The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were, Wilson Roberts, Charles Archer, Larry Olliff, Mary Louise Lanier, 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.

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Wilson Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

 

1. Conditional Use Request of Tonice Cooper to operate a “Family Home Daycare” at 187 Hamilton Grove Drive: 

Tonice Cooper presented her request for a conditional use to operate a “Family Home Daycare” from her residence located at 187 Hamilton Grove Drive 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.  During the Board meeting there was discussion concerning the amount of parking spaces available and fencing requirements. In response, Mrs. Cooper stated to the board that the rear portion of her property is fenced and she will park her vehicles inside the garage to eliminate any parking issues. Mrs. Cooper presented to the board a letter of approval received from Hamilton Grove Homeowners Association. With no further comments, Commissioner Olliff recommended approval of the conditional use request of Tonice Cooper to operate a “Family Home Daycare” at 187 Hamilton Grove Drive.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ringham and passed without opposition.

 

2. Final Plat Review for Phase II, Pooler Park West, LLC located at 1018 West Highway 80 so each building can have individual parcel identification numbers for tax purposes:  James Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Michael Fell with Kern-Coleman & Co. presented the final plat for Phase II, Pooler Park West, LLC to the board for review and recommendation.  Mr. Fell stated that the owner is requesting to divide the 11.659 acres into six (6) parcels. Councilwoman Benton questioned the adjoining property as Worthington Estates, due to a homeowner inquiring about the development of the parcels. In response, Mr. Fell stated that he was not sure of the adjoining ownership, but pointed out to the board the 50’ buffer as well as the 30’ private access easement separating the two (2) parcels. Commissioner Olliff questioned the accuracy of the intersecting streets on the vicinity map. In response, Mr. Fell stated that he will check to make sure this information is correct. With no further comments, Commissioner Ringham recommended approval of the final plat for Phase II, Pooler Park West, LLC located at 1018 West Highway 80 so each building can have individual parcel identification numbers for tax purposes, contingent upon the vicinity map being corrected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition. James Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

 

3. Site Plan / Landscape Plan review for Pooler Marketplace, a 17.5 acre commercial development located at Pooler Parkway and Park Avenue: 

Hal Kraft with HGB&D presented the site plan for Pooler Marketplace to the board for their review and recommendation. The proposed development is part of a larger 36 acre tract to be developed and subdivided at a later date and at this time consists of an anchor high-end grocery store, with other retail shops and restaurant uses totaling 77,200 square feet. Two future development areas fronting Pooler Parkway, one on each side of the entrance drive, are included in the project so that the grading for these sites can be done along with the current infrastructure work needed for future subdividing. The driveways and drainage system for the project will be privately owned and maintained. The water and sewer mains for the project will be owned and maintained by the City of Pooler. Access to the project will be from Park Avenue and Pooler Parkway. The access to Park Avenue will be by full-movement intersections. On Pooler Parkway, there will be a right-in/right-out access to the eastbound lanes and a new left-in only movement from the westbound lanes. A traffic study has been prepared on the new left-in only crossing and the findings were, this access has no detrimental effect on the Pooler Parkway traffic and should help reduce the left turn movements required at the Park Avenue Intersection, which is planned for signalization in the near future to improve traffic flow at this particular intersection.  During the Board meeting, there was discussion concerning traffic flow, parking lot requirements, engineering comments, and the type of detention pond being proposed. In response, Mr. Kraft stated that revised plans will be delivered to Downer Davis, on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, funds for a traffic signal are currently being discussed, and the parking on site is provided at the rate of five (5) spaces per 1,000 square feet, with 386 spaces being required and 388 spaces provided. Further, the detention pond will be approximately 3.3 acres and will remain dry with cypress trees being proposed in the basin area, but reminded the board this will not serve as the main detention pond. With no further comments, Commissioner Reardon made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for Pooler Marketplace, contingent upon all of the engineering comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ringham and passed without opposition. The landscape plan was presented to the board with Commissioner Fletcher questioning the parking lot island coverage requirements and Commissioner Olliff questioning the tree count requirements. In response, Mr. Kraft stated that this site has recently been timbered; therefore, the developer is proposing to maintain the buffer requirements along Pooler Parkway to comply with the Godley Station PUD. Further, he is aware that the parcel seems to be a bit “front loaded” with trees and will assure the parking lot island requirements will be met as requested by the Board. With no further comments, Commissioner Reardon made a motion to recommend approval of the landscape plan for Pooler Marketplace, contingent upon the parking lot island requirement being met. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ringham and passed without opposition.

 

4. Recombination Plat of Lots 408/409 in Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 7A:

Hal Kraft with HGB&D presented the recombination plat of lots 408/409 in Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 7A to the board for their review and recommendation. He stated that a prospective buyer wishes to purchase Lots 408 and 409 in Westbrook Subdivision and have them combined to provide additional area to construct a larger home. The two (2) lots front Wood Haven Court, but the new lot would front Wood Glen Retreat and has been assigned an address of 107 Wood Glen Retreat. At the request of Savannah Quarters, the side and rear building setback was increased and along both Wood Glen Retreat and Wood Haven Court the building setback has been increased to 50’. With no comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the recombination plat of lots 408/409 in Westbrook Subdivision, Phase 7A. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

 

5. Minor Subdivision / Recombination Plat Review for Repete Properties of approximately 10.825 acres into three (3) lots located ion the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Dean Forest Road and U.S. Highway 80:  

 James Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Michael Fell with Kern-Coleman & Company presented the minor subdivision /

recombination plat for Repete Properties of approximately 10.825 acres into three (3) lots located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Dean Forest Road and U.S. Highway 80 to the board for their review and recommendation. Lot 1 will consist of 1.095 acres, Lot 11 will consist of 4.795 acres, and Lot 12 will consist of 4.935 acres. Lot 10 has an existing access from Highway 80 and Lot 12 has an existing access from Old Dean Forest Road. The lots will be served by individual water and sanitary sewer systems. During the Board meeting, there was discussion concerning the availability of water and sewer to this site, the number of septic systems currently serving this site, and the proposed future use. With no further comments, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to recommend approval of the minor subdivision/recombination plat for Repete Properties of approximately 10.825 acres into three (3) lots located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Old Dean Forest Road and U.S. Highway 80. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

 

6. Posting of Performance Bond / Final Plat review for a six (6) lot major commercial subdivision of Lot A-2, Towne Center at Godley Station located behind Cheddar’s Restaurant:

Joey White with Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the final plat for a six (6) lot major commercial subdivision of Lot A-2, Towne Center at Godley Station located behind Cheddar’s Restaurant. Mr. White stated that the developer is requesting to subdivide the 24 acre parcel into six (6) lots.  With no comments, Commissioner Archer made a motion to recommend posting of the Performance Bond and to recommend approval of the final plat for a six (6) lot major commercial subdivision of Lot A-2, Towne Center at Godley Station. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

 

7. Site Plan/ Landscape Plan review for the Family Entertainment Center, Phase II located at 6 Towne Center Court:

Joey White with Thomas & Hutton Engineering presented the site plan for the Family Entertainment Center, Phase II located at 6 Towne Center Court to the board for their review and recommendation.  During the Board meeting there was discussion concerning the engineering comments and parking lot island coverage requirements. In response, Mr. White stated that the engineering comments have not been addressed at this time, due to the fact they are all considered minor comments, and he will assure the parking lot island requirements will be met. With no further comments, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for the Family Entertainment Center, Phase II located at 6 Towne Center Court, contingent upon all of the engineering comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition. The landscape plan was presented to the board with Commissioner Archer questioning the dumpster capacity. With no further comments, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to recommend approval of the landscape plan for the Family Entertainment Center, Phase II, located at 6 Towne Center Court, contingent upon the parking lot island requirements being met. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

 

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:15 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.