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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCC Workshop 090816 rev.pptxCarrying Capacity Study Presentation To City Council September 8, 2016 City of Tybee Island 1 2 Carrying Capacity Study goals Diverse and stable year-round population with a high quality of life Sustainable tourism-based economy that also serves year-round population and business owners in the off-season Balance between the needs of the tourism industry and year round residents Protection of Tybee Island’s environmental, historic and cultural resources Safe multi-modal access to, from and within Tybee Island for residents and visitors Adapting to a changing climate Political and public support for implementation of the plan recommendations 3 Population 1Does not account for Second Home Population 2 Short Term Rental + Second Home + Resident Population 4 Water Withdrawal – Future Permit Limits 5 Peak Water Withdrawal Demand *Per Capita Water Demand 117 GPD 6 Wastewater Discharge 7 Parking Statistics Public Parking Spaces (Delineated) = 2,091 Private Parking Spaces (Permitted) = 234 Additional non-delineated ROW & parking at private homes provides additional spaces Parking Areas & Capacity on Summer Weekends 8 Traffic Counts 9 Flooding of Highway 80 10 Nuisance flooding 2016, January. Evans, Jason et all. Tybee Island Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan Draft for Official Review and Comment, National Sea Grant College Program 11 Energy Consumption – City Operations 12 R2 Zoning - Population Growth implications 13 Future Water Withdrawal Demand *Per Capita Water Demand 117 GPD 14 Identification of Issues Issues Strategy Consideration Action Items 15 Water Issues Water withdrawal permit limitations Peak water usage associated with tourism Recommended Strategies Installation of a Cretaceous Well and RO Treatment Facility Water conservation education targeting tourists & development community Alternative water sources including: gray water, rainwater capture, shallow wells, and reuse 16 Wastewater Issues Peak wastewater discharge associated with tourist season. Capacity of WPCP infrastructure to accommodate more flow Potential water quality issues from discharge/future permit standards Potential Strategies Upgrade WPCP to accommodate more flow and to treat to a higher standard. 17 Stormwater/Flooding Issues Nuisance flooding associated with king high tide and rain events. Sea level rise is exacerbating flooding Water quality issues that result from flooding Recommended Strategies Implement priority recommended improvements from the Sea Level Rise Study. Advocate for elevation of Highway 80. Limit new impervious surfaces. Limit new construction in areas subject to flooding. 18 Solid Waste Issues Litter on beach Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal trends are still increasing despite the availability of recycling. Recycling receptacles are often contaminated by MSW. Yard waste is being left on the road/curb and not being picked up Recommended Strategies Reduction of waste generation on island Alternatives for solid waste disposal in landfills off island Waste reduction education & litter education for tourists Enforcement of litter ordinance 19 Energy Consumption Issues City operations result in energy use, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The billing system of Georgia Power makes tracking and analyzing energy usage difficult. Recommended Strategies Reduce energy usage within City facilities. Promote energy efficiency through education and incentives. 20 Traffic/Parking Issues Peak traffic flow issues related to day-trippers and events creates. Traffic resulting from accidents and flooding on Hwy 80 cuts off access to the island resulting in economic losses and emergency situations. Lack of parking creates congestion and illegal parking problems during peak tourism season. Potential Strategies Improve Hwy 80 to provide passable shoulders and an elevated road bed. Provide additional parking opportunities. Provide multi-modal opportunities for transportation to and within Tybee Island. Notify people about traffic congestion and parking issues before they get on-island. 21 Short Term Rentals Issues 1. Peak water and wastewater usage on the island is driven largely by short-term rentals. Strategies Identify appropriate way to regulate the short-term rental industry. 22 Zoning Issues The R-2 Zoning District will allow for additional development through subdivision and redevelopment of existing lots. The area subject to flooding during King tides and rain events, is in the R-2 District. Strategies Regulate future development and redevelopment in the R-2 District, especially areas that are subject to flooding. 23 City Resources Issues The City does not currently have the funding necessary to implement needed capital improvements. The City needs staff resources to focus on issues identified in this plan. City needs reserves for disaster preparedness and infrastructure improvements. Strategies Identify other funding sources for improvements Identify or hire staff to focus on Carrying Capacity Issues 24 Work plan – Selected Action Items Waste Load Application Work with DOT to maximize elevation of Hwy 80 project Limit impervious surface, require infiltration for all new development and redevelopment. Water Conservation & Recycling Education Program Solid Waste Study Require STR to have summer schedule for solid waste and recycling pickup Third party audit of meters, rates and energy usage Concept plans for RO Treatment Plant and WPCP Plant Upgrade 25 Work plan – Selected Action Items Extend McQueens Trail to the Lazaretto Creek Bridge Upgrades from Sea Level Rise Study – Tide flaps and pump station elevation Electronic signage to notify drivers of Hwy 80 traffic/accidents Review data gathered through implementation of Short Term Rental Ordinance Revise R-2 Zoning Identify Funding Sources Water & Sewer Rate Study GEFA loans and principal forgiveness Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Identify regional partners Work with Chatham County on future SPLOST referendum to Reserve Fund Study Add staff 26 Next Steps Present at Coastal Resources Division “Brown Bag” lunch on September 15th Receive Comments and Finalize Plan Submit Final Plan, Reimbursement Request and Grant Final Report to CRD on September 30th 27