CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
June 12, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, June 12, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Debbie Ryan Watts, Fleta Pepper, Judson Trapnell, Don Taylor, and Larry McKendree.  City Planner Tim Inglis and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also 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.   

Public Hearing;

1. Rolland Keller’s Conditional Use Request.  The petitioner, Mr. Rolland Keller, presented his request to expand his mini-storage business at 108 Sharon Ct. to include renting moving vans.

Ms. Rebecca Benton who lives nearby expressed concern over truck traffic entering and leaving Sharon Court. She stated that it is dangerous for her getting in and out of her drive. Chairman Taylor called for a motion but no motion was made. Item will go to council without a recommendation.  

Old Business;

2. Williams Hollow and The Bramblings Preliminary Construction Review and Review for Landscape Requirements. Michael Hussey presented the plans to the Commission. These plans differ from the master plan in that they have greatly decreased the density. He explained that the comments have been addressed, however, Bill Nicholson has not had the opportunity to review and approve them at this time. Michael Hussey stated that he would have the plans approved by HGB&D by Wednesday of this week. They did also receive EPD approval this week. The landscape plan showed tree save areas and that each lot would contain four trees whether planted or preserved. Don Taylor asked that the landscape plan should specify that those trees being planted are to be preferred trees, as spelled out by the ordinance. Larry Olliff made the motion to approve the landscape plan contingent upon Mr. Hussey adding the preferred tree requirement on the plan notes. Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition. Fleta Pepper made a motion to recommend approving the preliminary construction plans contingent on approval from our engineers. Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed with no one opposing.    

 New Business;

3.   Ann Smith’s Decorative Fence Request at 114 Tietgen Street.  Ms. Smith presented her request to install a three-foot chain link fence along the Morgan Street R/W into the required building setback up to the front corner marker. Larry McKendree made a motion to recommend approval of the decorative fence. Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.  

4.  Schlotzsky’s Site Plan Review.  Downer Davis presented the plan to the commission. Mr. Davis stated that Ralph Forbes has issued a written agreement to give a 10-foot construction easement around the project. He also stated that Jeff Thornburg’s comments have been addressed. Fleta Pepper made a motion to recommend approval of the Schlotzsky’s site plan contingent on the City Hall receiving a copy of the agreement letter from Mr. Forbes. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. 

5.   Towne Lake Subdivision, Phase II Final Plat Review.  Steve Wohfeil presented the final plat to the commission for signatures. Motion for recommending approval was made by Debbie Ryan Watts and seconded by Larry McKendree. Motion passed with no one opposing.

 6.            SunTrust Bank Site Plan and Landscape Plan Review.   Judson Trapnell, an employee of SunTrust Bank, abstained by removing himself from the table. Steve Wohfeil presented the plan to the commission for review. The plans show at least 27 hardwood preferred trees to be planted which exceeds the minimum required. Motion was made by Larry Olliff to recommend approval for the site plan and landscape plan. The motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed with no opposition.

 7.   Garden Acres Mobile Home Park, Phase I Preliminary Construction Plans.  Steve Wohfeil was present to answer any of the commission’s questions. All comments by Downer Davis have been addressed. Mr. Wohfeil stated that Jeff Thornburg’s comments were applicable to the park expansion and not Phase I. Mr. Wohfeil also stated that the water and sewer system was going to belong to Mr. Tuten and not the City of Pooler. Larry McKendree made a motion to recommend approving Phase I of Garden Acres Mobile Home Park. The motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed with no opposition.

 8.            Timberland Gap, Phase II Landscape Plan Review for Tree Ordinance Compliance.  Michael Hussey presented the plan, which showed tree save areas behind the lots and along the front of the subdivision and also a minimum of four trees to remain on each lot or to be planted. Don Taylor requested that the save areas be a minimum of 20-foot buffer between lots, ten from each lot. Don also asked that the plans reflect that trees being planted meet the tree ordinance in size and species. Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the landscape plans contingent on the plans showing the minimum size and type as spelled out in the tree ordinance. The motion was seconded by Larry Olliff 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.