CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, June 26, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Debbie Ryan Watts, Fleta Pepper, Judson Trapnell, Joe Harmon, Don Taylor, and Larry McKendree.  City Planner Tim Inglis, Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver 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. Regency Retail Partnership, L.P. request for a rezoning of 6.3 acres located from Sheftall Street  west to Coastal Bank from C-1 to C-2.  Benjamin Gross from Hunter Maclean, Exley & Dunn P.C. presented the zoning petition to the board on behalf of the property owners.  Mr. Gross explained that the property will be used for the development of a grocery-anchored shopping center.  During the public hearing, the following adjacent property owners expressed their concerns.  Tommy Shearouse wanted the property to revert back to a C-1 if the development didn’t materialize after a designated period of time.  Tommy Shearouse and W. L. Wallace were concerned about potential uses allowed in a C-2 zoning, such as a truck service center, a bar, night club, package shop and a mobile home sales.   Kathy Allen expressed concern regarding heavy traffic around the school zone, truck deliveries and an existing drainage problem on Sheftall Street.  Louis Winskie stated that his concern is Sheftall Street not being wide enough for vehicular access.  Mr. Benjamin Gross, the petitioner, stated that these are legitimate concerns and the developer would be willing to enter into an agreement with the City of Pooler to limit the uses in a C-2.  City Planner Tim Inglis questioned the need to rezone the property because a grocery store is allowed in a C-1 Zoning. Chairman Don Taylor read the list of criteria for a zoning change.  Following some discussion, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to deny the zoning change from C-1 to C-2.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed with Larry McKendree and Fleta Pepper opposing. 

 Old Business:  

  1. Discussion on change in zoning ordinance regarding model sales office in a major residential subdivision and a manufactured home park.  This item was tabled at a previous meeting so the board could receive input from local builders.  A meeting was tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 6th at 9 a.m.  Mrs. Carver will notify the builders and board members once date and time is confirmed. 

 New Business:

3.   Towne Center @ Godley Station roadway construction and water/sewer installation to serve parcels 1 thru 7.   Ralph Forbes of Thomas & Hutton Engineering, Inc. presented the construction plans for Town Center at Godley Station to the board for their review.  Mr. Forbes reminded the board that the conceptual master plan was reviewed and approved by the PUD Review Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 24, 2000.  He further stated the plan has not changed from the conceptual master plan that was approved.  The roads, drainage, detention, water and sewer are the only items that will be constructed at this time. With no public comment, Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the Towne Center at Godley Station roadway construction and water/sewer installation to serve parcels 1 thru 7.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition. 

  1. Ashwood Subdivision, Phase II, Preliminary Construction Plan Review.  Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the construction plans for Phase II of Ashwood Subdivision.  Debbie Ryan Watts stated a letter has been received from the City of Pooler’s engineer which stated all the comments have been addressed.  City Planner Tim Inglis stated that he and the City Manager Dennis Baxter had recently visited Mrs. Ruby Clifton in regard to her concerns about drainage problems along the west side of her property which abuts this phase of Ashwood Subdivision.  Mr. Inglis stated even though the drainage plan of the subdivision shows the lots draining to the street, Mrs. Clifton is concerned about additional run-off onto her property.  To eliminate further drainage problems, Mrs. Clifton recommends a new/improved ditch along the rear lots between the two properties.  With an existing 25-foot buffer located on the rear of the lots, there would be adequate space for a new or improved ditch and Mrs. Clifton is willing to give an equal easement.  Mr. Coleman’s initial concern is the developer would like to maintain as much of that 25-foot buffer as possible.  Mr. Coleman assured the Clifton Family that his engineering firm is required by city ordinance and state law to contain water on site.  Following some discussion, Larry McKendree made a motion to approve Ashwood Subdivision, Phase II preliminary construction plans contingent upon Mrs. Clifton’s drainage issues being resolved.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.   
  1. Godley Station Villages, Phase 1A, Final Plat Review and Approval.   Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering Services, Inc. presented the plat to the board for their review and approval.  Chairman Don Taylor pointed out the need for a benchmark and address assignment.  City Planner Tim Inglis stated that the on-site contractor is not following erosion measures designed in the Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Plan. Mr. Coleman stated that he would address this problem in a letter to the contractor.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve Godley Station Villages, Phase 1A final plat pending the addition of addresses and a benchmark.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.          
  1. Pooler Parkway Access Master Plan at Godley Station.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the Pooler Parkway Access Master Plan at Godley Station to the board for their review and approval.  The plan shows all the proposed median cuts along the Pooler Parkway that have been approved by The Branigar Group, HGB&D and the City of Pooler.  Approval of the plan would eliminate the constant requests by developers for additional median cuts.  A motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the Pooler Parkway Access Master Plan.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree 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 Judson Trapnell.