CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES MARCH 24, 2003
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Wilson Roberts, Don Taylor, Debbie Ryan Watts, Tim Lovezzola, Charles Archer, Dennis Jones and Larry Olliff. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Robbie Byrd, Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Jack Brewton were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts 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.
Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ruby Tuesday’s Revised Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review. Jeremy Pettit, Project Manager for Ruby Tuesday presented the new site plan and landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation. The original site plan for this project was approved in December of 2001. Some modifications have been made to the building size and design of the proposed project. With no public comment, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve Ruby Tuesday’s revised site plan contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. There was very little change in the landscape plan. Therefore, Dennis Jones made a motion to approve the landscape plan. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
2. Pooler Fire Station Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review. Michael Hussey of HGB&D presented the site plan and landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation. The board questioned the amount of acreage being disturbed. Mr. Hussey stated that only 2.3 acres is being disturbed out of a 13.5 acre tract currently owned by the City of Pooler. With no public comment, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the site plan for the new Pooler Fire Station. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. The green space plan was designed to meet the City’s requirements regarding trees for the project. Two existing live oaks will be retained and 31 preferred trees will be planted. Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the landscape plan with motion seconded by Dennis Jones. Motion passed without opposition.
3. Quacco Road Subdivision Preliminary Construction Plan and Landscape Plan Review. Michael Hussey of HGB&D presented the construction plans and the landscape plan for this project to the board for their review and recommendation. This project is located on the west side of Quacco Road just south of Bridgewater Phase 4 and contains 43 single-family lots with associated roads and utilities. Mr. Hussey stated that the engineer’s comments are minor and revised plans will be resubmitted. With no public comment, Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the preliminary construction plans for Quacco Road Subdivision contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. The greenspace plan meets the tree ordinance with so many trees required on each lot. A motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the landscape plan subject to a typical landscaped lot lay-out being submitted and approved by City Planner Robert Byrd. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
4. The Villages at Godley Station, Northern Tract, Phase 4A Final Plat Review and Approval. Michael Fell of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the final plat of the Northern Tract, Phase 4A for review and approval. The improvements have been inspected and approved by the Public Works Department. A maintenance bond in the amount of $75,428.30 has been posted in order for the plat to be recorded. With no public comment, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the final plat of Phase 4A of the Northern Tract, The Villages at Godley Station. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Don Taylor.