CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 14, 1998

 

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on

Monday, September 4, 1998 at Pooler City Hall. Members present were: Don Taylor, Fleta

Pepper and Mark Revenew. Jackie Carver, Zoning Administrator, Tim Inglis, City

Planner/Inspector and Councilman Jim Poteet were also present. Commissioner Don Taylor

called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

 

Councilman Jim Poteet introduced Debbie Ryan Watts as the new Planning and Zoning member and administered the Oath of Office.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Mark Revenew and seconded by Fleta Pepper.

 

A motion was made by Fleta Pepper and seconded by Mark Revenew to appoint Don Taylor to serve as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The term of the chairman shall be one year with eligibility for re-appointment.

 

I.   Jones D. Webb's request to subdivide a 7.06 acre tract on Old Dean Forest Road.

Mrs. Webb was present to answer any questions. Staff reported that all subdivision requirements have been met but owner needed to sign the plat. Mrs. Webb stated she would have her husband sign the plat prior to review by Mayor and Council. A motion was made by Mark Revenew to approve the subdivision. Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.

 

2.   Cassandra Maxwell's conditional use request to operate a "Family Home Daycare" from her residence at 120 Cross Creek Drive. Mrs. Maxwell stated a fence will be placed around the backyard and inspected for compliance with daycare requirements. There was some discussion about traffic, parking and the maximum number of children. In response to the number of children, Mrs. Maxwell assured the board she will not keep more than six children and could not be licensed for more than six. Fred Williams, builder in Cross Creek Subdivision, commended the Maxwell's on how neatly they keep their home and yard. Chairman Taylor stated he had ridden by the residence and felt parking and traffic would not be a problem. With no opposition from adjacent property owners, Mark Revenew made a motion to approve the conditional use request for a family home daycare. Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

 

3.   Fred William's request for preliminary construction approval of the Village Commercia1/Professional Subdivision and landscape plans. Mr. Williams is also requesting final plat approval of this subdivision by posting a bond that is 150% of the cost of the infrastructure and improvements. Debbie Ryan Watts abstained from discussion and voting on this item. No action could be taken on this matter due to lack of a quorum.

4.   Fred William's request for approval of the preliminary construction plans and the landscape plans of the following subdivisions: The Villages I, II, III and Timberland Gap.

Debbie Ryan Watts abstained from discussion and voting on this item. No action was taken on this item due to lack of a quorum.

 

5.   Hussey, Gay, Bell & Deyoung's request for approval of the landscape plan for the J. C.

Bamford Assembly Plant. The developer is not requesting site plan approval but a LDA permit for clearing and grading. Downer Davis, city contracted engineer, has reviewed the plans for the City of Pooler. Steve Wohlfeil was present to answer any questions about the project. Chairman Taylor and Mark Revenew commended the developer for leaving plenty of trees and being environmentally friendly. Mr. Wohlfeil stated all significant trees were surveyed and are shown on the landscape plan along with tree protection procedures. A motion was made by Mark Revenew to approve the landscape plan for the J. C. Bamford Assembly Plant project. Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

 

6.   Donny Tuten's request for final plat approval for Garden Acres Phase X. Terry Coleman from EMC Engineering, Inc. was present to answer any questions. Mr. Coleman stated a final inspection was held and infrastructure improvements were complete, except for the rear lot swales. Donny Tuten, the developer, has posted a bond on the rear swales. Tim Inglis, Building Inspector, stated the right-of-ways needed to be dressed and grassed. A motion was made by Fleta Pepper to approve the final plat for Garden Acres, Phase X. Motion was seconded by Debbie Ryan Watts and passed without opposition.

 

The workshop scheduled after the meeting to discuss the tree ordinance and a PUD text amendment was postponed until alter the next Planning and Zoning meeting.

 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Debbie Ryan Watts and seconded by Mark Revenew. Motion passed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jackie Carver Zoning Administrator