The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 6 p.m.  Members present were: Charles Archer, Mary Louise Lanier, Don Taylor and Jim McQueeney. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Larry Olliff, Councilman Bruce Allen, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.  

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Don Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.   

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Charles Archer.            Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

  1. Amendment # 11 to Southwest Quadrant Master Plan with development standards and Final PUD Approval for KB Homes single family detached and townhome development.  Ryan Thompson of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented amendment # 11 to the Savannah Quarters Master Plan along with development standards to the board for their review and recommendation.  The tract is located in the northeast corner of Savannah Quarters, bordered on the north and south by wetlands and on the east by Savannah Ogeechee Canal.  Phase Eleven consists of 175 single family residential detached units and 100 single family attached (townhome) units on approximately 73 acres.  This proposal is in accordance with existing PUD development standards.  On the proposed single family detached lots, the minimum square footage is 7,000 square feet with an average of 8,113 square feet.  The minimum lot width is 55’ with an overall average lot width of 63 feet.  Chairman Don Taylor reminded the board members this item was discussed before the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting wherein there was some discussion about the noise factor relating to the lots adjacent to the major roadway.  With no other comments, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of amendment # 11 to the Savannah Quarters PUD Master Plan along with the development standards subject to the number of 55’ lots being annotated along with an exhibit of the proposed buffer for council’s review of this amendment.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Site plan / landscape plan review of Thompson Pumps located on lot 36, Westside Business Park.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.  A 5,700 square foot warehouse with a canopy overhang and an additional storage building are proposed on the 2 acre tract. All of the engineer’s comments have been addressed.  Public Works Director Robbie Byrd questioned the proposed asphalt millings located within the 60’ drainage easement.   Mr. Zittrouer stated that he would have this clarified prior to this item being reviewed by the city council.  With no other comments, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for Thompson Pumps located on lot 36, Westside Business Park.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition.  The landscape plan meets the requirements of the tree ordinance; therefore, a motion was made by Charles Archer to approve the landscape plan.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition. 

3.  Beazer Homes/Wynn Tract – clearing plan only for issuance of LDA.

Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented the clearing plan to the board for their review and recommendation.  This project consists of the initial clearing activities only, for a proposed Beazer Homes residential development off Jimmy DeLoach Parkway.  The site is currently wooded and surrounded on three sides by wetlands.  Significant trees have been noted on the clearing plan and as phases are developed, greenspace plans will be submitted to comply with City of Pooler’s tree ordinance.  Mr. Kraft stated that a 50’ undisturbed buffer will be provided along the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and a 30’ undisturbed buffer will be provided along the south and west of the 30-acre future commercial parcel.   With no public comments, a motion was made by Jim McQueeney to approve the clearing plan for the Beazer Home residential development for issuance of the Land Disturbing Activity (LDA) Permit.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

  1. Approval of a takedown plat of an 18.01 acre portion of Savannah Quarters for property transfer.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the survey plat to the board for their review and recommendation.  The tract is located south of I-16 and west of I-95 off of the East Haven Boulevard extension. Mr. Zittrouer explained the takedown plat is only for the transfer of property.  There was some discussion as to whether this is a minor subdivision that would adhere to the requirements of the City of Pooler Subdivision Ordinance.  Cotter Christian of Savannah Quarters stated that this piece of land is being conveyed to a potential buyer with the understanding they will come back before this board with development plans.  Following some discussion, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of a takedown plat of an 18.01 acre portion of Savannah Quarters for property transfer.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.      
  1. Site plan / landscape plan review for Godley Station Medical Campus on Lot B-2C.

Will Floyd of Group 10 LLC and Mark Boswell of Boswell Design Services, Inc. presented the site plan for two 4,000 square foot medical buildings.  Two separate enclosed dumpster locations are proposed on opposite ends of the lot.  Chairman Don Taylor reminded the developer that a magnolia is not on the preferred tree list for a commercial development.  With no public comments, a motion was made by Charles Archer to recommend approval of the site plan for Godley Station Medical Campus on Lot B-2C subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, Charles Archer made a motion to approve the landscape plan subject to Bill Dempsey’s approval and with the stipulation that the magnolias would be changed to a tree listed in the commercial preferred tree list.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition. 

  1. Final plat review of Parcel 5A Godley Station located in the southwest quadrant of Godley Station Blvd. South and Pooler Parkway.  Craig Zuck of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the final plat for Parcel 5A Godley Station to the board for their review and recommendation.  The plat includes seven of the fourteen lots proposed in Parcel 5A. The infrastructure is not complete; therefore, the developer is posting a performance bond in order for the plat to be recorded.  With no public comments, Jim McQueeney made a motion to recommend approval of the final plat for Parcel 5A Godley Station.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 
  1. Site plan review of an addition to the Fred Williams Design Center located at Pine Barren Road and Quacco Road intersection.    Michael Hussey of Fred Williams Homebuilders, Inc. presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.  Mr. Hussey explained the proposed 5,000 square foot addition to the Fred Williams Design Center will be used strictly as a showroom for new home builders.   Bathroom facilities are not proposed, so water and sewer services are not needed.  The design of the building will be similar to other buildings on site.  With no public comments, Mary Louise Lanier made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for the addition to the Fred Williams Design Center.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition. 
  1. Site plan / landscape plan review for The Shops at Godley Station on Parcel “J” of The Crossing.  Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the site plan to the board for their review and comments.  All of the infrastructure is in place and has been accepted by the City of Pooler.   Two commercial buildings are proposed along with parking and landscaping.  The site plan and landscape plan have been approved by Bill Dempsey of Dempsey Land Design.  Commissioner Charles Archer questioned the dumpster location next to the Pooler Parkway.  In response, Mr. Wohlfeil stated they believed the dumpster could be better screened next to the parkway.  With no public comments, a motion was made by Charles Archer to recommend approval of site plan for The Shops at Godley Station on Parcel “J” of The Crossing subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

After reviewing the landscape plan, a motion was made by Charles Archer and seconded by Mary Louise Lanier to approve the plan.  Motion passed.   

  1. Site plan / landscape plan review for a proposed office complex on lot 17, Pooler Park of Commerce.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan for a proposed office complex on lot 17, Pooler Park of Commerce.  All of the engineer’s comments have been addressed.  Commissioner Archer requested placement of a sidewalk from the building to access the dumpster location.  With no other comments, a motion was made by Charles Archer to recommend approval of the site plan for a proposed office complex on lot 17, Pooler Park of Commerce subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed and placement of a sidewalk from the building to the dumpster location..  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.  After reviewing the landscape plan, a motion was made by Jim McQueeney and seconded by Mary Louise Lanier to approve the landscape plan.
  1. Approval of takedown plat of Parcel 2A of the Armstrong Tract for property transfer.  Stuart Spencer of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the surveyed plat to the board for their review and comments.  This plat is strictly for the transfer of property to The Forum Group and eventually added to the Jabot PUD.  With no public comments, a motion was made by Jim McQueeney to recommend approval of the takedown plat of Parcel 2A of the Armstrong Tract.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Jim McQueeney and seconded by Charles Archer.  Motion passed.