CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING

SEPTEMBER 13, 1999

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 6 p.m.   Members present were:   Larry Olliff, Don Taylor,  Fleta Pepper,   Holly Young and Alternate Billie Tyler.  Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilman Jim Poteet were also present. Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff and seconded by Billie Tyler.  

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

1.  Travelodge Site Plan and Landscape Plan Review.  The developer has requested this item be tabled to make some changes on the site plan.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

2.  Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment on Common Driveways.   The ordinance will  amend Article XI, Section (A) of the Zoning Ordinance by adding the following two sentences:

Driveways must serve only one lot.  Common driveways are not permitted in this district. 

Holly Young made a motion to approve the zoning text amendment on common driveways.  Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.   

  

3.  Public Hearing on Zoning Map Amendment / Jesse and Jane Cosby’s  request to rezone 704 West Highway 80 from R-1A to C-1.   Gary Wise of Enmark Stations, Inc.  presented this request on behalf of the owners, Jesse and Jane Cosby.  If rezoning is approved,  Enmark plans to purchase this lot and the adjacent lot to build a service station/convenience store very similar to the one on the east side of I-95.  Mr. Wise stated this is one of the four parcels that was not zoned to commercial along Highway 80.  He also pointed out to the board that the site plan meets setback and buffer requirements.  Mr. Jesse Cosby, owner of the property, stated he purchased the property as an investment and would like to see it rezoned to commercial.  Adjacent property owners, Mrs. Annie Laurie Bendt and Mrs. Evelyn Wilkes stated they were in favor of the rezoning.  Many residents from the surrounding neighborhood expressed their opposition and concerns.  Sandra Glick, guardian of Leo and Judy Durden, stated this type of business would create a safety hazard with noise and traffic congestion.  Sam Young, resident of 418 West Symons Street is concerned about potential lighting from the proposed business, safety of children in the neighborhood and decrease in his property value.  Romanda Talley, resident of 202 Cardinal Street, expressed her concerns from being a former resident around the Gate Station.  She talked about problems with vagrants, rats from dumpsters, illumination, gas fumes and crime.  Greg Long of 401 Cardinal Street questioned why this location was chosen by Enmark when other locations would generate more traffic.  Rita Channel presented a petition to the board with over 200 signatures opposing this rezoning.  Lucille Dowd, a resident of Worthington Subdivision, stated if this rezoning is approved, it would destroy the nicest residential subdivision in Pooler. Councilman Robert Bryan stated he was not in favor of this rezoning for this purpose.  Bonnie Eminger, Mr. M. K. McLaurin, Jr., Betsey Saxon and Bennett Dixon feel this rezoning would create traffic, noise and be harmful to their neighborhoods.  In response, Mr. Gary Wise from Enmark Stations, stated the lighting would be directed away from the residential areas and they would make every effort to discourage noise.  Commissioner Larry Olliff stated this rezoning would adversely impact adjacent properties in terms of property value.  Commissioner Holly Young would not oppose some other commercial use like an office building with decent hours, but does object to this use because it would be detrimental to Gleason Heights and Worthington Subdivision.  Chairman Don Taylor expressed his concern about potential traffic in that area. Based on zoning criteria concerning traffic, noise, and decrease in property values, a motion was made by Commissioner Billie Tyler to deny the request to rezone 704 West Highway 80 from R1-A to C-1.  Motion was seconded by Holly Young and passed without opposition.   

               

4.  Garden Acres Subdivision, Phase XI, Final Plat Review and Approval.

Terry Coleman of EMC Engineering Co., Inc. presented the plat to the board for their review.

With no questions or comments,  Holly Young made a motion to approve the final plat of Garden Acres Subdivision, Phase XI.  Motion was seconded by Billie Tyler and passed without opposition.

 

5.  Mill Creek Center Major Subdivision Plat of out parcels 1 thru 6.   Ralph Forbes of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the major subdivision plat for the developer JDN/Zaremba Venture I, LLC.  The proposed land use of the out-parcels will include a restaurant, a fast food chain and a gas station.  Chairman Don Taylor questioned the need for a second benchmark and the text size used on the plat.  A motion to approve the Mill Creek Center Major Subdivision Plat was made by Holly Young subject to adding a second benchmark, enlarging text size and posting of bond.  Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.    

 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Billie Tyler and seconded by Larry Olliff.  Motion passed. 

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                               

                                                                                                Jacqueline Carver

                                                                                                Zoning Administrator