The regularly
scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on
Monday, October 23, 2000 at 6 p.m. Members
present were: Larry Olliff, Fleta
Pepper, Holly Young, Joe Harmon, Tim Lovezzola and Judson Trapnell.
City Planner Tim Inglis, 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 Joe Harmon and passed without opposition.
Public
Hearings:
2. An ordinance to
amend the zoning ordinance, Appendix A, Article XVIII by adding
(F)Temporary Use of a Dwelling Unit or a manufactured home as a model sales
office. Mayor
and Council had requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission come up with a
list of criteria for a model sales office. During the past five months, the
board has worked very hard to come up with some criteria.
They met with local builders on Thursday, July 6th to discuss
the criteria and receive their input. The
only recommendation made by the board was to change the “City of Pooler” to
“Mayor and Council” in number 5. A
motion to approve the proposed text amendment was made by Joe Harmon and
seconded by Judson Trapnell. Motion passed with no opposition.
Old
Business:
3. The Mitchell’s
Group conceptual site plan of a proposed shopping center at the intersection of
Godley Station Boulevard and Pooler Parkway.
At
the request of Steve Byrd of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company, a motion
was made by Judson Trapnell to table this item for two weeks.
Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
Michael Hussey
of Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. presented the construction plans and
the landscape plan for the The Villages, Phase V to the board for their review
and recommendation. Mr. Hussey
stated that he had addressed all of the engineer’s comments and revised plans
were sent to Bill Nicholson for his review. With no public comment, a motion was
made by Joe Harmon to approve the preliminary construction plans of The
Villages, Phase V pending confirmation from Bill Nicholson that all of the
engineer’s comments have been addressed.
Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.
Regarding the landscape plan, Chairman Young questioned the types of trees
located in the open space areas. Mr.
Hussey stated that there are only a few trees of any size on the site and mostly
hardwood trees. The board was concerned about the open space areas being located
within some of the lots and property owners removing trees once the house is
purchased. Mr. Hussey stated that
the open space requirement was approved in the overall master plan.
Following some discussion, Joe Harmon made a motion to approve the
landscape plan if open space areas are covered in the subdivision covenants and
plans are revised to show “four preferred trees to be saved or preserved on
each lot”. Motion was seconded by
Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.
City Planner Tim Inglis questioned the status of the logger’s road
located in this phase that accesses Chatham County’s Treatment Facility and
Communication Tower. Mr. Hussey stated for the record that access would be
provided for Chatham County to these sites.
New
Business:
5. Pooler Park of Commerce, Phase II Final Plat Review and Approval.
Ralph Forbes
of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the final plat of Phase II,
Pooler Park of Commerce. City Planner Tim Inglis questioned if the mylar would
be revised to show a 15’ utility easement outside the 60’ right-of-way.
Mr. Forbes
stated that
this was addressed in the notes but he would be glad to add the easement on the
mylar. It was also noted that in this phase the overall drainage would be
included in the subdivision improvements. Chairman Young questioned the access
to the detention areas in case of an emergency. Mr. Forbes stated that a 25’ drainage/maintenance easement
has been provided to access the detention area. With no public comment, a motion
was made by Larry Olliff to approve the final plat of Phase II, Pooler Park of
Commerce. Motion was seconded by Judson Trapnell and passed without opposition.
6. Dozier Cook’s Site Plan Review on Lot 18, Pine Barren Road. Since the board did not know if all the engineer’s comments were addressed and the petitioner was not present, a motion to table this item was made by Joe Harmon. Motion was seconded by Fleta Pepper and passed without opposition.
Mr. Peacock explained that he is requesting permission to remove an oak tree (18” dbh) that is in poor health and runs into the electrical power lines. With no public comment, Joe Harmon made a motion to approve the removal of the tree. Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed without opposition.