Development of Regional Impact

Public Comment Notice

#4732 - Harmony Subdivision Phase 9 - Pooler

Location: At the end of Andante Way, Pooler (parcel 51010 01046)

PLEASE SUBMIT COMMENTS OPPOSING THIS BUILD IN THE WETLANDS May 11th thru May 25, 2026

Development Type:

Housing

View Development Site Plan

The site encompasses approximately 103.003 acres and is currently zoned Planned Unit Development. The developer is requesting to develop the parcel as Phase 9 of an existing subdivision with 44 proposed housing lots. This would bring a total of 418 lots in the past 5 years.

The developer is requesting a Site Development Plan approval.

Economic Development

The estimated value of the project at full build-out is approximately $17,600,000. Upon completion, the proposed development is expected to generate an estimated $3,500 in annual local tax revenue. There are no full-time employees required for this development, and according to the applicant, the regional workforce is sufficient to fill the demand for this development. This development will not displace any existing uses and employees.

Water Supply

The City of Pooler will provide water service for the proposed development. The project is expected to generate an estimated water demand of 0.0132 million gallons per day. According to the applicant, there is sufficient water supply capacity to serve the proposed project, and a water line extension will not be required.

Wastewater Disposal

The City of Pooler will provide wastewater treatment for the proposed development. The estimated sewage flow from the project is anticipated to be 0.0132 million gallons per day. The applicant indicates that sufficient wastewater treatment capacity is currently available, and a sewer line extension will not be required.

Transportation

A traffic study has not been completed for the proposed development, and the applicant has indicated that no transportation improvements will be needed to serve this project. The applicant indicates the traffic volume per day expected to be generated by this development will be a minimum of 44 vehicles (one per home).

Solid Waste Disposal

The applicant stated that 157 tons of solid waste will be generated annually after completion of construction. The applicant indicated that the current landfill capacity is sufficient to serve the project and that hazardous waste will not be generated.

Energy Supply

The energy supply for the proposed development will be provided by Georgia Power. According to the applicant, the project's estimated peak connected electrical load per home will be 7 kilowatts, or 0.007 megawatts of power at peak hour. There are 44 lots in this phase. The applicant has indicated that sufficient energy supply capacity will be available to serve the proposed project. No additional infrastructure or on-site enhancements are anticipated at this time.

 Stormwater Management 

Approximately 20% of the project site is expected to be covered by impervious surface upon completion. Stormwater management ponds are proposed to mitigate the impacts of stormwater management.

 Environmental Quality

The applicant indicates that the development is located within a wetland area.

Local Planning Considerations

The Future Land Use Map identifies the site within the Residential land use categories. According to the adopted local comprehensive plan, this district is established predominantly to provide land for single-family, multi-family, townhomes, condominiums, manufactured homes, and manufactured home park district dwelling units organized into general categories of net densities.

Adjacent DRI Activity

The DRI Map shows that in the last five years, there have been 10 DRI reviews in the surrounding area. With an additional 3 DRI reviews currently in process.

​Regional Planning Considerations

Future Development Map designates the project site as Developing with a small sliver on the east side, next to the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, to be Rural. Developing areas are expected to urbanize and require provision of new urban services. Rural areas are characterized by sparsely developed non-urban areas where land is primarily used for very low density residential or open spaces. These services will include water and sewer service at a minimum.

Areas Requiring Special Attention (ARSA) Map indicates that the project area is mostly within the Areas of Rapid Development with a small sliver on the east side to be an Area of Significant Natural Resources. This area is located next to the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal.

Green Infrastructure Map indicates the parcel has no green infrastructure identified. The Wetlands Map shows the southern area and small sliver on the east side of the parcel as Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland.

Flood Zone Map shows that the parcel is not located within a flood zone considered part of the special flood hazard area (SFHA).

Additional details on this development are available in the information forms linked here and here.

Please submit your comments by May 25, 2026, to planning@crc.ga.gov.

Sincerely,

Coastal Regional Commission

Planning Department

planning@crc.ga.gov