Pooler public meetings in 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a resolution requesting state surplus funding for the Pooler Library and a second reading of engineering provision revisions. The body will also hold public hearings on several conditional use requests for businesses and home occupations.

• Resolution R2025-12.A for State of Georgia FY2025 Budgetary Surplus Funding for the Pooler Library
• Release of bonds for Coastal Commerce, Phase 2, totaling $813,863.50
• Conditional Use Request for a golf cart rental service at 1018 West US Highway 80, Suite 501
• Conditional Use Request for a hardware store at 1276 West US Highway 80
• Award of contracts for Pooler Recreation Park basketball courts and a mass notification platform

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed several conditional use requests. It voted to recommend approval of a two‑warehouse project totaling 957,600 SF in the I‑1 Light Industrial district on Pine Barren Road, subject to required intersection improvements. It also postponed the golf‑cart rental request and approved a text amendment to city engineering standards. All other items were either withdrawn or approved without opposition.

• Conditional Use recommendation for two warehouses (957,600 SF) off Pine Barren Rd, I‑1 district (Application #A25-0193)
• Postponement of Conditional Use for golf‑cart rental at 1018 W US Hwy 80 Suite 501 (Application #A25-0195)
• Approval of text amendment to engineering provisions in the Pooler Code of Ordinances
• Final plat and performance bond acceptance for Tract W Townhomes Phase 1 ($2,238,425.48) (Application #A25-0158)
• Conditional Use for hardware store at 1276 W US Hwy 80 in C‑1 district (Application #A25-0205)

Appeal Hearing

The body is meeting to conduct an administrative appeal hearing regarding a business license for Freight Plus USA, Inc.

• Administrative Appeal for Freight Plus USA, Inc. Business License

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider two construction contracts: one for a Highway 80 water main replacement and another for improvements at the Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren intersection. A first‑reading ordinance on engineering provisions will be heard. Two conditional use requests—one for golf‑cart rental services in a C‑2 district and another for two large warehouses (957,600 SF) in an I‑1 district—will be discussed, with the golf‑cart request postponed to the next planning meeting.

• Ordinance O2025-11.A – Engineering Provisions Revisions (first reading, public hearing)
• Conditional Use Request for golf‑cart rental services in C‑2 zone at 1018 W US Hwy 80, Suite 501 (postponed)
• Conditional Use Request for two warehouses totaling 957,600 SF in I‑1 zone off Pine Barren Road (public hearing, action)
• Award contract for Highway 80 Water Main Replacement Construction
• Award contract for Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren Intersection Improvement Construction

The City Council approved the consent agenda and two special event permits without alcohol. It gave a first reading approval to Ordinance O2025-11.A. The council also approved a conditional use request for warehousing with conditions and awarded two major construction contracts for water main replacement and intersection improvement.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Bourbon Drop (No Alcohol) (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for TNT Fireworks (No Alcohol) (5-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2025-11.A – Engineering Provisions Revisions (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for warehousing and storage (957,600 SF) with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved award of Highway 80 Water Main Replacement Contract to Eastern Excavating for $4,143,692.31 (5-0-0)
• Approved award of Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren Intersection Improvement Contract to J.A. Long Construction for $4,379,597.16 (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and acted on several development requests. It recommended denial of a variance for a 33,867‑sf industrial building at 1901 Pine Meadow Dr. It approved a conditional use for an animal crematory at 1151 Old Louisville Rd with an aquamation‑only condition. It approved the Cross Creek Phase 3 major subdivision plan for 88 single‑family parcels with a pavement condition evaluation requirement, and also approved site‑plan applications for a childcare facility at 15 Commons Way and a tool‑rental center addition to Home Depot at 190 Pooler Parkway.

• Denial recommendation for variance to reduce buffer for 33,867 sf industrial building at 1901 Pine Meadow Dr (Application A25-0161)
• Conditional use approval for animal crematory at 1151 Old Louisville Rd (Application A25-0183) with aquamation‑only condition
• Approval of Major Subdivision Plan for Cross Creek Phase 3 – 88 residential parcels in Jabot PUD (Application A24-0106) with pavement condition evaluation requirement
• Site‑plan approval for childcare facility at 15 Commons Way (Application A24-0155)
• Site‑plan approval for Home Depot tool‑rental center addition at 190 Pooler Parkway (Application A25-0129)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider the second reading and approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The body will also review several zoning variance requests and site development plans for commercial and residential projects.

• Resolution R2025-11.A: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approval
• Release of $157,518.80 maintenance bond for Westbrook Area I-3, Blue Moon Crossing
• Zoning buffer variance for a 33,867 square foot industrial building at 1901 Pine Meadow Drive
• Conditional use request for an animal crematory and veterinary clinic at 1151 Old Louisville Road
• Major subdivision plan for Cross Creek - Phase 3 consisting of 88 single-family residential parcels

The council approved the second reading of the FY 2026 budget (4-2-0). It denied a zoning variance for 1901 Pine Meadow Drive and approved a conditional use for an animal crematory at 1151 Old Louisville Road. Several site development plans were approved, a major subdivision plan was approved with stipulations, and a signalization contract was approved.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (second reading) (4-2-0)
• Denied variance request for 1901 Pine Meadow Drive (6-0-0)
• Approved conditional use for animal crematory at 1151 Old Louisville Road (6-0-0)
• Postponed variance request for Lanier Tract at 1323 East US Highway 80 (6-0-0)
• Approved site development for Wells Fargo at 439 Pooler Parkway (6-0-0)
• Approved site development for Home Depot tool rental center at 190 Pooler Parkway (6-0-0)
• Approved site development for childcare facility at 15 Commons Way (6-0-0)
• Approved major subdivision plan for Cross Creek Phase 3 with stipulations (4-3-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed several site development plans, a conditional use request, and a major subdivision plan. It also recommended acceptance of a $1,070,563.50 performance bond for the TTRES Pooler lift station at 2300 Pooler Parkway, pending City Attorney approval. All listed items were recommended for approval and passed without opposition.

• Variance request for 75‑foot buffer reduction at 1901 Pine Meadow Dr. (Application #A25-0161) – staff recommends denial
• Conditional Use for animal crematory at 1151 Old Louisville Rd. (Application #A25-0183)
• Site Development Plan for Home Depot tool rental center at 190 Pooler Parkway (Application #A25-0129)
• Site Development Plan for Wells Fargo bank at 439 Pooler Parkway (Application #A25-0132)
• Acceptance of performance bond $1,070,563.50 for TTRES lift station, 2300 Pooler Parkway (23-1157)

Default

The Pooler City Council will hold a workshop to discuss items including revisions to engineering provisions and a review of council meeting agendas. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Ordinance O2025-09.C - Engineering Provisions Revisions
• Downtown Development Authority discussion
• Council Meeting Agenda Review

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council meeting will include a public hearing and first reading of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Council members will also consider two ordinances related to short‑term rentals and planning & zoning processes. Additional items include a variance request for a buffer reduction at 1901 Pine Meadow Drive and several new business proposals such as a conditional use request and site development plans.

• Resolution R2025-11.A – Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approval (First Reading; Public Hearing, Action)
• Ordinance O2025-09.A – Short-Term Rental Amendment (Second Reading)
• Ordinance O2025-09.B – Planning & Zoning Meetings and Site Plan Processes (Second Reading)
• Variance request for 90‑foot buffer reduction at 1901 Pine Meadow Drive (Public Hearing, Action)
• Acceptance of performance bond $1,070,563.50 for TTRES Pooler Lift Station at 2300 Pooler Parkway (subject to City Attorney approval)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a medical office building, a lift station performance bond, and proposed changes to short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes a conditional use request for a glass and door business.

• Site Development Plan Approval for 115 N. Skinner Ave. medical office
• Acceptance of $1,070,563.50 performance bond for TTRES Pooler lift station
• Text Amendment to short-term rental requirements in Pooler Code of Ordinances
• Conditional Use Request for glass and door business at 200 Governor Treutlen Rd.
• Site Development Plan Approval for 125 High Avenue commercial building

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the FY2026 Budget. The session also includes a review of the Council Meeting agenda and a period of open dialogue for council members.

• FY2026 Budget discussion

The October 20, 2025 Pooler City Council workshop presented the FY2026 budget and reviewed the meeting agenda, but no actions or votes were taken on any items. The session concluded with an adjournment at 5:57 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan Update and consider ordinances regarding short-term rentals and zoning processes. The body will also review site development plans for commercial buildings within the Godley Station PUD.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Ordinance O2025-09.A regarding Short-Term Rental Amendment
• Release of $60,412.50 sidewalk performance bond for Westbrook, Phase 5, Reunion Remainder
• Site development plans for 780 Pooler Parkway and 129 Pipemakers Circle
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for 1980 K-POCHA, LLC at 1024 West Highway 80

The council approved the agenda amendment, the consent agenda, two special event permits, the first readings of two ordinances, and two site development plans for commercial buildings in the Godley Station PUD. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda amendment to place three proclamations after consent agenda – Passed (5-0-0)
• Consent agenda approved – Passed (5-0-0)
• Special Event Permit (no alcohol) for Live Tree Sale at 200 Mosaic Circle Drive – Passed (5-0-0)
• Temporary/Special Event Permit (alcohol) for birthday party at 301 Governor Treutlen Drive – Passed (5-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance O2025-09.A – Short-Term Rental Amendment – Passed (4-1-0)
• First reading of Ordinance O2025-09.B – Planning & Zoning Meetings and Site Plan Processes – Passed (5-0-0)
• Site Development Plan for revisions to multi‑tenant commercial building at 780 Pooler Parkway – Passed (5-0-0)
• Site Development Plan for two‑story multi‑tenant commercial building at 129 Pipemakers Circle – Passed (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and acted on several development requests. It denied two variance requests, approved a zoning map amendment with conditions, and approved a 300‑unit multi‑family apartment project with a bond requirement. The commission also accepted a $32,610 performance bond for the same apartment development.

• Denied variance for a personal storage facility at 220 Dublin Rd (6.5‑ft setback reduction).
• Approved zoning map amendment to remove 440‑ft of buffer for a building‑material supply site at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway, with use and size limits.
• Denied variance for a 33,867‑sf industrial building at 1901 Pine Meadow Dr (90‑ft buffer reduction).
• Approved 300‑unit multi‑family apartment complex at 100 Tuxedo Dr, requiring a bond not to exceed $3,000 per acre.
• Accepted performance bond of $32,610 for Thompson Thrift Residential 2 at 100 Tuxedo Dr, pending city attorney approval.

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council workshop on October 6, 2025 will discuss three items. Council members will hear a presentation on the TischlerBise impact fee. They will review the upcoming council meeting agenda. An open‑dialogue session for council members only will conclude the discussion.

• TischlerBise Impact Fee Presentation
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Open Dialogue (Council only)

The October 6, 2025 workshop featured an impact‑fee feasibility presentation and a review of the upcoming council agenda. No motions were introduced, and the council did not vote on any items. All discussion items were noted as having no action taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider several items, including routine consent agenda minutes and alcohol‑license applications. It will discuss special event permit fee waivers and adopt proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. A budget amendment (Resolution R2025-10.A) will be reviewed. The council will hold public hearings on multiple zoning map amendments, variance requests, and will decide on a performance bond and a fire‑hydrant contract.

• Zoning Map Amendment to modify the 100‑foot buffer, allowing a building material supply store with retail at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Pkwy (public hearing, action)
• Zoning Map Amendment to add childcare facilities as an allowable use at 15 Commons Way (Sunshine House) (public hearing, action)
• Variance request to reduce side‑yard setback by 6.5 ft for a personal storage building at 220 Dublin Road (public hearing, action)
• Acceptance of performance bond for $32,610.00 for Thompson Thrift Residential 2 at 100 Tuxedo Drive
• Award of fire hydrant testing and painting contract (subject to City Attorney approval)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, a budget amendment, and a zoning map amendment to add childcare facilities as an allowable use. It denied a proposed 100‑foot buffer modification for a building‑material supply site and denied a variance to reduce a side‑yard setback. Several development plans, a performance bond, and a fire‑hydrant services contract were also approved.

• Consent agenda approved (6-0-0)
• Resolution R2025-10.A – Budget Amendment approved (6-0-0)
• Zoning Map Amendment adding childcare facilities approved (4-2-0)
• Zoning Map Amendment to modify 100‑foot buffer at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway denied (4-2-0)
• Variance request for 220 Dublin Road side‑yard reduction denied (6-0-0)
• Site Development Plan for 300‑unit apartment complex at 100 Tuxedo Drive approved (5-1-0)
• Performance Bond of $32,610 for Thompson Thrift Residential 2 accepted (6-0-0)
• Fire Hydrant Testing, Inspection, and Painting Services contract ($66,750) awarded (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a map amendment to remove part of a 100‑foot buffer so a building material supply company with a retail storefront can be built at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway. The commission will also review several variance and site‑development requests, including a variance for a personal storage building at 220 Dublin Rd. and a site‑development plan for a 300‑unit apartment complex at 100 Tuxedo Dr. Staff recommendations range from approval with conditions to denial.

• Map amendment to remove 440‑linear‑foot of buffer for building material supply at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway (Application #A25-0157)
• Variance request to reduce side‑yard setback for personal storage at 220 Dublin Rd. (Application #A25-0128)
• Variance request for 90‑foot buffer reduction for 33,867‑sf industrial building at 1901 Pine Meadow Dr. (Application #A25-0161)
• Site development plan approval for 300‑unit apartment complex at 100 Tuxedo Dr. (Application #A25-0063)
• Acceptance of performance bond $32,610 for Thompson Thrift Residential 2 at 100 Tuxedo Dr.

City Council Orientation/Retreat

The Pooler City Council convenes a retreat to receive briefings on short‑term rentals, the comprehensive plan, the 2026 meeting schedule, site‑plan approval, and grant funding. Council members will also review term priorities from the winter 2025 retreat and provide feedback. No formal actions or votes are scheduled during this meeting.

• Short‑Term Rental Overview
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Site Plan Approval Process
• Grants Update

The City Council met for a retreat on September 15, 2025. Presentations were given on short‑term rentals, the comprehensive plan, the 2026 meeting schedule, site‑plan approval, grants, and Pooler Connect. The council reviewed term priorities but took no action. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will review a consent agenda, several special event permits, and adopt a proclamation and resolutions. Outstanding business includes multiple zoning map amendments, including a change to allow a multi‑tenant commercial building and restaurant on Quacco Road. New business features a conditional use request for a yoga studio, a site development plan for Live Oak Veterinary Neurology, and the award of various service contracts pending City Attorney approval.

• Zoning Map Amendment from R-A to C-2 for 1511 Quacco Road (multi‑tenant commercial building) and 1513 Quacco Road (restaurant use)
• Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road to I-1 for two warehouse buildings (public hearing advertised)
• Award Paving Contract for Hunter’s Ridge (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Approve agreement with Kimley‑Horn for Pine Barren Road and Rogers Street Improvement Project professional services
• Resolution R2025-09.B – Authorization for Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Grant at the Pooler Recreation Complex

The City Council approved the consent agenda and two resolutions, including a banking services resolution and a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. It denied two zoning map amendments affecting Quacco Road and Old Louisville Road. The council also approved several major contracts, notably a $1,064,500 Kimley‑Horn road improvement agreement and a $477,435 paving contract for Hunter’s Ridge.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09.A – Banking Services (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09.B – LCWF Project Grant at Recreation Complex (6-0-0)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment to change 1511‑1513 Quacco Road to C‑2 (5-1-0)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road to I‑1 (5-1-0)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn professional services agreement for Pine Barren Road and Rogers Street Improvement Project ($1,064,500) (6-0-0)
• Awarded paving contract for Hunter’s Ridge to CW Matthews, not to exceed $477,435 (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for Yoga Studio at 333 SE US Highway 80 (6-0-0)

Appeal Hearing

The City Council approved its consent agenda and a series of special event permits, all unanimously. It denied two zoning map amendments—one for a multi‑tenant commercial building at 1511 Quacco Road and another for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road. The council also approved the Banking Services resolution, the LCWF grant resolution, a $1,064,500 professional‑services contract with Kimley‑Horn, and a $477,435 paving contract for Hunter’s Ridge.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved multiple special event permits (6-0-0 each)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment for 1511 Quacco Road (5-1-0)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road (5-1-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09.A Banking Services (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2025-09.B LCWF Project Grant (6-0-0)
• Approved Kimley‑Horn professional services contract for Pine Barren Road and Rogers Street Improvement ($1,064,500) (6-0-0)
• Awarded Paving Contract for Hunter’s Ridge to CW Matthews ($477,435) (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The commission will consider a zoning map amendment for a childcare facility at 15 Commons Way and a conditional use request for a yoga studio. The body will also review site development plans for a secondary access road and a veterinary neurology clinic.

• Zoning Map Amendment for childcare facility at 15 Commons Way (Application # A25-0134)
• Conditional Use Request for yoga studio at 333 SE US Hwy 80 (Application # A25-0148)
• Site Development Plan for Forest Lakes Secondary Access Road at Jimmy Deloach Parkway and Champlain Drive (Application # A24-0088)
• Site Development Plan for Live Oak Veterinary Neurology at 102 San Drive (Application # A24-0098)

Development Authority Meeting

The Pooler Development Authority will consider a Port Infrastructure Development grant request submitted by Mike Cates. The board will also discuss the finance report, a vacant director position, and the kinds of projects it may partner on. Additionally, members will review the three‑year plan adopted in 2024.

• Port Infrastructure Development Grant Request from Mike Cates
• Finance Report
• Vacant Director position
• Discussion on types of projects the Development Authority can partner with
• Review of 3‑year plan established in 2024

The board adopted the agenda and approved the December 19, 2024 minutes, both unanimously. Director Jim Rexroat's resignation was accepted. Les Preston was nominated and unanimously confirmed as Vice‑Chair. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (6-0-0)
• Accepted Director Jim Rexroat resignation
• Appointed Les Preston as Vice‑Chair (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes the minutes from August 4, 2025, two alcoholic beverage license applications, and the acceptance of a $4,397,878.29 performance bond for the Outpost Bay project at 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway, pending City Attorney approval. The meeting also includes public hearings and actions on several zoning map amendments, conditional use requests, site development plans, and contract approvals, such as the municipal complex landscape contract and an intergovernmental tax‑collection agreement with Chatham County.

• Accept performance bond of $4,397,878.29 for Outpost Bay, 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Approve municipal complex landscape and grounds contract (authorize City Manager to execute)
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Chatham County for tax collection services (authorize City Manager to execute)
• Zoning map amendment to add childcare facilities as an allowable use at 15 Commons Way (public hearing, action)
• Conditional use request for a bar and dog park at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard (public hearing, action)

The City Council approved the Major Subdivision Plan for The Farm at Morgan Lakes Phase 3, creating 71 single‑family residential parcels, with conditions on stormwater agreement and signatory name. Several conditional‑use requests were also approved with stipulations, while a zoning amendment for 125 and 129 Parsons Avenue was denied and a zoning amendment for nine parcels at 1376 Old Louisville Road was postponed to the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Major Subdivision Plan for The Farm at Morgan Lakes Phase 3 (71 parcels) (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Bar and Dog Park at 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Competitive Cheerleading Facility at 1018 West US Highway 80 (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Other Schools & Instruction facility at 200 Governor Treutlen Rd Unit 18 with condition (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Personal Storage Facility at 220 Dublin Road with condition (5-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan for DST Trailer Yard at 1485 Pine Barren Road with condition (5-0-0)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment for 125 and 129 Parsons Avenue to C‑1 (5-0-0)
• Postponed Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels at 1376 Old Louisville Road to Sep 15 2025 (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a major subdivision plan for The Farm at Morgan Lakes and several conditional use requests. The body will also consider zoning map amendments for properties on Parsons Ave and within the Savannah Quarters PUD.

• Major Subdivision Plan Approval for The Farm at Morgan Lakes – Phase 3 (71 Single-Family Residential Parcels)
• Zoning Map Amendment for 125 and 129 Parsons Ave. from R-1-A to C-1
• Conditional Use Request for a Personal Storage Facility at 220 Dublin Rd.
• Conditional Use Request for a Competitive Cheerleading Facility at 1018 W US Hwy 80
• Conditional Use Request for self-defense and firearms training at 200 Governor Treutlen Rd. Unit 18

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider several items on its August 4, 2025 meeting, including bond releases, a maintenance bond acceptance, and a drainage contract award. The council will discuss a request to postpone a conditional use for a bar and dog park at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard. New business includes multiple zoning map amendments, conditional use requests, a variance, and site development plans, all scheduled for public hearing and action.

• Release of Maintenance Bond $824,612.53 for Westwood Reserve, Woodford Reserve Drive
• Release of Subdivision Performance Bond $2,304,925.92 for Cross Creek Phase 2, 145 Cross Creek Drive
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond $28,626.89 for HōM at Pooler, 100 Commons Way (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Zoning Map Amendment from R-A to C-2 for 1511 and 1513 Quacco Road (public hearing, action)
• Award Kelly Street Drainage Project Contract (subject to City Attorney approval)

The Pooler City Council approved several bond releases and postponed a bar and dog park request. It approved a zoning amendment to add a gym at 1702 Pooler Parkway and awarded the Kelly Street drainage contract for $386,724. Additional actions included approving conditional uses for a retreat and an HVAC office, and denying a variance request for accessory structures.

• Approved Consent Agenda releasing bonds ($824,612.53 Westwood Reserve, $2,304,925.92 Cross Creek Phase 2, $28,626.89 HōM at Pooler) (6-0-0)
• Postponed Conditional Use Request for Bar and Dog Park at 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd (6-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment to add Gym/Fitness Center at 1702 Pooler Parkway, Suites 112‑113 (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for Retreat at 1336 South Rogers St with stipulations (4-2-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for HVAC Business at 79 Columbia Drive, Suites 107‑109 with stipulation (6-0-0)
• Denied Variance Request for accessory structures at 111 East Mell St (6-0-0)
• Awarded Kelly Street Area Drainage Project – Phase I contract to Ryjack Enterprises for $386,724 (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several conditional use requests, zoning map amendments, and site development plans. The body will also review the acceptance of a maintenance bond for a property on Commons Way.

• Conditional use request for an HVAC office at 79 Columbia Dr.
• Variance request for residential storage and setback reductions at 111 E. Mell St
• Conditional use request for a cheerleading facility at 1018 W US Hwy 80
• Zoning map amendment for a multi-tenant building and restaurant at 1511-1513 Quacco Rd.
• Maintenance bond of $28,626.89 for HoM at Pooler, 100 Commons Way

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Substantial Damage Management Plan and the Program for Public Information. Both items relate to the Community Rating System.

• Substantial Damage Management Plan (SDMP) for the Community Rating System (CRS)
• Program for Public Information (PPI) for the Community Rating System (CRS)
• Council Meeting Agenda Review

The July 21, 2025 Pooler City Council workshop discussed several items, including the Substantial Damage Management Plan and a Public Information program for the Community Rating System. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will consider several consent agenda items, including releases and acceptances of performance and maintenance bonds for local projects. A public hearing will address the 2025 millage rate and adopt two ordinances on flood/subdivision and stormwater matters. New business includes a zoning map amendment for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road to permit two warehouses, a conditional use request for a bar and dog park at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard, and a variance request at 110 Dublin Road. Additional items cover special event permits, fire service mutual aid, and adoption of CRS management and public information programs.

• Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond $77,127.00 for Harmony Townhomes, Chorus Loop
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond $589,174.50 and Sidewalk Performance Bond $82,500.00 for Cross Creek Phase 2
• Final Plat and Acceptance of Performance Bond $4,397,878.29 for Outpost Bay
• Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels adjacent to 1376 Old Louisville Road to I‑1 for two warehouses
• Conditional Use Request for a bar and dog park in C‑2 district at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard

The Pooler City Council adopted a millage rate of 4.197 mills (4‑2‑0). It approved the consent agenda items A‑H and J and postponed the Outpost Bay final plat item indefinitely (6‑0‑0). Several special event permits, ordinance second readings, and development plans were approved, while a zoning map amendment was postponed and a variance request was denied.

• Adopted millage rate of 4.197 mills (4-2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑H and J; postponed Outpost Bay item I indefinitely (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Farm + Feast Fridays (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Chatham Subaru Community Car Show (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2025-06.D – Flood & Subdivisions (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2025-06.E – Stormwater (6-0-0)
• Postponed Zoning Map Amendment for nine parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Road (6-0-0)
• Denied Variance Request at 110 Dublin Road (6-0-0)

Public Hearing

The City Council will decide on the 2025 millage rate and consider several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. The body will also review site development plans for retail buildings and a mutual aid agreement for fire services.

• 2025 Millage Rate Public Hearing #3 and Adoption
• Zoning Map Amendment for parcels including 1376 Old Louisville Road to I-1 for two warehouse buildings
• Conditional Use Request for a bar and dog park at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard
• Performance Bond for Outpost Bay in the amount of $4,397,878.29
• Variance Request for buffer reduction at 110 Dublin Road

Development Authority Meeting

The Pooler Development Authority will consider the resignation of Director Jim Rexroat and fill the vacant Vice‑Chair position. It will receive an update on the Main Street Façade Grant Program and discuss two assistance requests: one for senior‑living development from Pete Chaison and another for port infrastructure development from Mike Cates. Additional discussion will cover a finance report, the vacant Director role, partnership project types, and the three‑year plan adopted in 2024.

• Acceptance of Director Jim Rexroat’s resignation
• Filling the vacant Vice‑Chair role
• Status update on Main Street Façade Grant Program
• Senior Living Development Assistance Request from Pete Chaison
• Port Infrastructure Development Grant Request from Mike Cates

The board voted unanimously to adopt the meeting agenda and to approve the October 30, 2024 minutes. No substantive actions on the Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program were decided. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved October 30, 2024 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The commission will consider several site development plans and zoning amendments. Key items include a request to reduce a zoning buffer at 110 Dublin Rd. and a map amendment to allow warehouses on Old Louisville Rd.

• Variance request to reduce required buffer by 75 feet at 110 Dublin Rd.
• Zoning map amendment from R-A and C-2 to I-1 for 9 parcels near 1376 Old Louisville Rd. for 2 warehouses
• Conditional use request for a bar and dog park at 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd.
• Performance bond of $4,397,878.29 for Outpost Bay at 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway
• Maintenance bond of $11,995.00 for Monument at Mosaic at 2200 Pooler Parkway

Public Hearing

The Pooler City Council will hold its first public hearing on the proposed millage rate. The meeting is set for July 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA 31322. No other agenda items are listed.

• Millage Rate Public Hearing #1

The council held a public hearing on the proposed millage rate but took no action on the rate itself. Mayor Karen Williams opened and closed the hearing without comment. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to adjourn the hearing passed (4-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 millage rate and consider several ordinances, including outdoor advertising, telecommunications, rights‑of‑way, flood & subdivisions, and stormwater. Resolutions will be considered to amend the telecommunications fee schedule and to join an amicus brief in the Chang v. City of Milton case before the Georgia Supreme Court. Outstanding business includes a conditional use request for a bar/tavern and the purchase of real property at 103 South Chestnut Street. New business features a zoning map amendment for 1405 Quacco Road, site development plans for the Savannah Quarters PUD, disaster‑related debris removal contracts, an intergovernmental agreement for SPLOST VIII, and adoption of the Title VI Plan and Annual Report.

• Ordinance O2025-06.A – Signs as Related to Outdoor Advertising (second reading, action)
• Ordinance O2025-06.B – Telecommunications (second reading, action)
• Resolution R2025-07.A – Authorize City participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton (Georgia Supreme Court)
• Award Disaster‑Related Debris Removal Services Contract (city manager execution subject to attorney approval)
• Zoning Map Amendment for 1405 Quacco Road (public hearing, action)

The Pooler City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a special‑event permit with a fee waiver. It also moved forward multiple ordinances, a conditional use for a bar, a property purchase, the SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement, and disaster‑related debris removal contracts. All votes were recorded as unanimous (6‑0‑0) except the adjournment motion (5‑0‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Temporary/Special Event Permit for Special Kicks’ Wild Game Dinner with fee waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2025-06.A – Signs as Related to Outdoor Advertising (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2025-06.B – Telecommunications (6-0-0)
• Approved conditional use request for a Bar/Tavern at 101 East Marketplace Way, Suites 100A/200A (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of real property at 103 South Chestnut Street (6-0-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST VIII (6-0-0)
• Awarded Disaster‑Related Debris Removal Services Contract to Ashbritt (6-0-0)

Public Hearing

The Pooler City Council approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the 2025 SPLOST VIII tax. It also approved disaster‑related debris removal contracts, a site‑development plan with conditions, a conditional‑use request for a bar/tavern, and the purchase of a property at 103 South Chestnut Street. The council amended the 2025 Schedule of Fees for telecommunications and adopted the outdoor‑advertising ordinance. A special‑event permit with a fee waiver was granted for the Special Kicks’ Wild Game Dinner.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST VIII (6-0-0)
• Awarded Disaster‑Related Debris Removal Services Contract to Ashbritt (6-0-0)
• Awarded Disaster‑Related Debris Removal Services Contract to DebrisTech (6-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan for Savannah Quarters PUD with stipulations (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for Bar/Tavern at 101 East Marketplace Way (6-0-0)
• Approved Purchase of Real Property at 103 South Chestnut Street (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Pooler Schedule of Fees (Telecommunications) (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O2025-06.A – Signs as Related to Outdoor Advertising (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The commission will consider a site development plan for a retail building and a three-story office building within the Savannah Quarters PUD. The body will also discuss three proposed text amendments to the city code of ordinances.

• Site development plan for retail building at 103 Half Moon Way and office building at 105 Half Moon Way
• Proposed text amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 50 (Floods) and Appendix B (Subdivisions)
• Proposed text amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 (Environment) and Chapter 74 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Spaces)

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council workshop will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: O2025-06.D addressing flood issues and O2025-06.E addressing stormwater management. The council will also review the upcoming meeting agenda and hold an open dialogue among council members.

• Ordinance O2025-06.D – Flood Amendment
• Ordinance O2025-06.E – Stormwater Amendment
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Open Dialogue (Council only)

The June 16, 2025 Pooler City Council workshop reviewed ordinance amendments and the meeting agenda, but no actions were taken on any item. All presentations were informational only. The workshop adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

Public Event

The city is holding a public event to provide information on flood insurance. The meeting includes presentations from city planning, the Georgia State Insurance Commission, and a private insurance group.

• Presentation by Nicole Dixon, Director of Planning & Development
• Presentation by Bryce Rawson, Georgia State Insurance Commission
• Presentation by Jessican Neeley, Beach Insurance Group
• Public Q&A session

The June 16, 2025 public forum presented information on flood insurance and answered resident questions. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 5:51 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council meeting will address routine consent agenda items, including minutes and two alcoholic beverage license applications. Council members will hold public hearings on several ordinances, a fee schedule amendment, and a zoning map change. New business includes a zoning map amendment, conditional use requests, a site development plan, and a postponed subdivision plat.

• Zoning map amendment from R-1-A to R-A for 1335 South Rogers Street (public hearing, action)
• Conditional use request for a home occupation at 2 Hayden’s Court in Brighton Woods (public hearing, action)
• Conditional use request for a bar/tavern at 101 East Marketplace Way, Suites 100A and 200A in Clear Lake Reserve (public hearing, action)
• Ordinance O2025-06.A – Signs as Related to Outdoor Advertising (first reading, public hearing)
• Resolution R2025-06.A – To Amend the 2025 Pooler Schedule of Fees

The City Council approved a zoning map amendment changing 1335 South Rogers Street from R-1-A to R-A. It denied a conditional use request for a home occupation at 2 Hayden’s Court in Brighton Woods. The council also approved several ordinance first readings, a site development plan, and fee‑waiver permits for special events.

• Approved zoning map amendment from R-1-A to R-A for 1335 South Rogers Street (5-0-0)
• Denied conditional use request for a home occupation at 2 Hayden’s Court, Brighton Woods (5-0-0)
• Approved site development plan for Livingood’s Home Appliance Showroom at 1326 East US Highway 80, contingent on staff conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2025-06.A – Signs as Related to Outdoor Advertising (5-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2025-06.B – Telecommunications (5-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2025-06.C – Rights-of-Way (5-0-0)
• Approved special event permit (no alcohol) for Brake the Stigma car show, fee waiver (5-0-0)
• Approved temporary/special event permit (dispensing alcohol) for Tonio Armani Concert, fee waiver (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from April 28, 2025. It denied a variance for a trailer parking yard at 111 Sharon Ct. and denied a rezoning of 1405 Quacco Rd from R-A to R-2A. The commission approved a site development plan for a 171‑room hotel at 850 Memorial Blvd, requiring a recorded easement, and approved the release and acceptance of performance bonds for Forest Lakes Phase 12 on Como Drive.

• Denied variance request for a trailer parking yard at 111 Sharon Ct.
• Denied rezoning request for 1405 Quacco Rd from R-A to R-2A.
• Approved site development plan for a 171‑room hotel at 850 Memorial Blvd with easement contingency.
• Approved release of performance bond and acceptance of maintenance and sidewalk bonds for Forest Lakes Phase 12, Como Drive.

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss three specific ordinances and a traffic study. The session includes a presentation on the Pine Barren Road Corridor Traffic Study Addendum 3.

• Ordinance O2025-06.A regarding signs and outdoor advertising
• Ordinance O2025-06.B regarding telecommunications
• Ordinance O2025-06.C regarding rights-of-way
• Pine Barren Road Corridor Traffic Study Addendum 3 presentation by Kimley-Horn

The Pooler City Council held a workshop on June 2, 2025. Six ordinance proposals and a traffic‑study addendum were presented. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled on any item. The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider several items, including awarding a contract for engineering services to renovate the basketball court at Pooler Recreation Park and authorizing the purchase of real property at 103 South Chestnut Street. The council will also discuss special event permit applications for a Field Day, the Farm & Feast Fridays, and a Back to School Dash & Splash 5k Mini Color Run. A proclamation for the 250th birthday of the United States Army and a resolution to establish the Downtown Development Authority are on the agenda, with the latter postponed indefinitely by the mayor.

• Award contract for Pooler Recreation Park basketball court renovation engineering services
• Purchase of real property at 103 South Chestnut Street
• Special event permit (no alcohol) for Field Day at 605 West Highway 80 – fee waiver requested
• Resolution R2025-05.A to establish Downtown Development Authority – postponed indefinitely
• Site Development Plan for 510 Pooler Parkway – Fifth Third Bank

The City Council approved the consent agenda and three no‑alcohol special event permits unanimously. It adopted the Site Development Plan for Tract W Townhomes with specific traffic‑study and infrastructure conditions by a 4‑3 vote, and also approved the Site Development Plan for 510 Pooler Parkway. Additionally, the council awarded a contract for the Pooler Recreation Park basketball‑court renovation and postponed the purchase of 103 South Chestnut Street.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Field Day with Father special event permit (no alcohol, fee waiver) (6-0-0)
• Approved Farm & Feast Fridays special event permit (no alcohol) (6-0-0)
• Approved Back to School Dash & Splash 5k special event permit (no alcohol) (6-0-0)
• Approved Tract W Townhomes Site Development Plan with stipulations (4-3-0)
• Approved 510 Pooler Parkway Site Development Plan (6-0-0)
• Awarded contract for Pooler Recreation Park basketball‑court renovation up to $17,500 (6-0-0)
• Postponed purchase of real property at 103 South Chestnut Street indefinitely (6-0-0)

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation from the Pooler Library, receive a financial update, review the upcoming council meeting agenda, and conduct an open dialogue session. No formal actions or votes are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Pooler Library Presentation
• Financial Update
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Open Dialogue

The City Council workshop was held on May 19, 2025 with five councilmembers present. No actions were taken on the library presentation, financial update, agenda review, or open dialogue. The workshop was adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Adjourn workshop (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment and a variance request. The body will also consider contracts for a City Hall buildout and an impact fee feasibility study.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 1405 Quacco Road
• Variance Request for 111 Sharon Court
• Impact Fee Feasibility Study agreement with TischlerBise not to exceed $70,470.00
• Release of Performance Bond for Forest Lakes - Phase 12 at Como Drive in the amount of $2,588,955.83
• Site Development Plan Approval for 850 Memorial Boulevard, Hampton Home 2

The council approved a site development plan for 850 Memorial Boulevard, Hampton Home 2, with a condition to provide a recorded access easement. It also approved temporary and special event permits for July 19 and May 22, 2025. Zoning and variance items were postponed, and the city postponed the contract award for the City Hall third‑floor buildout while approving an impact‑fee study agreement and a memorandum with the state emergency management agency.

• Approved Temporary Event Permit for 15 Years of Ashley (July 19, 2025) (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Horne Law Firm Neighborhood BBQ (May 22, 2025) (5-0-0)
• Postponed Zoning Map Amendment for 1405 Quacco Road (5-0-0)
• Postponed Variance Request for 111 Sharon Court indefinitely (5-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan for 850 Memorial Boulevard, Hampton Home 2, with easement condition (5-0-0)
• Approved Agreement with TischlerBise for Impact Fee Feasibility Study up to $70,470 (5-0-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with GEMA/HS for Georgia Search and Rescue participation (5-0-0)
• Postponed indefinitely City Hall Third Floor Buildout contract award (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and considered several applications. Items included a variance request for 111 Sharon Court, conditional use requests for 1757 Old Dean Forest Rd. and 186 Pine Barren Rd., a site development plan for 510 Pooler Parkway, two sidewalk performance bonds, and a zoning map amendment for 1405 Quacco Road. The commission voted to recommend approval or denial as noted for each item.

• Variance request for 111 Sharon Court – staff recommends denial
• Zoning map amendment for 1405 Quacco Road to R‑2A for 208 single‑family units – staff recommends denial
• Site Development Plan approval for 510 Pooler Parkway (commercial bank and drive‑through)
• Acceptance of sidewalk performance bond $204,624 for Westbrook Area L‑2 at 762 Blue Moon Crossing
• Acceptance of sidewalk performance bond $54,375 for Westbrook Area L‑3 at 133 Weyview Gardens

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council will hold a workshop on May 5, 2025. Council members will receive a financial update, review the upcoming meeting agenda, and hold an open dialogue session. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Pooler City Council held a workshop on May 5, 2025. Financial and agenda items were discussed but no action was taken. The council then voted 6-0-0 to adjourn the workshop.

• Motion to adjourn workshop passed (6-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider establishing the Downtown Development Authority of Pooler and appointing its initial board members. The body will also review several conditional use requests and site development plans.

• Resolution R2025-05.A to establish the Downtown Development Authority of Pooler
• Sidewalk Performance Bond for Westbrook Area L-2 at 762 Blue Moon Crossing for $204,624.00
• Sidewalk Performance Bond for Westbrook Area L-3 at 133 Weyview Gardens for $54,375.00
• Conditional Use Requests for 1757 Old Dean Forest Road and 186 Pine Barren Road
• Site Development Plan for Fifth Third Bank at 510 Pooler Parkway

The City Council approved the consent agenda and two special event permits without opposition. It postponed the resolution to establish the Downtown Development Authority and delayed a variance request and a site development plan. The council approved a conditional use request for 1757 Old Dean Forest Road and approved a conditional use for 186 Pine Barren Road with specific conditions. The meeting then entered executive session before adjourning.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Motors for Moms Car Show & Wing Fest permit (6-0-0)
• Approved Wingstock ’25 permit (6-0-0)
• Postponed Resolution R2025-05.A (Downtown Development Authority) until May 19, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for 1757 Old Dean Forest Road (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for 186 Pine Barren Road with stipulations (4-3-0)
• Postponed Site Development Plan for Fifth Third Bank until June 2, 2025 (5-1-0)
• Entered Executive Session (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and acted on several conditional use requests, site development plans, and a performance bond release. It recommended approval of a soccer field at 1427 Quacco Road, a rental and leasing use at 190 Pooler Parkway, and denied a personal care home at 213 Longleaf Circle. The commission also approved the Tract W Townhomes Phase 1 plan with a contingency for a second access road, and authorized the release of a $2,613,428.32 performance bond and related maintenance and sidewalk bonds for Hunt Club Subdivision Phase 8.

• Conditional Use Request for 1427 Quacco Road – Outdoor Based Recreation (soccer field) – staff recommended approval; commission recommended approval.
• Conditional Use Request for 190 Pooler Parkway – Rental and Leasing Services for Home Depot accessory – staff recommended approval; commission recommended approval.
• Conditional Use Request for 213 Longleaf Circle – Home Occupation Personal Care Home – staff recommended denial; commission recommended denial.
• Site Development Plan Approval for Tract W Townhomes Phase 1 – 55 townhome units; approved with contingency for a second access road and required Army Corps permit.
• Release of performance bond $2,613,428.32 and acceptance of maintenance bond $408,856.00 and sidewalk bond $115,440.00 for Hunt Club Subdivision Phase 8 – staff recommended approval; commission approved.

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council will discuss establishing a Downtown Development Authority. The council will also review the meeting agenda. An open dialogue session for council members is scheduled.

• Establishment of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
• Council meeting agenda review
• Open dialogue (Council)

The workshop considered three discussion items but took no action on any of them. Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn, and the motion passed with a 5-0-0 vote. The meeting ended at 5:47 p.m.

• Adjourned workshop (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several conditional use requests and site development plans. The meeting includes votes on professional service agreements for road improvements and wastewater plant paving.

• Agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for Quacco Road construction oversight, not to exceed $1,224,015.00
• Design services amendment with Moffatt & Nichol for Quacco Road, not to exceed $221,142.00
• Design services proposal from Hussey Gay Bell for Wastewater Treatment Plant Road Paving, not to exceed $132,000.00
• Conditional Use Requests for 1427 Quacco Road, 190 Pooler Parkway, and 213 Longleaf Circle
• Release of Performance Bond for Hunt Club Subdivision, Phase 8 in the amount of $2,613,428.32

Development Authority Meeting

The Pooler Development Authority will meet to review applications for the Main Street Façade Grant. The body will also review a finance report and approve minutes from December 19, 2024.

• Review of Main Street Façade Grant applications
• Finance Report

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The commission reviewed and acted on multiple land‑use items, including approving a variance that lets a fence encroach 29 ft 6 in into the 30‑ft front‑yard setback at 402 Durden Drive. It also recommended approval of a conditional use for a manufacturing facility at 5158 Old Louisville Rd and denied a zoning map amendment to rezone 114 E US Hwy 80 from C‑1 to C‑2. Additional actions included site‑plan approvals for townhome projects and the release of performance bonds for three Westbrook Area subdivisions.

• Variance approved for 402 Durden Drive front‑yard setback (Application #A25-0045)
• Conditional use approved for manufacturing facility at 5158 Old Louisville Rd (Application #A25-0047)
• Zoning map amendment denied to rezone 114 E US Hwy 80 from C‑1 to C‑2 (Application #A25-0055)
• Site‑plan approval for Benton Townhomes E‑2, 215 units with conditions (Application #A24-0197)
• Release and acceptance of performance bonds for Westbrook Area L‑1, L‑2, and L‑3 subdivisions (Applications #220639, #220638, #220637)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will vote on a consent agenda that releases and accepts several performance, maintenance, and sidewalk bonds for the Harmony and Westbrook projects, with amounts ranging from $54,468.00 to $1,713,903.84. It will also hear public‑hearing items including a zoning map amendment for 114 East US Highway 80, a conditional use request for a manufacturing facility at 5158 Old Louisville Road, and multiple variance requests. Additional agenda items cover special‑event permits, several proclamations, and a site‑development plan revision for the Benton Townhomes.

• Release of Maintenance and Warranty Bond for Harmony Phase 6 at Melody Drive – $300,180.00
• Release of Performance Bond for Westbrook Area L‑2 – $1,713,903.84
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Westbrook Area L‑3 – $256,926.14
• Zoning map amendment changing 114 East US Highway 80 from C‑1 to C‑2 (public hearing)
• Conditional use request for a manufacturing production facility at 5158 Old Louisville Road (public hearing)

The council approved the consent agenda, which released several performance and maintenance bonds. It denied a zoning map amendment for 114 East US Highway 80 and approved a conditional use request for a manufacturing facility at 5158 Old Louisville Road with a 20‑foot vegetated buffer. Several variance requests were denied or postponed, and the council approved the Benton Townhomes site‑development plan with conditions. Finally, the council approved Amendment No. 1 to the 2022 EOM Operations agreement, not to exceed $1,142,716.00.

• Approved Consent Agenda releasing multiple bonds (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Sale (6-0-0)
• Denied Zoning Map Amendment for 114 East US Highway 80 (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Manufacturing Facility at 5158 Old Louisville Road with 20‑ft buffer (6-0-0)
• Denied Variance Request for Fence at 402 Durden Drive (5-1-0)
• Denied Variance Request for Parking Stall Size at 850 Memorial Boulevard (6-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan Revisions for Benton Townhomes, E-2 with conditions (6-0-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to 2022 Agreement with EOM Operations up to $1,142,716.00 (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and acted on several items, approving a conditional use for a contractor office at 1113 E US Hwy 80, Suite A, and a site plan for an EV truck charging and manufacturing site at 500 Seabrook Parkway. It denied a variance to reduce parking for a learning center at 500 E Marketplace Way and denied a zoning map amendment to rezone Jabot PUD to I‑1. It approved zoning map amendments to rezone multiple parcels at Dean Forest Rd. and Old Louisville Rd. from R‑A‑1 to I‑1 for a gas station, and to incorporate the SW portion of Bragg Tract into the Jabot PUD for single‑family residential use.

• Conditional Use approval for Building Construction Contractor’s Office at 1113 E US Hwy 80, Suite A (Application #A25-0031)
• Variance denial to reduce parking from 45 to 35 spaces for Learning Center at 500 E Marketplace Way (Application #A25-0034)
• Zoning Map Amendment denial to rezone Jabot PUD to I‑1 (Application #A25-0032)
• Zoning Map Amendment approval to rezone parcels at Dean Forest Rd. and Old Louisville Rd. from R‑A‑1 to I‑1 for gas station (Application #25-0037)
• Site Plan approval for SPLC III at 500 Seabrook Parkway (EV truck charging and Hydrofleet Manufacturing site) (Application A24-0232)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes two alcoholic‑beverage license applications, release of a $183,885 sidewalk performance bond, and routine meeting minutes. It will take a second reading of Flood Ordinance Regulations (Ordinance O2025-01.A) and amend the 2025 Schedule of Fees (Resolution R2025-03.D). Several zoning map amendments—including a change for 5011 Old Louisville Rd. and multiple amendments in the Jabot area—are scheduled for public‑hearing action. The council will also award contracts for Pooler Parkway/Quacco Road Phase I improvements and wastewater‑treatment plant sludge hauling, subject to City Attorney approval.

• Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond for Benton Grove Townhomes – $183,885.00
• Ordinance O2025-01.A – Flood Ordinance Regulations (Second Reading)
• Resolution R2025-03.D – Amendment to the 2025 Schedule of Fees
• Zoning Map Amendment for 5011 Old Louisville Rd. from R-A-1 to I-1 (Public Hearing, Action)
• Award Contract for Pooler Parkway/Quacco Road Phase I Improvements (subject to City Attorney approval)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several zoning map amendments and site plan approvals. Key discussions include a variance request for a childcare facility and a conditional use request for a construction office.

• Variance request for a Learning Center at 500 E Marketplace Way to reduce parking from 45 to 35 spaces and playground area from 18,500 to 10,000 square feet
• Conditional use request for a Building Construction Contractor’s Office at 1113 E US Hwy 80, Suite A
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 10.6 acres of Jabot PUD to I-1
• Zoning Map Amendment from R-A-1 to I-1 for parcels at Dean Forest Rd. and Old Louisville Rd.
• Site Plan Approval for SPLC III at 500 Seabrook Parkway

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will hold a first‑reading public hearing on Ordinance O2025-01.A, which updates flood‑control regulations. It will also take a second reading of Ordinance O2024-03.A concerning short‑term rentals. Additional items include special‑event permit applications for a spring Easter photo session and a car show, and a development agreement with Stonecutter Pooler Multifamily Owner, LLC. Two proposed amendments – a PUD amendment for Savannah Quarters and a variance for a buffer reduction at 1235 East US Highway 80 – were withdrawn.

• Ordinance O2025-01.A – Flood Ordinance Regulations (First Reading; Public Hearing)
• Ordinance O2024-03.A – Short-Term Rentals (Second Reading)
• Special Event Permit for Trisha Cook Team Spring Minis Easter Bunny Photo Session, March 29, 2025, Milam Park (No Alcohol)
• Special Event Permit for Big Bash Car Show, October 25, 2025, Tanger Outlets (No Alcohol)
• Development Agreement with Stonecutter Pooler Multifamily Owner, LLC

City Council Orientation/Retreat

The Pooler City Council held a full‑day orientation and retreat on February 26, 2025. Council members completed a DISC profile assessment, received updates on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) zoning training, and short‑term vacation rentals, and initiated a SWOT analysis. The afternoon was devoted to discussing annexation strategy, alternative funding mechanisms, SPLOST priorities, and project prioritization. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda.

• DISC Profile Assessment (Dan Shapiro)
• Updates for Council – 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) zoning training, public library, short‑term vacation rentals
• Initiate and refine SWOT Analysis (Heath Lloyd, Kiley Fusco)
• Council Discussion Topics – annexation strategy, alternative funding mechanisms, SPLOST priorities, items for consensus
• Project Prioritization (Mayor & Council)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request to reduce a required property buffer for a proposed retail and flex space development. The commission will also discuss a text amendment regarding flood ordinances. One zoning map amendment for Savannah Quarters PUD Phase 16 has been withdrawn.

• Variance request to reduce adjacent use buffer from 100 feet to 10 feet at 1235 E US Highway 80
• Proposed Text Amendment to Pooler Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Floods
• Withdrawn PUD Zoning Map Amendment for Savannah Quarters PUD Phase 16, Quacco Road

Public Hearing

The city is conducting its second public hearing regarding Georgia House Bill 581. The meeting includes a presentation providing an overview of the bill.

• Public Hearing #2 on Georgia House Bill 581

City Council Workshop

The City Council will consider Ordinance O2025-01.A, which amends flood‑hazard standards in Chapter 50 of the city code. The ordinance updates requirements for base flood elevations, floodway (A‑zones), shallow flooding (AO‑zones), subdivision and critical‑facility standards to align with the state model flood ordinance. The meeting will also include a review of the council agenda and an open‑dialogue segment.

• Ordinance O2025-01.A – Flood Ordinance Regulations (amends flood‑hazard standards in Chapter 50)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will review several site plans and a zoning map amendment. The body is also considering alcoholic beverage licenses for four Nouria locations and special event permits for Tanger Outlets.

• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Nouria at 830 US Hwy 80 W, 907 US Highway 80 East, 1601 Pooler Parkway, and 1264 US Highway 80 East
• Site plan for Clear Lake Vista Multi-Family Development at 100 East Marketplace Way
• Site plan for self-storage facility at 1440 Pooler Parkway
• Zoning map amendment for the northeast quadrant of Highway 80 and Sangrena Drive
• Sale of a 2009 Aerial Ladder Truck to Sylvester, Georgia

Public Hearing

The council will conduct a public hearing on a zoning map amendment affecting Highway 80 and Sangrena Drive in the northeast quadrant. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as minutes and four alcoholic beverage license applications for Nouria Energy Retail locations. Additional items are special event permits for the Foodees Food & Culture Festival and a car show, several site plan reviews, and resolutions including a proclamation for Georgia State Arbor Day.

• Zoning Map Amendment for Highway 80 and Sangrena Drive, Northeast Quadrant (public hearing, action)
• Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for Nouria Energy Retail at 830 US Hwy 80 West, 907 US Hwy 80 East, 1601 Pooler Parkway, and 1264 US Hwy 80 East
• Special Event Permit (No Alcohol) for the Foodees Food & Culture Festival, March 21‑23, 2025 at Tanger Outlets
• Site Plan for Clear Lake Vista Multi‑Family Development at 100 East Marketplace Way
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Providence at Pooler Lift Station and Force Main at 100 Halliday Drive

Public Hearing

The city is conducting its first public hearing regarding Georgia House Bill 581. The meeting includes a presentation and an opportunity for public comment on the bill.

• Public Hearing #1 on Georgia House Bill 581

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider site plan approvals for a self-storage facility and a multi-family development. The body will also review a maintenance bond for infrastructure at 100 Halliday Drive.

• Site plan approval for Pooler Parkway Self Storage at 1440 Pooler Parkway
• Site plan approval for Clear Lake Vista multi-family development at 100 E. Marketplace Way
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Providence at Pooler lift station and force main infrastructure at 100 Halliday Drive
• Deferred: Zoning Map Amendment for NE Quadrant of Highway 80 and Sangrena Dr. from R-1-A and C-1 to R-3-C

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will review zoning map amendments, conditional use requests, and site plans for various developments. The council will also authorize sewer rehabilitation work and a water and sewer agreement with the City of Savannah.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 500 Seabrook Parkway
• PUD Amendment for Jabot PUD at Harmony Subdivision
• Conditional Use Request for a Garage Apartment at 313 Benton Drive
• Site Plan for Harmony Force Main Upgrade at Melody Drive/Cantata Circle
• Master Services Agreement with Southern Civil for sewer rehabilitation

Public Event

The Pooler Town Hall on Jan 31, 2025 is a public event with no formal decisions scheduled. The agenda includes handout distribution, a welcome introduction, presentations by Mayor Williams or Heath Lloyd, the Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance, and HydroFleet, followed by closing comments and an open‑forum Q&A. Attendees can ask questions during the remaining time.

• Distribute 1‑page handouts at tables (~10 min)
• Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance presentation (~20‑30 min)
• HydroFleet presentation (~45 min)
• Closing comments by John Porter (~5 min)
• Open forum Q&A (remaining time)

Public Event

The Pooler Town Council will hold a public meeting on Jan. 30, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, handouts, and presentations by the mayor, the Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance, and HydroFleet, followed by closing comments and an open forum for questions.

• Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance presentation
• HydroFleet presentation
• Welcome and introductory remarks by Mayor Williams or Heath Lloyd
• Closing comments by John Porter
• Open forum Q&A

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss an amendment to the Jabot PUD to incorporate two parcels. The proposal includes adding the Baker Tract for single-family residential use and relocating the Harmony amenity site to the Reclaimed Sprayfield parcel.

• Amendment to add 16.04-acre Baker Tract for up to 64 dwelling units (35 planned)
• Relocation of Harmony Amenity site to 27.42-acre Reclaimed Sprayfield parcel
• Application #A24-0223 for Jabot PUD Amendment #16

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting and considered a series of land‑use requests. Commissioners recommended approval of a PUD zoning map amendment that would permit fueling and electric‑vehicle charging stations on the parcel at 500 Seabrook Parkway, subject to conditions. The commission also acted on several conditional use, variance, site‑plan and bond items, each receiving a motion and second and passing without opposition.

• Conditional Use request to convert part of a workshop into a garage apartment at 313 Benton Drive (Application #A24-0222)
• Variance request for a fence encroaching the 15‑foot side setback at 100 Commons Way (Application #A24-0225)
• PUD Zoning Map Amendment adding fueling and EV charging stations at 500 Seabrook Parkway
• Site Plan approval for a hotel and associated infrastructure at 100 William Blakely Crossing/Lot A Blakely Commons (Application #AA1173/231558)
• Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for I‑16 West Mixed‑Use Access Road at the intersection of I‑16 and Pooler Parkway

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will hold a public hearing and take action on a zoning map amendment. The body will also review a transportation engineering proposal and an alcohol license application.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 500 Seabrook Parkway
• Transportation Engineering Services proposal from Kimley-Horn for Quacco Road at Easthaven Boulevard not to exceed $3,500.00
• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC at 110 Pooler Parkway
• Temporary/Special Event Permit for alcohol dispensing at Cottonwood Suites (301 Governor Treutlen Drive) on January 25, 2025
• Release of Maintenance and Warranty Bond for Telfair Park, Phase 1 (Easthaven Area D)