The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, March 8, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Larry Olliff, Charles Archer, Dennis Jones, Debbie Ryan Watts, Wilson Roberts and Don Taylor. Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Charles Archer gave the invocation and Dennis Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts introduced Mary Louise Lanier as our new alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton administered the Oath of Office.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Jan Humble’s conditional use request to operate a Family Home Daycare from her residence at 221 Longleaf Circle. Jan Humble presented this request to the board for their review and recommendation. If approved, Mrs. Humble plans to keep four full time and two part-time children. Her focus will be to provide the children with educational and stimulating activities, a hot lunch and outdoor playtime. Commissioner Dennis Jones asked if Hunter’s Ridge has a homeowner’s association and if the covenants allow a family home daycare? In response, Mrs. Humble stated that there is no homeowners association and the covenants allow this type of business. With no public comment, Dennis Jones made a motion to recommend approval of Jan Humble’s conditional use request to operate a family home daycare from her residence at 221 Longleaf Circle. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Southwest Quadrant East Spine Road greenspace plan review for issuance of a Land Disturbing Activity Permit. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the greenspace plan to the board for their review and recommendation. This project is for clearing and grubbing only of the right-of-way and utility easements for the proposed east spine road of the Southwest Quadrant/Savannah Quarters development. This is the first project proposed on the east side of the Pooler Parkway. Hopefully, this spine road will spur development by providing access to the adjacent properties. The width of the proposed east spine road is 110 feet. This includes an 80’ road right-of-way, a 20’ utility easement on one side and a 10’slope easement. A sidewalk is proposed for one side and joint trenching of utility companies will be recommended. Following some discussion regarding utilities, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the Southwest Quadrant East Spine Road greenspace plan for issuance of a Land Disturbing Activity Permit. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
3. 3. Final PUD approval of the Village Green Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant/ Savannah Quarters Development in the City of Pooler. Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D, representing the applicant in this matter. A presentation was made before the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting and all issues were addressed. The project consists of 30 townhome lots and is consistent with the development standards approved by the City of Pooler for Phase I, Southwest Quadrant PUD Master Plan. The recommendation of the PUD Review Board was that on the construction plans and on the plat that a 32’ rear setback is added for accessory buildings. With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend final PUD approval of the Village Green Townhomes in the Southwest Quadrant/Savannah Quarters Development in the City of Pooler contingent upon a 32’ rear setback for accessory buildings added to the construction plans and plat. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
4. 4. Preliminary construction plan/landscape plan review of the Village Green Townhomes. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the plans to the board for their review and recommendation. Beginning with the greenspace plan, Mr. Kraft stated that the plan shows 94 preferred trees (15 trees per 6.26 acres) to meet the tree ordinance requirements. One tree is proposed per (30) townhome lots and the remaining 64 trees will be placed in the Village Green openspace areas and along Lakeview Drive between the sidewalk and road pavement. On the construction plans, comments have been addressed and plans have been resubmitted to the city’s engineer for review. With no public comments, Dennis Jones made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary construction plans for the Village Green Townhomes contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. A further motion was made by Larry Olliff and seconded by Charles Archer to approve the greenspace plan for this project. Motion passed without opposition.
5. Final Subdivision Plat Review/Approval of The Village Green Townhomes. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the final plat for The Village Green Townhomes. This is a 30 lot subdivision to provide building lots for the proposed Village Green Townhomes. Instead of a 30’easement, the revised subdivision plat shows a 40’access, drainage and utility easement that was recommended in the review comments. Citizen Jack Brewton questioned the number of acres and the number of units proposed in the Village Green Townhome project. In response, Mr. Kraft stated that 30 units are planned on 6.26 acres. With no other public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the final subdivision plat for The Village Green Townhomes contingent upon a 32’ rear setback for accessory buildings being added to the plat and also receipt of an approved performance bond. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Mary Louise Lanier and seconded by Wilson Roberts. Motion passed.