CITY OF POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Glenda Champion, Larry Olliff, Tim Lovezzola, Craig Brewer, Fleta Pepper and Holly Young. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Councilwoman Billie Tyler were also in attendance. Chairman Holly Young called the meeting to order at 6 00 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Larry Olliff. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairman Holly Young excused herself from any discussion on this item due to a conflict of interest. Larry Young, property owner’s son, presented this request to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Young stated that his mother is handicapped and he would like to build her a small home that is handicap accessible. There was a manufactured home on this lot that was moved in June so there is already an existing septic tank and water meter. Councilwoman Tyler stated that there are already existing residential homes in the area. Rebecca Benton representing herself and another adjacent property owner, Dorothy Stark stated that she did not object to the conditional use as long as it did not interfere with the planned commercial or industrial development of their property. Fleta Pepper made a motion to approve Sarah Young’s conditional use request to build a residence in a commercial zone. Motion was seconded by Glenda Champion and passed without opposition.
2. Jameson Inn’s request for a 100’sign height variance. Jason Wisenbaker of ANS
Signs, Inc. presented the variance request to the board for their consideration. The sign ordinance was recently changed to limit all signs to thirty feet. The Best Western has an existing hi-rise sign that fell and would like to replace it with another hi-rise sign that would house two signs. The Jameson Inn is requesting to remove their principal use sign along Bourne Avenue and co-locate on the new hi-rise sign with Best Western. If the variance is approved, a new sign would be built on the property line between the Best Western and The Jameson Inn and house two signs. Mrs. Carver stated that City Planner Tim Inglis questioned the square footage of both signs and the limit of 350 square feet per sign face. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Craig Brewer to approve the Jameson Inn’s request for a 100’sign height variance. Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.
3. Multi-Family Zoning Text Amendment. The board had been given copies of the proposed text amendment to review prior to the meeting. Mrs. Carver pointed out the main changes proposed in the ordinance. The zoning text amendment would affect four properties within the City of Pooler zoned for multi-family. Mrs. Carver stated that first reading on this text amendment is scheduled for November 5, 2001. A motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the multi-family zoning text amendment. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Whitemarsh Island Properties, LLP request for a new median cut on the Pooler Parkway. At the request of Ed Feiler, representing Whitemarsh Island Properties, LLP, a motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to withdraw this item from the agenda. Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.
5. Westbrook Subdivision, Phase II Preliminary Construction Plans Review/Approval.
Hal Kraft of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. presented the preliminary construction plans for Phase II of Westbrook Subdivision. Mr. Kraft stated that Phase II contains 28 single-family lots, ½ acre in size, two new lagoons and associated roads and utilities. Chairman Young asked if all of the engineer’s comments have been addressed. Mr. Kraft
stated that he is working on them and would be finished by Wednesday of this week. A motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the Westbrook Subdivision, Phase II Preliminary Construction Plans contingent upon all of the engineer’s comments being addressed prior to the next council meeting. Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed without opposition.
6. Godley Villages Phase 2C, Final Plat Review and Approval. Jack Wardlaw presented the final plat for 41 lots in Phase 2C of Godley Villages. Mr. Wardlaw stated that all of the improvements are complete, final inspections have been made and a maintenance bond has been drafted and reviewed by the City Attorney. Mrs. Carver questioned if an access easement is needed around the lagoon. Mr. Wardlaw stated that one was needed and would be added to the plat. He further stated that a maintenance flow agreement has been signed and a copy will be forwarded to the city. With no public comment, a motion was made by Tim Lovezzola to approve the final plat of Godley Villages, Phase 2C. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
7. Godley Villages Phase 2D, Final Plat Review and Approval. Jack Wardlaw presented the final plat for 61 lots in Phase 2D, of Godley Villages. This is the remaining portion of Silver Brook Circle to be recorded. Mr. Wardlaw stated that this subdivision is not complete therefore a performance bond will be posted. With no public comment, a motion to approve Phase 2D of Godley Villages was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Glenda Champion. Motion passed with no opposition.
8. Westbrook Subdivision Phase 3A Landscape Plan Review. Hal Kraft of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Inc. presented the landscape plan for Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 3A to the board for their review and approval. The site is currently wooded, but due to the past timbering and replanting, the site consists mainly of cut-over pines. Due to this fact, a variance is being requested to waive the tree survey requirement for this project. A greenspace plan has been developed to meet the City of Pooler’s Tree Ordinance requirements. The required tree cover for the project is 270 trees (18.0 acres x 15 trees per acre). Street trees, from the list of preferred trees, will be planted long the roadways and around the residential cul-de-sacs. The remaining 240 trees will be addressed on a per lot basis at 8 trees per lot for the 30 lots in the subdivision. A minimum of 3 of the 8 required trees per lot must be planted in the front yard. Mr. Kraft stated that a 22” Live Oak was identified during the survey that could be saved if the cul-de-sac is shifted slightly. A motion was made by Larry Olliff to approve the greenspace plan for Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 3A contingent upon the adjustment being made to save the 22” Live Oak Tree. Motion was seconded by Craig Brewer and passed with no opposition.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Craig Brewer.