PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 10, 2001     

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, September 10, 2001 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Debbie Ryan Watts, Larry Olliff, Tim Lovezzola, Judson Trapnell, Holly Young and Craig Brewer.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance.  Chairman Holly Young called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

 

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

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

  1. Discussion of Decorative Fences.  Mayor and Council had requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the ordinance on decorative fences.  Mrs. Carver had called around to different municipalities regarding fence regulations.  Most of the cities do not regulate fencing, nor require fence permits.  The board agreed that a better definition is needed for a decorative fence along with design criteria and height restrictions.  Some of the following suggestions were made:  maximum height of 36”, minimum thirty (30) percent opaque, adding vinyl, wrought iron and brick as desired materials and deleting concrete and stone.  Councilwoman Billie Tyler expressed her concern about decorative fences being placed in easements and around fire hydrants.  Mrs. Carver was asked to draft the proposed changes to present to Mayor and Council for their comments. 

 

  

  NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. C & S Bank Conceptual Site Plan on Pooler Parkway.   Craig Brewer excused himself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest.  Steve Byrd of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented a conceptual site plan to the board for their review and comments.   Mr. Byrd stated that the proposed location of the bank is the northeast corner of Benton Boulevard and Pooler Parkway.  The conceptual plan meets all the setback requirements.  With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the  C & S Bank Conceptual Site Plan.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

 

  1. Minor Subdivision Plat Revision of Lot 3 on Coleman Boulevard.  Terry Coleman of     

Kern-Coleman & Company presented the revised plat to the board that adds a 50-foot utility easement.  Mr. Coleman stated that when the original plat was recorded the size of the utility easement was not known.  Councilwoman Billie Tyler questioned the height of the SEPCO utility lines within this easement.  With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the minor subdivision plat revision of lot 3 on Coleman Boulevard.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.   

 

 

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