CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
JULY 10, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 10, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Fleta Pepper, Judson Trapnell, Joe Harmon, and Don Taylor. 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 Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.   

 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 held Thursday, July 6th at 9 a.m. with local builders and members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Several board members whom attended the meeting reported the builders have valid concerns about the proposed ordinance change.  Alan Emerick, a local builder, stated that it is very expensive to set up a model sales office and would be a hardship on the builders to limit their occupancy to phases or percentage of build-out.  The board agreed off-street parking should be addressed and the use limited to a model sales office and not a meeting place for sub-contractors.  The board asked if these items could be addressed in the zoning ordinance under the definition of a model sales office.

Mrs. Carver will address this question to City Attorney Wiley Ellis and report back to the board at the next meeting.  A motion was made by Fleta Pepper to table this item for two weeks.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

       New Business:

2.   Garden Acres Mobile Home Park Revised Drainage/Recreation Plans.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the revised plans to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Wohlfeil pointed out to the board that a portion of the lots in Phase One and most of the future lots have been reduced in size from 50’x 150’ to 40’ x 100’.  He further stated that his objective is to show the maximum density allowed by the zoning ordinance.  The developer could combine lots for larger homes since the lots are not recorded.  Councilwoman Billie Tyler stated that Mayor Carter asked the board to define “recreation”.  Chairman Taylor stated that “recreation” is an area set aside for children and adults for active and passive activities.   He doesn’t feel that the board can dictate what type of equipment or how many is acceptable.  Following discussion, Fleta Pepper made a motion to approve the revised drainage/recreation plans and recommends that Mr. Tuten add as much playground equipment as feasible.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed with Judson Trapnell opposing.   

  1. Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase II Green Space Plan.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the green space plan to the board for their review.   Phase I of the project was previously approved by the City and is nearing completion.  The required tree cover for Phase II of the project is 229 trees.  Four trees, 18” and larger, are located on the site and will be saved.  There are 1.68 acres of Open Space/Buffer in the project, consisting of planted pines, that will not be cleared. Chairman Don Taylor stated that he is pleased with the green space plan.  Since the developer is only clearing the road right-of-ways, additional trees will be saved on the individual lots.  Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the green space plan for Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase II.  Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.     
  1. Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase I Final Plat Review and Approval.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D stated that construction is not complete, but the developer would like to bond the remaining improvements in order to record the plat.  At 150%, $127,077 bond amount would be required.  The developer has posted a $150,000 bond that more than covers the remaining drainage, paving and grading improvements.  The water and sanitary sewer improvements are complete   With no public comment, a motion was made by Fleta Pepper to approve the final plat of Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase I pending the addition of addresses to the plat, lot line distance between lots 25 and 26 and square footages noted for each lot.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon 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.