The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Robert Byard, Charles Archer, Scotty Fletcher, Mary Louise Lanier and James Reardon.  Planning & 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 Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Scotty Fletcher and passed without opposition.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

1. Dorsey Property Development, LLC petition to rezone approximately 20.74 acres comprised of Lot 18 & 19 and portion of Lot 17 of the D.R. Thomas Tract (also known as 1465 East Highway 80) from C-2 to I-1.   Attorney John Hart, representing the petitioner, Mr. Billy Dorsey, presented the zoning request to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Hart stated that Mr. Dorsey has an opportunity to sell the underlying property, lease it back from the purchaser and continue operations of his current business, which include, automobile repairs, trailer service/repairs, tire sales/re-capping, and trailer storage.  Mr. Hart stated that this item was tabled from the last meeting, subject to documentation being presented to illustrate the previous zoning classification prior to annexation by the City of Pooler. Mr. Hart presented a letter to include his findings, which was distributed to the Planning & Zoning members for review. Mrs. Carver had also presented the board with information on the past zoning of Mr. Dorsey’s property before and after annexation (see attached letter). She stated that after meeting with Mr. Hart and comparing their findings, they both were in agreement that the front portion of the Dorsey property was zoned I-L (Light Industrial) and the rear portion of the property was zoned P-B (Planned Business) prior to annexation by the City of Pooler. Commissioner Roberts questioned Mrs. Carver concerning a question regarding the status of the Notice of Violation letter dated August 28, 2005.  Mr. Carver stated that in her research she came upon this letter and wanted to know the outcome.  In response, Mr. Dorsey stated that the non-developed two (2) acre tract located in the rear is inaccessible with the exception of Old Louisville Road and he has no desire to develop the area.  Mr. Hart stated that Mr. Dorsey received a notice from the DNR to apply for a land disturbance permit, but it was resolved in 2005, by having a permit put together.  Public Comments:   Randy Sowell, resident of 5126 Old Louisville Road, appeared before the board to present the documentation from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), as requested at the previous Planning & Zoning meeting.  Mr. Sowell stated that his only concern is “Quality of Life”. Betty Rahn, Kathy Mathis and Rhonda Pitman, adjacent property owners that spoke at the last meeting on this issue, appeared before the board again to reiterate their concerns regarding the buffer and the amount of dust still being generated from the site.   Petitioner’s Comments:  Attorney Hart stated that the information provided to the board by Mr. Sowell is based on a complaint driven ordinance.  He further stated that he met with Jennifer Ewert, with EPA on two (2) different occasions, April 2, 2007 and April 27, 2007, in response to a complaint. He further stated that Ms. Ewert re-visited the site on October 17, 2007 and her response concluded that all speed breakers were installed and she noted little dust; therefore the complaint was closed. Mr. Hart stated that if this zoning petition is approved, Mr. Dorsey agrees to install crushed asphalt on the in & out roadways.  He further stated that a large portion of the rear yard contains some granite, but the majority is limestone.  Mr. Hart also stated that Mr. Dorsey has agreed not to use anymore limestone from this point forward.  Board Comments:  Chairman Roberts reminded the adjacent property owners that the board cannot abolish the current use, but hopefully conditions can be placed on the rezoning to help reduce the dust problems. Chairman Roberts asked Commissioner Olliff to read aloud the purpose of the I-l (Light Industrial) district.  With no further public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval of the rezoning of the Dorsey property consisting of approximately 20.74 acres comprised of Lot 18 & 19 and portion of Lot 17 of the D.R. Thomas Tract (also known as 1465 East Highway 80) from C-2 to I-1, contingent upon an 8’ wooden privacy fence topped with 2’ of lattice being placed along Old Louisville Road, crushed asphalt being overlaid on the main drive leading back to the re-cap building immediately,  two (2) speed breakers being installed for every three (3) lanes, minimum grade material of granite would be used to repair all future potholes, and items #1 and #8 would be considered a conditional use for this property and not a permitted use within the I-1 (Light-Industrial) Zoning District. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

 

2. Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review for Atlantic Southern Bank located on Lot “K” in the Village Quarter off of Blue Moon Crossing:  Travis Bazemore and Mark Mobley of EMC Engineering Services presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. At the request of the owner, the dumpster location was deleted from the site plan.  Mr. Mobley stated that the bank will handle all trash internally. In response, Chairman Roberts stated that there needs to be an area designated for trash collection.  With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Lanier to approve the site plan for Atlantic Southern Bank, subject to an area being designated for an enclosure to accommodate trash cans and the enclosure being constructed of the same material as the building.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval of the landscape plan for Atlantic Southern Bank located on Lot “K” in the Village Quarter off of Blue Moon Crossing.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

3. Westbrook, Phase 8, Recombination Plat of portions of Tract 2 and Tract 9:  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the recombination plat to the board for their review and recommendation.  This recombination will correct the golf boundary lines and reflect correct boundaries for Phase 8.  A motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to approve the recombination plat of portions of Tract 2 and Tract 9 for Phase 8 of Westbrook Subdivision.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

Hal Kraft of HGB&D asked the board if they would consider adding a revised subdivision plat for Westbrook, Phase 7A to the agenda.  A motion was then made by Commissioner Fletcher to add this item to the agenda.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

 

4. Revised Subdivision Plat for Westbrook, Phase 7A :  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the revised plat to the board for their review and recommendation.  The revisions to the plat include the addition of a flood zone line, a correction to note # 5 and a revised drainage easement on lot 413.  With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to approve the revised plat for Westbrook, Phase 7A. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Lanier made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:58 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition