CITY OF
POOLER
PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES
DECEMBER 8,
2003
A regularly scheduled meeting of the
Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission
was held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at
6 p.m. Members present were: Wilson
Roberts, Larry Olliff, Charles Archer,
Tim Lovezzola, Debbie Ryan Watts and Don
Taylor. Zoning Administrator Jackie
Carver, City Planner Robbie Byrd,
Councilwoman Billie Tyler and Councilman
Jack Brewton were also in attendance.
Chairman Debbie Ryan Watts called the
meeting to order at 6 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as printed upon a motion made
by Charles Archer, seconded by Wilson
Roberts and passed with no opposition.
NEW
BUSINESS:
1.
Hamilton Inn Sketch Plan Review at the
corner of Parsons Avenue and Gray
Street.
Don Taylor excused himself from any
discussion on this item. Attorney
Jennifer Dickinson of Hunter, Maclean,
Exley & Dunn PC, presented the sketch
plan of a proposed Hamilton Inn to the
board for their review and
recommendation. She explained the
Hamilton Inn is a two-story motel with
37 rooms and is a permitted use in the
C-2, Heavy Commercial Zoning. A
truck/camper/RV parking space has been
added and the canopy encroachment has
been deleted. Therefore, no variances
will be needed. A two-way entrance/exit
is proposed off Parsons Avenue but only
an exit is proposed off Gray Street.
Ms. Georgia Mae Wilson, adjacent
property owner, presented her concerns
regarding drainage and traffic,
particularly bus traffic. She also
requested a brick fence along her side
property line if this project is
approved. Glen Wilson is concerned
about drainage, bus traffic,
sub-standard streets and potential
damage to Parsons Avenue and Gray
Street. In response, Ms. Dickinson
stated that this project will generate
less traffic than a retail store or some
of the other allowable uses and the
building will act as a sound barrier
from the traffic along Highway 80.
With no further comments, Wilson Roberts
stated that he would recommend approving
the sketch plan design for the Hamilton
Inn as presented since it meets all of
our requirements. Motion was seconded
by Charles Archer and passed with Larry
Olliff opposing.
2.
Minor Subdivision of Parcel B-2, Godley
Tract for International Paper.
Steve Wohlfeil of HGB&D presented the
minor subdivision to the board for their
review and recommendation. Tract B-2 is
being subdivided into Lots B-2A, B-2B
and B-2C. Mr. Wohlfeil reviewed the
previous subdivisions that have been
approved in this area and explained this
is part of the proposed Medical Campus.
With no public comment, a motion was
made by Don Taylor to approve the minor
subdivision of Parcel B-2, the Godley
Tract for International Paper. Motion
was seconded by Larry Olliff and passed
without opposition.
3.
Sketch plan of proposed building
addition and parking lot addition at
Fred Williams Design Center.
Michael Hussey of Fred
Williams Homebuilder, Inc. presented the
sketch plan to the board for their
review and recommendation. Mr. Hussey
explained the 1600 square foot addition
would be for Mr. William’s employees and
would not be leased. Mr. Hussey
confirmed that the site would still meet
the tree ordinance with the proposed
addition. With no public comment,
Wilson Roberts made a motion to approve
the sketch plan as presented for a
proposed building addition and parking
lot addition at Fred Williams Design
Center. Motion was seconded by Tim
Lovezzola and passed without opposition.
4.
Site
Plan/Landscape Plan Review of Bill
Waits’ RV World/proposed location is
behind Microtel on Continental
Boulevard.
Bill Waits presented
the proposed site plan and landscape
plan to the board for their review and
recommendation. He explained that he is
moving his dealership to this location
if this plan is approved. The board
questioned the number of trees proposed
on the 4.9-acre tract. Mr. Waits
pointed out with the number of RV’s
parked on the site it’s difficult to
place trees any where but along the two
side property lines. Island trees would
not be feasible since the interior needs
to be left open to maneuver RV’s in and
out of the lot as well as access to the
service area for repairs. The board
also questioned the location of the
dumpster. Mr. Waits stated that it
would be located close to the entrance.
With no comments, Tim Lovezzola made a
motion to approve the site plan
contingent upon all of the engineer’s
comments being addressed and allocation
of the dumpster pad. Motion was
seconded by Charles Archer and passed
without opposition. With no further
comments regarding the landscape plan,
Charles Archer made a motion to approve
the landscape plan as presented. Motion
was seconded by Wilson Roberts and
passed with Larry Olliff and Don Taylor
opposing.
5.
Review of Pooler Commons, Phase II Site
Plan and Landscape Plan .
Chad Zittrouer of Kern-Coleman &
Company, LLC presented the site plan to
the board for their review and
recommendation. The proposed site is
across from Coleman Boulevard next to
the proposed A & R Flooring. Mr.
Zittrouer stated that the plans have
been revised and resubmitted to Bill
Nicholson addressing his comments. With
no public comments, Larry Olliff made a
motion to approve the site plan for
Pooler Commons, Phase II contingent upon
all of the engineer’s comments being
addressed. Motion was seconded by Wilson
Roberts and passed with no opposition.
With the landscape plan meeting the tree
ordinance requirements, Wilson Roberts
made a motion to approve the landscape
plan. Motion was seconded by Tim
Lovezzola and passed without
opposition.
George Weeks of DJ Development
approached the board requesting that the
preliminary site plan for lot 10, Pooler
Park of Commerce be added to the agenda
for review of the parking and setbacks.
Larry Olliff made a motion to add the
preliminary site plan for lot 10, Pooler
Park of Commerce as item # 6. Motion
was seconded by Tim Lovezzola and passed
without opposition.
6.
Review
of the preliminary site plan for lot 10
Pooler Park of Commerce for DJ
Development.
George Weeks of DJ Development presented
the preliminary site plan
for a three-story office building on lot
10 in the Pooler Park of Commerce. The
building will front the Pooler Parkway
and the dumpster will be visible but
will be enclosed. Since retail is not an
allowable use on this lot, the number of
parking spaces is adequate for this
development. With the plan meeting the
parking and setback requirements, Wilson
Roberts made a motion to approve the
preliminary site plan for lot 10, Pooler
Park of Commerce for DJ Development.
Motion was seconded by Tim Lovezzola 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 Larry Olliff