The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, January 11, 2005 at 6 p.m.   Members present were: Charles Archer, Tim Lovezzola, Dennis Jones, Mary Louise Lanier, Don Taylor and Wilson Roberts.  Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Michael Royal, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance.  Co-Chairman Dennis Jones called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.in the absence of Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts.   

Don Taylor gave the invocation and Tim Lovezzola led the Pledge of Allegiance.   

Co-Chairman Dennis Jones recognized Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Royal, Councilman Allen and newly appointed Councilman Larry Olliff, who was formerly a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.   

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS 

1. Zoning Petition to rezone Roberts Tract on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway:  27.89 acres on the south side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and 33.48 acres on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway from R-A to C-2.   Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman and Company presented this request for rezoning to the board for their review and recommendation.  The request is to change the zoning along the frontage of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway to a depth of 500’ on the north side and to a depth of 400’ on the south side to C-2 as shown on the exhibit. Mr. Coleman stated that he has met with the Barnwell family to try and accommodate them with the rezoning of this property.  A conceptual plan was presented to the board showing how the access road to the Barnwell properties (known as Triple-B-Trail) would be incorporated in the residential and commercial development.  Furthermore, the access would be paved with a sixty-foot right-of-way beginning at the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and ending at the Barnwell’s property line.  Also, he stated that a 20’ undisturbed buffer is proposed along the southern boundary and the western boundary of the Barnwell property.  Greg Barnwell appeared before the board to request that the existing 30’ access right-of-way be increased to a 60’ right-of-way if the property is rezoned.  He would like to request that this issue be addressed with the rezoning as a condition of the rezoning.  The owner would prefer that the right-of-way dedication be addressed when the property is developed during the site plan submittal.  Following some discussion, Don Taylor made a motion to rezone 27.89 acres on the south side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway from R-A to C-2 and to rezone 33.48 acres on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway from R-A to C-2 contingent at the time any improvements are made to the tract that Triple-B-Trail crosses, the thirty-foot right-of-way would be increased to a sixty-foot right-of-way. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.  

NEW BUSINESS: 

2. Chrystal Thornburg’s request to subdivide Lot B on the corner of Rothwell Street and Moore Avenue.  Commissioner Wilson Roberts excused himself from any discussion of this item.  There was some discussion on the proposed irregularly shaped lots.  Commissioner Charles Archer pointed out that in Section 602 (b) of the subdivision ordinance it states that side lot lines shall be as nearly as practical at right angles to straight street lines. Miss Thornburg stated that this was the best way to subdivide the lot to meet all of the setback, minimum lot widths and minimum square footage requirements.  Following some discussion, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the minor subdivision of lot B on the corner of Rothwell Street and Moore Avenue.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezolla and passed with Charles Archer opposing.  Commissioner Roberts returned to his seat.    

3. Verizon Wireless site plan/landscape plan review – located between C & S Bank and Chick-Fil-A on Pooler Parkway.  The petitioner was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency.  Commissioner Archer questioned the truck turning radius for garbage pick-up.  City Planner Robbie Byrd stated that Mr. Cofer of Cofer Technical Services, Inc. has already addressed that concern with Waste Management.  Since all of the engineer’s comments have been addressed, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the Verizon Wireless site plan.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.   Regarding the landscape plan, Co-Chairman Dennis Jones recommended adding under notes (item # 2)  “as defined by the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance”.  With no other comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the landscape plan for Verizon Wireless.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

4. Roshan Patel’s request to subdivide Lot D of the Glen Sawyer Subdivision into two lots to build a hotel on each lot – located behind Burger King Restaurant.  Wayne Proctor of ACME American, LLC presented the minor subdivision to the board for their review and recommendation.  Mr. Proctor stated that the owner would prefer to have two smaller hotels than one large hotel.  He has designed a sketch plan showing two smaller hotels with parking, etc.  The proposed hotels would share a driveway and parking.  The board expressed the following concerns:  the original plan showed a hotel away from the adjacent residential area and now a proposed three-story hotel is backed right up to the buffer, shared parking area, no RV/camper parking provided, no dumpster nor are there enough landscaped islands to meet the tree ordinance.  Patrick Hauger expressed several fire safety issues.  Mr. Leo McDonald, adjacent property owner is concerned about a three-story hotel backed right up on top of the adjacent residents.  Mr. Derrell Davis stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission worked with the adjacent property owners when this property was rezoned and would recommend that the board  stick to the approved layout.  Mrs. Carver would like to hear from Mr. Glen Sawyer who approached this board for the rezoning of this property and the layout of the subdivision.   

With no other comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to deny Roshan Patel’s request to subdivide Lot D of the Glen Sawyer Subdivision.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

5. Review/approval of Savannah Quarters Lot “A” minor subdivision plat – located in the northwest corner of Blue Moon Crossing and The Village Green.    Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the minor subdivision plat to the board for their review and approval. A commercial development is proposed on the 1.64 acre tract located in the northwest corner of Blue Moon Crossing and The Village Green.  The development standards for this tract were established in the Phase I Final PUD approval.  With no public comments,  Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the Savannah Quarters Lot “A” minor subdivision plat.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

6. Review/approval of revised Westbrook Phase 4A subdivision plat showing golf boundary adjustments.    Hal Kraft of HGB&D explained this final subdivision plat was previously approved by this board.  The only change is adjustments along the golf course boundary.  With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the revised Westbrook, Phase 4A subdivision plat.  Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.

7. Review/recommendation of amendment # 8 to Savannah Quarters PUD Master Plan and approval of development standards for the two church parcels.  Co-Chairman Dennis Jones reminded the board that this item was discussed during the PUD Review Board meeting and the recommendation was to approve.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D stated some of the items discussed at the PUD meeting were that the school and church would share parking that would be utilized at different times and access to the church sites would be from Spanton Crescent and not the Pooler Parkway.  There were no public comments.  Therefore, Don Taylor made a motion to approve amendment # 8 to the Savannah Quarters PUD Master Plan and development standards for the two church parcels.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

8. Review/approval of Westbrook Phase 4-A construction plan revisions for water and sewer extensions to serve the two church parcels.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the revised construction plans to the board for their review and recommendation.  The proposed extension of the water and sewer mains would allow the church site to begin their site development and would also provide a closed loop for the 14” main through the development of the East Spine Road project, which is now under construction.  With no public comments, Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve the revisions to the Westbrook Phase 4A construction plans.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. 

9. Review/approval of amendment # 9 to Savannah Quarters PUD Master Plan and approval of development standards for proposed Craftbuilt parcels. Co-Chairman Dennis Jones reminded the board that this item was discussed by the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting and the recommendation was to approve.  Phase 9 of the Savannah Quarters PUD consists of approximately 92 acres with 230 detached single-family residential units.  Steve Wohlfiel of HGB&D mentioned some of the comments discussed at that meeting:  type of amenities, range in lot sizes, non-gated community, side setbacks, build-out schedule and that the development would include a RV/boat storage area.

With no public comments, Mary Louise Lanier made a motion to approve amendment # 9 to Savannah Quarters PUD Master Plan and approve development standards for the proposed Craft parcels.  Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition. 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Charles Archer. Motion passed.