The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 6 p.m. Members present were: Charles Archer, Tim Lovezzola, Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Dennis Jones, Debbie Ryan Watts and Don Taylor. Councilman Bruce Allen, Councilman Mike Royal, Councilwoman Rebecca Benton and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Don Taylor gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Wilson Roberts. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition.
1. Jeffrey Halliburton of Thomas & Hutton, agent for Jabot Investments has petitioned the City of Pooler for an amendment to the Jabot PUD Master Plan: Final PUD approval for the Harmony and change the zoning of parcel J from Single-Family residential to Heavy Commercial. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts recused herself from any discussion of this item. Co-Chairman Dennis Jones introduced the next item on the agenda and explained what was recommended by the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting. Cristy Lawrence of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the request to the board for their review and recommendation. She is requesting approval of the master plan for “The Harmony”, the development standards and change the zoning of Parcel J from single-family to a heavy commercial. The original overall density approved for this single family zoning district was 1,180 dwelling units. The Harmony project will have approximately 500 single-family lots and 350 townhomes with a gross development density of 2.8 dwelling units per acre. The following single family development standards are proposed for “The Harmony” project: minimum lot area of 7000 square feet and minimum lot width of 55 feet. Development Standards for townhomes is consistent with requirements proposed in the City of Pooler’s new zoning district for townhomes except “The Harmony” shall have a maximum of six (6) dwelling units per building instead of five (5). The developer wants to have six (6) dwelling units because this is a product that has been very successful in Berwick Plantation. The other part of the amendment to the Jabot PUD Master Plan involves changing the zoning of Parcel J from single family to heavy commercial. Parcel J is adjacent to Interstate 16 and surrounded by wetlands that would provide buffering from the residential areas. Commissioner Larry Olliff questioned if the proposed two-lane road leading into the spine road is adequate to handle the potential traffic that would be generated by so many homes. In response, Jeff Halliburton of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company stated that he didn’t feel this would be a problem and would be glad to furnish traffic counts when the construction plans are submitted. Debra Hutchinson presented to the board a letter from the Pine Barren Plantation Homeowner’s Association requesting the following restrictions on the proposed development: installation of spine road first to reduce construction traffic on Quacco Road and restrict oversized commercial vehicles from using Quacco Road as an access to this development by signage and police enforcement. Co-Chairman Dennis Jones assured Mrs. Hutchinson that the proposed development restrictions as noted in the letter would be forwarded to the Mayor and Council for their consideration. He also reminded the board members that the PUD Review Board approved the request for amendment # 3 to the Jabot PUD Master Plan contingent upon a construction access being created prior to an LDA being issued. With no other comments, Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend approval of “The Harmony” master plan and the development standards contingent upon a spine road being constructed for logging and subdivision infrastructure purposes and the rezoning of Parcel J from single-family to heavy commercial. Motion was seconded by Don Taylor and passed without opposition. Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts returned to her seat.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Godley Station Holdings, LLC has submitted a request to subdivide 2 acres out of a 42.43 acre tract known as lot 5A located in the southwest corner of Godley Station Blvd. south and Pooler Parkway. Stuart Spencer of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the minor subdivision plat to the board for their review and recommendation. There are no definite plans proposed for the 2-acre tract at this time.
With no public comments, Larry Olliff made a motion to recommend approval of the request to subdivide 2 acres out of a 42.43 acre tract known as lot 5A located in the southwest corner of Godley Station Blvd. south and Pooler Parkway. Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion of adjournment was made by Tim Lovezzola and seconded by Dennis Jones. Motion passed.