CITY OF POOLER PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES JUNE 23, 2003
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Wilson Roberts, Debbie Ryan Watts, Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff, Charles Archer and Don Taylor. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts 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 Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Proposed text amendment to delete from Appendix A, Article IV, Section 19(A) which limits C-2 Heavy Commercial Zoning Districts to two (2) acres. Mrs. Jackie Carver explained that there are lots existing in a C-2 zoning district that are not two acres and we have a proposed business park that has lots fronting on U.S.80 that have lots less than two acres. Commissioner Wilson Roberts feels the ordinance is referencing a zoning district that includes contiguous zoning. Following a lot of discussion, it was the consensus of the board that this should be clarified in the ordinance for future interpretations. Commissioner Larry Olliff questioned the size of the smallest Heavy Commercial Zoning District existing within the City of Pooler. Wilson Roberts made a motion to leave the C-2 zoning district as is and further define “district” and “zoning district” in our definitions. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
2. Proposed text amendment to Appendix A, Article V, Section 6 © (2) d to add procedures for “conditional zoning”. With no public comment, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the text amendment to add procedures for “conditional zoning”. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
3. Proposed text amendment to Appendix A, Article IV, Section 19 (B) to add carwash and detailing as a permitted use in C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company presented this request for a text amendment. With no public comment, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the text amendment to add carwash and detailing as a permitted use in C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning District. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed with Larry Olliff opposing.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Approval of revised subdivision plats for Pooler Park of Commerce, Phases I and II to remove 50’ buffer. Scott Martens of MGI Commercial presented the revised plat to the board for their review. Mr. Martens explained that when the Pooler Park of Commerce was planned, a 50’ buffer was placed on the east or rear of the subdivision because it bordered residential zoning. The adjacent tract has recently been rezoned to C-2, which is the same zoning as the Pooler Park of Commerce. Given this change, Mr. Martens is requesting approval of a revised plat that has removed the 50’ buffer leaving the required 20’ setback line. The only lot owner affected by the change is Marvin Strickland on lot I, and his signature has been added to the revised plat. With no public comment, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the revised subdivision plats for Pooler Park of Commerce, Phases I and II. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
5. Minor subdivision of 2.93 acres of the Galin Tract on east Highway 80 into 3 lots.(Proposed site for A & R Flooring). Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the subdivision plat to the board for their review and approval. With no public comment, Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the minor subdivision of 2.93 acres of the Galin Tract on east Highway 80 into 3 lots. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
6. Preliminary construction plan and landscape plan review for Barrington Estates Subdivision, Phase II (formerly The Villages, Phase VI) Don Taylor excused himself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest. Jeff Thomas of Fred Williams Homebuilders presented the construction plan to the board for their review and recommendation. This is a 51-lot subdivision off of Quacco Road. All of the engineer’s comments have been addressed. Therefore, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the preliminary construction plans for Barrington Estates Subdivision, Phase II. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. After reviewing the landscape plan, the board determined the plan met the requirements of the tree ordinance. A motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the landscape plan. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Larry Olliff.