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HomeMy Public PortalAbout160_005_Parking Committee 5-25-11 notes Approved: June 22, 2011 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PARKING COMMITTEE MINUTES: May 25, 2011 ATTENDEES Council representatives: Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett, Paul Wolff Staff representatives: Diane Schleicher, Mary Hogan, Ethan Imhoff, Chantel Morton, Pete Ryerson, Joe Wilson, Jennifer Wittendorf CALL TO ORDER Bill called the meeting to order at 9:05am. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Paul made the motion to approve the April 27, 2011 Parking Committee minutes. Wanda seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS I. Review Seasonal Public Parking Limitation Ordinance Adopted in 2010 Bill reported that an individual contacted him about a notice he received about parking restrictions from Memorial Day until Labor Day for commercial vehicles even though his vehicle is not used for commercial purposes. Diane confirmed vehicles need to be moved every seven (7) days whether it is or is not a commercial vehicle. Bill confirmed he will follow up with the individual. Old Business: I. Review Outcome of Parking Parking and Shuttle Plan for 2011 Sand Arts Festival Bill reported that the parking concerns with the SCAD event was a nonevent due to the weather. The organizer did not follow through with the offsite parking and shuttle. Chantel reported that the organizer checked with the Police Department regarding the number of parking spaces on the north end versus the south end in anticipation of changing the event location. The organizer told her the ridership on the SCAD shuttle coming from downtown to Tybee had more ridership this year than last year. Pete reported that no one parked in the overflow parking lot. The organizer will need to be held accountable to have offsite parking and shuttle transportation from the overflow lot to the site next year in order to avoid congestion. Discussion ensued regarding the Lighthouse having a private parking lot. II. Review Schedule and Cost for Replacement “Pay for Parking” Banner /Discuss Proposed New Permanent “Pay for Parking” Sign on Hwy 80 Diane reported that Chantel reserved the banner space with Karen. Better Hometown does not have enough to pay for a banner. Chantel confirmed the banner is reserved to start June 6 through the end of the year at available times. Wanda expressed concern about spending money for a temporary sign when a permanent sign is being considered. Diane explained that an encroachment permit will be required from DOT for a permanent sign near Breezy Point in the city right of way which will resemble the “Thank you for visiting Tybee Island” sign. Joe explained that in that speed limit area the post has to be placed 18’ from the edge of the travel lane and a certain distance from there to the marsh which will Approved: June 22, 2011 Page 2 of 2 limit the sign size. DNR and DOT need to be involved for approval and /or permitting. Paul made a motion to establish where the high ground is beginning 18’ from the travel lane and that once established, the city immediately apply for permits from DOT and DNR to put in a permanent sign. Wanda seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Bill confirmed this will be on Diane’s action item list. II. Parking Updates /Parking Enforcement on Private Property with No Sales Transaction Pete confirmed Parking Services needs to have the right of way issues defined. Discussion ensued regarding a call Paul received from a resident on Jones. He suggested Parking Services contact those that have inquired about guests parking at their homes and let them know that they should not be parking in the right of way. Diane reiterated that resident only signage continues to be dealt with and this may cause confusion. Pete confirmed Parking Service staff patrols areas they know are main issues with city right of way parking and they need clarification for consistency. Mary will write a statement to include on the water bill regarding city right of way parking. Currently, one car width (approx. 8’) parallel to the pavement is considered right of way for allowable parking for decals or pay and display receipts. Diane requested that the final policy be presented at the City Council meeting for discussion. Bill, Paul and Wanda agreed to ride around with Pete. Paul made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45am. Wanda seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.