The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Glenda Champion, Larry Olliff, Tim Lovezzola, Craig Brewer, Debbie Ryan Watts and Holly Young.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis, Councilwoman Billie Tyler, Councilmen Jack Brewton, Robert Bryan and Travis Cowart, Jr. were also in attendance.  Chairman Holly Young called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 

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

PUBLIC HEARING: 
 

1. William Wade Roberts, Jr.’s request to rezone lot 5, Sharon Court from I-1, Light Industrial to a C-2, a Heavy Commercial.   Wade Roberts, Jr. and Michael Bunton presented this request to the board.  This item was tabled from the last meeting so the petitioners could obtain a traffic study.  It is the opinion of the D.O.T. that an additional traffic light is not needed at Sharon Court and Highway 80 because the traffic light at Coleman Boulevard would stop traffic long enough for traffic on Sharon Court to turn left.  Mr. Roberts stated that peak hours for the skating rink would occur at times which does not conflict with peak hours on Highway 80.  Sixty-five parking spaces are designated with an additional 15 to 20 more proposed if needed.  Citizens Mary Poteet and Allison Hartley spoke in favor of the skating rink. They expressed the need for some wholesome recreation with the number of youth in our community.  Following some discussion, the petitioner agreed that if traffic becomes a problem, he would adjust his hours of operation accordingly.  Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the rezoning of lot 5 on Sharon Court from I-1, a Light Industrial Zoning to C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

2. SEDA’s request to rezone the Wall property in the northwest quadrant of I-16 and Dean Forest Road to I-2, a Heavy Industrial Zoning.

   Chairman Holly Young read a written request from SEDA to withdraw the rezoning request.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to accept the notice to withdraw the rezoning petition.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezolla and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS: 
 

3. Godley Station Western Tract, Phase I/Forest Lake Preliminary Construction Plan Review.   Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the preliminary construction plans to the board for their review and recommendation.  Mr. Coleman stated that revised plans have been resubmitted to Bill Nicholson but that he has not had time to review them.  With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve Forest Lake Preliminary Construction Plans contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition. 

4. Westbrook, Phase 3B Preliminary Construction Plan Review and Landscape Plan Review.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented these plans to the board for their review and comments.  This project is part of the third phase of the new Westbrook Development at Savannah Quarters.  Phase 3-B contains 34 single-family lots with at least ½ acre lots. Trees will be saved on each lot and a typical landscape plan for a lot has been submitted with the greenspace plan.  Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the landscape plan for Phase 3-B. Westbrook Subdivision.   Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.  Mr. Kraft stated that the plans have been revised and resubmitted to Downer Davis for his review.  With no public comment, Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve Westbrook, Phase 3B Preliminary Construction Plans contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

5. Review of Timber Management Policies on Jabot Tract, Northeast Quadrant of I-95  and Interstate 16.  Wade E. McDonald, Manager of F&W Forestry Services, Inc. was present to detail the current forest activity in the Northeast Quadrant of The Jabot Tract. Mr. McDonald stated that he has been doing normal forest silviculture on this tract of land since 1993.  In Jabot’s PUD Master Plan, the Northeast Quadrant of I-95 and I-16 was designated as an active timber management operation.  Recently 218 acres of this tract was reforested at a cost exceeding $60,000.  Mr. McDonald discussed basic timber management policies and the board asked some questions regarding clear-cutting and replanting techniques.  City Planner Tim Inglis asked Mr. McDonald to submit an annual report of tree harvesting on this tract of land to keep the city informed of any thinning, clear-cutting or scheduled reforestation.

6. Discussion of sign ordinance regarding flashing lights/running boards with illuminated  messages.  This item was tabled from the last meeting so the board members could ride around the city and look at existing signs.  There was some discussion on the hazards of flashing lights and message boards.  The board had been given sample ordinances from some other municipalities regarding this issue.  None of the cities allowed flashing signs but each one differed with references to running lights and message boards. The board asked Mrs. Carver and Tim Inglis to submit a draft of proposed changes to the board for review and consideration at the next meeting.     

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Craig Brewer.