The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, June 10, 2002 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff, 

Craig Brewer, Glenda Champion, Debbie Ryan Watts, and Holly Young.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Jack Brewton were also in attendance.  Chairman Holly Young 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 Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Ronnie and Tara Benton’s request for a conditional use to operate a beauty shop from their residence located at 304 Sangrena Drive.  Mr. & Mrs. Benton presented this request to the board for their review and recommendation.  They explained a portion of the attached garage would be converted to a one-chair beauty shop.  During the day, no more than two customers would be parked at the residence.  Mr. Benton stated that if the City of Pooler determined additional parking spaces were needed he would pave two additional parking spaces next to his existing driveway on Forest Drive. The board members had been given a letter from a resident who lives in the neighborhood that opposes this request because of the traffic on Sangrena Woods Drive and the dangerous blind curve as one enters Sangrena Woods Subdivision.  The Bentons assured the board members there would be no parking on Sangrena Woods Drive.  Customers will enter beauty shop from Forest Drive and park in the driveway located off Forest Drive.  Neighborhood residents, Ken Reddick and Cheryl Shuman spoke in favor of granting this request. With no further comments, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve Ronnie and Tara Benton’s conditional use request to operate a beauty shop from their residence at 304 Sangrena Drive with two stipulations:  two additional parking spaces are  provided and business is limited to only one operator.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.       

2. Hurley Cook’s request to subdivide 5.1 acres located on east Highway 80 into Lots B and B1.  Michael Fell of Kern-Coleman and Company presented the minor subdivision plat to the board for their review and approval.  The property is located east of the City of Pooler’s water tank across from Coleman Blvd.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve Mr. Cook’s request to subdivide 5.1 acres.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition. 

3.   Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 3A Final Plat Review and Approval.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the final plat for review and approval of Westbrook, Phase 3A.  The developer would like to bond the improvements by posting a performance bond in the amount of $817,350.00 to allow recording of the plat.  Tim Lovezzola made a motion to approve the final plat of Westbrook, Phase 3A pending receipt and approval of the performance bond.  Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition.

4.      Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 2 Final Plat Review and Approval.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the final plat for review and approval of Westbrook, Phase 2.  The developer would like to bond the improvements by posting a performance bond in the amount of $ 97,110.00 to allow recording of the plat. A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the final plat of Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 2 pending receipt and approval of the performance bond.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.  

5.      Revisions to Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase III.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D stated that the construction plans were approved by the City and construction has begun on this project.  The original storm drainage design included a small detention basin at the “point” of the Quacco/Pine Barren intersection.  The developer asked if there was a way to eliminate this detention basin.  Construction plans were revised accordingly and approved by Downer Davis.  The revisions to Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase III include a change in several easements and the area formerly referenced as “detention basin” is now “future development”. With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the revised plat for Bridgewater, Phase III.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.

6.      Ollie Bonaparte and Robert McGurt’s request for the City of Pooler to research the access to their property on Skinner Road.   Mr. Bonaparte and Mr. McGurt stated that there has always been a road from their property to Rogers Street and this road  disappeared when Mr. Donny Tuten developed his property.  Mrs. Carver stated that she had discussed this matter with the City Manager and also Attorney Bob Galloway who researched this issue when Garden Acres, Phases X1, X11 and X111 were approved for construction. Mrs. Carver concluded, along with the Planning and Zoning Board that this is a civil matter and does not involve the City of Pooler.     

7.      Proposed revisions to Phase I of the Savannah Quarters PUD regarding the commercial/multi-family developments.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D, Mark Hall of Hall Development and Alan James of Foley Design Associates presented the new plan to the board for their comments.  The proposed revisions to Phase I would result in less density and more greenspace.  The view from I-16 will include an Equestrian Quarters, a recreation center, stables and a lot of greenspace.  The board members were given a copy of the concept plan along with development standards to review prior to the next meeting.  These revisions were presented for information only.  Therefore, no action was taken on this item.

Lori Bukowski of 230 N. Moore Avenue approached the board with her concerns regarding decorative fence regulations.  She sees no reason for regulating fencing in the front yard and asked what her options were.  Mrs. Carver explained that she could apply for a variance or fill out an application for a text amendment.  There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Craig Brewer and seconded by Tim Lovezzola.