CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

APRIL 10, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, April 10, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff,  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.             Donny Tuten’s request for a variance to allow him to set up a sales office in Garden Acres Mobile Home Park.     Attorney Bob Galloway presented the variance request to the board.  He stated that Mr. Tuten is requesting a temporary variance to set up a sales office within his mobile home park.  This would enable Mr. Tuten to control the quality of homes brought into the park, the set up and landscaping of each home.  Chairman Taylor reminded Attorney Galloway that according to the ordinance, if the variance is granted, the sales office would need to be removed within six months.  Mrs. Carver expressed concern regarding additional traffic and the safety of children that live in the park.  In response, Attorney Galloway stated children do not play on that end of the street and minimum traffic is anticipated.  Commissioner McKendree stated speed bumps are located throughout the manufactured home park.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the variance request to allow Mr. Tuten to place a temporary sales office in Garden Acres Mobile Home Park.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed with Debbie Ryan Watts and Joe Harmon opposing.           

NEW BUSINESS:

2.             Home Depot Landscape Plan Review for Tree Ordinance Compliance.     Douglas Kirby of Greensberg, Farrow Architecture Engineering Development presented the Home Depot Landscape Plan to the board. Chairman Taylor stated that he was impressed with the overall landscape plan.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the Home Depot Landscape Plan for Tree Ordinance compliance.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.   

3.             Carlton Company Site Plan Review    Jay Maupin of EMC Engineering, Inc. presented the site plan of Carlton Company’s proposed truck maintenance facility.   Mr. Maupin stated only three of the nine engineering comments are issues of concern for the board.  First item referenced tree ordinance compliance, second item is DOT permit and the third item is Chatham County Health Department approval of septic tank and drain field.  Regarding the tree ordinance, Mr. Maupin stated that 54 trees will remain on site and 5 additional trees will be planted.  Verbal approval from Ga DOT has been received on the proposed entrance from Highway 80, but not written approval.  Application has been made to the Chatham County Health Department for the proposed septic tank and drain field.  With no public comment, a motion was made Debbie Ryan Watts to approve Carlton Company’s site plan contingent upon all the engineer’s comments being addressed prior to review by Mayor and Council.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.    A motion was also made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the landscape plan for Carlton Company.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition. 

4.             Site Plan Review of Dorsey Properties Expansion @ 1490 East  Highway 80    Billy Dorsey, Sr. presented the proposed site plan for a 21,100 sq.ft.metal building. Dorsey stated that he has been working with his engineer to address Bill Nicholson’s comments. City Planner Tim Inglis stated that Mr. Dorsey’s project is exempt from LDA requirements.  Chairman Taylor stated that the board bases their recommendation on the engineer’s review and comment.    With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the site plan contingent upon all the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

5.                Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I Greenspace Plan    Steve Wohlfeil and Hal Kraft of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. presented the Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I Greenspace Plan to the board. Street trees from the list of preferred trees, will be planted along portions of the road.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated that the trees located along the right-of-ways will be maintained by the Property Owners Association.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I Greenspace Plan.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.  

6.                Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I Preliminary Construction Plan Review.    Steve Wohlfeil and Hal Kraft of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. presented the construction plans for Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I.  This project consists of the development of 81 single-family residential home sites in the new Savannah Quarters planned community.  The roads and drainage system for this project will be private.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated that all the engineer’s comments have been addressed.  The sanitary sewer and water systems for the project will be owned and maintained by the City of Pooler.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the Savannah Quarters Residential - Phase I preliminary construction plans.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition.

7.             Sketch Plan of proposed additions to Fred Williams Commercial/Recreational Area on Pine Barren/Quacco Road.      Michael Hussey of Stevenson & Palmer Engineering Inc. presented the proposed additions to the previously approved commercial/recreational area.  Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts expressed her concern with the changes proposed from the original design particularly in the area set aside for amenities.  She suggested a public hearing to make the residents of Pine Barren Plantation aware of these proposed changes.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to table this item to schedule a public hearing for the residents of these subdivisions.  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 Larry Olliff.