CITY OF POOLER

CITY OF POOLER

PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES

DECEMBER 10, 2007

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Wilson Roberts, Larry Olliff, Scotty Fletcher, Robert Byard, and James Reardon. Councilman Bruce Allen, Planning & 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.

Councilman Bruce Allen 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.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Landscape Plan Review for New Harvest International Ministries located on Quacco Road. Trent Long with T.R. Long Engineering Company presented the landscape plan to the board for their review and recommendation. He stated that the 15 tree per acre requirement should be met and some of the trees that were counted are located in the wetland area up front. Commissioner Olliff questioned the amount of disturbed area. In response, Mr. Long stated that the total site is 5.4 acres with 4.47 acres being disturbed. Chairman Roberts questioned the distance of the dumpster pad from the proposed building as well as the type of enclosure. Mr. Long stated that the intent is to keep the dumpster out of the line of sight and the enclosure will be of masonry material. The parking lot island coverage requirement has been met. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to recommend approval of the landscape plan review for New Harvest International Ministries located on Quacco Road. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review for Denny’s Restaurant located at the corner of Governor Treutlen Drive and San Drive. Jared Mock with Maxwell-Reddick and Associates presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Chairman Roberts questioned if the parking lot island coverage requirement is being met on the southern end of the site. Mr. Mock stated that a parking space could be eliminated and the width of the island could be widened to meet the requirements. Mr. Mock asked if this island in question has to be landscaped. Chairman Roberts reminded the petitioner, if this island is altered in position, underground utilities would be disturbed. The board reminded the petitioner of the minimum 15 trees per acre requirement. Chairman Roberts reminded the petitioner that the location of the sign needs to be added to the plan before being presented to Mayor and Council. There was discussion concerning the amount of parking spaces; wherein, it was determined the amount of parking spaces exceed the requirements. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of the site plan for Denny’s Restaurant located at the corner of Governor Treutlen Drive and San Drive, contingent upon the location of the sign being added to the plan and the landscaping island being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition. Commissioner Olliff reminded the petitioner of the tree requirement on the landscaping plan again. Mr. Mock stated that the additional trees that are needed to meet the requirement will be added to the plan. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to table the landscape plan for Denny’s Restaurant. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition

3. Plat Revision to remove the 100’ undisturbed buffer across Lot 2, Dean Forest Business Park. Commissioner Reardon stepped down to excuse himself from any discussion of this item and the following two items. Travis Randall with Kern-Coleman & Company presented the plat revision to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Randall stated that the subdivision that was approved for Dean Forest Business Park and Lot 2 was recently rezoned to I-1 (Light Industrial) with a 100’ undisturbed buffer adjacent to Dean Forest Road. The plat revision is to remove the 100’ undisturbed buffer along Lot 2 since it has been rezoned back to heavy commercial. Commissioner Fletcher questioned if this is the parcel of land that is going to be donated to the City of Pooler. Mr. Randall stated that the land is indeed being donated to the City of Pooler and the company will receive a tax credit based on the appraised value of the property, and without the buffer, the value and the tax credit will be higher. Commissioner Fletcher stated that the adjacent property owners were assured a 100’ undisturbed buffer would remain along Dean Forest Road. Councilman Allen assured the board that the buffer concerns would be reconsidered after the land is donated to the city. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend approval of the plat revision to remove the 100’ undisturbed buffer across Lot 2, Dean Forest Business Park, contingent upon Lot 2 being donated to the City of Pooler. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olliff and passed without opposition.

4. Minor Subdivision of Lot 4, Morgan Center into Lots 4A and 4B. . Travis Randall with Kern-Coleman & Company presented the minor subdivision to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Randall stated that when this site was previously designed the total site contained two (2) large warehouses on one (1) large tract. Oakmont Industrial Group, the developer, would like to partition off the western-most warehouse on a separate lot. Therefore, the subdividing of the large tract will accommodate one (1) warehouse on each lot. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Lanier to recommend approval of the minor subdivision of Lot 4, Morgan Center into Lots 4A and 4B. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition.

5. Preliminary Construction/Landscape Plan Review for Spring Lakes Plaza located on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Chip Butts with Kern-Coleman & Company presented the preliminary construction plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Butts explained that the 34.5 acre tract is being subdivided into 13 lots. The current zoning of this property is C-2 (Heavy Commercial). Commissioner Olliff questioned the distance from the detention pond to the residential area. Mr. Butts stated that the distance appears to be approximately 15’. Mrs. Carver questioned if the site was going to be cleared up to the property line adjacent to Morgan Lakes. Mr. Butts stated that he spoke with Mrs. Carver today and was informed of a 20’ buffer requirement between commercial and residentially zoned areas. Furthermore, the petitioner was reminded about a 20’ undisturbed buffer along the northern property line that was proposed by the developer when the sketch plan was presented approximately two (2) years ago. Commissioner Fletcher questioned the type of businesses proposed. Mr. Butts stated that there are some lots being looked at for retail and one of the larger tracts is being proposed as a mini-storage facility. Public Comments: Mr. Wade Seyle, Project Manger for North Godley Developers, stated that they have not had sufficient time to review the construction plan nor the landscape plan; therefore, they have some concerns with specifically the drainage and potential buffers. Mr. Seyle stated that the land adjacent to Spring Lakes Plaza is currently zoned residential, and he is requesting a minimum of a 150’ buffer. Mr. Mick MaDunna, representing Dickey Development, stated that this project is being proposed to offer some amenities to the adjacent property owners in the area, with retail and a mini-storage facility. He also stated that the 150’ buffer request made by Mr. Seyle is too much and the proposed 20’ buffer along with the large detention area should be adequate. Board Comments:. Chairman Roberts read aloud the previous minutes from the Planning & Zoning and the Mayor and Council meetings from 2005 wherein the 20’ undisturbed buffer was proposed by the developer. Mrs. Carver stated that the landscaping plan that was presented to the board does not include the required buffer. In response, Mr. Butts stated that the detention pond will be landscaped with preferred trees and the tree ordinance will be addressed as each tract is developed. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to recommend approval of the preliminary construction plan for Spring Lakes Plaza located on the north side of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway, contingent upon a minimum 20’ undisturbed buffer being added to the plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Byard and passed without opposition. With no further comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to table the landscape plan for Spring Lakes Plaza. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition. Commissioner Reardon returned to his seat on the board.

6. Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review for Sandcastle Learning Center located behind the Post Office on Highway 80. Downer Davis of Davis Engineering Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. All of the engineering comments have been addressed. Chairman Roberts questioned the right-in, right-out lane and the type of dumpster enclosure. Mr. Davis stated that the dumpster enclosure will be of the same texture and material of the proposed building. As far as the right-in and right-out lanes, the required striping and buttons will be added to the plans. Commissioner Olliff questioned the landscaping plan. Mr. Davis stated that the site will have a 6’ fence around three (3) sides of the property along with a 20’ undisturbed natural buffer on the outside of the privacy fence. Furthermore, he stated that a landscaping plan has not been designed for this development at this time. The board reminded Mr. Davis of the requirement for any new development to comply with the tree ordinance. Mr. Davis stated that he has no problem adding additional trees, if needed. Commissioner Reardon questioned the location of the sidewalk in front of the handicapped parking located in the turn-a-bout area. Mr. Davis stated that a revision will be made to the plan to show a sidewalk in front of the handicapped parking space as requested. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to recommend approval of the site plan for Sandcastle Learning Center located behind the post office on Highway 80, contingent upon adding a sidewalk in front of the handicapped parking area, a masonry dumpster enclosure, and the request for a right-in, right-out onto Highway 80 being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition. With no landscaping plan being provided, a motion to table was made by Commissioner Reardon. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and passed without opposition

7. Site Plan/Landscape Plan Review for Seafood Licious located on west Highway 80. Mark Boswell of Boswell Engineering Company presented the site plan to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Boswell stated that this proposed project is for retail only and there will be no on site food consumption. Chairman Roberts asked if all of the engineering comments have been addressed. Mr. Boswell stated that all of the comments have been addressed with the exception of the DOT comments that were submitted with no response being received yet, and the technical issue concerning the size of the pond. The type of dumpster enclosure was questioned by the board. Mr. Boswell stated that the enclosure will be revised to show either a red brick face or split face enclosure. Commissioner Fletcher questioned the size of the turning radius at the dumpster location. Mr. Boswell stated that this area is going to be enlarged and will be reflected on the revised plan. With no other comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to approve the site plan for Seafood Licious located on west Highway 80, contingent upon the dumpster enclosure being of a spilt face block, the turning radius at the dumpster location being enlarged, and all of the engineering comments being addressed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition. Based on the plan meeting the tree ordinance, a motion was made by Commissioner Olliff to approve the landscape plan for Seafood Licious. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reardon and passed without opposition.

8. Plat Revision of Lot 2 of the Villages Commercial Tract on Commerce Court to identify the “Common Area”. Michael Hussey, representing Fred Williams Homebuilders, presented the plat revision to the board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Hussey stated that currently there are three (3) commercial lots within this tract. Lot 2, which previously encompassed all of the parking, paving and utility area is going to be separated into one (1) parcel that covers the building itself, and the remaining area will be identified as “common area”. With no comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Reardon to approve the plat revision of Lot 2 of the Villages Commercial Tract on Commerce Court to identify the “Common Area”. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Fletcher made a motion to adjourn at approximately 7:40 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lanier and passed without opposition.