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SHORE PROTECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE
April 5, 2011
Minutes
Monty Parks called the meeting to order at 6:00PM
Attendees: Monty Parks, Chair, Marianne Bramble, William Fleetwood, John Major, Lou Off, Joe Richardson, John Wylly, Kathryn Williams, Bill Garbett, Diane Schleicher
Absent: Dale Williams (excused), Arnie Seyden
Monty Parks gave a brief introduction to the committee describing the mission of the commission and explanation of member packets.
Packets included:
Directive from city council
Charter
Committee Mission
Review old ordinance which is on the books
Ordinance that was proposed in 2008
State ordinance for shore line protection
All completed within six (6) meetings or ninety (90) days. Come back to city council with a recommendation
Recommendations for reading material that would be beneficial to the committee
John Major distributed Sec 3-100, Beach, Dunes or Vegetation Disturbance.
End of each month, after two meetings, Monty would like to make a progress report to city council.
Monty introduced Brad Gane and Karl Burgess, Habitat Component Division, GADNR. Karl gave a presentation (attached) regarding the Shore Protection Act including examples of some development
projects on the beach. These examples are not only to include Tybee Island but other locations.
Explained Shore Protection Act of 1979, Slide 1
Dynamic Dune Field, Slide 2
Shore Jurisdiction, Slide 3
Need a copy of the Charter to show where the DNR jurisdiction begins and ends.
Anything pre-1979 marks protection line. If existing house is demolished and replaced the new house does not mark the protection line.
Permitting Issuing Authority of the Shore Protection Act, Slide 4
Types of SPA Projects, Slide 5
Components
Building and land alterations
Minimum of 1/3 jurisdiction area must be restored or retained in a natural state.
Landward of any existing sand dunes. Our ordinance states 10 feet away from the sand dunes where SPA states “when feasible the proposed project has to be on the landward of any existing
sand dunes”.
Meet hurricane standards
Bill Garbett stated that the SPA states you must save a minimum of 30% of property. He further asked Karl if Tybee’s dunes are artificial due to sand fencing. He responded that ours
are more natural than artificial.
John Major asked if there is funding available for crossovers. Brad stated there was none.
Brad feels a community should have their own Shore Protection Ordinance.
Maryann Bramble asked, what would happen if Tybee was hit with major storm? Where would the DNR Shore Protection Act start measuring the shore? That would be stipulated by when the
house was built. Prior to 1979, it would go in the same footprint as the previous dwelling. Other than that, it would be determined by a 20’ tree.
Public Interest Test, Slide 6
When evaluating a project need to make sure that it is in the public’s interest as it is adjacent to public land
Considerations
Proposed project does not unreasonably alters the sand sharing system
Proposed project does not unreasonably alter or interfere with marine life or wildlife
Public’s enjoyment or access to the beach.
Application Process of the SPA, Slide 7
Laundry list on “how to apply” for a permit
Examples of SPA Projects, Slides 8 and 9
DNR responsibility
Sets the jurisdiction line
Sets seaward boundary
Mark landward portion of the dune, IF it is in their jurisdiction
St Simons Island, Slide 10
Many components with one request
Shore Assistance Act original name 1979 and was amended in 1983 hence Shore Protection Act.
Limited development opportunities on our coast.
Dune paths vs. crossovers. DNR feels that historical dune paths can be maintained but crossovers would need permits.
Kathryn Williams, should we continue to build crossovers rather than paths? Karl said that is really depends but DNR agrees as crossovers protect the dunes.
Discussion:
Lou Off
There are a limited number of lots left on the beach. As a commission, we should notify everyone that has a building lot on what the commission is doing. Monty stated that he plans
to present that as a recommendation to city council at the April meeting. Bill Garbett stated that if an ordinance is proposed we should definitely do this. Kathryn Williams feels
that every piece of property along the beachfront should be included in the notification. Lou would like to add to his recommendation, time that the DNR and the rep of the city, could
be available to go to the buildable lots to determine the various lines we are talking about. Kathryn Williams feels that the SPA affects everyone on this island. She feels that we
need to get some preliminary information under our belts prior to opening the meeting to the public. Mariann Bramble agrees with Kathryn as it affects her even though she lives three
blocks off the beach. John Major asked if the DNR would develop an ordinance as an example. Brad said they would make themselves available but would not do a model ordinance for this
ordinance. Kathryn Williams suggested that notification of our meetings be publicized on Channel 7 as well as with the media. Jan LeViner responded that notification has been done
with SMN as well as in city hall.
RECAP
Added 3-100 to the packets
Added charter to the packets
Recommendation to perform an inventory of all property owners. Notification of meetings and updates could be posted on the water bill. The problem area would be underdeveloped property
owners as they do not get a water bill. Kathryn Williams asked how we are going to structure further meetings. Provide an email address to the public for their concerns. Jan will
ask Michael Bodine to post information on the web site for questions for the commission.
Our next meeting everyone should review the packet. Brad Gane and Karl Burgess will be asked to come back to our meetings as a consultant. Brad suggested that we invite Sonny Emmert.
Anyone on last review that should be member of this commission.
John Major asked Jan LeViner to make copies of certain sections of the Master Plan, Tybee Island for next meeting.
MOTION
Lou Off made a motion to adjourn. Second by John Major. All in favor.
Monty thanked everyone for their participation.
Next meeting April 19, 2011, 6:00PM.
Meeting adjourned.