CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
JULY 24, 2000

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 24, 2000 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Larry Olliff, Fleta Pepper, Debbie Ryan Watts, Holly Young, Judson Trapnell, Joe Harmon, and Don Taylor. City Planner Tim Inglis, Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Wayne Seay were also in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff.   Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree 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.  At the last meeting, 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 was asked to consult the City Attorney Wiley Ellis on this matter.  With no response, a motion was made by Holly Young to table this item until the next meeting.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed without opposition. 

       New Business:

2.   Jabot Investment’s request for Preliminary PUD Zoning +/- 1,807.57 acres northwest and northeast of the intersection between I-95 and I-16.    Hose’ Gonzalez of Gonzalez Architects presented this request to the board for their review and comments.     

Loretta H. Cockrum, representing Jabot Investments was also present along with Jeff      Halliburton from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company.  The purpose of this application is to establish the Savannah Lakes Preliminary PUD in Accordance with Article IV Section 1 paragraph C of the Pooler Code of Ordinances, which allows planned unit development as a zoning district.  Mr. Gonzalez stated the area east of I-95 would be set-aside in a 10-year timber management plan and hopefully selling to a single user.  Stricter setbacks and greater buffers are proposed for the roadways.  Development will begin mainly around the Pooler Parkway.  City Planner Tim Inglis is very concerned about the Heavy Industrial zoning proposed west of I-95.  He would prefer to maintain Industrial zones east of I-95.  Mr. Gonzalez explained a lot of planning had gone into the proposed master plan and Mrs. Cockrum did not desire to place residential zoning along I-16.  She feels it is a quality of life issue.  The Heavy Commercial/Commercial-Professional/Heavy Industrial mixed-use zoning parcels are located from the future Pooler Parkway eastward to I-95.    Fred Williams, along with many residents from Hunter’s Ridge, Cross Creek and Pine Barren Plantation expressed their concerns regarding the proposed Heavy Commercial and Heavy Industrial Zoning adjacent to their residentially zoned areas and the extension of Quacco Road to a spine road in the development. Most residents complained about potential traffic at the intersection and along Quacco Road.  One of the selling features of that area has been the fact that Quacco Road would dead-end once the Pooler Parkway is complete.  The residents are certain that this change would adversely effect their property values and quality of life.  In response to the resident’s concerns, Mr. Gonzalez stated that with an additional outlet, traffic should be less at the intersection of Pine Barren and Quacco Road.  He also suggested that the City of Pooler place signs limiting truck traffic on Quacco Road.  With the buffers proposed and the excessive amount of wetlands, the developer is proposing uses that would not adversely effect the surrounding residential areas.  Mr. Gonzalez stated his client would be willing to make a list of potential uses that could be reviewed and approved by the board.  After discussion, a motion was made by Holly Young to approve the preliminary PUD Zoning of the Jabot Tract if the petitioner would consider limiting the north side of the spine road to Light Commercial/Commercial Professional and closing off Quacco from the Spine Road. The petitioner agreed to limiting the north side of the spine road to Light Commercial and Commercial Professional, but could not agree to closing off Quacco Road. The petitioner would like an opportunity to research this issue more and report to Mayor and Council during the public hearing scheduled for Monday, August 7th at 5:45 p.m.  Holly Young changed her motion to approve the preliminary PUD Zoning of the Jabot Tract subject to the petitioner limiting the north side of the spine road to Light Commercial/Commercial Professional zoning but the decision to close or open Quacco Road to the spine road would be left up to Mayor and Council at their regularly schedule meeting on August 7th.  Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed with Larry McKendree and Larry Olliff opposing.                 

  1. Towne Center @ Godley Station Final Plat Review and Approval.  Steve Byrd of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the subdivision plat to the board for their review and approval.  In order to record the plat, the developer posted a bond to assure the completion of roads and utility installations.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Larry McKendree to approve the final subdivision plat of Towne Center at Godley Station.  Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

 4.            Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase II Preliminary Construction Plan Review and Approval.  Alan Emerick, developer of Bridgewater Subdivision addressed the board with the construction plans.  Larry Olliff made a motion to approve the construction plans of  Bridgewater Subdivision, Phase II subject to all the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Joe Harmon and passed with no opposition.        

  1. Savannah Quarters Golf Clubhouse Green space Plan.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the green space plan to the board for their review and comments.  He stated that 46 trees would be saved on this site and additional trees would be planted around the lagoons and clubhouse.  Since the plan meets the tree ordinance, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the Savannah Quarters Golf Clubhouse green space plan.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition.
  1. Savannah Quarters Golf Clubhouse Site Plan Review and Approval. Steve Wohlfeil          

Of HGB&D stated he has received the list of comments from Downer Davis and will resubmit revised plans in a few days.  With no public comments, Holly Young made a motion to approve the clubhouse site plan contingent upon all the comments being addressed prior to review by the Mayor and Council.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition. 

  1. Carlton Company Truck Wash Building Site Plant Review.   Jay Maupin of EMC Engineering Services Inc. explained the proposed project is for washing heavy equipment and is located along Highway 80 west of Dean Forest Road. The purpose of this project is to bring this site into compliance with modern regulations prior to intervention by the EPD.  The system proposed is a self-contained wash system with no wastewater being discharged to the storm drainage system.  A motion was made by Joe Harmon to approve the Truck Wash Building Site plan contingent upon all the comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Holly Young and passed without opposition.
  1. ACT Holding Company Revised Conceptual Site Plan of a proposed Car Dealership/Mini Storage across from Coleman Blvd.   Since the petitioner was not present to answer any questions, a motion was made by Joe Harmon to table this item.  Motion was seconded by Larry McKendree and passed without opposition.  Attorney Rebecca Benton is concerned with the drainage in the area and the proposed frontage road is not shown on the plan.  Mrs. Carver confirmed that a recombination plat with the frontage road extending across the property was recorded last week and the site plan should be revised to reflect this change.  

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