A regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Wilson Roberts, Debbie Ryan Watts, Dennis Jones, Tim Lovezzola, Larry Olliff, Charles Archer and Don Taylor.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Robbie Byrd, Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman Jack Brewton were also in attendance.  Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The PUD Review Board held a called meeting prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed upon a motion made by Larry Olliff, seconded by Charles Archer, with no opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

1.      SEDA’s request to change the conditions placed on the rezoning of the Wall property north of the Savannah Ogeechee Canal.  On May 6, 2002, Albert M. Wall represented by SEDA, was granted a zoning map amendment to rezone his property north of the Savannah Ogeechee Canal to I-1 (Light Industrial) and property south of the Savannah Ogeechee Canal to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) on the condition that a brick fence be constructed extending 75 feet perpendicular to properties along the Country Homes Subdivision, leaving a 75 foot undisturbed buffer between the fence and owner’s property.  On June 2, 2003, SEDA and the Country Homes property owners substituted the following conditions in place of the original condition:

a.      SEDA will be required to maintain a 75 foot buffer of undisturbed natural woodlands adjacent and parallel to Owners property;

b.      If SEDA’s land should ever be developed, Dean Forest Partners, LP will site a retention pond adjacent to the buffer.

c.      Payment by SEDA to Owner in the amount provided in Exhibit “B” (attached).

All resident property owners in Country Homes Subdivision adjacent to the property owned by SEDA and described in Exhibit “A” are in complete agreement and support of the substitution of conditions proposed by SEDA. (Exhibit A is attached).  With no public comment, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to approve the change in conditions placed on the rezoning of the Wall property.  Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. 

2.         Neil Medlin’s request to subdivide a .824 acre tract on north Moore Avenue.   

Neil Medlin, property owner, and Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman and Company presented the minor subdivision to the board for their review and approval.  The property fronts on north Moore Avenue.  The owner has provided a 35’ privately maintained access easement to the rear lot.  Jeff Thorburg, potential property owner and developer is proposing a more restrictive building setback for esthetics reasons.  With no public comment, Don Taylor made a motion to approve the minor subdivision contingent upon minor drafting errors being corrected.  Motion was seconded by Dennis Jones and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS: 

3.      Final PUD Approval of Forest Lakes Amenities.   Terry Coleman of Kern-Coleman and Company presented the amenities plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Prior to this meeting, the PUD Review Board recommended approving the site plan for the Forest Lakes Amenities.  The site is approximately 3.6 acres and is located east of Forest Lakes, Phase I. The project will consist of two tennis courts, a pool, a clubhouse and a playground area.  With no public comment, Dennis Jones made a motion to grant final PUD approval of the Forest Lakes Amenities.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. 

Councilwoman Billie Tyler announced to the board members that the City Attorney has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to revisit the tree ordinance for possible change.  Mrs. Carver was asked to contact the City Attorney for clarification.   

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Larry Olliff and seconded by Tim Lovezzola.