The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 6 p.m.  Members present were: Charles Archer, Wilson Roberts, Tim Lovezzola, Jim McQueeney, Carl King, Don Taylor and Elinor Minshew. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Larry Olliff, Councilman Michael Royal, Councilman Bruce Allen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6 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 Elinor Minshew. Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS 

NEW BUSINESS: 

  1. Site Plan Review of the Cobb Theater in Savannah Quarters.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D and Ryan Cronk of Premier Properties presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.  This project falls within the Phase 7 Final PUD of Savannah Quarters approved by City Council on August 16, 2004.  Mr. Cronk gave a brief overview of the overall development containing proposed retail space and restaurants.  The site plan before the board consists of a 16-screen movie theater with associated parking.   A booklet was distributed to the board members describing the architectural design and style of the overall development.  There were two issues discussed during the meeting regarding the site plan of the proposed Cobb Theater in Savannah Quarters.  The site plan does not meet the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance requirements regarding landscaped islands within a large parking area.  Mr. Cronk assured the board that the landscape plan will well exceed the City of Pooler’s landscape plan.  They want to focus the landscaping along the corridors where people will be walking and the entrances to the development.  Secondly, the parking does not meet the PUD Development Standards for Phase 7, which is l space per 4 seats.  A total of 812 parking spaces are needed and they only have 806. According to the contract, Cobb Theaters need 800 parking spaces for their project. Mrs. Carver reminded the developer that a letter is needed from the Savannah Quarters PUD Board approving a waiver of the six additional parking spaces.  Following some discussion regarding the landscaped islands, a motion was made by Charles Archer to recommend approval of the site plan for the Cobb Theater in Savannah Quarters contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed and consideration given to extra landscaped islands being placed in the parking lot behind the building.  Motion was seconded by Elinor Minshew and passed without opposition. 
  1. Sixteen West in Savannah Quarters tree ordinance compliance for issuance of LDA.

Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the initial clearing plan for a proposed commercial development containing proposed retail space and restaurants.  The project site is wooded, primarily planted pines.  During the tree survey, four significant trees were identified.  The only significant tree that can be saved is the one located by the lake.  With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve the initial clearing for LDA issuance for Sixteen West in Savannah Quarters.   Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition.     

  1. Final Plat Review/approval for Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 4-B.   Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the final plat for Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 4B to the board for their review and recommendation.  The developer will post a performance bond for construction of the infrastructure in order for the plat to be recorded.  Phase 4-B contains 25 single family lots that were included in the Phase 5 Final PUD approval.  Councilwoman Rebecca Benton questioned whether the lots were in compliance with the approved development standards.  Mr. Kraft stated he would check the development standards prior to the council meeting.  Chairman Don Taylor pointed out that a decimal point was in the wrong place of the acreage amount on lot 177.  With no other comments,  Jim McQueeney made a motion to recommend approval of the final plat for Phase 4-B of Westbrook Subdivision.  Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.     
  1. Final Plat Review/approval for Phase 1A of the The Farm at Morgan Lakes on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway.  Michael Hughes of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the final plat for Phase lA of The Farm to the board for their review and recommendation.  The project is located on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway, approximately 2.5 miles west of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway/ I-95 interchange. Phase 1A consists of the construction of 147 lots, an amenity center and associated infrastructure.  The project is not yet under construction so the developers will post a bond for 150% of the total construction cost in order for the subdivision plat to be recorded.  Chairman Don Taylor reminded Mr. Hughes that benchmarks and datum needed to be added to the plat. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver reminded Mr. Hughes that the preliminary construction plans for this phase were approved by Mayor and Council contingent upon all easements being signed and the developer agreeing that the water and sewer extension project may be delayed due to the easements not being signed.  In response, he stated the easements have not been signed but they realize certificate of occupancies can not be issued until this is addressed. With no public comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend approval of the final plat for Phase 1A of The Farm at Morgan Lakes subject to benchmarks and datum being added to the plat.  Motion was seconded by Elinor Minshew and passed without opposition.
  1. Sketch plan review for a proposed warehouse on Pine Barren Road for Charlie Williams.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the sketch plan for a proposed warehouse on Pine Barren Road.  The board saw no issues with the industrial use, the setbacks, the parking or layout of building.  There are some wetlands noted on the site that would need to be addressed prior to development. Therefore, Elinor Minshew made a motion to recommend approval of the sketch plan for a proposed warehouse on Pine Barren Road.  Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.
  1. Recombination plat for lots 36 and 37 in Westside Business Park.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the recombination plat to the board for their review and recommendation.  Both lots are owned by John Kern and Meadow Lakes Development has lot 36 under contract to build Thompson Pumps, Inc.  With no public comments, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to recommend approval of the recombination of lots 36 and 37 in Westside Business Park.  Motion was seconded by Elinor Minshew and passed without opposition.  
  1. Proposed change in subdivision ordinance to require “Neighborhood Grading and Drainage Plan” for all subdivisions.  The Planning and Zoning Commission has been trying to get this ordinance passed for some time.  Some developers do a neighborhood grading and drainage plan and some do not.  This would assist the builder and the Inspections Department as to how individual lots should drain.  Following some discussion, Wilson Roberts made a motion to add the requirement of a “Neighborhood Grading and Drainage Plan” for all subdivisions.  Motion was seconded by Elinor Minshew and passed without opposition.   
  1. Recombination plat for lots 390 and 391, The Arbors, Phase 5A for Hallmark Homes.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the recombination plat for lots 390 and 391 located at the corner of White Dogwood Lane and Pink Dogwood Lane.  The house constructed on lot 391 was built on the property line.  To correct this problem, additional land was acquired from lot 390.  Both property owners have signed the recombination plat.  With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the recombination plat for lots 390 and 391.  Motion was seconded by Carl King and passed without opposition.  

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Carl King and seconded by Tim Lovezzola.  Motion passed.