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MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2014
Commissioners Present: Sue Bentley, Dottie Kluttz, Bill Kriener, Neca Stoller, Bill Garbett
Others Present: Sarah Jones, Chantel Morton
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sue Bentley called the meeting to order at 6:05pm.
MAY 19 MEETING MINUTES
Neca made a motion to approve the Historic Preservation Commission May 19, 2014 meeting
minutes. Bill K. seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PERMIT REVIEW UPDATE
Sue reported that she conferred with Sarah regarding continuing roofing permit requests per
the City's Planning and Zoning Department's request. Sarah confirmed that the roofing
permit requests should continue to be part of the required review process by HPC. Sue
confirmed she will bring Sarah copies of permits she receives so that the Historical Society can
keep records.
MEETING WITH LEIGH BURNS—AUGUST 14 @ 5:15PM IN ROOM 6 AT THE OLD SCHOOL
Chantel reminded Commissioners that HPD Outreach Program Manager and CLG Program
Coordinator, Leigh Burns, will be meeting with Commissioners Thursday, August 14 at 5:15pm
in Room 6 at the Old School. This meeting will include information about being a Certified
Local Government. Leigh will be presenting a Certified Local Government certificate to the
Mayor and City Council during the City Council meeting that evening.
NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
Sarah reminded Commissioners that the National Preservation Conference is taking place in
Savannah November 11— 13. Directors and Staff of the Georgia HPD are hosting a reception
for SHPOs at the Lighthouse November 11 from 4:30pm —8:30pm. Local elected officials and
preservationists will be invited. Assistance that evening will be appreciated. Chantel will send
a link about the conference to Commissioners.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Sarah confirmed she is working on individual district design elements to accompany the
Design Guidelines document Commissioners have been revising. Commissioners agreed to
have a workshop for review of the guidelines on September 4 at 10am. Chantel will check on
the availability of Room 6 and email confirmation to Commissioners.
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LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Commissioners discussed how the three current national districts and the one proposed
district will complement the design guidelines being worked on and strengthen the support of
elected officials designating local historic districts. Sarah will prepare a timeline outlining
necessary steps to obtaining local districts. Dottie expressed the need for a clever
presentation about preservation specific to Tybee.
REVIEW TERMS &APPOINTMENTS
Chantel reported that, according to the Preservation Ordinance, some Commissioner's terms
are expiring. She will email the update and posting for the Commissioner seats.
OTHER BUSINESS
Sue reviewed her experience with attending the Realtors Historic Preservation Leadership
Course. She will bring the binder she received to the next meeting for Commissioners to
review.
Chantel provided an overview of the National Alliance for Preservation Commissions Forum
she attended last week in Philadelphia. Commissioners discussed the importance of
preservation inclusion regarding planning for sea level rise. Chantel will send Commissioners
information she has received from National Trust.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.
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