The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.  Members present were Charles Archer, Don Taylor, Larry Olliff, Wilson Roberts, and James Reardon. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Mayor Mike Lamb, 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 Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.     Jonathan Yates on behalf of SBA Towers & AT&T Mobility has petitioned the City of Pooler for a conditional use to construct a new wireless telecommunication tower at 1727 Dean Forest Road: Jonathan Yates of Nexsen Pruett LLC on behalf of SBA Towers and AT&T Mobility presented the conditional use to construct a new WTF at 1727 Dean Forest Road. The purpose of the proposed 165’ free standing monopole tower with a 5’ lightning rod is to add more services to the industrial area and to qualify AT&T the ability to improve spectrum use by adding GPS and UTMS systems. The equipment compound shall be fifty feet by fifty feet (50’x 50’). The plan is for the tower and ground equipment to support the needs of up to six (6) carriers. Mr. Yates also reviewed in detail the criteria for granting a conditional use with the board. Commissioner Archer questioned the coverage area. In response, Mr. Gregory Knight, AT&T Mobility RF Engineer, displayed a color chart depicting the existing and proposed coverage, stating that the desired coverage would extend inside commercial buildings within the area. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to approve the conditional use request to construct a new WTF at 1727 Dean Forest Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor and passed without opposition.

2.      Decorative Fence request by Fred Williams Homebuilders to place a 3’ double rail white decorative fence along Pine Barren Road to match existing fence on Quacco Road:  This item was tabled at the previous Planning & Zoning meeting, due to the fact there were questions concerning the placement of the fence in the right-of-way and the petitioner not being present. Fred Williams with Fred Williams Homebuilders explained to the board that Michael Hussey met with the City Manager on site to discuss the fence location. As a result of the meeting, the drawing was revised to move the proposed decorative fence 12’ off the edge of the pavement to allow room for any future sidewalk expansion. A motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of a 3’ double rail white decorative fence being placed along Pine Barren Road to match the existing fence on Quacco Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Taylor made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:25 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.