The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were, Wilson Roberts, Charles Archer, Larry Olliff, Mary Louise Lanier, Nannette Ringham, Robert Byard 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 Nannette Ringham and passed without opposition.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Final PUD approval of the Jabot Tract PUD Master Plan Amendment # 5:

Ryan Smith with Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the final PUD approval to the board for their review and recommendation. Amendment # 4 to the PUD approved by the City of Pooler updated the Jabot PUD and revised specific land use locations and development standards for the Harmony Project within the Jabot PUD. Amendment # 5 is proposed to update the Harmony Portion of the Jabot Tract PUD Master Plan. The amendment will include the following:

· Addition of approximately 46.5 acres formerly known as Parcel 3, which is 51.53 acres. Included is a Warranty Deed which grants 5.03 acres from Parcel 3 to Chatham County, therefore, only 46.5 acres will be added,

· Revise Master Plan to include single-family lots within Parcel 3,

· Revise Master Plan to include Parcel W within the Harmony,

· Revise the Master Plan to include single-family lots within Parcel W.

The total acreage of the Harmony project is approximately 385 acres and excluding the 32 acre Health Care Campus, the remaining 353 acres would have an allowable density of 1412 dwelling units. The proposed project will have approximately 1048 units, with a gross development density of 3.0 dwelling units per acre. There were questions from the board concerning the access to the Chatham County Treatment Plant thru Parcel 3. In response, Ryan Smith stated that the developer will not impede on any previous access easement. With no other comments, Commissioner Ringham made a motion to recommend approval of the Final PUD approval of the Jabot Tract PUD Master Plan Amendment # 5. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Final PUD / Preliminary Construction Plan / Landscape Plan Review for H.H. Hunt Multi-Family Development in Savannah Quarters:

Jennifer Goldberg of Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company presented the Final PUD/ Preliminary Construction Plan to the board for their review and recommendation. This is a planned 21.5 acre multi-family residential community located at the end of Quacco Road just south of I-16. The proposed project consists of 280 units, a clubhouse, two (2) storm water lagoons and associated infrastructure. Access to the property will be from Quacco Road with a secondary emergency access through Berkley Walk. There were questions from the board regarding a proposed fence separating the development from I-16, power poles/guide wires, proposed planting of trees between the units, trash compactor, enclosure type, handicap units, and the boat storage area. In response, Ms. Goldberg stated that there is a 5’ to 10’ berm that will serve as a sound barrier, in addition to the interstate fence that is already in existence. Further, proposed guard rails are in place for the existing power poles and guide wires, the required number of trees will be met as required by the City of Pooler, and according to the previous number of units developed in the past, the size and capacity of the trash compactor is considered adequate. Ms. Goldberg also stated that some of the units will be considered handicap units in addition to all of the floor units being converted as needed and the boat storage area is not proposed as a secured area. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend approval of the Final PUD / Preliminary Construction Plan for H.H. Hunt Multi-Family Development in Savannah Quarters, contingent upon the dumpster enclosure facade matching the exterior of the proposed buildings. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition. After review of the landscape plan for this project, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to approve the plan, contingent upon placing trees between the units. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Archer and passed without opposition.

3. Review of Recombination Plat of a 1.25 acre parcel known as 1810 Old Dean Forest Road for William & Nancy Fountain:

The owner is requesting to combine the two (2) parcels for tax purposes and use as a single-family residence. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Lanier to recommend approval of the recombination plat of a 1.25 acre parcel known as 1810 Old Dean Forest Road for William & Nancy Fountain. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

4. Posting of maintenance Bond / Final Plat Review of Fairways, Phase 1-A @ Savannah Quarters:

Gary Turnbull with Fairways at Savannah Quarters, LLC. presented the final plat to the board for their review and recommendation. Phase 1-A will consist of 50 townhome lots and is located on Kingfisher Circle off of Blue Moon Crossing and is approximately 20.97 acres in size. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Archer to recommend posting of the maintenance bond and approval of the Final Plat for The Fairways @ Savannah Quarters, Phase 1A. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

5. Site Plan/Landscape Plan review for a Truck Parking Facility on Distribution Drive:

Terry Coleman with Kern-Coleman and Company presented the Site Plan / Landscape Plan for a Truck Parking Facility on Distribution Drive to the board for their review and recommendation. The proposed truck parking facility site is owned by The Angus Corporation and the total area of land is approximately 35.81 acres with the disturbed area being 20.92 acres. Construction will consist of a 5,000 sq. ft. office building, a truck parking facility and storm water detention facilities. As a result of the revised flood map, the plans submitted in September of 2008 can not be developed as intended. Instead, only a portion of the tract can be developed at this time until revisions are made to the map. Mr. Coleman stated that a revised set of plans now demonstrate a very limited development within the floodway area, along with a street that is being maintained at existing grade to be able to prove no-net-rise within that area. Further, the rear portion of the area is going to be designated as the truck parking facility. Mr. Coleman also stated that the developer is requesting to use granite in lieu of the required concrete or asphalt. A 150’ wide buffer has been installed along the property line to provide an adequate barrier for dust and noise generated by the business in this area. All of the engineering comments have not been addressed at this time. Chairman Roberts questioned the type of truck operations. In response, Mr. Coleman stated that this would be a 24-hour pick-up and delivery truck operation facility. Jeff Jepson, representing Northpoint Industrial, stated that Bill Nicholson had comments related to the number of parking spaces proposed. Further, Mr. Jepson agreed to revise the plan to meet parking requirements. He went on to explain that when the property was sold to The Angus Corporation, both parties were unaware of the floodway issue. Further, by proposing pervious surface instead of impervious, the development would have less of a drainage impact on the area. Commissioner Lanier stated that due to drainage problems in the area, she felt consideration should be given to the use of pervious surface over impervious surface. Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver explained that when the tract was rezoned on October 16, 2006 to Light Industrial, one of the conditions placed on the rezoning was that surfacing in all developments would be hard surface. Further, a change in a zoning condition would be subject to the Zoning Procedure Law, requiring notice and public hearing. In other words, Mr. Coleman stated that to move forward with the site plan, the surface would have to be paved or a variance would need to be obtained and the conditional zoning changed. Commissioner Fletcher also recommended speed bumps in the drive aisle to reduce dust and speed. With no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend approval of the site plan for the truck parking facility on Distribution Drive, subject to all parking areas being asphalt or concrete and all of the engineering comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ringham and passed without opposition. Mr. Jepson further noted that the owner plans to come back to apply for a variance on the hard surface paving requirement. Regarding the landscape plan, a motion was made by Commissioner Ringham to approve the plan subject to curbing and meeting the parking island landscaping requirements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Byard and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without

opposition.