The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 6 p.m. Members present were Mary Louise Lanier, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Carl King, Scotty Fletcher, Charles Archer and Don Taylor. Assistant City Manager Robbie Byrd, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilman Mike Royal and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.
Public Hearings:
Commissioner Wilson Roberts stepped down from his seat to abstain from any discussion of this item. Mr. Lewis apologized to the board for constructing the deck before obtaining a building permit. He explained the deck was constructed to give his employees somewhere to go for a break and also serve as a secondary fire exit. With the deck, supplies and clean utensils can be carried in thru the back entrance instead of the front door. Chairman Don Taylor explained to Mr. Lewis that in order for this board to recommend approval of his variance he would have to show that he meets 2 out of the 3 items listed on the variance criteria. Furthermore, Chairman Taylor is concerned about the deck covering a drainage ditch that has to be maintained. Commissioner Larry Olliff stated he felt the variance request could possibly meet item #3 of the listed criteria. Public comments: Anne Smith of 114 Tietgen Street opposes the granting of Mr. Lewis’ variance request. She complained of the lighting from the shopping center and the smoke from Mr. Lewis’ cooker. Mr. Thomas Harris of 209 S. Morgan Street objects to the granting of the variance. He had to get a building permit to build his house and even one to put up a fence for his dog. Therefore, he feels Mr. Lewis should have to comply with city regulations. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Carl King to recommend denial of the 10.33 rear setback encroachment variance. Motion was seconded by Scotty Fletcher and passed without opposition. Commissioner Wilson Roberts returned to his seat on the board.
Old Business:
Chairman Don Taylor reminded the board that this item was tabled for engineering plans to be submitted to address drainage concerns. Randy Bazemore, representing his mother, appeared before the board to answer any questions about the drainage plan submitted. Chairman Don Taylor stated that the plan provides topographic information but the plan needs to show how the lot will drain. Following some discussion about what is needed on the plan, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for Creative Learning Child Care Center at 112 Morgan Street subject to the engineer’s comments being addressed, specifically the grading plan. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.
New Business:
Ryan Smith of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the construction plan and the landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Phase 2 includes the last two phases and consists of 90 residential lots on approximately 24 acres. Access to the site will be from East Haven Boulevard in Savannah Quarters. With only 5 engineering comments to address, Mr. Smith is confident he can address these in time to be on the next council agenda. With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary construction plan for Phase II of Hamilton Grove subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton requested that before going to council, Mr. Smith list the lots according to size and lot widths. In response, Mr. Smith stated that he has that on the overall master plan and will bring that to council. Regarding the landscape plan, an exhibit was submitted showing a minimum of three (3) preferred trees per lot, of which one (1) shall be located in the front of the residence. The landscape plan is consistent with the other phases that have already been approved. A motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the landscape plan for Phase 2 of Hamilton Grove. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
Hal Kraft of HGB&D stated that this plat is for the remaining 27 of the 80 approved lots and the developer is posting a performance bond in order for the plat to be recorded. With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to accept the performance bond and recommend approval of the final plat for Westbrook, Phase 4A-2. Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.
Hal Kraft of HGB&D, representing Beazer Homes, is requesting to have the first phase of the Hunt Club approved and recorded under a performance bond for construction of the infrastructure. Phase lA consists of 53 lots on 34.3 acres located in The Wynn-Capallo Tract on the southside of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Assistant City Manager Robbie Byrd questioned the 50’ right-of-way on Tiger’s Paw Drive. In response, Mr. Kraft stated that a 50’ right-of-way was approved in the Wynn-Capallo Development Standards. Mr. Byrd stated that this issue can be resolved at council. With no public comments, Larry Olliff made a motion to accept the performance bond and recommend approval of the final plat for Phase 1A of The Hunt Club. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
Hal Kraft appeared before the board to request that the final plat for Phase 2 of The Village Green Townhomes be added to the agenda. Wilson Roberts made a motion to add this item to include performance bond acceptance as item # 7. Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.
There being no further business to discuss, Larry Olliff made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.