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CITY OF POOLER PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2007
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Larry Olliff, Nannette Ringham, Scotty Fletcher, Mary Louise Lanier, Charles Archer, Wilson Roberts and James Reardon. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Bruce Allen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Wilson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Archer gave the invocation and Chairman Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed upon a motion made by Commissioner Olliff. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to delete in the C-2, Heavy Commercial Zoning, the requirement of more than two (2) acres. Chairman Roberts explained the board has had discussions regarding the change and council recommended proceeding with the text amendment. With no public comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed zoning text amendment to delete the minimum two (2) acre requirement in the C-2 Heavy Commercial Zoning District. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.
OLD BUSINESS:
2. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for an out parcel gas station for North Point located in the Dean Forest Business Park (aka ADK Tract). Commissioner Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Chris Raines of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. He explained that the fueling station will be unmanned and does not have restroom facilities. Therefore, water and sewer services are not shown on the plan. Since the facility will serve tractor trailers, Chairman Roberts questioned if the trucks would be routed in one entrance and out the other. And further, if that was the case, signage should be designed accordingly to keep traffic from backing up. The board recommended that the first entrance be one-way in and the second entrance be a standard entrance/exit access. Chairman Archer asked that the dumpster location be allocated on the site plan. With no public comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend site plan approval for the out parcel gas station subject to the engineer’s comments being addressed, designation of dumpster location and signage for the one-way entrance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition. Regarding the landscape plan, Commissioner Fletcher is still concerned as noted with previous submittals on the ADK Tract, that the underbrush was removed from the 100’ undisturbed natural buffer along Dean Forest Road. The board recommended that the landscape plan be revised to show additional plantings within this buffer to decrease the adverse effects of truck lights and potential noise to the residents across Dean Forest Road. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to table the landscape plan for the out parcel gas station. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for Morgan’s Corner Convenience store at 990 Pine Barren Road. Luther Cosner of Kennedy Ragsdale and Associates, Inc. presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. He stated that the proposed development will consist of one 2,500 square foot convenience store with two (2) gas pumps and five (5) (1,200 square foot) retail bays. The following concerns were expressed by the board: the landscaped islands within the parking lot should be the size of two parking spaces, handicap parking should be provided at the other end of the building, sanitation vehicle having to back out from the rear of the building, fueling trucks backing out onto Morgan’s Corner Road and access is needed to the rear of the building for delivery truck access. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to table the site plan and landscape plan for Morgan’s Corner Convenience store in order for the above comments to be addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.
4. Westbrook Apartments (aka Avala at Savannah Quarters) Sketch Plan Review for compliance with Savannah Quarters PUD Development standards. Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the sketch plan for the Avala Apartments to the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. The project consists of 256 units and complies with the Savannah Quarters PUD Development standards. The entrance to the site is located on Blue Moon Crossing, just outside of the proposed north gate entrance of the Westbrook Community. Commissioner Archer asked when the clubhouse and the amenities would be complete. In response, Mr. Kraft stated the amenities would be built first. With no other public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the Westbrook Apartments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.
5. Harmony Townes – Tract C – Sketch Plan Review for compliance with Jabot PUD Development Standards. Since the petitioner was not present, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to table this item. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.
6. Minor Subdivision of 53.04 acres on South Rogers Street into Tract 1 and Tract 2 for West Chatham Baptist Church. Michael Hussey presented the minor subdivision plat to the board stating that the owner is donating additional land to the West Chatham Baptist Church. Since the site is served by a septic tank, Mrs. Carver asked that note # 6 be corrected to reflect private sewer and public water. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Commissioner Lanier to recommend approval of the minor subdivision of 53.04 acres on South Rogers Street subject to note # 6 being corrected. Motion passed without opposition.
7. Site Plan Review for a 50’ x 70’ Warehouse Addition to Emerald Petroleum located at 1541 Dean Forest Road. Fred Buck of Fred Buck Construction Company, Inc. presented the site plan for a warehouse addition to the board for their review and recommendation. He stated no plumbing is proposed, just some lighting in the ceiling. There were no comments from the city engineer and no public comments. Therefore, a motion was made by Commissioner Ringham to recommend approval of the site plan for a 50’ x 70’ warehouse addition to Emerald Petroleum located at 1541 Dean Forest Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.
Chairman Roberts asked if all of the members had received a letter from Daniel & Karen Ring regarding the rezoning of 78.39 acres (Roberts Tract) located on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning. Commissioner Olliff did not receive a letter. Mrs. Carver stated that she would contact Mr. & Mrs. Ring and would make sure that all of the council members receive a copy of the letter.
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Archer made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.
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