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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20140519_HPCappdminutes.pdfHPC approved: 7-21-14 Page 1 of 2 TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 19, 2014 Commissioners Present: Sue Bentley, 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. APRIL 28 MEETING MINUTES Neca made a motion to approve the Historic Preservation Commission April 28, 2014 meeting minutes. Bill K. seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) STATUS UPDATE Chantel confirmed that the National Park Service and the state’s Historic Preservation Division sent press releases announcing that Tybee Island has received Certified Local Government designation. She read the following quote provided by Mayor Buelterman for the HPD release: “The City of Tybee Island is proud to achieve this important designation. Our community has long recognized the value of preserving our rich history as evidenced by our commitment to being a Main Street Community, the restoration of the Lighthouse and its auxiliary structures, the restoration of the Ft. Screven Guardhouse and the ongoing efforts to reopen the Tybee Post Theatre. This designation will allow us to further commit ourselves to historic preservation by adding to our toolbox of resources.” PERMIT REVIEW UPDATE Sue confirmed the permit reviews are going smooth. She will email review requests per Neca’s suggestion for Commissioner’s to be more involved. NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH Sarah reminded Commissioners that the HP 101 session will be May 27 at 7pm in the Guard House. She will give an overview of preservation on Tybee. Bob Ciucevich will be reviewing tax projects and incentives. Sue will provide information about preservation benefits in terms of real estate. The direct mail brochure was sent to the printer. She will follow up with them to find out when they will be mailed. DESIGN GUIDELINES Commissioners agreed that they will have a workshop in August to finalize the Design Guidelines. HPC approved: 7-21-14 Page 2 of 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Sarah and Chantel provided an update about the Coastal Historic Preservation Advisory Council (HPAC) meeting held in Portal. The next HPAC meeting will be on Tybee in November during the National Preservation Conference being held in Savannah. During the conference, State Preservation Officers will be attending an evening reception at the Tybee Lighthouse. OTHER BUSINESS Sarah informed Commissioners that Daniel Carey with Savannah Historic Foundation has approached the City and the Historical Society for financial support / sponsorship with an Economic Impact Study being done by Donovan Rypkema, Principal of PlaceEconomics. The study will document, in detail, how preservation is beneficial to a community. A portion will be specific to Tybee if there is financial support provided. Sarah is working on this with Councilman Garbett and Chantel. Chantel will email Commissioners the link to PlaceEconomics that she received from Daniel. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm.