CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

July 27, 2009

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.  Members present were Don Taylor, Larry Olliff, Wilson Roberts, Charles Archer, Mary Louise Lanier, Scotty Fletcher and James Reardon. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Wilson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed upon a motion made by James Reardon.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

1.     Request of a 36” decorative fence height variance for Godley Station Animal Hospital located at 127 Canal Street:  In lieu of the petitioner not being present, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to move this item to the end of the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition.  At the end of the meeting, the board again considered review of this item. There was discussion by the Planning & Zoning Board concerning the proposed 6’ high decorative fence around the sides of the building and the view from Pooler Parkway. Commissioner Taylor stated that due to the contour of the lot including the retention ditch that is located between the building and the Parkway, the fence will not appear to be 6’ high. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend approval of the request to place a 6’ decorative fence at Godley Station Animal Hospital located at 127 Canal Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier with Commissioners Archer and Reardon opposing.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

2.      Recombination plat review of Lot 77 and Lot 76B, also known as 1119 Plantation Drive in Sangrena Woods Subdivision for Harold E. Conley:   Mr. Harold Conley presented the recombination plat to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Conley stated that a few years ago he purchased one half of the adjacent lot. To eliminate having two separate parcels, he is requesting the recombination of Lot 77 and Lot 76B to create a larger lot. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to recommend approval of the recombination plat of Lot 77 and Lot 76B, also known as 1119 Plantation Drive in Sangrena Woods Subdivision for Harold E. Conley. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

 

 

3.      Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for a proposed O’Reilly Auto Parts store located at 1020 West Highway 80: Cristy Lawrence of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. The proposed 0.85 acre heavy commercial site located on Lot 11-B of the Clyde E. Daniels Tract, will consist of an O’Reilly Auto Parts store with parking lot frontage on Highway 80. Ms. Lawrence stated that the engineering comments have been addressed and revised plans will be resubmitted within the next few days. Commissioner Archer questioned the distance from Highway 80 to the entrance of the proposed development. In response, Ms. Lawrence stated that it appeared to be approximately 30’. Chairman Roberts questioned the dumpster enclosure. Ms. Lawrence stated that the enclosure will be out of the required material according to the City’s ordinance. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of the site plan for a proposed O’Reilly Auto Parts store located at 1020 West Highway 80, contingent upon all the engineering comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff, and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon, seconded by Commissioner Archer to approve the plan. Motion passed without opposition.

 

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.