CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
JULY 22, 2002
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 22, 2002 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff,
Craig Brewer, Glenda Champion, Wilson Roberts, Debbie Ryan Watts, Holly Young and Fleta Pepper. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance. Chairman Holly Young 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 Glenda Champion and passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Russell and Lori Bukowski’s request for fence height variance and permission to use chain link fence for decorative fence. Russell and Lori Bukowski presented their request to the board for their review and recommendation. They feel that the variance request should be granted because of the following: traffic generated where Salter Avenue intersects Moore Avenue is directly past their driveway, several homes around them have existing chain link fences in the front yard and a 36 inch fence would not contain their children nor keep stray dogs out of their yard. Chairman Young stated that the chain link fences being referenced existed prior to the ordinance change. Following some discussion, Debbie Ryan Watts stated that the request does not meet the criteria for granting a variance and a motion was made to deny Russell and Lori Bukowski’s request for a decorative fence height variance. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed with Craig Brewer opposing.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Review and approval of revised preliminary construction plans for Williams Hollow Subdivision on Quacco Road. Jeff Thomas of Fred Williams Homebuilders presented the construction plans to the board for their review and recommendation.He stated that Williams Hollow is an existing eight-lot subdivision and the plans have been revised to reflect a fifteen-lot subdivision. The construction plans have been approved by the city’s engineer. This will no longer be a private gated community and the road will become “public” and not “private”. City Planner Tim Inglis questioned who would be responsible for maintaining the medians and the common area along Quacco Road. Mr. Thomas stated that the “Homeowner’s Association” will maintain all of the greenspace in Williams Hollow subdivision. Mr. Thomas further stated that the street and drainage would be included in the maintenance bond for the warranty period. City Planner Tim Inglis reminded Mr. Thomas that a maintenance agreement is needed as well as a note on the subdivision plat stating the “Homeowner’s Association” is responsible for maintaining the medians and common areas of Williams Hollow Subdivision. With no public comments, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the revised preliminary construction plans for Williams Hollow Subdivision contingent upon two changes being made on the subdivision plat: change “private” road to “public” road, and a note is added about the Homeowner’s Association maintaining the medians and common areas. Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.
3. Review of Tree Harvest Plan for Stuart Abel on 7.23 acres located on Old Dean Forest Road. Stuart Abel and Vince Helmly presented the tree harvest plan for a 7.23 acre tract located next to Bashlor’s Mobile Home Park on Old Dean Forest Road. Mr. Abel wants to clean the lot up and tear down the house. He has no plans at this time to develop the property. The property is zoned I-1, a Light Industrial Zoning and the rear of the lot abuts Country Homes Subdivision which is a residentially zoned area. Robbie and Allison White own property behind this tract of land. Mr. White approached the board requesting that a natural buffer be left between the two properties. Mr. Abel stated that he is willing to work with the adjacent property owners in establishing an adequate buffer. With no public comment, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the tree harvest plan for Stuart Abel’s 7.23 acre tract on Old Dean Forest Road. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
4. Discussion of Appendix A, Article III, (F), regarding whether a nonconforming use which is changed to a conforming use shall be permitted to revert to the original or less restrictive use. Council asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the current ordinance regarding non-conforming uses. Mrs. Carver gave the board copies of some information regarding non-conforming uses and some sample ordinances to review before the next meeting. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to table this item for two weeks. 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 Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Craig Brewer.