The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, January 22, 2001 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Tim Lovezzola, Joe Harmon and Judson Trapnell.   Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance.  Chairman Holly Young called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  

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

Councilwoman Billie Tyler introduced Craig Brewer as our new alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission and administered the Oath of Office. 

NEW BUSINESS:  

  1. John S. Kern’s Minor Subdivision request on Coleman Blvd.  John S. Kern presented the request to subdivide a 10.173- acre tract into two lots.  The property is located on the north side of U.S.Highway 80, along the east side of Coleman Boulevard adjacent to the SPA Industrial Park.  Mr. Kern stated that a warehouse and packaging facility is proposed on Lot 3A but that the owner has no plans at this time for Lot 3B.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the minor subdivision on Coleman Blvd.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed with no opposition.
  1. Savannah Manufacturing Conceptual Site Plan/Landscape Plan on Coleman Blvd.

John Kern presented the conceptual site plan to the board for their review and comments.He explained this was an unusual site plan because the parking and detention area is located on Central of Georgia right-of-way that is within the city limits of Savannah.  Chairman Holly Young asked if they had a pending sales contract with the Central of Georgia.  Mr. Kern stated that he was informed yesterday that there is a title problem with this railroad right-of-way.  It is not clear at this time if the Central of Georgia owns the railroad right-of-way or the Department of Transportation.  If they are unable to acquire this property, Mr. Kern has developed a site plan that would have everything, including parking and detention within the City of Pooler.  A motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve Savannah Manufacturing conceptual site plan as proposed with the condition that the railroad property is acquired prior to any development.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzolla and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, Mr. Kern stated that they were able to save a lot of beautiful trees throughout the site particularly along the Coleman Blvd. right-of-way that would serve as a natural buffer.  The board agreed that the proposed conceptual site plan met the requirements of the tree ordinance.  Therefore, Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the proposed landscape plan with the condition that the railroad property is acquired prior to any development.    Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition. .  

  1. Garden Acres MH Park Revised Drainage/Recreational Master Plan.    
    Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the revised Drainage/Recreational Master Plan to the board for their review and comments.  Mayor and Council approved the current Master Plan on July 17, 2000.  The revised plan reflects an increase in average lot size from 40’ x 100’ to 50’ x 100’ to allow for doublewides.  Chairman Holly Young questioned if the access road to the recreational area would be paved.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated that Mr.Tuten’s intention is for the residents of the mobile home park to access the recreational area by walking or bike trails, not vehicles. The board was concerned about emergency vehicles not being able to access the recreational area.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated the dirt access was on the master plan that was approved by Mayor and Council on July 17, 2000.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Judson Trapnell to approve the Garden Acres MH Park Revised Drainage/Recreational Master Plan.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.
  1. Westbrook Golf Clubhouse @ Savannah Quarters Revised Site Plan.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the revised site plan and greenspace plan to the board for their review and comments.  Mayor and Council previously approved the Clubhouse project on August 7, 2000. The owner, Hall Development, has decided to revise the layout to improve the aesthetics and functionality of the site and proposed uses.  The uses of the site and the engineering design concepts remain unchanged.  The main revisions consist of replacing the previous looped main driveway with a single entrance and locating all of the residential villas in a single area.  The final detailed greenspace design will be completed at a later date by the Owner’s Landscape Architect.  All landscaping and species of proposed trees shall be in accordance with the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance requirements.  A motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the revised Westbrook Golf Clubhouse Site Plan contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
  1. Office Building at 205 S. Skinner Street Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review. 

Chairman Holly Young excused herself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest.  Co-Chairman Larry Olliff introduced this item and called for any comments from the owner, Larry Young.  Mr. Young stated he has an existing building at the corner of Collins and Skinner Streets and the proposed building would face Skinner Street. He stated that revised plans had been delivered to Bill Nicholson’s office addressing his comments.  A motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the site plan for an office building at 205 S. Skinner Street.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, Mr. Young explained he has fourteen trees existing and will plant an additional eight trees that would more than meet the tree ordinance requirements of the City of Pooler.  A motion was made by Judson Trapnell to approve the landscape plan for the proposed office building at 205 S. Skinner Street.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.

       6.   Hargray Telecommunications Site Plan @ Godley Station Amenities Area. 

Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Coleman explained there is neither water nor sewer to the building.  The site will feature a 480 square foot building with surrounding gravel parking, all on a .06-acre site.  The building location is behind the berm in the forty foot wide buffer area that has been relocated to the north of the site.  Chairman Young questioned if the building would be enclosed and secured to protect children in the neighborhood.  Door alarms and combination pad locks are proposed along with a wooden privacy fence.  Following some discussion, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the Hargray Telecommunications Site Plan contingent upon all of the engineering comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. 

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