The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, January 24, 2005 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Don Taylor and Debbie Ryan Watts. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and zoning clerk, Alisha Chappelle were also in attendance.  Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.   

Don Taylor gave the invocation and Mary Louise Lanier led the Pledge of Allegiance.   

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Don Taylor.   Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

Don Taylor made a motion to appoint Debbie Ryan Watts to serve as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board for another year.  Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition. 

Tim Lovezzola made a motion to appoint Don Taylor to serve as Co-Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board for the year 2005.  Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS 

  1. Review of proposed rezoning of 717.5 acres on the north and south side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway from R-A (Residential-Agricultural) to PUD, a Planned Unit Development.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented this request for rezoning to the board for their review and comments.  The project consists of a mixed-use master-planned community on approximately 717.5 acres located on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway north of Godley Station. Anticipated uses include single-family attached and detached residential, and commercial (retail and office).   Access to the project will be from Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and no additional median cuts are proposed.  A band of wetlands running between the tracts will provide out-fall drainage. The City of Pooler is presently working on a master water/sewer plan that would provide utilities to this area.  Mr. Wohlfeil reviewed the development standards regarding uses, parking and setbacks for the proposed developments.  There was some discussion about the area designated for future development, lot sizes and prize range of proposed homes.  Mr. Wohlfeil reminded the board that this rezoning petition would be back before this board on February 14th for a recommendation and February 21st before the Mayor and Council.

NEW BUSINESS: 

  1. Review of minor subdivision for Blakewood Ryals on Winskie Road.  Holly Young, agent for Blakewood Ryals presented the minor subdivision to the board for their review and recommendation.  Under public comments, several adjacent property owners questioned the purpose of the minor subdivision.  Ms. Young explained that Mr. Ryals has a contract to sell a 1.47 acre lot on Winskie Road for construction of a single-family residence. Don Taylor stated the minor subdivision plat is missing a benchmark with datum.  Following some discussion, a motion was made by Mary Louise Lanier to recommend approval of the minor subdivision subject to the addition of a benchmark with datum being added to the plat.  Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. 

3.      Final Plat review of Hamilton Grove, Phase I in Savannah Quarters.  Ryan Smith of Thomas & Hutton, representing Centex Homes, appeared before the board to answer any questions regarding this project.  He is requesting final plat approval of Hamilton Grove, Phase I, which has 40 lots.  The project is not yet under construction so the developer will post a bond for 150% of the total construction cost in order for the plat to be recorded.  With no public comments, Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve the final plat for Hamilton Grove, Phase I in Savannah Quarters.  Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.

 

4.      Final Plat review of Hamilton Grove, Phase IV in Savannah Quarters.   Ryan Smith of Thomas & Hutton, representing Centex Homes, appeared before the board to answer any questions regarding this project.  He is requesting final plat approval of Hamilton Grove, Phase IV, which has 46 lots.  The project is not yet under construction so the developer will post a bond for 150% of the total construction cost in order for the plat to be recorded.  With no public comments, Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve the final plat for Hamilton Grove, Phase IV in Savannah Quarters.  Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.

 

5.      Review of landscape plan for the Park Lane Duplexes on South Rogers Street. Marlon Jackson appeared before the board to represent the petitioner Richard F. Brown Foundation.  He is requesting approval of the landscape plan for the proposed Park Lane Duplexes on south Rogers Street.  This is a proposed subdivision with associated streets, drainage and utilities.  Commissioner Taylor questioned if clear-cutting is proposed.  Mr. Jackson stated that all of the Pine Trees will be removed and 64 Live Oaks will be planted as replacement trees.    Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts reminded the board that when they reviewed a similar project a while back that the board requested a 5’right-of-way dedication for future widening of Rogers Street.  The board will address this when the subdivision plat is submitted.  The units will be rented or leased to seniors.  With no further comments, a motion was made by Don Taylor to approve the landscape plan for the Park lane Duplexes on south Rogers Street.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.    

6.      Sketch Plan Review of Towne Park for compliance with the new R-4 zoning requirements.  Adam Ragsdale of D. J. Development presented the sketch plan for review for compliance with the new R-4 zoning requirements.  The plans have been revised to show a minor reduction in density and relocation of the development’s proposed amenities.  Following some discussion, Mary Louise Lanier made a motion to approve the sketch plan of Town Park for compliance with the new R-4 zoning requirements.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

7.      Review and recommendation of Barren Pointe, Phase I preliminary construction plans.  Mrs. Carver stated that the petitioner has requested that this item be tabled. 

Therefore, Commissioner Taylor made a motion that was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier to table this item.  Motion passed without opposition.  Several adjacent property owners appeared before the board to express concerns regarding the clear cutting of the trees on this tract and removal of some of the trees in the undisturbed buffer.   

8.      Review and recommendation of Sangrena Woods, Phase IV preliminary construction plans.   At the request of the petitioner, Commissioner Lovezzola made a motion to table this item.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.  Some adjacent property owners expressed their concerns about construction vehicles still using Forest Drive and Woodland Drive to enter the development.  Mrs. Carver asked that they contact the inspections department when they observe construction vehicles not utilizing the construction access from Sangrena Drive.

9.      Final plat review of Westside Business Park – located east of Coleman Boulevard. John Kern of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the final plat of the Westside Business Park to the board for their review and recommendation.  The bulk of the infrastructure is complete.  The developer has posted a performance bond for the completion of the project improvements and for the future installation of sidewalk and trees.  With no public comments, Commissioner Taylor made a motion to approve the final plat for the Westside Business Park.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

Commissioner Dennis Jones arrived late and took his seat for the remainder of the meeting. 

10.  Preliminary Construction Plan/landscape plan review of The Arbors, Phase 7.

Travis Burke of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the construction plans to the board and also asked if the board would consider reviewing the landscape plan since he has already received NRCS approval.  Following some discussion, Commissioner Taylor made a motion recommending approval of the preliminary construction plans contingent upon all of the comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, the board questioned whether the plan meets the requirements.  There was no list of what trees are proposed.  Mr. Burke stated there are no hardwoods located within the disturbed area.  Following some discussion, Commissioner Taylor made a motion to approve the landscape plan for the issuance of the LDA permit subject to a full set of landscape drawings being reviewed and approved by City Planner Robbie Byrd prior to being placed on council agenda.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola.

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