The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, August 13, 2001 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:  Debbie Ryan Watts, Larry Olliff, Fleta Pepper, Tim Lovezzola, Judson Trapnell and Craig Brewer.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver, City Planner Tim Inglis and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance.  Co-Chairman Larry Olliff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Debbie Ryan Watts.    Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.     

PUBLIC HEARING:  

1. Mark Carpenter’s conditional use request for a “skating rink” and “miniature golf” at 605 West Highway 80.   Petitioner Mark Carpenter presented his request to the board for their review and comments.  The board asked several questions regarding hours of operation and security measures that would be enforced.  With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve Mr. Carpenter’s conditional use request to operate a skating rink and miniature golf at 605 West Highway 80.  Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.

OLD BUSINESS:

2. Lee Allen Smokes’ conditional use request for mini-warehouse storage units at 511 West Highway 80.  At the written request of the petitioner, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to remove this item from the agenda.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed with no opposition. 

3. Site Plan Review of American Port Services on Coleman Blvd.  The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this item during the July 23^rd meeting contingent upon receipt of clarification from the City of Savannah regarding annexation and confirmation that the project will meet minimum development criteria if the annexation does not go thru and the properties are not combined.  These items of concern have been addressed.  Therefore, Debbie Ryan Watts made a motion to approve the site plan for American Port Services on Coleman Blvd.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:  

4. Pat Anderson’s request to subdivide a 2.01-acre tract on Big Bend Road.  Don Taylor of Coastal Surveying Company presented the minor subdivision to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Taylor explained that Ms. Anderson is subdividing a 2.01-acre tract into 2 lots.  Since the plat met all of the criteria for a minor subdivision, a motion was made Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the minor subdivision plat.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezolla and passed with no opposition.

5. Landscape Plan for JCB New Dealership Area.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the landscape plan to the board for their review and comments.  Commissioner Debbie Ryan Watts asked if the access would be from Bourne Avenue.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated that it would.  With no further questions and no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the landscape plan for the new JCB Dealership Area.  Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition. 

6. Construction Plans for Medical Campus Road off Pooler Parkway.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the construction plans to the board for their review and comments.  

With no public comment, a motion was made by Debbie Ryan Watts to approve the construction plans for Medical Campus Road contingent upon all of the comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.

7. Construction Plans for Additional Lanes to Benton Boulevard.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented construction plans for additional lanes to Benton Boulevard. Only a small portion of this project is within the City Limits of Pooler and the remaining portion is in the City of Savannah.  Therefore, a motion was made by Judson Trapnell to approve the construction plans once concurrence of approval is received from the City of Savannah.

Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented information packets on final PUD approval for the Phase Three development of the Southwest Quadrant of Hall Properties.  Phase Three consists of development standards for a single-family residential area of approximately 104 acres. The board was asked to review information for a PUD Review Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 27^th at 5:30 P.M.

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Judson Trapnell and seconded by Tim Lovezolla.