The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, June 25, 2001 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Fleta Pepper, Tim Lovezzola, Joe Harmon, Judson Trapnell, Craig Brewer, Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance.  Co-Chairman Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Tim Lovezolla.      Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.   

PUBLIC HEARING:  

  1. Westside YMCA Conditional Use Request for a Daycare Center.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented this request to the board.  He stated that the proposed daycare was part of the master site plan and the original site plan submittal, but was taken out due to lack of funding.  The YMCA has now partnered with Gulfstream to bring this facility to the Pooler community.  Site construction for the daycare building will consist of water and sewer laterals, grading around the building, sidewalk and 8 short-term parking spaces to be used by parents when dropping off children at the center.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the conditional use for a daycare center at the Westside YMCA.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.
  1. Lee Allen Smokes’ request for a “Zoning Text Amendment” to add “Carwash” as a conditional use in Appendix A, Section 18, C-1, Light Commercial Zoning and as a permitted use in Appendix A, Section 19, C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.

Terry Coleman of Kern, Coleman & Company presented this request for a zoning text amendment to the board on behalf of the petitioner, Lee Allen Smokes.  Mr. Coleman stated that his client would like to build a car wash with one automatic and three manual bays at 511 West Highway 80.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the request for a zoning text amendment to add “Carwash” as a conditional use in Appendix A, Section 18, C-1, Light Commercial Zoning and as a permitted use in Appendix A, Section 19, C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.

  1. Mark Carpenter’s request for a “Zoning Text Amendment” to add “Skating Rink” and “Miniature Golf” as a conditional use in C-1, a Light Commercial Zoning and as a permitted use in C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.  Mark Carpenter owner of Skate Inn in Savannah is closing that business and would like to open a Skating Rink and miniature golf at the old YMCA Building.  There was some discussion regarding hours of operation and on-site security.  Mr. Carpenter stated that 90% of his customers would be thirteen and under.  Only minor changes will be needed to convert the building.  He further stated that the capacity of the building is limited to 390.  With no further comments, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the request for a zoning text amendment to add “skating rink” and miniature golf as a conditional use in C-1, a Light Commercial Zoning and as a permitted use in C-2, a Heavy Commercial Zoning.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.

New Business:  

  1. Foxfield Company’s request to subdivide a 3.37 –acre tract of Townecenter at Godley Station into lots 6 and 7.  Craig Brewer excused himself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest.  Ralph Forbes of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the minor subdivision on behalf of Foxfield Company.  He stated that the lots are located across from Home Depot at the corner of Benton Blvd. and Towne Center Blvd.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Judson Trapnell to approve the subdividing of a 3.37-acre tract of Townecenter at Godley Station into lots 6 and 7.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
  1. Decorative Fence permit approval for Godley Station Developers.  Since the petitioner was not present, a motion was made by Judson Trapnell to table this item.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 
  1. Sketch Plan of Urgent One at Godley Station.  Mark Mobley of EMC Engineering Company and Bill Dempsey of The Branigar Organization were present to answer any questions regarding the sketch plan of Urgent One at Godley Station.  Mr. Mobley stated that the Urgent One Facility proposed for Tract C will be similar to the one being built across from the Savannah Mall.  Jimmy Kicklighter of Memorial discussed hours of operation and level of health care that would be provided at this facility.  Following some discussion, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the sketch plan of Urgent One at Godley Station.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition. 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Joe Harmon and seconded by Tim Lovezolla.