CITY OF POOLER

CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

January 12, 2009

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were, Charles Archer, Larry Olliff, Wilson Roberts, Robert Byard, and James Reardon. Mayor Mike Lamb, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Wilson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed upon a motion made by James Reardon. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Petition to amend the PUD Development Standards to allow Communication Towers and related facilities in the commercial section of the Wynn-Capallo Tract PUD Master Plan located on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway: Jonathan Yates on behalf of Chris Wynn, Managing Partner for JACP Properties, presented the amendment to allow Communication Towers and related facilities in the commercial section of the Wynn-Capallo Tract PUD Master Plan to the board for their review and recommendation. This item was approved by the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. The lack of coverage in this area has prompted the request for an additional telecommunication tower. Mr. Yates stated that a 1.6 acre tract located in the northwest corner, surrounded by wetlands, of the Wynn-Capallo tract has been dedicated for a proposed telecommunication tower. Further, the monopole will be 195’ with a (four) 4’ lighting rod attached to the top. Mr. Yates also informed the board that due to the close proximity to the airport, he applied and was pre-approved by FAA, receiving a “no hazard determination”. During the meeting there were questions concerning the placement of the communication towers within the PUD, the capacity of the tower, and the required lighting for the top of the proposed tower. In response, Mr. Yates stated that the amendment will specify that all communication towers and related facilities are only allowed in a commercially zoned area and be in accordance with the City of Pooler’s recently adopted WTF Ordinance, Sections 80-1 thru 80-11. Further, the capacity of the tower is designed structurally for at least (three) 3 to (four) 4 competitors and anyone with a license in this market. Also, as long as the monopoles are erected below the maximum height of 200’, no lighting on the top is required. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the amendment to the PUD Development Standards to allow Communication Towers and related facilities in the commercial section of the Wynn-Capallo Tract PUD Master Plan located on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for Flowers Bread Distribution Center located at 1285 East Highway 80: James Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Travis Burke with Kern-Coleman Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Burke stated that the plans have been reviewed and approved by NRCS and the city engineer. During the board meeting there were questions concerning the graphic scale, the detention pond, access, and additional traffic being generated in this area. In response, Mr. Burke stated that access has been agreed upon and recorded with the adjacent property owner per the request of DOT (Department of Transportation) to allow a single access for both parcels and the detention pond will be considered a wet detention pond. Mr. Burke also stated that deliveries will be made by small single delivery trucks departing and returning before rush hour traffic. Councilwoman Benton informed the board that the City Manager, Robbie Byrd, has sent in another request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Pine Barren Road and East Highway 80. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval of the site plan for Flowers Bread Distribution Center located at 1285 East Highway 80, contingent upon a graphic scale adjustment being made before presenting the site plan to Council. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Byard and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, a motion was made by Commissioner Byard to recommend approval of the landscape plan for Flowers Bread Distribution Center located at 1285 East Highway 80. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Reardon made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:15 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.