway.

Clay Barclay of Barnes Quality Signs, representing Ruby Tuesday, Inc., has petitioned the City of Pooler for a sign height variance to place a 60’ pylon sign in the northwest quadrant of I-95 and Pooler Parkway. According to Section 66-6 of the City of Pooler’s Sign Ordinance, signs are limited to 30’ above the grade level of the adjacent street to which the parcel on which the sign is located. The board was furnished in their packets a copy of the Easements with Covenants Affecting Land (ECR) which set forth restrictions that affect the overall development known as Mill Creek Center. According to the restrictions, any out parcel signs are limited to 30 feet. Due to the topography of the sight, the sign will only be thirty feet above Pooler Parkway. Commissioner Wilson Roberts stated that sixty feet is too high and recommended fifty feet. Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts stated that any deviation from the recorded restrictions on this property would need the approval from all parties to the ECR, which include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, JDN-Zaremba Venture I, LLC and Zaremba Foxfield Pooler, LP. Mr. Barclay stated that he did have written approval from Wal-Mart but had not contacted the other parties. Following some discussion, Don Taylor made a motion to approve a 50’ pylon sign for Ruby Tuesday subject to approvals from all parties to the ECR. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.

2. ADK Investments, LLC’s request to subdivide 19.87 acres on east Highway 80.

Dale Yawn of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the subdivision to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Yawn stated that the property currently exists as one tax parcel and the intent is to separate the parcel into two distinct tax parcels. Access to Parcel l shall be from U.S. Highway 80. Access to Parcel 2 shall be across other lands owned by the Georgia Ports Authority lying adjacent to this property. It is the intent of Georgia Ports Authority to combine their properties at a later date. The plat is exempt from the subdivision ordinance with tracts larger than five acres and the need for no new roads. With no public comment, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the subdivision. Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

3. Coastal Bank’s recombination of 4.30 acres on west Highway 80.

Mrs. Carver explained that the purpose of the recombination was so Coastal Bank could sell the parcel fronting on U.S.Highway 80 and retain the rear parcel to use for their future growth and expansion. With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the recombination of 4.30 acres on west Highway 80. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.

4. Discussion of proposed changes in Appendix A, Article III regarding nonconforming uses. The board had been given a copy of the proposed changes to review prior to the meeting. There was a lot of discussion and further clarification is needed. The board was asked to think of examples of nonconforming uses, write them down for further discussion during the next meeting. A motion was made by Wilson Roberts to table this item for two weeks. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.

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