CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

November 9, 2009

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.  Members present were Larry Olliff, Wilson Roberts, Charles Archer, Scotty Fletcher, James Reardon, Don Taylor and Nancy Bachner. Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver and Planning & Zoning Assistant Kimberly Classen 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 printed upon a motion made by James Reardon. Motion was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed without opposition.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Charles Bramblett has petitioned the City of Pooler for a 3’ rear yard setback variance in order to add a proposed 22’ – 8” x 10’ – 0” screened porch on the back of the existing dwelling:  Chairman Roberts stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item. Charles Bramblett, property owner of 164 Village Lake Drive, presented the variance to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Bramblett stated that his intention is to extend the roof line 10’ from the rear of the house to cover the existing concrete slab. Donna Fischer, Vice-President of the Townelake Homeowners Association, addressed the board by stating that since the house sits further back on the lot than other homes in the area, the association recommends approval. There were concerns from the board as to whether the request met the variance criteria. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend approval for a 3’ rear yard setback variance in order to add a proposed 22’ – 8” x 10’ – 0” screened porch on the back of the existing dwelling, based on the request meeting #1 and #3 of the criteria for granting a variance, contingent upon the Townelake Homeowners Association providing a letter of approval. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed with Commissioners Taylor and Reardon opposing. Chairman Roberts returned to his seat on the board.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Dharmendra Patel is requesting to subdivide Lot A-2B, a 7.73 acre tract in Towne Center at Godley Station into two (2) lots: Lot A-2B-1, a 5.910 acre parcel and Lot A-2B-2, a 1.822 acre parcel: Commissioner Taylor stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item and item #3. Trey Wilkins of EMC Engineering Services presented the minor subdivision of Lot   A-2B to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Wilkins stated that due to the fact of  the proposed development for Lot A-2B meeting all of the parking requirements, the owner would like to create a minor subdivision by subdividing the parcel into two lots for future development.  With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval to subdivide Lot A-2B, a 7.73 acre tract in Towne Center at Godley Station into two (2) lots, Lot A-2B-1, a 5.910 acre parcel and Lot A-2B-2, a 1.822 acre parcel, subject to the lot identification being corrected on the plat. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

3. Final Subdivision Plat review for Towne Park, Phase I, Block D (Lots 82-86): Trey Wilkins of EMC Engineering Services presented the final subdivision plat for Towne Park, Phase I, Block D to the board for their review and recommendation. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the final plat for Towne Park, Phase I, Block D, (Lots 82-86). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition. Commissioner Taylor returned to his seat on the board.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Bachner made a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.