PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
MAY 13, 2002                  

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, May 13, 2002 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff, 

Craig Brewer, Fleta Pepper, Debbie Ryan Watts, and Holly Young.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis, Councilwoman Billie Tyler, Councilmen Jack Brewton and Wayne Seay were also in attendance.  Chairman Holly Young called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.   

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARING:

  1. Donny Tuten’s request to rezone 1.05 acres on south Rogers Street from R-1A, Single Family Residential to C-1, a Light Commercial Zoning.  Chairman Holly Young explained that when Mr. Tuten’s property was annexed into the City of Pooler the Garden Acres Plaza was “grand-fathered in” as a non-conforming use.  When Mr. Tuten applied for a building permit for an addition to the plaza, he was asked to petition the City of Pooler to rezone his property for commercial use.  With no public comment nor any questions from the board, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the request to rezone 1.05 acres on South Rogers Street from R-1A, a Single Family Residential Zoning to C-1, a Light Commercial Zoning.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.
  1. David Stanford’s request for a conditional use to build a church in R-1A, a Single Family Residential Zoning. David Stanford, Pastor of Westside Baptist Church presented the request for a conditional use to the board for their review and recommendation.  According to Article IV, Section 5,©(1), a church may be permitted in a residentially zoned area as a conditional use if approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Aldermanic Board.  The project will consist of an 8,000 square foot church building with associated parking and utilities.  With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve Mr. Stanford’s request for a conditional use to build a church in R-1A, a Single Family Residential Zoning.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.
  1. Fortune Plaza, Inc’s request to rezone 2.15 acres in the southeast corner of eastbound U.S.80 and south Skinner Street from C-1 to C-2.  Chairman Holly Young excused herself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest.  Anne K. Smith, AIA of LKS Architects presented the request for rezoning to the board for their review and recommendation.  Ms. Smith explained that her client is proposing a 280’ x 65’ shopping center with the main access from Collins Street.  She further stated that no application has been made for a curb cut from eastbound Highway 80.  Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts stated that she has concerns with any access to the site from Skinner Street.  Many residents who live on south Skinner Street were present to state their opposition to the rezoning. Leo McDonald is concerned about potential uses allowed in C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning and existing traffic hazards at the intersection of Skinner Street and eastbound highway 80.  Johnny Doonan stated that Skinner Street is used as a short cut to Rogers Street, which adds to the traffic congestion at Skinner and eastbound highway 80 intersection.  He is also concerned that his property values will depreciate with some of the uses allowed in C-2.  Sherry Ward is concerned about traffic, buffering and drainage in the area. Derrell Davis is strongly opposed to any further commercial encroachment along Skinner and air pollution from potential commercial development.  Wilson Roberts reminded board members that he believes the Collins Street right-of-way is still owned by the railroad and has been an issue with other rezonings in the area.  Petitioner Anne Smith stated that she would like to amend her request for the rezoning to be conditional upon acquiring a D.O.T. permit off Highway 80 and no access from Skinner Street to the development.  Following some discussion about the ownership of the Collins Street right-of-way, Petitioner Anne Smith asked that this item be tabled so this issue could be researched.  Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to table this item until the June 10th meeting.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed with no opposition
  1. West Chatham Baptist Church Site Plan/landscape Plan Review.  Michael Hussey of HGB&D presented the site plan to the board for their review.  Mr. Hussey stated that they are not impacting any wetlands with the development and plans have been revised addressing the engineer’s comments.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the West Chatham Baptist Church site plan contingent upon all of the comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, City Planner Tim Inglis had the following comments:  no tree survey was done of 24” trees and larger in disturbed area and the replanted trees that are listed on the landscape plan should be labeled DBH (diameter at breast height).  Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the landscape plan for the West Chatham Baptist Church contingent upon the aforementioned comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.
  1. Clem Burnside’s request to subdivide a 6.25 acre tract on Pine Barren Road into Lots A & B and a recombination of a portion of this tract to Lot C.  Charles Peek presented this request to the board for their review. The 6.25 acre tract is being subdivided into Lots A & B and a portion is being combined to Lot “C”.  Charles Peek plans to purchase 2 acres from Clem Burnsed to build a single family residential home.  The property is zoned R-1A and there is no public water and sewer to this tract of land. With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve Clem Burnsed’s  minor subdivision on Pine Barren Road.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

6. Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase 4 Greenspace Plan Review.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the greenspace plan to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Kraft stated that Phase 4 is the final phase of this subdivision and it will tie into Quacco Road.  The developer is proposing a 50’ undisturbed buffer along Quacco Road, as well as a buffer along the upland side of the wetland line. Chairman Young questioned if there was a tree survey done and Mr. Kraft stated that he would have it within a couple of days. Therefore, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the greenspace plan for Phase 4 of Bridgewater Subdivision contingent upon submittal of the tree survey.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.

  1. Westbrook Subdivision, Phases 3C and 3D Preliminary Construction Plans.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the construction plans to the board for their review and recommendation.  This project is in the Westbrook Development at Savannah Quarters and was included in the Savannah Quarters Phase 3 Final PUD plan approved by City Council on September 4, 2001.  Phases 3C and 3D contain 56 single family lots with associated roads and utilities.  Plans are being revised to address all the engineer’s comments.  Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the preliminary construction plans for Westbrook Subdivision, Phases 3C and 3D contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
  1. Westbrook Subdivision, Phases 3C and 3D Greenspace Plan Review.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the greenspace plan to the board for their review. The tree survey revealed seven significant trees falling within or immediately adjacent to the utility easement that will be saved.  A typical tree save/lot lay-out is shown on the greenspace plan. The greenspace plan meets and exceeds the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance. Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the greenspace plan for Westbrook Subdivision, Phases 3C and 3D.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.
  1. Review and Approval of the revised development guidelines for the golf villas in Phase I of the southwest quadrant of Savannah Quarters.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D had presented these changes to the PUD Review Board prior to the meeting.  The overall density will not change.  Development standards for golf villas were added under “Density Standards” and golf villas were added under “Use Standards”.  Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the revised development standards for Phase I of the southwest quadrant of Savannah Quarters.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
  1. Southwest Quadrant of Savannah Quarters Final PUD Approval for Phase V and approval of the development standards.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D had presented  Phase V along with development standards to the PUD Review Board prior to the meeting.  Phase V consists of a single family residential area of approximately 100 acres.  The proposed density and development standards are the same as all of the other residential development standards in the southwest quadrant of the Savannah Quarters.

A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the Final PUD for Phase V along with the development standards.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

Ollie Bonaparte and Robert McGurt, property owners on Skinner Road approached the board about not having access to their property.  The board asked them to furnish the city with deeds that confirmed their accusations and the city would review the documentation. There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Craig Brewer.