FEBRUARY 14, 2005

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Don Taylor, Wilson Roberts, Charles Archer and Debbie Ryan Watts. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Robbie Byrd, Councilman Larry Olliff, Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilman Mike Royal and Councilwoman Rebecca Benton were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

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

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Charles Archer. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola 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 to the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. 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. The comments expressed by the PUD Review Board were the minimum lot sizes and the percentage of lots that have 51’ widths. The recommendation from the PUD Review Board was for the lots to be widened to 55 feet. With no public comments, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the rezoning with the stipulation that if 51’width lots were approved that the percentage would not be more than 5%. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.

OLD BUSINESS:

2. Review/recommendation of Barren Pointe, Phase I preliminary construction plans.

Christy Lawrence of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the construction plans for Barren Pointe, Phase I to the board for their review and recommendation. She stated all of the engineer’s comments have been addressed. Commissioner Charles Archer questioned if there would be any access to this development from the Pooler Parkway. Ms. Lawrence stated that the only access to the development would be from Pine Barren Road. Barbara Sherrod, an adjacent property owner, questioned if a berm was an option, since not much of the 25’buffer was left after the land was cleared. Ms. Sherrod also expressed

concerns about the dangerous curve being so close to the entrance. In response, Ms. Lawrence stated that the width of the buffer would limit the height of the berm and recommended additional plantings. Regarding the curve, this issue had previously been addressed and met all safety requirements. Mr. Shawn Hobbs, an adjacent property owner is still very much concerned with the drainage in the area since the tract was cleared. Ms. Lawrence stated that his drainage concerns will be addressed when the infrastructure is complete. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton asked if the amenities would be installed during the first phase of development. Ms. Benton was told that the amenities would be built simultaneously with the construction of the homes. With no other comments, a motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the preliminary construction plans for Barren Pointe, Phase I. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.

3. Review/recommendation of Sangrena Woods, Phase IV preliminary construction plans. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company, representing the developer is requesting approval of the construction plans for Phase IV, Sangrena Woods. The proposed site location is east of Sangrena Woods Drive and would be accessed by Heritage Way and Woodland Drive. Commissioner Don Taylor questioned if the proposed development would add to the existing drainage problems of the lots that back up to this development. Mr. Coleman stated he felt confident the development would help the drainage in the area. Darrel Townsend, owner of the property at the corner of Heritage Way and Forest Drive

asked if the portion of Heritage Way by his home would be paved. Mr. Coleman stated Heritage Way would be paved with curb and gutter and should help any drainage problems in that area. With no other public comments, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the preliminary construction plans for Sangrena Woods, Phase IV. Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

4. Revised sketch plan of Roy Patel’s proposed commercial subdivision on east highway 80. Commissioner Don Taylor excused himself from any discussion of this item. Dan Fisher of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the revised sketch plan to the board for their review and comments. Since the last meeting, he has received verbal approval from DOT regarding the curb-cut locations and they are in line with the ones across the street. Also a 25’ access easement has been extended from Sharon Court across the front of lots 1 thru 4. As the sites are developed they will be required to improve the access easement. Commissioner Roberts recommended some text on the drawings requiring the access easement to be improved. The board agreed the access easement on the subdivision plat does not guarantee improvements to the road. With the rear of the property zoned I-1, a Light Industrial Zoning, the board questioned if a large truck has adequate room to turn-around in the existing cul-de-sac. Mr. Fisher stated the cul-de-sac has a 100’ radius which is adequate for commercial vehicles. With no other comments, Commissioner Charles Archer made a motion to approve the revised sketch plan for Roy Patel’s proposed commercial subdivision on east Highway 80 contingent upon a statement on the subdivision plat that requires improvements to the 25’ access easement. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition. Don Taylor returned to his seat on the board.

NEW BUSINESS:

5. Review/recommendation of construction plans / landscape plans for “The Retreat “

at Forest Lakes. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts excused herself from any discussion of this item. Jeffrey Carper of HGB&D presented the construction plans and landscape plans for “The Retreat” to the board for their review and recommendation. The project is 105 units and is part of the Forest Lakes PUD. The engineer’s comments have been addressed

and resubmitted for review. Mrs. Carver asked Mr. Carper to comment on item # 17 of Downer Davis’ review wherein staff was asked to evaluate the shared driveways for maneuverability. Commissioner Roberts recommended some type of turn-around pads. In response, the developer agreed to do an exhibit reflecting the requested change. With no other public comments, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the construction plans as submitted for “The Retreat” with the addition of turn-around pads being added to the 90 degree driveways and contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, the board asked to see a statement on the plan as to how the plan meets the tree ordinance requirements. With no other comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the landscape plan subject to a statement being added to the plan as to how the plan meets the tree ordinance. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts returned to her seat on the board.

6. Review of site plan/landscape plan for office building on Lot “A”, Savannah Quarters.

Jan Sherwood of Ward Edwards presented the site plan and landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Commissioner Roberts questioned the setback distance from the building to the right-of-way. Since the project is part of the Savannah Quarters PUD, the question was referred to Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D. Mr. Wohlfeil stated the distance is 35 feet from the center of the pavement. Following some discussion, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the site plan contingent upon the building setback distance meeting the approved development standards for the Savannah Quarters PUD. Regarding the landscape plan, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the landscape plan subject to the full set of landscape plans having a schedule and a statement as to how the plan meets the tree ordinance. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.

7. Rev ised subdivision plat for Hamilton Grove, Phase I in Savannah Quarters.

Mrs. Jackie Carver explained the board approved this plat in January of this year. The plat has been revised to reflect some lot line changes on lots 173, 174 and 175 as noted on sheet 2. With no public comments, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the revised subdivision plat for Hamilton Grove, Phase I in Savannah Quarters. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.

8. Sidewalk revisions proposed for Easthaven Boulevard (formerly East Spine Road).

Hal Kraft of HGB&D stated the revisions consist of moving the single 8’ wide sidewalk from the wetlands side of the road to the development side of the road, and reducing the width to the 6’ minimum requirement per City ordinance. The future road connection to the northwest (Craftbuilt Tract) has been eliminated. Therefore, the developers want to relocate the sidewalk to the development side of the road so pedestrians won’t have to cross the road just to access the sidewalk. With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend approval of the sidewalk revisions for Easthaven Boulevard. Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier 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.