SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Robert Byard, Charles Archer, James Reardon, Scotty Fletcher and Mary Louise Lanier. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended upon a motion made by James Reardon. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

1. Site plan Review for Pooler Parkway Access Drive to serve the Rebecca West Property: Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D Consulting Engineers presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation.  Mr. Wohlfeil stated that the revised sketch plan was presented to Council in May of 2008 for approval. Commissioner Olliff asked if there was any plan to add more erosion control measures. In response, Mr. Wohlfeil stated that this was one of the recommendations received from Downer Davis, with Davis Engineering, Inc. and they concur.  With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the site plan for Pooler Parkway Access Drive to serve the Rebecca West Property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

2. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for The Dawg House Grill Restaurant proposed at 1205 East Highway 80:  Jay Maupin with Maupin Engineers presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Maupin stated that the outstanding comments from Bill Nicholson with HGB&D are pertaining to drainage calculations and the functionality of the porous pavers which is being used as the detention facility for this project. Mr. Maupin also stated that the detention facility of this site will include portions of the parking containing interlocking brick with approximately 10 to 15 percent open area, brushed with eighty-nine stone to prevent clogging of the water. Further, all of the existing asphalt and curb cuts on this site will be removed and the roadside drainage along Sharon Court will be reestablished as well as the existing drainage easement that runs down through McBride Plumbing and off to the east. Commissioner Archer questioned the sidewalk along the horseshoe pit and the type of dumpster enclosure. In response, Mr. Maupin stated that the horseshoe pit is designed to be accessed from the inside area only, due to the fact of delivery truck access in that area. Further, the dumpster enclosure will be of masonry overlaid with the facade matching the exterior of the building. Mr. Dennis Loftin, Owner, presented a representation of what the finished restaurant will look like, along with a replica of the “Dawg”. Jackie Carver, Zoning Administrator, asked Mr. Maupin to explain to the board what has transpired with the access drive, attorneys, and etc. concerning the site development. In response, Mr. Maupin stated that in the beginning the lot actually had two (2) parcel identification numbers; the frontage road ownership was in question, along with access issues. The two (2) parcel identification numbers have been corrected, the ownership of the frontage road has been determined not to be the City of Pooler’s and has since been purchased by the same owner as the site being discussed, and with the access issues being resolved. With no further questions Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the site plan for The Dawg House Grill Restaurant, contingent upon all of the engineering comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, and passed without opposition. After review of the landscape plan for this project, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to approve the plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

3. Review and Recommendation to adopt the City of Pooler Comprehensive Plan Partial Update: The City of Pooler Comprehensive Plan Partial Update was presented to the board for their review and recommendation. Councilwoman Benton questioned if all of the comments that were brought before the group have been addressed. In response, Jackie Carver, Zoning Administrator, stated that she will check and make sure the revisions have been made. Commissioner Archer questioned if the Housing Authority is the same thing as The Pooler Development Authority. In response, Mrs. Carver stated that they are both considered the same. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend the adoption of the City of Pooler Comprehensive Plan Partial Update. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.