CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

MARCH 27, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, March 27, 2000  at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff,  Holly Young, Joe Harmon,  Judson Trapnell,  Debbie Ryan Watts, Don Taylor and Larry McKendree.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis and Councilwoman Billie Tyler 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 Joe Harmon.  Motion passed without opposition.   

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.    Jerry Braden’s request for a Zoning Text Amendment.   Commissioner Holly Young stepped down abstaining from voting and discussion of this item.  Jerry Braden, a developer from Cartersville, Georgia presented this request to the board.  Mr. Braden stated he is proposing a retirement community of approximately 60 one and two bedroom units on a 7.45 acre tract located across the street from the park on Rogers Street.   He is asking for a text amendment to build units which will contain 750 square feet for one bedrooms and 850 square feet for two bedrooms.  The proposed plan includes a community center of about 2000 square feet, a beauty shop, a gazebo and picnic areas.  Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts was impressed with the overall concept.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

2.   Timothy Lovezzola’s minor subdivision plat at 134  Houston Street .   Timothy Lovezzola presented a minor subdivision plat of a portion of the Joshua Dowd Tract.  The owner is subdividing a .7 acre tract into two lots.  Mr. Lovezzola stated that he plans to build a residence on the vacant lot.  Chairman Taylor questioned the existing septic tank located on the lot.   Mr. Lovezzola stated he plans to remove or do whatever is required to abandon the existing septic tank.  With no public comment,  Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the minor subdivision.   Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.   

3.  Home Depot Site Plan Review    Douglas Kirby of Greenberg Farrow Architecture Engineering Development and Stephen Harper of Childress Klein Properties presented the Home Depot site plan for the board’s review and comments.  Since all of the engineer’s comments have been addressed, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the Home Depot Site Plan.     Motion was seconded by Holly Young and passed without opposition.

4.  J C Bamford Demonstration Area Site Plan Review .   Gary Shuman of HGB&D presented the site plan for the J C Bamford Demonstration area.  The development consists of an enclosed 200 seat stadium, a 3 bay workshop, office and two open air demonstration lots.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the J C. Bamford Demonstration area site plan.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

5.   Wycliff Jenkin’s decorative fence request for 151 Claxton Road.   Mr.  Jenkins has placed a six foot privacy fence along the west side of his property line extending into his front setback.  He explained to the board that he has a problem with three wheelers going back & forth across the front of his yard.  Mr. Jenkins is requesting approval  to place a decorative fence in the front setback by cutting the existing privacy fence down to 36”.   Commissioner Joe Harmon made a motion to deny the request for a decorative fence. Motion died for lack of a second.   This item will go to council without a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.

6.  Tim Marshlick’s request to clear approximately .9 acres to build an office and shop on Sharon Court.  Tim Marshlick explained to the board that he recently purchased six acres of land on Sharon Court and would like to clear .9 acres to build a future office and shop.  The owner plans to leave six various sizes of Oak and two large Sweet Gum trees.  The board reminded Mr. Marshlick about the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance.  The owner stated that landscaping plans would be submitted along with the site plan in a few weeks.  With no public comment,  a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve Mr. Marshlick’s request to clear approximately .9 acres.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.

7.  Dozier Crane & Machinery - Tree Ordinance compliance for issuance of LDA for clearing and grading of 8.84 acres south of Highway 80 past Ken Reddick’s new building.    Jay Maupin of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the revised plan for tree ordinance compliance of 8.84 acres south of Highway 80.  Mr. Maupin stated the name on the plans submitted should be changed to read Dozier Cook instead of Dozier Crane & Machinery.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver asked Mr. Maupin to resubmit plans, applications, etc. in the name of Dozier Cook.  A motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the revised plans.  Motion was seconded by HollyYoung 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 Judson Trapnell.