The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, August 9, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Charles Archer, Tim Lovezzola, Mary Louise Lanier, Dennis Jones, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff and Don Taylor. Councilmen Mike Royal and Bruce Allen, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Co-Chairman Dennis Jones called the meeting to order at 6: 20 p.m.
Charles Archer gave the invocation and Tim Lovezzola led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
1. Estate of Willowee Clarice Morgan is requesting a zoning map amendment to change the zoning of 125 and 129 Parsons Avenue from R-1A to C-2. Carl and Charles Morgan, Executors of the Estate of Willowee Clarice Morgan presented this request to the board for their review and recommendation. They listed the following reasons for requesting a C-2 zoning: close proximity to I-95, consistent with zoning in the area and a natural extension of the commercial zoning district. Furthermore, the rental homes located on the property are deteriorating and are in need of major repairs.
Commissioner Don Taylor is concerned about some of the undesirable uses allowed in a C-2 zoning. Commissioner Wilson Roberts would prefer a transitional zoning or a lesser zoning such as (C-1) that would less impact the adjacent residential areas. The petitioner stated that he would prefer to have a C-2, heavy commercial zoning. Commissioner Charles Archer discussed how a commercial zoning would affect the adjacent residential area and stressed the need for buffers if this property is rezoned. Joy Larrick, an adjacent property owner to the west of these lots, is concerned about potential noise and lighting generated by uses allowed in the C-2 zoning. She would not be opposed to some type of office complex. The petitioner stated that the two lots are about 1.45 acres. With no other comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to deny the request to rezone 125 and 129 Parsons Avenue from R-1A to C-2. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
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2. Site Plan/landscape plan review of Roy Patel’s office complex on lots 6 & 7,Pooler Park of Commerce. Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan and landscape plan for this project to the board for their review and recommendation. Commissioner Charles Archer questioned the location of the dumpster and type of enclosure. Mr. Zittrouer stated that the dumpster is located to the rear of the buildings and will have a brick masonry enclosure. Commissioner Wilson Roberts stated that the maintenance and upkeep of dumpster enclosures is becoming a real problem throughout the city, particularly along the Pooler Parkway. He feels dumpsters are better maintained if they are located in the front of a business. The Architectural Review Board of the Pooler Park of Commerce has approved a reduction of the side yard setbacks for lots 6 & 7 from 25’ to 20’. All of the engineer’s comments have been addressed but the site plan needs the approval of the ARB of the Pooler Park of Commerce. With no other comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve Roy Patel’s site plan subject to written approval by the ARB of the Pooler Park of Commerce. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, the board is concerned about Live Oak Trees being planted in the narrow island in the middle of the property. Mr. Zittrouer stated that they could replace the Live Oaks with smaller preferred trees. With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the landscape plan contingent upon additional landscaping being added to screen the dumpster from the Pooler Parkway. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed with Wilson Roberts opposing.
3. The Arbors, Phase 6A Final Plat Review and Approval. Michael Fell of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the final plat for The Arbors, Phase 6A to the board for their review and recommendation. Phase 6A has 29 lots and is located at the intersection of Pampas Drive and Arbor Village Drive. The developers of Godley Villages plan to post a performance bond on the remaining improvements in order for the final plat to be recorded. Therefore, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to recommend approval of the final plat for The Arbors, Phase 6A. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
4. Final PUD Zoning of SW Quadrant of Savannah Quarters, Phase 7 (commercial area of approximately 160 acres). Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented this before the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. As a result of comments made during that meeting, Mr. Wohlfeil stated that the property owner is fine with deleting garages and automobile repair/service from the list of permitted uses. With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the final PUD zoning of the SW Quadrant of Savannah Quarters, Phase 7. Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.
5. Review/approval of construction plans for the core water and sewer utilities needed to subdivide Sixteen West into development parcels. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the construction plans for this project to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Kraft explained the water and sewer construction plans are needed in order for the plat to be recorded. Downer Davis of Davis Engineering, Inc. has reviewed and approved the utility construction plans. With no public comments, Mary Louise Lanier made a motion to approve the construction plans for the extension of water and sewer to subdivide Sixteen West into development parcels. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.
6. Sixteen West Subdivision, Phase I (5 lots) Final Plat Review and Approval. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the final plat to the board for their review and approval. The developer will post a performance bond to guarantee the completion of the subdivision improvements. Therefore, a motion was made by Larry Olliff to recommend approval of the final plat for Sixteen West Subdivision, Phase I. Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier 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 Charles Archer. Motion passed.