The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Wilson Roberts, Don Taylor, Debbie Ryan Watts, Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff, Charles Archer and Dennis Jones. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Robbie Byrd. Councilman Travis Cowart, Councilman Jack Brewton and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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 HEARINGS:
1. Robert C. Rishling’s conditional use request to build a “Family Amusement Park” on the northwest corner of U. S. 80 and Coleman Blvd. Robert C. Rishling, property owner, introduced himself to the board and told them a little about himself and the proposed project. Mr. Rishling stated that he has two other parks that have been very successful and well received by the communities. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company gave the board some handouts that show the quality of Mr. Rishling’s projects. The project includes an arcade, go-cart tracks, bumper boats and a mini golf course. Councilwoman Billie Tyler questioned access to the property and if parking is available for busses. Mr. Coleman stated they felt parking was adequate but additional parking area is available since Mr. Rishling owns the property all the way to Coleman Blvd. Two entrances are proposed. One is in front of the Dental Clinic and the other is further down closer to Coleman Boulevard with a frontage road across the front of the property. Councilman Travis Cowart questioned access for emergency vehicles. Mr. Coleman stated that a secondary access would be provided. To establish boundaries for the conditional use, the owner will be forthcoming with a recombination plat once plans are finalized. With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the conditional use request to build a “Family Amusement Park” on the northwest corner of U.S. 80 and Coleman Blvd. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
2. J. M. Woods, Inc., agent for The Drayton Corporation has petitioned the City of Pooler to rezone 111.04 acres from R-1A to C-2. A motion was made by Dennis Jones to accept the withdrawal of The Drayton Corporation’s rezoning request. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
3. J. M. Woods, Inc., agent for J. Laurence Dunn has petitioned the City of Pooler to rezone 40.9 acres from R-1A to C-2. A motion was made by Dennis Jones to accept the withdrawal of Laurence Dunn’s rezoning request. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. The Villages at Godley Station, Phase V Preliminary Construction Plan and Landscape review. Michael Willoughby of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the construction plans for Phase V to the board for their review and comments. This phase consists of 126 single-family residential lots and the infrastructure to support them. A portion of Phase V is the smaller neo-traditional entry garages accessed from paved alleys located along the rear of the lots. The rear entries will be designated as private dead end drives and maintained by the owners or the homeowner’s association. Councilwoman Billie Tyler questioned access for garbage pick-up services. Commissioner Wilson Roberts expressed his concerns regarding off-street parking and the need for a turn-around of some sort at the end of the private drives. Mr. Willoughby stated that he would discuss these items with the developer. Following some discussion, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the preliminary construction plans for Phase V of The Godley Villages contingent upon some type of turn-around being placed at the end of the private drives. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, Commissioner Larry Olliff requested a typical lot layout of the proposed trees. With no public comment, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the landscape plan once a typical lot lay-out has been submitted and approved by City Planner Robbie Byrd. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
5. Carey Hilliard’s Site Plan and Landscape Plan Review. The proposed location is in front of Home Depot. Architect Patrick Shay presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments. Commissioner Wilson Roberts questioned the need to have large parking spaces to accommodate motorhomes,busses, etc. Mr. Shay stated that he would discuss this issue with the owner. Commissioner Tim Lovezzola asked if the dumpster area is accessible for a garbage truck. Mr. Shay explained that this is a special compaction system that would be emptied before the restaurant opens. With no other comments, Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve the site plan for Carey Hilliards contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition. After review of the landscape plan, a motion was made by Dennis Jones and seconded by Charles Archer to approve the plan. Motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Wilson Roberts.