The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Robert Byard, Nannette Ringham, James Reardon and Scotty Fletcher. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Wilson Roberts called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Larry Olliff gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

1. Conditional Use Request of Karen Jones to operate a “Family Home Daycare” at 1201 Crawford Way located in Garden Acres Subdivision:  Karen Jones presented her request for a conditional use to operate a “Family Home Daycare” from her residence located at 1201 Crawford Way located in Garden Acres Subdivision to the board for their review and recommendation. If approved, she would be allowed to keep from three (3) to six 6) children from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Chairman Roberts reminded Mrs. Jones that she must adhere to the following requirements outlines in the City of Pooler Ordinance, such as fencing and off-street parking. During the Board meeting there were concerns with the number of paved parking spaces, fencing and a ladder leaning against a tree in the back yard area. In response, Mrs. Jones stated that her husband has been using the ladder to clean off the roof, she will park on the right side of the driveway to avoid blocking other vehicles, and presently the entire rear portion of her property is fenced in with a chain link fence. Councilwoman Benton questioned Jackie Carver, Zoning Administrator, if the information presented containing check marks is all of the adjacent property owners that were notified. In response, Mrs. Carver stated that the check marks indeed represent the adjacent property owners that were notified of this conditional use request. With no further comments, Commissioner Olliff recommended approval of the conditional use request of Karen Jones to operate a “Family Home Daycare” at 1201 Crawford Way located in Garden Acres Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

2. Text Amendment proposed by Rosa Campbell to add Restaurant with beer and wine sales as a conditional use in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning District: Rosa Campbell on behalf of Ercole Gaglio presented the text amendment petition to the board for their review and recommendation. Ms. Campbell stated that she is asking to add restaurant with beer and wine sales as a conditional use in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning District. During the Board meeting, there was discussion concerning transitional zoning. Councilwoman Benton stated that there is a residentially zoned district directly behind this particular business, but it fronts U.S. Highway 80, which is a major arterial. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Ringham to recommend approval of the text amendment proposed by Rosa Campbell to add restaurant with beer and wine sales as a conditional use in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning District, contingent upon the alcohol sales being made in conjunction with meal sales. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed with Commissioner Olliff opposing.

3. Review and recommendation of proposed amendments to the Morgan Family PUD Development Standards: Mike Altman with Cortland Partners presented the proposed text amendment to the Morgan Family PUD Development Standards to the board for review and recommendation.  The amendments were discussed in detail during the PUD Review Board meeting prior to this meeting. The PUD Review Board recommends approval of the amendment to change the minimum off-street parking requirements within multi-family developments to 1.8 spaces per unit, to approve the amendment to allow up to 5% of the required number of spaces for compact spaces, delete the proposed 60’ roof height amendment, and change the building height to 50’ as defined in the City of Pooler’s Zoning Ordinance. With no comments, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment to the Morgan Family PUD Development Standards to allow off-street parking for multi-family parcels to be a minimum of 1.8 spaces per unit, to allow up to 5% of the required number of spaces for compact spaces, and the maximum building height being 50’ as defined in the City of Pooler’s zoning ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

4. Posting of Maintenance Bond / Final Plat Review of right-of-way plat for Memorial Boulevard, Phase I:  Matt Gerken with Thomas & Hutton Engineering, on behalf of 929 Properties, presented the final plat to the board for their review and recommendation. During the board meeting there were questions concerning the closure of the entrance to Memorial Boulevard. In response, Mr. Gerken stated that the road has not been accepted by the City of Pooler; therefore it is not considered a public road. With no further comments, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to recommend posting of the maintenance bond and approval of right-of-way plat for Memorial Boulevard, Phase I. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:35 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.