MARCH 12, 2007

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Larry Olliff, Scotty Fletcher, Charles Archer, Wilson Roberts, Mary Louise Lanier and James Reardon. Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton 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 Charles Archer. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

Public Hearings:

Conditional Use Request to operate a Pawn Shop at 856 West Highway 80.

Clay Collins, Real Estate Manager for Title Max presented the conditional use request to operate a Pawn Shop at 856 West Highway 80. One unit of the existing building will be occupied and the hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. There will be no inventory and no cars will be stored on the premises. If a vehicle is repossessed it would be stored elsewhere in a storage yard. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of the conditional use request to operate a pawn shop at 856 West Highway 80, subject to no on-site storage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

S. A. Allen, Inc, is requesting a 31’ front building setback variance to construct a 15,000 sq. ft. addition at 163 Pine Barren Road. Michael Willoughby of Southeast Engineering and Environmental presented the variance request to the board for their review and recommendation. He stated that the existing building was permitted and constructed according to Chatham County setback requirements prior to annexation by the City of Pooler. The building is located approximately 49 feet from the Pine Barren Road right-of-way. According to the current I-2, Heavy Industrial Zoning requirements for the City of Pooler, the front building setback is 80 feet. S. A. Allen, Inc. is proposing to construct an addition onto this building and would prefer to extend straight out in line with the existing building instead of dropping the addition back some 40 feet. Approximately 1500 square feet would further encroach into the front building setback if this variance is approved. After reviewing the criteria for granting a variance, Chairman Roberts stated that there are unique physical circumstances peculiar to this property and granting the variance would not result in authorization of a use not otherwise permitted in this zoning district. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the 31’ front building setback variance to construct a 15,000 sq. ft. addition at 163 Pine Barren Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.

New Business:

Commissioner Reardon stepped down from his seat on the board to excuse himself from any discussion of items 3, 4 and 5.

Final PUD Approval / Site Plan and Landscape Plan Review for Danbury Park Townhomes on Blue Moon Crossing in Savannah Quarters. Chairman Roberts reminded the board that the PUD Review Board recommended final PUD approval of this development prior to this meeting. Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company stated that the amendment to Phase I of the Savannah Quarters PUD was approved by city council approximately six weeks ago. The 41 townhome development will be private and located within the gates of Savannah Quarters. The Homeowners Association will be responsible for all of the maintenance within this development. Commissioner Archer stated that he would still like to see a couple of parking spaces in the kiosk area. Rob Lee, one of the developers, stated that the intent is for the residents to walk to the kiosk and enjoy the beautiful landscaped park. Mr. Lee further assured the board that parking on the street would not be allowed and would also be addressed in the covenants. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend final PUD and site plan approval for Danbury Park Townhomes on Blue Moon Crossing, subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed with Commissioner Archer opposing. Regarding the landscape plan, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to approve the plan for Danbury Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.

Recombination plat of lots 3 & 4, Pooler Development Park. Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the plat to the board for their review and recommendation. The lots are located near the intersection of Pine Barren Road and

U. S. Highway 80 in the Pooler Development Park. He explained the recombination is in conjunction with the site plan for Livingoods Appliance Center to be discussed in item 5.

With no public comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the recombination plat for lots 3 & 4, Pooler Development Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for Livingoods Appliance Center on Lots 3 & 4, Pooler Development Park. Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan for Livingoods Appliance Center to the board for their review and recommendation. There was some discussion about whether parking space dimensions are measured from the curb or pavement only. Bill Nicholson’s comments reflect that the 9’ x 20’ parking space requirement applies to the pavement only. Mr. Zittrouer has no problem changing his parking plan accordingly, but would ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to review for clarification the intent of that requirement. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval of the Livingoods Appliance Center site plan subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition. After reviewing the landscape plan, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to approve the plan for Livingoods Appliance Center. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for LaQuinta Inn and Suites to be built on the corner of Parsons Avenue and Gray Streets. Rick Shumate, representing property owner Anil Patel, presented the site plan for the LaQuinta Inn and Suites (formerly Country Inn & Suites) to the board for their review and recommendation. The sketch plan for this hotel was approved by Mayor and Council on September 7, 2004, contingent upon the driveways on Parsons Avenue being one-way in and one-way out. The site is larger with the additional lot, the number of rooms has decreased from 72 to 64 units and 16.5 feet has been dedicated to widen Parsons Avenue. Chairman Roberts stated that the bus parking is closer than 10 feet to the property line on Parsons Avenue with the dedication of the additional right-of-way. Public Comments: Joy Larrick, resident on Moore Street, is concerned about the parking being so close to the property line, height of the hotel, lighting, type of fence and drainage issues. Chairman Roberts showed Mrs. Larrick the detention area on the site plan and explained how water is stored and released at a slower rate. In response, Mr. Shumate stated that a solid privacy fence is proposed along the north and west property lines and direct or downcast lighting will be used. Charles Morgan, property owner on Parsons Avenue asked if additional right-of-way was required. Chairman Roberts stated that the right-of-way was required for the development. With no other public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of the LaQuinta Inn and Suites site plan at the corner of Parsons Avenue and Gray Streets subject to the privacy fence, downcast lighting and all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, Chairman Roberts pointed out several areas where Oak trees are proposed too close together. He further reminded the developer that the City of Pooler has a tree bank that can be used instead of overcrowding the trees on a site just to meet the tree ordinance. With the proposed revisions needed to the landscape plan based on the board’s comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to table the landscape plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without passed.

Recombination Plat of a portion of Tract 3A located along the proposed extension of

Blue Moon Crossing. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the recombination plat to the board for their review and recommendation. The property is currently zoned for residential development and is located along the north side of the proposed Blue Moon Crossing extension. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff, seconded by Commissioner Lanier, to recommend approval of the recombination plat of a portion of Tract 3A for transfer of property. Motion passed without opposition.

Boundary Plat for Parcel 25, a 21.47 acre portion of Tract 12 located at the end of Quacco Road. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the boundary plat for parcel 25 to the board for their review and recommendation. The parcel is currently zoned for multi-family residential development and is located along the south side of I-16 at the end of Quacco Road. The boundary plat is needed for transfer of property. Chairman Roberts questioned if there are plans to resurface Quacco Road at some time in the future. In response, Mr. Kraft stated that this has been discussed but would not be done until the bulk of heavy construction traffic diminishes. With no public comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the boundary plat for parcel 25. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Reardon made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.