The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Charles Archer, Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Larry Olliff, Wilson Roberts and Don Taylor. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Mike Royal, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Commissioner Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6: 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 Wilson Roberts. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Site Plan / landscape plan review for Parkway Professional Center located on lot 16, Phase II, Pooler Park of Commerce. Michael Willoughby of Southeast Engineering and Environmental presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.
A similar project has been built to the south of this site. This project includes six single-story commercial retail buildings whereas the project to the south has two-story buildings Mr. Willoughby stated that he is addressing the engineer’s comments but is waiting to
obtain the new engineering details approved by the City of Pooler. Mrs. Carver stated that the Architectural Review Board of the Pooler Park of Commerce has approved a reduction of the side yard setback on this lot from 25’ to 20’. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Wilson Roberts to approve the site plan for the Parkway Professional Center subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. The landscape plan met the requirements of the tree ordinance. Therefore, Commissioner Roberts approved the landscape plan subject to approval by the Architectural Review Board. Motion was seconded by Don
Taylor and passed without opposition.
2. Sketch Plan review of proposed Family Dental Office at 512 West Highway 80.
Dan Gay of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Services, Inc. presented a sketch plan for a proposed Dental Office at 512 West Highway 80. Mr. Gay explained this is a 2592 sq. ft. dental office with 16 parking spaces proposed. The sketch plan meets setback, buffer and parking requirements. Commissioner Larry Olliff questioned the distance of the drive from Wilkes Street to the adjacent property line. He also recommended the parking lot proposed off Wilkes Street be set aside for employee parking. Commissioner Don Taylor questioned the access to this property thru a right-of-way from U. S. Highway 80. Mr. Gay stated that they have an attorney researching this issue. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton questioned the location of drives off of Wilkes Street as to whether they lined up or not.
With no public comment, a motion was made by Don Taylor to approve the sketch plan for a proposed dental office at 512 West Highway 80 subject to a written access agreement with the property owner of the adjacent right-of-way. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer 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 Charles Archer. Motion passed.