CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
MAY 22, 2000

 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, May 22, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Holly Young, Debbie Ryan Watts, Fleta Pepper, Don Taylor, and Larry McKendree.   Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

  NEW BUSINESS;

1.  Williams Hollow & The Bramblings Preliminary Construction Review.    At the request of   Michael Hussey of Stevenson & Palmer Engineering Inc., Holly Young made a motion to table this item for two weeks.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.       

 2.  Godley Station Amenities Landscape Plan Review for Tree Ordinance Compliance.   Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering, Inc. presented the landscape plan for Tree Ordinance Compliance to the board.  The total area to be disturbed is 16.23 acres and approximately 24 acres of uplands.  The amount of tree save area is 8.38 acres, which more than meets the tree ordinance requirements.  Commissioner Young questioned access to the ponds for emergency vehicles in case of a drowning.  Mr. Coleman assured the board there would be adequate access to the ponds.  Mr. Coleman also stated that the pond would have a minimum grade of 1:5 slope.  A motion to approve the landscape plan for tree ordinance compliance of the Godley Station Amenities was made by Holly Young and seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts.  Motion passed without opposition.     

 3.  Godley Station Amenities Preliminary Construction Plan Review.   Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering, Inc. presented the Godley Station Amenities Preliminary Construction Plans to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Coleman stated most of the engineer’s comments have been addressed.  Commissioner Young expressed concern about the potential traffic and safety of the children walking from the subdivisions across the street to the Godley Station Amenities.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Holly Young to approve the Godley Station Amenities Preliminary Construction Plans contingent upon all the engineer’s comments being addressed and the addition of sidewalks on the east side adjacent to the amenities area with a crossover on the straight-a-way.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition. 

4. Garden Acres Mobile Home Park Drainage/Recreation Master Plan.    Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the Garden Acres MH Park Drainage & Recreation Master Plan to the board for their review and comments.  In October of last year, the most recent phase of Mr. Tuten’s Mobile Home Park was approved with the condition that a drainage master plan be presented and that a minimum of 10% of the total area reserved for mobile home is set-aside as a recreation area.  This master plan is a submittal to satisfy both of the conditions prior to approval of any future phases of the mobile home park.  Mr. Wohlfeil explained that the drainage plan was designed to utilize the wetlands as a storm water detention area.  Mr. Tuten’s strategy regarding the recreation areas was to scatter them throughout the park, equally accessible to the residents.  Chairman Taylor asked about the type of recreation proposed for these areas and who would maintain them.  Passive recreation with some benches and picnic areas are planned and Mr. Tuten will be responsible for maintaining these areas.  Commissioner Young expressed that she would prefer to have larger areas set aside for recreation and not small pockets throughout the park.  If the recreation areas were relocated to the middle of the park, it would disrupt the road design and the proposed water and sewer locations.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the master drainage and recreation plan for the Garden Acres Mobile Home Park.  Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.         

5. Discussion on change in zoning ordinance regarding model sales office in a major residential subdivision and a manufactured home park.    Mrs. Carver had given the board members a copy of the comments from the City Attorney on the proposed changes.   The board felt more discussion was needed because in a subdivision there could be more than one builder that wants a model sales office.  Commissioner Young requested that some of our local builders be invited to a meeting with the board members to get their feedback on the proposed changes.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to table this item for more discussion at the next meeting.  Motion was seconded by Holly Young and passed without opposition. 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Larry Olliff and seconded by Fleta Pepper.