CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
JULY 26, 2004
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Dennis Jones, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff and Don Taylor. Councilmen Mike Royal, Bruce Allen, Wayne Seay, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Co-Chairman Dennis Jones called the meeting to order at 6: 08 p.m.
Don Taylor gave the invocation and Larry Olliff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Wilson Roberts. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Final PUD Zoning approval of Parcel I, Morgan Lakes (Phases1-6) located on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Ryan Thompson of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the plan to the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. City Council approved preliminary PUD Zoning for this tract on April 18, 2004. The development standards have not changed from what was approved at that meeting. The board is still concerned about the minimum setback from alley right-of-ways for accessory buildings being only 15’ feet. Mrs. Jackie Carver stated that the PUD Review Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a twenty (20) foot rear setback in their comments to City Council on April 18, 2004. Following some discussion, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend Final PUD Zoning approval of Parcel I, Morgan Lakes (Phases 1-6) subject to the minimum setback from alley right-of-ways for accessory buildings being changed from 15’ to 16’ feet. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
2. Review of Hamilton Grove at Savannah Quarters Clearing Exhibit to show compliance with the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance. Ryan Smith of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the clearing exhibit to the board for their review and comments. The plan shows the clearing of Phase I and 4 residential lots and the right-of-ways within the Hamilton Grove at Savannah Quarters. Access to the site will be from the future boulevard proposed off of the Pooler Parkway. Phase I is approximately 12 acres and Phase II has 14 acres. A tree survey was done for Phases I and II and trees larger than 24” are designated on the clearing plan. Based on the minimum tree coverage, Centex Homes will be planting up to 4 trees per lot within Hamilton Grove and they will be at least 1.5” DBH and a minimum height of 8”. The plan more than meets the existing tree ordinance. Therefore, a motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the clearing plan for Hamilton Grove at Savannah Quarters. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
3. Timber Harvesting request of Sangrena Woods, Phase IV. Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman and Company presented the clearing plan for Sangrena Woods, Phase IV on behalf of property owners William and Kenneth Grainger. He explained all of the right-of-ways, easements and building pads would be totally cleared. Areas remaining will be selectively cleared saving specimen trees (Live Oaks with a diameter of 24” or greater). The construction access proposed on the conceptual plan is in place. The number of lots has been reduced to 39. The issue came up regarding the required open space needed to meet the subdivision ordinance. Mr. Coleman pointed out an area behind lots 29 and 30 that abuts the canal that could be designated for open space but maintenance would be an issue. The board recommended that Mr. Grainger meet with city council regarding alternatives for meeting the open space requirement. With no other comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the timber-harvesting plan for Sangrena Woods, Phase IV. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff 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 Wilson Roberts. Motion passed.