HomeMy Public PortalAbout180_020_201401117HPCminutes TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
November 17, 2014
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Commissioner: Sue Bentley, Bill Garbett, Dottie Kluttz, Bill Kriener,
Neca Stoller
Advisor: Sarah Jones Staff: Chantel Morton
(Absent) Commissioner: Jane Coslick
CALL TO ORDER
Sue called the meeting to order at 6:15pm.
HPC MEETING MINUTES
Motion was made by Sue, which was seconded by Neca, to approve the minutes of the Historic
Preservation Commission October 27, 2014 meetings. Motion carried.
SUMMARY REPORT OF NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Sarah reported that the reception hosted by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division at the
Lighthouse grounds was well attended by State Historic Preservation Office Representatives and
other Preservationists from many states throughout the nation. Overall the feedback was
positive.
Neca reported that the full day Preservation Commission training she attended was more generic
than she had hoped. She shared that she gained knowledge regarding guidelines for new
construction in terms reviewing scale, mass, and setback. She also noted that economic
hardships, as it relates to restoration projects, should be covered in the design guidelines for
consistency and to ensure equality. Joint grant opportunities are also areas to explore for the
HPC.
Chantel reported on the various sessions she attended. One opportunity for the HPC to consider
in the future is engaging students in preservation activities similar to Youth Summit programs in
Colorado, Indiana, and Washington. The Tourism Summit session provided good information
about the importance of preservation in communities, planning, and impact to quality of life, etc.
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS PUBLIC MEETING / HEARING (12/15 6:30pm—8pm)
Sarah requested the meeting be postponed until January and the second public hearing will be
determined afterwards. Commissioners agreed. Neca noted that the Design Guidelines will
need to be available online and at the library for public review. Sarah will send a draft of the
Public Hearing letter for Commissioners to review and provide suggested edits. Chantel
presented a draft presentation for the public hearing which incorporated Commissioner's desires
to have a presentation highlighting the character of Tybee, a touch of humor, background
information and explanations. Commissioners provided feedback. The presentation will be sent
to Commissioners for further review and feedback. Sarah will update it accordingly. Sue will
address City Council regarding the Public Hearing meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
HPC approved: 12-15-14 Page 1 of 1