HomeMy Public PortalAbout20170213_PC_MINUTES.pdfPLANNING COMMISSION
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Tina Gann
John King
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
February 13, 2017
CITY MANAGER
Diane Schleicher
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Commissioner Bishop called the February 13, 2017 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to
order. Commissioners present were: Demery Bishop, Ron Bossick, David McNaughton, Charles
Matlock, John King, Tina Gann and Alan Robertson.
Planning Commission Oath administered by Mayor Jason Buelterman
(2 -year terms end January 31, 2019):
Commissioner Bishop turned the meeting over to Mayor Buelterman for the Planning Commission oath.
Mayor Buelterman began with thanking the members for their service and time and let them know they
are very much appreciated. Mayor Buelterman then administered the oath to Commissioner
McNaughton, Commissioner Matlock and Commissioner Robertson.
Elections:
Mayor Buelterman asked if anyone has a motion for Chairman. Commissioner Matlock nominated
Commissioner Bishop for Chairman and Commissioner McNaughton seconded, the vote was
unanimous. Commissioner McNaughton made the motion to nominate Commissioner Bossick for Vice
Chair and was seconded by Commissioner Matlock, the vote was unanimous. Mayor Buelterman
congratulated them both.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the December 19, 2016 meeting minutes. Commissioner King
made a motion to approve and Commissioner Gann seconded, the vote to approve was five to one,
Commissioner Robertson was not present at the December meeting so he abstained.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Vice Chair Bishop asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. Vice Chair Bossick disclosed that he
was involved in determining a portion of the technical terms of the text amendment to Sec. 3-090
Schedule of Development Regulations to address height limitations. He also stated that it will have no
bias on his vote.
Old Business:
Text Amendment: To Sec. 3-090 Schedule of Development Regulations to address height limitations.
Mr. Shaw stated for a number of years the City has been struggling with how to measure where to start
from to determine height specifically on the existing Batteries on the island. The current way to
determine does not take into consideration the dunes that are on one side that would tend to skew the
measurement. So this change will apply island wide to any type of construction with a change on the
wording, mainly to accommodate the batteries. We will use either the foundation or the crown of the
nearest street. as opposed to the average adjacent grade. With the help of Vice Chair Bossick we have a
nice graphic picture showing the change. Commissioner King stated there is an inconsistency on a new
construction to use the crown of the street or the ground. Mr. Shaw stated if the lot is completely empty
the intent is to use average adjacent grade. Mr. Shaw stated we may have to make it a little more clear to
state the differences. Commissioner McNaughton stated paragraph one section A, does that mean the
top of the foundation. Vice Chair Bossick stated yes that is what that means. Commissioner
McNaughton asked what does this mean if foundation is under the ground wont it be the lower of the
two. Mr. Shaw stated it would be lowest floor or crown of road whichever is lowest. Mr. Shaw stated it
probably should read lowest floor slab or crown of road. Commissioner Matlock asked if the lower
photo is the top of a slab. Mr. Shaw stated yes. Mr. Shaw stated the picture does show the top is where
to start from. Commissioner Robertson stated that if this refers to Sec. 3-090 D then are we going to
make D the current E. Mr. Shaw stated he would have to check on that. Commissioner King stated in
the first section A2 add the word or. Vice Chair Bossick asked if the definitions should be in the
definition section. Mr. Shaw stated he prefers them to be in the definition section and he would like to
make this as clear as possible so any changes would be great. Commissioner Robertson made a motion
to ask staff to incorporate comments and bring back to the March 20th, 2017 Planning Commission
meeting, and seconded by Commissioner Matlock the vote was unanimous.
New Business:
Mr. Shaw stated to the Planning Commission that there is a new Master Plan Implementation committee
that Councilman Garbett is spearheading. He asked if anyone would like to be involved then let the City
Clerk know, or go to the City Website. And it is open to any citizen on the Island.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Gann moved to adjourn and Vice Chair Bossick seconded, the vote to adjourn was
unanimous the meeting adjourned at 7:42pm.
Lisa L. Schaaf