The regularly scheduled meeting

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Charles Archer, Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Dennis Jones, Larry Olliff, Debbie Ryan Watts, Wilson Roberts and Don Taylor. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Bruce Allen, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Tim Lovezzola led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Charles Archer. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. City of Pooler’s request to rezone 12.97 acres off the Pooler Parkway next to the fire station from R-1A, Single Family Residential to R-3A, a multi-family zoning district.

Jackie Carver, representing the City of Pooler explained the City is working with a developer out of Macon to develop 68 units of Senior Housing. She further recommended that the commission defer this to council for their consideration since an agreement is pending that would determine if the City considers the rezoning of this property. Tommy Fort, an adjacent property owner asked about buffering and if Plantation Drive would be opened up to the Pooler Parkway. He also wanted to know if the screened picnic building would remain if this property is developed. In response, Mrs. Carver stated the project would have to meet buffering requirements and the proposed access for the project would be off the Pooler Parkway or Isaac LaRoche Drive. Commissioner Larry Olliff is concerned about the access off the Pooler Parkway. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton stated that a curb-cut off the Pooler Parkway has not been approved at this time. Following some discussion, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of 12.97 acres off the Pooler Parkway from R-1A, single family residential to R-3A, a multi-family zoning district. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed with Larry Olliff and Dennis Jones opposing.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Site Plan Review of Pine Barren/Quacco Road Intersection and Design Center Entrance. Michael Hussey of Fred Williams Homebuilders presented the revised plan to the board for their review and recommendation. The board’s concerns have been addressed. Therefore, a motion was made by Don Taylor to approve the revised plan for the Pine Barren/Quacco Road Intersection and Design Center entrance. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.

3. Final Plat Approval/Godley Villages, Northern Tract, The Arbors, Phase 5B.

Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts excused herself from any discussion on this item. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company, Inc. presented the final plat for a portion of Phase 5, The Arbors. The developers of Godley Villages, Phase V have completed all of the improvements and a maintenance bond has been posted to begin the warranty period.

With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the final plat of The Arbors, Phase 5B (27 lots). Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

4. Final Plat Approval/Godley Villages, Northern Tract, The Arbors, Phase 5C.

With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the final plat of The Arbors, Phase 5C (27 lots). Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.

5. Final PUD approval for Southeast Quadrant, Phase 6 and development standards for this phase. A PUD Review Board was held prior to this meeting wherein this item was discussed in more detail. Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D recapped the different phases of the Savannah Quarters Master PUD Plan. He stressed the purpose of a PUD District is to encourage flexibility in land planning that will result in improved design and provide more open space. The current application before the board is for final PUD approval for Phase 6 and the development standards. Phase six consists of a single-family residential area of approximately 115 acres with amenities. There will be a separate Homeowner’s Association for this area of the PUD to maintain all the open space, buffers and etc. With no other comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the final PUD for the southeast Quadrant, Phase 6 and the development standards. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts 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 Larry Olliff. Motion passed.