FEBRUARY 26, 2007

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Larry Olliff, Scotty Fletcher, Charles Archer and James Reardon. Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Co-Chairman Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Scotty Fletcher 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 Charles Archer and passed without opposition.

Old Business:

1. Sketch Plan Review for Pooler Parkwest, Phase II. Commissioner Reardon stepped down from his seat on the board to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Jamie Csizmadia of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the revised sketch plan to the board for their review and recommendation. This item was tabled for two weeks for further information. Based on comments received from this board at the last meeting, the sketch plan has been revised to increase the square footage of each office space from 80 to 200 sq. ft. and increase the number of parking spaces from 119 to 239 spaces. The board had also requested clarification on proposed use of these units, in particular, restaurant use. Ms. Csizmadia stated that a note has been placed on the sketch plan that states restaurants will not be allowed within this development. There were further questions about the dumpster enclosures, there being no handicapped parking spaces, nor rear access to the buildings. In response, Ms. Csizmadia stated that the site plan will include handicapped parking spaces, gates on the dumpsters and delivery access in the front of the buildings instead of the rear. A citizen questioned the location of a larger detention area across the canal on a previous plan. In response, Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company stated that this plan was based on the construction plan approved by the City of Pooler. Mrs. Carver stated that she would confirm this prior to the sketch plan being reviewed by the Mayor and Council. Without a quorum, this item will be forwarded to council without a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board.

New Business:

2. Final Plat Review for Somersby, Phase I-B. Commissioner Reardon stepped down from his seat on the board to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the final plat showing the addition of six lots to Phase I-B of the Somersby Subdivision. The area within these 6 lots had previously been shown as isolated wetlands. The owner has since acquired the necessary permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to allow these isolated wetlands to be filled. The infrastructure to serve these 6 lots was installed during the construction of Phase I. No recommendation was made by Planning and Zoning due to lack of a quorum. The board had no issues with this item being placed on the next council agenda. Mrs. Carver stated that she would seek advisement from the City Attorney about this issue. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

3. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for an office / warehouse on Lot 23, Westside Business Park. Daniel Taylor of Kerby Enterprises presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Mark Boswell of Boswell Design Services, Inc. was also present to answer any questions the board may have on the civil drawings. An office/warehouse is proposed identical to the existing building on the adjacent lot, but smaller. Commissioner Olliff questioned if the gravel area to the rear would be dust free. Mr. Taylor stated they have had no problems with the gravel area next door. The gravel area to the rear will be used for employee parking and not a storage area. Mr. Boswell explained to the board’s satisfaction how the number of parking spaces was calculated. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval of the site plan for an office/warehouse on lot 23, Westside Business Park subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, there was some discussion about the planting of the proposed Live Oak Trees only 20 feet apart. This meets the requirements of the tree ordinance, but the board felt a larger space was needed for a mature Live Oak. With no other comments, Commissioner Reardon made a motion to approve the landscape plan for an office/warehouse on lot 23 in Westside Business Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.