April 14, 2008

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Robert Byard, Mary Louise Lanier, Charles Archer and James Reardon. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Planning & Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen, and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Wilson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed upon a motion made by James Reardon. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS :

1. Review of revised major subdivision plat of Godley Station, Phase 2, Parcel 5A: In view of the fact that the petitioner was not present, a motion was made by Commissioner Lanier to move this item to the end of the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition. During the Planning & Zoning meeting there was discussion concerning the recombination and the future development plans for this parcel. With no further comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to table this item for clarification on the recombination of lots 11 & 12. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Byard and passed without opposition.

2. Review of minor subdivision plat of Lot 37 in Westside Business Park: Commissioner Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from discussion of this item and the following item. Travis Randall of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the minor subdivision plat of Lot 37 in the Westside Business Park to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Randall stated that a very similar plat came before the Planning & Zoning Board approximately eight to twelve months ago and was approved, but never recorded. He further stated that Lot 37A is approximately two (2) acres, 37B is the balance of the uplands which is approximately four (4) acres and 37C is considered jurisdictional wetlands and can not be developed. During the Planning & Zoning meeting, there was discussion concerning the 10’ tree easement noted on the plat. This 10’ easement was placed throughout the Westside Business Park for tree placement to meet the requirements of the tree ordinance. With no further comments, Commissioner Olliff made a motion to approve the minor subdivision plat of Lot 37 in the Westside Business Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition.

3. Revised landscape plan for HD Supply Waterworks located at 101 Barrow Drive off of Pine Barren Road (Mega Site entrance): Jamie Czismadia of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the revised landscape plan for HD Supply Waterworks to the Board for their review and recommendation. Ms. Czismadia displayed the previously approved landscape plan. The first area mentioned was a line of vegetation on the east side of the proposed fence for the HD Supply Waterworks Development that was originally requested by the building tenant to prevent competitors from looking into the storage yard. Since this line of vegetation is not required by the City of Pooler’s tree ordinance, the owner has requested it be deleted. The second area of revision is the 20’ wide vegetative buffer along the north property line which is a requirement of the city when an industrially zoned district abuts directly upon a residentially zoned district. She further stated that a portion of the adjacent property to the north is in litigation at this time due to rightful ownership trying to be determined; therefore, the owner of the property is requesting that the buffer not be created until the issue has been resolved, to eliminate any unnecessary cost. The third area pointed out to the board by Ms. Czismadia, is the adjacent property to the south, currently zoned R-A (Residential-Agricultural) that is a Cypress Swamp with approximately 24” of standing water at all times, with pictures being shown for documentation. She further stated that the revised landscape plan notes the fact that the owner is willing to plant the number of required trees for the HD Supply Waterworks Development but is requesting approval of the board to wait until the litigation is over before addressing the tree ordinance for the entire site. Board Comments: There was some discussion concerning the following items: drainage, the actual size of the entire site, the tree ordinance, and the need to have the portion of property that is currently in litigation rezoned to I-1 (Light-Industrial) and combined with the existing tract. Petitioner’s Comments: In response, Ms. Czismadia stated that it is her understanding that the property was once a part of a fill site for a state project for the Mega Site Business Park which fell through and the fill dirt from that project was placed on the property in question. In addition, the property currently in question can not be subdivided until it has access to water and sewer. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the revised landscape plan for HD Supply Waterworks located at 101 Barrow Drive off of Pine Barren Road, contingent upon an annotation being placed on the landscape plan stating that the city’s tree ordinance will be met within one (1) year of the adjacent property title resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Lanier made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.