The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, November 28, 2005 at 6 p.m.  Members present were Charles Archer, Mary Louise Lanier, Wilson Roberts, Jim McQueeney and Don Taylor.  Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Councilman Michael Royal, Councilman Larry Olliff, City Planner Robbie Byrd and Zoning Administrator Jackie Carver were also in attendance.  Chairman Don Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.

 

Charles Archer gave the invocation and Don Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved upon a motion made by Charles Archer.    Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

  1. Aaron Walker, Jr. has petitioned the City of Pooler for a “conditional Use” to relocate his business, Walker Trailer Parts and Repair Company from 1301 East Highway 80 to a new location at 505 West Highway 80.  Mary Louise Lanier excused herself from any discussion of this item.  Aaron Walker, Jr. presented his request to the board for their review and recommendation.  He stated there is not enough room to safely park trailers at the current location on U. S. Highway 80.  He is requesting to move his business to the proposed building next to All American Glass Company.  Chairman Don Taylor is concerned about repairs done outside the building.  In response, Mr. Walker stated that all repairs would be conducted inside the building and no trailers would be parked or left outside the building.  Walker Trailer Parts & Repair will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and closed on Holidays and week-ends.  Following some discussion, a motion was made by Wilson Roberts to recommend approval of the “Conditional Use” to allow Walker Trailer Parts and Repair to operate their business at 505 West Highway 80 subject to the following restrictions:  all repairs and/or storage will be carried out within the confines of the building between the hours of

8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer

and passed without opposition.  Mary Louise Lanier returned to her seat on the board.

   

NEW BUSINESS:

 

  1. Review for Final PUD Approval of Hunt Club, Phase I development of the Wynn-Capallo Tract and approval of proposed development standards.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented Phase I of the Hunt Club along with the development standards to the PUD Review Board prior to this meeting for their review and recommendation.  Open space requirements and standards for accessory structures were the only changes made in the development standards submitted. The project meets the development standards as reviewed and approved by the PUD Review Board.  Each phase will have a mix of 55’ lots, 65’ lots and townhomes and percentages will be tabulated.  During the PUD Review Board Meeting, the board questioned why the maximum building height within the commercial development standards is 125 feet.  This does not affect this residential development, but the board did want an explanation.  With no public comments, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend final PUD approval for Phase I of the Hunt Club, the proposed development standards including the additional standards under F & G with an explanation presented at council as to why the 125’ building height is listed in the commercial development standards.  Motion was seconded by Jim McQueeney and passed without opposition.

  

  1. Greenspace Plan / Preliminary Construction Plan review for Hunt Club, Phase I of the Wynn-Capallo Tract.  Hal Kraft of HGB&D presented preliminary construction plans and greenspace plan for Hunt Club, Phase I of the Wynn-Capallo PUD to the board for their review and recommendation.  The Hunt Club development is located on the southside of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Phase I of this development consists of 53 single-family residential lots (21 SF-2 lots and 32 SF-1 lots) and 62 townhome lots.  Each phase will have a mix of the residential lots and percentages will be tabulated.  This is not a gated community and the roadways and drainage system will be owned and maintained by the City of Pooler.  Water and sewer service for the project is currently under construction as part of the City’s Keyslot Water and Sewer GEFA Project. Access to the project will be from an existing intersection and median break on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway.  The project will be similar to the Village Green Townhomes in Savannah Quarters.  Following some discussion,  Wilson Roberts made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary construction plan for Phase I of the Hunt Club of the Wynn-Capallo Tract subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed and submittal of the Neighborhood Grading and Drainage Plan as part of the preliminary construction plan.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, replacement trees will be planted in accordance with the City’s Tree Ordinance.  The median of the entrance road will also be landscaped.  There are several areas of natural open space provided within the development in addition to the 25’ required buffer between the development and the future commercial parcel.  Councilwoman Rebecca Benton strongly urged the developers of this development to let new lot purchases know when a lot backs up to commercially zoned property.  In response, Brad Phelps of Beezer Homes assured the board they would be informed of this. With no public comments, a motion was made by Jim McQueeney to approve the greenspace plan for compliance with the City’s Tree Ordinance.  Motion was seconded by Mary Louise Lanier and passed without opposition. 

 

  1. Final Plat Review for subdividing Lot 1 of the Westside Business Park into 7 lots.

Chad Zittrouer from Kern-Coleman & Company presented the final plat to the board for their review and recommendation.  Lot l is located between the Savannah Electric & Power Company easement and Westside Boulevard fronting on U. S. Highway 80.  Mr. Zittrouer stated that the original plat of Westside Business Park showed the lots as presented on this plat and the lots were combined at a later date for a potential buyer that did not transpire.  There are two existing curb-cuts; one between lots 3 and 4 and one across from Sharon Court.  With no public comments, a motion was made by Charles Archer to recommend approval of the final plat contingent upon the two existing curb-cuts on U. S. Highway 80 being added to the plat prior to council.  Motion was seconded Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition. 

    

  1. Site Plan / Landscape Plan Review for a proposed warehouse at 176 Pine Barren Road.  Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman & Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation.  This is a proposed 105,000 square foot warehouse and adequate parking spaces have been provided based on office space and employees.  Plans have been revised and will be resubmitted to Bill Nicholson tomorrow.  Wilson Roberts questioned the dumpster not being screened from Pine Barren Road and if one is sufficient.  Within an industrial zoning district, the board felt these items were addressed adequately.  There were no public comments.  Therefore, Jim McQueeney made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan for a proposed warehouse at 176 Pine Barren Road subject to all of the engineer’s comments being addressed.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition.  Regarding the landscape plan, only two live oaks are being saved and the remaining pine/gum trees are being removed.  A motion was made by Jim McQueeney to approve the landscape plan.  Motion was seconded by Charles Archer and passed without opposition. 

 

  1. Sketch Plan review for Crestwood Suites – proposed location on San Drive next to Burger King.  Paul Simonton of P. C. Simonton & Associates, Inc. presented the sketch plan for Crestwood Suites to the board for their review and comments.  If council approves the proposed sketch plan, Andrew Pace has the lot under contract to construct a 4-story hotel with 109 rooms. Mr. Simonton stated he represented Mr. Glen Sawyer when the tract was subdivided into 5 lots.  At that time two lots were targeted for hotels and the other three for restaurants.  Since that time Mr. Sawyer has sold two of the lots for hotel use and Andrew Pace has approached Mr. Sawyer about purchasing Parcel A and a portion of Parcel B for a third hotel.  Prior to submitting a recombination plat, Mr. Pace would like to have the city’s approval of the proposed sketch plan.  Several concerns were expressed by the board regarding the sketch plan for Crestwood Suites.  The hotel

is too close to the residentially zoned area and shifting the building towards U. S. Highway 80 to the sixty foot setback line would be a better design.  Shifting the building northward would also lessen the impact of the project on the drainage from U. S. Highway 80.  Having no access around the back of the hotel was another concern.    Following some discussion, Charles Archer made a motion to recommend approval of the sketch plan for Crestwood Suites subject to the recombination of parcel A and a portion of parcel B, the building being shifted towards U. S. Highway 80 to the sixty foot building setback line away from the residentially zoned area and also shifting the building eastward ten additional feet away from the property line for fire truck access. Motion was seconded by Wilson Roberts and passed without opposition.       

       

There being no further business to come before this board, a motion of adjournment was made

by Mary Louise Lanier and seconded by Jim McQueeney.  Motion passed.