CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

MARCH 13, 2000

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, March 13, 2000  at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff,  Joe Harmon, Fleta Pepper,  Debbie Ryan Watts, Joe Harmon, Don Taylor and Larry McKendree.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis,  Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Travis Cowart, Jr.  were in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff and seconded by Larry McKendree.  Motion passed without opposition.   

 

Chairman Don Taylor introduced W. Judson Trapnell  as our new alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission and administered the Oath of Office.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

1.             Development Associates, Inc. request for a sidewalk variance in  the  Pooler  Park  of Commerce.   Ralph Forbes of Thomas & Hutton Engineering, Inc. presented this variance request to the board.  Mr. Forbes explained the developer proposes to construct 6’ sidewalks in front of lots 2 through 5 because these are the only retail lots within the subdivision which could generate pedestrian traffic.  The remaining lots 6 through 35 will be occupied by a combination of office, warehouse, and storage with no pedestrian interaction.  The developer proposes to construct a  6’ sidewalk on one side only, adjacent to lot 2.  Mr. Scott Byrd of Developer Associates, Inc. stated that Branigar has placed many restrictions on this development and it would create a hardship to put sidewalks throughout the subdivision.  The board expressed concern about usage and possible need for sidewalks at a later date.  Commissioner Watts stated that she is not in favor of granting the variance.  There was some discussion from board members and Councilman Travis Cowart, Jr.  that this request does not meet the criteria for granting a variance.  Commissioner McKendree stated he would favor a compromise.  Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to deny the request for a sidewalk variance.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed with Commissioner McKendree opposing.      

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

2.             Savannah Quarters Residential Phase I Preliminary Plan  for  compliance  with  the PUD Master Plan.    Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the plan to the board for their review and recommendation.    Mr. Wohlfeil stated this is the same plan the PUD Review Board confirmed as meeting the development standards established by the PUD Master Plan.   With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the Savannah Quarters Residential Phase I Preliminary Plan.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition. 

 

3.             Murray Galin’s recombination of parcels 1-B-1 and 20-B Phase I, Pooler Development Park   Chuck Perry of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the recombination plat to the board.  The subdivision ordinance limits access to two lots.  The reason for the change in access is due to a remnant piece of property, in which the owner does not have clear title.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the recombination plat of lots 1-B-1 and 20-B Phase I, Pooler Development Park. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. 

 

4.             Blue Circle’s revised site plan.   Chuck Perry of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the plan to the board.  The site plan was changed to include the relocation of the entrance and relocation of the water service tie-in point only.  The seller is confident that he can gain title to the property in question within a year.  The intent of the owner is to utilize the temporary access until he can acquire direct access to Pine Barren Road.  At that time the temporary road will be abandoned and the entrance shown on the site plan approved in September 1999 will be built.  The owner of Blue Circle Materials is willing to bond any portion of the road or the entire road to ensure that it will meet the City of Pooler’s Specifications  should for some unforeseen reason it becomes necessary to make the “temporary” entrance permanent. Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the Blue Circle revised site plan.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition. 

 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by  Joe Harmon and seconded by Fleta Pepper.