Pooler public meetings in 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the FY2022 budget (second reading), a conditional use and parking variance for a proposed Harbor Freight store at 1029 West Highway 80, and several zoning amendments. They will also consider consent agenda items, department reports, and other resolutions.

• Resolution R2021-12.A approving FY2022 budget (second reading)
• Conditional use for Harbor Freight at 1029 West Highway 80
• Parking space variance for Harbor Freight at 1029 West Highway 80
• Zoning map amendment for 1336 South Rogers Street from R1-A to C-2
• Zoning map amendment for 35 Coleman Boulevard from C-2 to I-1

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget on second reading. The council also approved a conditional use permit and parking variance for a proposed Harbor Freight store at 1029 West Highway 80, subject to conditions including standard red brick exterior and removal of underground tanks. Several subdivision plats were approved, and a zoning map amendment for 1336 South Rogers Street was postponed to January 17, 2022.

• Approved FY2022 Budget Resolution R2021-12.A (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Harbor Freight at 1029 West Hwy 80 with stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved parking space variance for Harbor Freight at 1029 West Hwy 80 (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision/preliminary plat for Easthaven, Area A2 (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision/preliminary plat for Ellis Park, Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional zoning amendment for 165 Distribution Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed zoning map amendment for 1336 South Rogers Street to Jan 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved release/acceptance of performance bonds and final plat for Ellis Park Phases 3A/3B (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on the proposed FY2022 budget, a conditional use request for a warehouse, and two zoning map amendments. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes and special event permits. The meeting also includes several site plan and subdivision approvals, as well as a grant for fire-rescue equipment.

• Resolution R2021-12.A to approve FY2022 budget (first reading)
• Conditional use request for warehouse on Old Louisville Road
• Zoning map amendment for 35 Coleman Boulevard from C-2 to I-1
• Zoning map amendment for Dozier Cook properties on East Highway 80 from C-2 to Planned I-1
• GEMA/HS Equipment Grant for Pooler Fire-Rescue

The City Council unanimously awarded the Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project to Southern Civil, LLC for $6,631,946, after bringing the item back for reconsideration. The council also approved the first reading of the FY2022 budget and an amendment to the FY2021 budget. Several other items were approved, postponed, or tabled as detailed in the decisions below.

• Approved (unanimous) motion to reconsider the Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project Award, previously approved on November 15, 2021.
• Approved (unanimous) the consent agenda, including the November 15, 2021 meeting minutes and special event permits for Tic Tic Boom Fireworks, LLC and Sam's Club Holiday Display.
• Approved (unanimous) the first reading of Resolution R2021-12.A to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.
• Approved (unanimous) Resolution R2021-12.B to amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
• Awarded (unanimous) the Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project to Southern Civil, LLC in the amount of $6,631,946.
• Approved (unanimous) a conditional use request for Michael & Pamela Hayman for a proposed warehouse on Old Louisville Road, with stipulations for a right turn egress and road widening.
• Postponed (unanimous) the zoning map amendment for 35 Coleman Boulevard (C-2 to I-1) to the December 20, 2021 meeting.
• Postponed (unanimous) the zoning map amendment for Dozier Cook (1204 and 1208 East Highway 80) to the January 17, 2022 meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, department reports, and several action items. Key decisions include a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the city code, a resolution to amend the technology fee and court cost, a zoning map amendment for property on Old Louisville Road, and approval of site plans and contracts for local projects.

• Alcoholic beverage license for Ruby Tuesday #4274
• Ordinance O2021-11.A to amend Chapter 6 (second reading)
• Resolution R2021-11.B to amend technology fee and court cost
• Zoning map amendment for Michael & Pamela Hayman (Old Louisville Road) from RA-1 to I-1
• Award Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project

The Pooler City Council approved several items, including awarding the Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project to BRW Construction Group, LLC for $6,660,323.00, and a related contract amendment with Hussey, Gay & Bell. The council also approved a zoning map amendment for Michael & Pamela Hayman (Old Louisville Road) from RA-1 to I-1 with stipulations, and approved the site plan for Benton Townhomes at 3010 Benton Grove with conditions. A site plan for Dawgs & Dingoes Oral Surgery Center driveway at 506 West Highway 80 was denied.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Ruby Tuesday liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O2021-11.A amending Chapter 6 (5-1, Wall opposed)
• Approved Resolution R2021-11.B amending technology fee and court cost (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Hayman property, RA-1 to I-1, with contingencies (unanimous)
• Denied site plan for Dawgs & Dingoes Oral Surgery Center driveway (5-1, Higgins opposed)
• Approved site plan for Benton Townhomes at 3010 Benton Grove with stipulations (unanimous)
• Awarded Savannah Quarters Pump Station and Force Main Project to BRW Construction Group, LLC for $6,660,323.00 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Hussey, Gay & Bell for the pump station project (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a regular meeting with consent agenda items, ordinance and resolution readings, and new business including a Savannah Quarters PUD amendment, a JCB industrial site plan on East Highway 80, and Westwood Reserve performance bonds. Public hearings and actions are scheduled for the JCB site plan and Westwood Reserve items. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and special event permits.

• Ordinance O2021-11.A to amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances (first reading)
• Resolution R2021-11.A to amend the Schedule of Fees
• Amendment to Phase 13 of the Savannah Quarters PUD
• Site plan for JCB Industrial Tract on East Highway 80 (public hearing and action)
• Acceptance of performance bonds/final plat review for Westwood Reserve (public hearing and action)

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved the JCB industrial site plan on East Highway 80, contingent on a $401,500 tree fund payment and stormwater agreement clarification. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the city code, a fee schedule resolution (excluding technology and court fees pending review), an amendment to Phase 13 of the Savannah Quarters PUD, and accepted performance bonds and the final plat for Westwood Reserve with conditions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and two special event permits (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2021-11.A amending Chapter 6 of city code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-11.A amending fee schedule, excluding technology and court fees for review (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Phase 13 of Savannah Quarters PUD (unanimous)
• Approved JCB industrial tract site plan on East Highway 80 with $401,500 tree fund payment and stormwater agreement clarification (unanimous)
• Accepted performance bonds totaling $3,105,889.19 and final plat for Westwood Reserve with contingencies (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment for 28.16 acres on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway, changing from R-A and C-2 to I-1. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance amending insurance license fees, adopt the 2021 Comprehensive Plan, and act on several bond releases and a site plan.

• Zoning map amendment for 28.16 acres on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway from R-A and C-2 to I-1
• Ordinance O2021-10.A amending Chapter 78 insurance license fees (second reading)
• Resolution R2021-10.A to adopt the 2021 Pooler Comprehensive Plan
• Release of maintenance bonds for Easthaven Boulevard Extension and Whitaker Park Phase 1
• Site plan for Coastal Commerce Center Phase II at 5212 Old Louisville Road

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance amending insurance license fees, adopted the 'Plan 2040' Comprehensive Plan, and approved a $500 COVID-19 vaccination incentive for city employees. The council also released several maintenance bonds and approved a site plan for Coastal Commerce Center Phase II with conditions. A proposed zoning map amendment for 28.16 acres on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Adopted Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $500 COVID-19 vaccination incentive for city employees (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of insurance license fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Released $478,529.85 maintenance bond for Easthaven Boulevard extension and lift station (unanimous)
• Released $203,278.60 maintenance bond for Whitaker Park Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted bonds and released $844,509.38 subdivision performance bond for Westbrook Greens Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Coastal Commerce Center Phase II with conditions including $489,825 tree fund payment (unanimous)
• Zoning map amendment for Jimmy DeLoach Parkway withdrawn by petitioner

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning map amendments for properties on Dublin Road, a conditional use request for a warehouse with distribution near Pine Barren and Pine Meadow roads, and site plan reviews for a generator store and a school. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance amending insurance license fees and a proclamation for Georgia Retired Educators Day.

• Zoning Map Amendment of 116 Dublin Road from RA-2 to I-1
• Zoning Map Amendment of 124 Dublin Road from RA-2 to I-1
• Conditional Use Request for warehouse with distribution at Pine Barren and Pine Meadow roads
• Ordinance O2021-10.A amending life insurer license fees (first reading)
• Site Plan Review for Remler Generator Store at 1521 Pooler Parkway

The Pooler City Council unanimously denied zoning map amendments for 116 and 124 Dublin Road, changing them from RA-2 to I-1. The council approved a conditional use request for a warehouse with distribution at Pine Barren and Pine Meadow Roads, subject to traffic study and signal contingencies. Site plans for a Remler Generator Store and a Primrose School were approved, the latter with stormwater and signage conditions. The consent agenda, including alcohol permits for Liquorland Warehouse, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and alcohol permits for Liquorland Warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2021-10.A amending insurer license fees (unanimous)
• Postponed Proclamation for Georgia Retired Educators Day to Oct 18 (unanimous)
• Denied zoning map amendment for 116 Dublin Road from RA-2 to I-1 (unanimous)
• Denied zoning map amendment for 124 Dublin Road from RA-2 to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for warehouse at Pine Barren and Pine Meadow Roads with traffic study and signal contingencies (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Remler Generator Store at 1521 Pooler Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Primrose School at Godley Station Blvd and Trader's Way with stormwater and signage conditions (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, several ordinance amendments, and multiple public hearings on zoning changes and a conditional use request. The council will also consider proposals for the Pooler Tennis Complex and other site plans.

• Ordinance amendments to zoning code, including warehousing in I-2 district and tree protection (second readings)
• Conditional use request for a vape shop at 405 West Highway 80, Suite 106
• Zoning map amendments for properties on Pine Barren Road and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Costco Wholesale at 200 Mosaic Circle and Pooler Spirits at 125 Foxfield Way
• Pooler Tennis Complex design and geotechnical services proposals from Thomas & Hutton and Terracon

The Pooler City Council approved several zoning map amendments, including rezonings at 516 Pine Barren Road (M-H-1 to R-4) and 527 Pine Barren Road (M-H-2B to R-1A, 4-1 vote), and a 64.55-acre parcel at Pine Barren Road and Pine Meadow Drive (R-A to I-1). The council also approved site plans for a convenience store, Towne Park Pooler, and Chick-Fil-A, along with contracts for the Pooler Tennis Complex. Two items were withdrawn by petitioners: a vape shop conditional use request and a zoning amendment on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. The City Sponsorship Policy resolution was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including licenses, permits, and loans (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 516 Pine Barren Road from M-H-1 to R-4 with contingencies (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 527 Pine Barren Road from M-H-2B to R-1A with contingencies (4-1, Higgins dissenting)
• Approved zoning amendment for 64.55 acres at Pine Barren Road/Pine Meadow Drive from R-A to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan for Outparcel 16 I-16 West Convenience Store with $100,000 payment (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Towne Park Pooler with CCTV inspection contingency (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Chick-Fil-A at 2021 Pooler Parkway with tree correction (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution R2021-09.C City Sponsorship Policy (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

This is a brief workshop agenda with only a roll call, call to order, a presentation on funding opportunities from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), and adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the only substantive item is a presentation summarizing funding opportunities.

• Presentation: Funding Opportunities GMA Summary

The Pooler City Council held a workshop to review potential funding opportunities and revenue tools, including grants and tax districts. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session. The workshop was informational only, with discussion of options for the city's future use.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a regular meeting with multiple public hearings and votes on zoning amendments, a Costco sign variance, a large warehouse site plan, and an intergovernmental agreement for a new 911 system. The agenda includes both first and second readings of ordinances, as well as consent agenda items like alcohol licenses and special event permits.

• Ordinance O2021-08.C: Adoption by reference of building regulations (second reading)
• Ordinance O2021-08.A: Site plan approval procedures amendment (first reading)
• Ordinance O2021-08.D: Allow warehousing/storage by right in I-2 Heavy Industrial district (first reading)
• Sign variance request for Costco at 200 Mosaic Circle
• Zoning map amendment for 48.2-acre Clear Lake Reserve parcel from R-3C to Planned R-3C

The Pooler City Council approved a sign variance for Costco at 200 Mosaic Circle by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Higgins dissenting. The council denied a conditional use request for a learning and tutoring center on Skinner Avenue and Read Street by a 3-2 vote, with Higgins and Williams opposed. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including several zoning ordinance amendments, a zoning map amendment for a 48.2-acre parcel in Clear Lake Reserve, and a zoning map amendment for 428 West Highway 80, each subject to conditions. The council also approved the purchase of 209 South Rogers Street for $185,000.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, a liquor license for Ponko Chicken, and two special event permits (unanimous).
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2021-08.C, adopting building regulations by reference (unanimous).
• Approved first readings of Ordinances O2021-08.A, O2021-08.B, O2021-08.D, and O2021-09.A-I, amending zoning and tree protection codes (unanimous).
• Approved sign variance for Costco at 200 Mosaic Circle (4-1, Higgins nay).
• Approved zoning map amendment for 48.2-acre parcel in Clear Lake Reserve from R-3C to Planned R-3C, subject to conditions (unanimous).
• Approved zoning map amendment for 428 West Highway 80 from C-1 to Planned C-1, subject to conditions (unanimous).
• Denied conditional use request for a learning and tutoring center on Skinner Avenue and Read Street (3-2, Higgins and Williams nay).
• Denied amendment to Wynn-Capallo PUD Master Plan and Development Standards (unanimous).

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is meeting to consider a resolution enacting a temporary moratorium on interments and permanently ending the sale of cemetery plots in Newton Cemetery, with exceptions. They will also vote on awarding construction for Fire Station #5, a storm debris removal agreement extension, and a conditional use request. Several consent agenda items include alcohol license applications and property agreements.

• Resolution R2021-08.A: Temporary moratorium on interments and permanent end to cemetery plot sales in Newton Cemetery
• Ordinance O2021-08.C: First reading of amendment to building code section 22-36
• Award construction of Fire Station #5
• Storm debris removal mutual benefit and use agreement extension
• Conditional use request for 1018 W. Highway 80, Suite 507

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved a $1,148,344 construction contract for Fire Station #5 off Triple B Trail and Nordic Drive to Pro Construction of Georgia. The council also passed a resolution enacting a temporary moratorium on interments and permanently ending the sale of cemetery plots in Newton Cemetery, and approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to the building code. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Stevie Wall absent.

• Awarded $1,148,344 construction contract for Fire Station #5 to Pro Construction of Georgia (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-08.A: temporary moratorium on interments and permanent end to cemetery plot sales at Newton Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2021-08.C amending building code Section 22-36 (unanimous)
• Approved Storm Debris Removal Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement Extension, subject to city attorney approval (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use request for 1018 W. Highway 80, Suite 507 (unanimous)
• Approved site/landscape plan for Bassford Building #35 on Old Louisville Road, subject to $31,525 Tree Fund payment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, liquor licenses for two hotels, and drainage easement/quitclaim deed (unanimous)

City Council Special Called Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a special called meeting to hold the fourth public hearing on the proposed 2021 millage rate and then vote on its adoption. This is the final step in setting the property tax rate for the year.

• Public hearing on proposed 2021 millage rate
• Adoption of proposed 2021 millage rate

The Pooler City Council held a special called meeting and adopted the proposed 2021 millage rate of 4.597 mills. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor. A public hearing on the proposed property tax increase was held before the vote.

• Adopted 2021 millage rate of 4.597 mills (unanimous, 5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is meeting to consider a zoning map amendment and conditional use request for properties on Pine Barren Road, which would allow construction of a mini-storage facility. The council will also review an alcohol license application, a subdivision plat, and a revised site plan. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and an executive session.

• Zoning map amendment for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2
• Conditional use request for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road to allow mini-storage facility
• Alcoholic beverage license for Nightstar Holding Group, LLC dba Ichiban Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 40 Traders Way
• Minor subdivision plat for Outparcel 4 off Blue Moon Crossing for HOS Management
• Revised site plan landscape plan for Pine Meadow Warehouse (PIN 5-1010-03-007)

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2, and a conditional use request to allow construction of a mini-storage facility on the same properties, both subject to conditions including a recombination plat, fire protection, and a three-lane road per the Kimley Horn traffic study. The council also approved an alcoholic beverage license for Ichiban Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, a minor subdivision plat for Outparcel 4 off Blue Moon Crossing, and a revised site plan/landscape plan for Pine Meadow Warehouse (4-1).

• Approved zoning map amendment for 1403, 1405, 1407, 1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for mini-storage facility at 1403, 1405, 1407, 1411 Pine Barren Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Nightstar Holding Group LLC dba Ichiban Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 40 Traders Way (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for Outparcel 4 off Blue Moon Crossing for HOS Management (unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan/landscape plan for Pine Meadow Warehouse with conditions (4-1)

City Council Orientation/Retreat

This is a City Council orientation/retreat meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda includes team building, assessment results, a capital project update, and discussion of proposed goals and projects. No votes or formal actions are listed.

• Capital project update
• Proposed goals and projects discussion
• Team building and assessment results

City Council Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the Pooler City Council with an agenda limited to procedural items: roll call, call to order, and adjournment. No substantive business is listed for discussion or decision.

The July 26, 2021 special called meeting of the Pooler City Council was adjourned because a quorum was not present. Mayor Rebecca C. Benton called the meeting to order, but with only two councilmembers present, no business could be conducted. City Attorney Craig Call noted that any public comments made during the advertised hearing would be null. No decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and actions on several items, including the transmittal of the Comprehensive Plan draft, zoning map amendments, a conditional use request, a millage rate hearing, and bids for intersection improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Resolution to transmit Comprehensive Plan draft to Coastal Regional Commission and DCA (public hearing, action)
• Zoning map amendment for 1403-1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2 (public hearing, no action)
• Conditional use request for mini-storage facility at 1403-1411 Pine Barren Road (public hearing, no action)
• Proposed 2021 millage rate public hearing #3
• Bids for Pooler Parkway/Park Avenue and Pooler Parkway/S.H. Morgan intersection improvements

The Council unanimously approved transmitting the draft Pooler Comprehensive Plan to the Coastal Regional Commission and Department of Community Affairs. It also approved two intersection improvement bids, two special event permits, a zoning change, and a PUD amendment, while deferring two Pine Barren Road items and hearing public comment on the millage rate.

• Approved transmittal of the Pooler Comprehensive Plan draft for review by the Coastal Regional Commission and Department of Community Affairs (unanimous).
• Approved the Division 1 Pooler Parkway / Park Avenue intersection improvement bid from E&D Contracting Service, Inc. for $692,228.57 (unanimous).
• Approved the Division 2 Pooler Parkway / S. H. Morgan intersection improvement bid from APAC Atlantic, Inc. for $538,463.45 (unanimous).
• Approved the special event permit for the Back to School Backpack Giveaway, contingent on meeting with the Chief of Police (unanimous).
• Approved the special event permit for the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce's Patriot Weekend Celebration (unanimous).
• Approved the zoning map amendment for 1485 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to I-1 (5-1, with Higgins opposed).
• Approved the Forest Lakes PUD Amendment (unanimous).
• Deferred the zoning map amendment and conditional use request for 1403-1411 Pine Barren Road to August 2, 2021; no action taken.

Public Hearing

The Pooler City Council is holding the second public hearing on the proposed 2021 millage rate. This is a procedural step to gather public input before a final decision on the property tax rate.

• Public hearing on proposed 2021 millage rate

The Pooler City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2021 millage rate increase. One resident, Jeff Delaney, spoke during the hearing. No vote or decision was made; the hearing was adjourned after comments.

• Held public hearing #2 on the proposed 2021 millage rate increase
• Heard comments from resident Jeff Delaney
• Adjourned the hearing without taking action

Public Hearing

The Pooler City Council is holding the first public hearing on the proposed 2021 millage rate. No rate amount or decision is listed in the agenda; the item is only scheduled for discussion and public input.

• Proposed 2021 millage rate public hearing #1

The Pooler City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2021 millage rate. One resident, Larry Biarnelli, commented on the proposed increase. No vote or decision was made; the hearing was adjourned.

• Held public hearing #1 on the proposed 2021 millage rate
• Heard comments from resident Larry Biarnelli
• Adjourned the hearing without taking action

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and conditional use requests, including a zoning change for 5188 Old Louisville Road to allow warehouses with distribution, and a change for properties on Pine Barren Road to allow a mini-storage facility. The council will also consider a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce's Sunset Shopping in the Park events and a performance bond for Blakely Commons, Phase I. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a proclamation.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 5188 Old Louisville Road from RA-1 to I-1 (Public Hearing, Action)
• Conditional Use Request for 5188 Old Louisville Road to allow construction of warehouses with distribution (Public Hearing, Action)
• Zoning Map Amendment for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2 (Public Hearing, No Action)
• Conditional Use Request for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road to allow construction of a mini-storage facility (Public Hearing, No Action)
• Special Event Permit for Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Shopping in the Park events on Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, 2021

The Pooler City Council approved a zoning map amendment for 5188 Old Louisville Road, changing it from RA-1 to I-1, and a conditional use request to allow warehouse construction with distribution, both subject to stipulations. The council also approved a special event permit for the Chamber of Commerce's Sunset Shopping in the Park events, and a performance bond and final plat for Blakely Commons, Phase I. Items for JABOT PUD Amendment #16 and Pine Barren Road zoning/conditional use requests were postponed to later meetings.

• Approved the Zoning Map Amendment for 5188 Old Louisville Road from RA-1 to I-1, with stipulations including further truck traffic restrictions.
• Approved the Conditional Use Request for 5188 Old Louisville Road to allow construction of warehouses with distribution, subject to criteria review.
• Approved the Special Event Permit Application for the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Shopping in the Park events on August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2021.
• Approved the performance bond and final plat for Blakely Commons, Phase I, subject to attorney review.
• Postponed JABOT PUD Amendment #16 to the August 2, 2021 council meeting.
• Postponed the Zoning Map Amendment for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road from MH-1 to C-2 to the July 19, 2021 council meeting.
• Postponed the Conditional Use Request for 1403, 1405, 1407, and 1411 Pine Barren Road for a mini-storage facility to the July 19, 2021 council meeting.
• Approved the City Council and Executive Session minutes of June 21, 2021.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. Key items include first reading of an alcohol beverage ordinance amendment, second reading of a zoning text amendment removing density requirements for Planned Unit Developments, and a conditional use request for independent senior housing. The council will also consider several special event permits, PUD amendments, and a contract for engineering services.

• Ordinance O2021-05.A amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) - first reading
• Ordinance O2021-06.A deleting density requirements for PUDs - second reading
• Conditional use request for senior housing on Pipemaker's Circle, Pooler Park of Commerce
• Alcoholic beverage license for Cracker Barrel #192 at 1000 Highway 80 East
• Agreement for Quacco Road Improvement Engineering Services with Moffatt & Nichol

The Pooler City Council denied the first reading of Ordinance O2021-05.A, which would have amended the city's alcoholic beverage code. The council approved the second reading of a zoning text amendment removing density requirements for Planned Unit Developments, and approved a conditional use request for independent senior housing on Pipemaker's Circle. Several other items were approved, including an alcohol license for Cracker Barrel, special event permits, and a site plan expansion.

• Denied first reading of Ordinance O2021-05.A (alcoholic beverages amendment) — motion passed 4-3.
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2021-06.A (PUD density requirements deletion) — motion passed 5-1.
• Approved conditional use for independent senior housing on Lots 25-27, Pipemaker's Circle — motion passed 5-1.
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Cracker Barrel #192 at 1000 Highway 80 East — motion passed unanimously.
• Approved special event permit for Gateway Community Service Board Car Show on September 11, 2021 — motion passed unanimously.
• Approved special event permit for Chamber of Commerce Sunset Shopping in the Park for July 1 only — motion passed unanimously.
• Approved JABOT PUD Amendment #15 with conditions (e.g., amenity construction, HOA meeting) — motion passed unanimously.
• Approved conditional use for Remler Generator Store at 1521 Pooler Parkway — motion passed unanimously.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several zoning text amendments, including adding independent senior housing as a conditional use in certain districts, deleting density requirements for Planned Unit Developments, and allowing funeral homes without crematories in C-P districts. They will also consider a zoning map amendment for Town Park Investments, a Forest Lakes PUD master plan amendment, and a conditional use request for a funeral home. Additionally, the council will review special event permits for a Sam's Club food truck fundraiser and a Tanger Outlets fireworks sale, plus other administrative items.

• Ordinance O2021-03.A: Add independent senior housing as conditional use in R-2, R-3, R-4, C-1, C-2 (second reading)
• Ordinance O2021-06.A: Delete density requirements for Planned Unit Developments (first reading)
• Ordinance O2021-06.B: Add funeral homes without crematories as conditional use in C-P district
• Resolution R2021-06.A: Zoning map amendment for Town Park Investments from R-3B to R-4
• Special event permits: Sam's Club food truck fundraiser (June 28-July 25) and Tanger Outlets fireworks sale (June 23-July 6)

The Pooler City Council approved the second reading of a zoning text amendment allowing independent senior housing as a conditional use in C-1 and C-2 districts (4-2), and denied the first reading of an amendment to allow funeral homes without crematories in C-P districts (5-1). The council also tabled a zoning map amendment for Town Park Investments and a proclamation policy, and approved several special event permits and a subdivision plat.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2021-03.A for independent senior housing in C-1/C-2 (4-2)
• Denied first reading of Ordinance O2021-06.B for funeral homes in C-P (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2021-06.A to delete PUD density requirements (5-1)
• Tabled Resolution R2021-06.A for Town Park Investments rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for Mosaic Town Center Outparcel 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Sam's Club food truck event permit with fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Tanger Outlets firework sale permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled proclamation policy (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council approved a $2,003,075 drainage contract with Savannah River Utilities, a conditional use for a wine and liquor store at 1032 US Highway 80, and a tree-planting program. They denied a fence variance at 405 Stuart Street and referred a zoning amendment back to Planning & Zoning. All votes were unanimous except the carnival permit (5-1) and the liquor store (5-1).

• Approved $2,003,075 drainage contract with Savannah River Utilities (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for wine and liquor store at 1032 US Highway 80 (5-1, Higgins nay)
• Approved 2021 Plant a Tree for Free program, 350 trees for $4,917.50 (unanimous)
• Denied front yard fence encroachment variance at 405 Stuart Street (unanimous)
• Referred Benton Grove zoning amendment back to Planning & Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Tanger Outlet Carnival permit with COVID-19 plan amendment (5-1, Hutcherson nay)
• Approved resolution opposing House Bill 462 (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision of Parcel 6, Savannah Quarters (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council approved a resolution for a fire truck master lease purchase agreement in the amount of $1,275,700, subject to attorney review. The council also approved several other items, including a meeting date change, bond releases and final plat for Clubhouse Residential Phase 2, a minor subdivision plat, and site/landscape plans for two industrial properties. A special event permit for the Tanger Outlet Carnival was tabled until the March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved $1,275,700 fire truck master lease purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2021 meeting date change (unanimous)
• Tabled Tanger Outlet Carnival special event permit until March 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Released $184,717.32 performance bond, accepted $118,161.35 maintenance bond and $61,087.50 performance bond, approved final plat for Clubhouse Residential Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for 35 Coleman Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved site and landscape plans for 102 Morgan Lakes Industrial Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved site and landscape plans for 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Boulevard (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council approved all items on the agenda, including a conditional use request for JCB, the Costco site plan at 200 Mosaic Circle, and several subdivision plats and bonds. The only split vote was the 4-3 approval of the Easthaven Area D major subdivision. All other decisions were unanimous.

• Approved professional development services proposal for Jimmy Deloach Parkway Fire Station from Coleman Company, $86,080 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use request for JCB subject to criteria review and traffic study (unanimous)
• Approved final plat and accepted maintenance/sidewalk bonds for Westbrook Phase 78-1, $134,195 and $141,750 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat and accepted maintenance/sidewalk bonds for Whitaker Park Phase 3, $331,722 and $72,900 (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision for Easthaven Area D (Telfair Park) (4-3)
• Approved site/landscape plans for Costco at 200 Mosaic Circle (unanimous)
• Approved I-95/Hwy 80 interchange landscape and signage agreement with Thomas & Hutton (unanimous)
• Approved revised site/landscape plans for 300 Seabrook Parkway Building B with conditions (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Pooler Elementary School renovation, an alcohol license for Sia Quacco 2 LLC, a revised towing agreement with Clem Burnsed Towing, a zoning change at 1545 Dean Forest Road, a site plan for iFLY, a subdivision for Ellis Park Phase III, and a maintenance bond release. They denied a sign variance for Parker's Spirits and tabled a landscape plan for Mosaic Town Center. A zoning amendment for 1742 Quacco Road was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Approved resolution supporting Pooler Elementary School renovation (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Sia Quacco 2 LLC at 1507 Quacco Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised towing service agreement with Clem Burnsed Towing (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment at 1545 Dean Forest Road from C-2 to I-2 (unanimous)
• Denied sign variance for Parker's Spirits at 8 Godley Station (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for iFLY at 1 Towne Center Court with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision Ellis Park Phase III (unanimous)
• Tabled landscape plan for Mosaic Town Center Tract II; approved preliminary plat (unanimous)