HomeMy Public PortalAbout20170320_PC_minutes.pdfPLANNING COMMISSION
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Tina Gann
John King
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
March 20, 2017
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
George Shaw
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Commissioner McNaughton called the March 20, 2017 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting
to order. Commissioners present were: David McNaughton, Charles Matlock, John King, Tina
Gann and Alan Robertson. Chair Demery Bishop and Vice Chair Ron Bossick were absent.
Consideration of Minutes:
Commissioner McNaughton asked for consideration of the February 13, 2017 meeting minutes.
Commissioner Matlock made a motion to approve and Commissioner Robertson seconded, the vote
to approve was unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Commissioner McNaughton asked if there were any disclosures or recusals, there were none.
Old Business:
Text Amendment: To Sec. 3-090 Schedule of Development Regulations to address height
limitations.
Mr. Shaw stated that this ordinance has been cleaned up to reflect the changes from the last meeting,
the changes are in red. He also stated the definitions that were asked for will be on the April Planning
Commission agenda. Commissioner Matlock stated that he does not think it is quite right. The word
foundation, does the first paragraph apply to a foundation because it does not list the word foundation.
Commissioner McNaughton explained that the word foundation was switched to slab. Mr. Shaw
stated that was right. Commissioner Matlock also asked if the pictures will be part of the ordinance if
so he would like to suggest putting the words measurement starts here or measurement from here up.
Mr. Shaw stated that it will be a measurement from the slab or the crown of the road whichever is
lower. Commissioner Robertson stated if we get too specific we might have more confusion.
Commissioner McNaughton stated in Sec. 3-090D SECTION 1 the first sentence should read
"Calculating maximum height for structures." and strike the words "development on existing." Also in
(a) paragraph (2) does existing improved street mean a paved street only? Because the City has streets
that are not paved. Mr. Shaw stated he does not believe it has to be a paved street but he will double
check. He also stated this whole ordinance exists only when there is an existing structure and new
construction on empty lot is done by using average adjacent grade. Mr. Petrea approached the
Commission and stated he has been on Tybee Island since the early 60s and he has been a licensed
general contractor for a long time. Mr. Petrea stated this ordinance is designed for people that own
the batterys from building over 35 ft. He showed some before and after pictures of the house that used
to be on the battery he owns. Mr. Petrea stated he is all for this ordinance and would like to build on
this battery in the future, and he would like to be able to build a roof top deck with hand rails instead
of having a second story. Mr. Petrea would like for the Planning Commission to consider how hand
rails are not permitted over the 35ft height. Commissioner Matlock asked what types of things can go
over the 35ft height? Mr. Shaw stated that hand rails cannot go over the 35ft, but chimneys, antennas
top of elevator shafts can. Commissioner McNaughton asked if someone could get a variance for
this. Mr. Shaw stated yes, but he is not sure if they would be able to explain a hardship for something
like that. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve this ordinance with the change in the
SECTION 1 sentence to say "Calculating maximum height for structures." Mr. Shaw stated he thinks
that adding the words "or slabs " to the end of the sentence would be clearer than taking out
"development on existing." Commissioner Robertson amended his motion to approve with the
change in the sentence to read "Calculating maximum height for development on existing structures or
slabs." The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and the vote to approve was unanimous.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Robertson made the motion to adjourn and Commissioner King seconded meeting
was adjourned at 7:30pm.
Lisa L. Schaaf