Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout19770321SCMeeting46 Savannah Beach, Georgia March 21, 1977 A special called meeting of the Savannah Beach City Council was held this morning in the Council chambers at City Hall for the purpose to review the study of the Shore Protection Line and to approve or disapprove same. The meeting was presided over by Mayor M. J. Counihan and a quorum consisting of the following Councilmen was present: Edward Jung, Bill Fleetwood, Fred DeBorde, Nick Alexander and Jerome Bettencourt. City Attorney Lance Smith was also present. Others attending the meeting were Mr. Bill Greer of Diversified Developments, Mr. Barney Portman and Dr. George Oertel. To outline the steps he plans to follow for the study, Mayor Counihan called upon Dr. Oertel. At this time Dr. Oertel explained the proposed contract,describing each phase of the study in detail. He stressed there should be several meetings between the City, County, State and himself where he could keep everyone informed of the progress of the study. Mr. Jim Tally of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Mr. Walter Benton of the U.S. Corps of Engineers agreed with the recommendations for the management of the Tybee shoreline as presented by Dr. Oertel. Mr. Tally continued by stating that following the meeting of March 17th he had been in contact with the Office of Planning and Budget. They informed him that they had received clearance on the money from Coastal Zone. Management for the study and they suggested that the money be funneled to the Department of Natural Resources for disbursement to the City. Therefore the D.N.R. would have to make the same type of agreement with the City of Savannah Beach as they will make with the Office of Planning and Budget. He added that the auditing and other requirements would be left up to the City. A copy of the agreement was given to the City Attorney for his preparation. Mr. Barnard Portman, part owner of the Tybee Lights Con- dominiums, stated that he agreed with the study proposed by Dr. Oertel and added that he and his partners would agree to follow any recommendations made by him. Councilman Fleetwood asked what authority did the Mayor and Council have if they could not grant a variance. He asked if they always had to do as the State and County requested. Councilman Alexander made a motion that we proceed with the study as proposed by Dr. Oertel. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bettencourt and carried with Councilman Fleetwood abstaining. A copy of the agreement between Dr. Oertel and the City of Savannah Beach is attached to and make up a part of these minutes. AGREEMENT WITH DR. OERTEL At this time Council Bettencourt stated he wanted to read the minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1976 on the Tybee Lights Condominiums. He stated he felt the Mayor and Council had been receiving undue criticism for their decision to approve the variance for the condominiums. He continued by saying that they made their decision based on intake from the Savannah Beach Planning Commission and other sources. It was not on their own. At this time he read the minutes of November 3, 1976: MINUTES - NOVEMBER 3, 1976 Mr. Tally of the D.N.R., Mr. Benton of the Corps and Mayor Counihan again stated they were willing to look at Dr. Oertel's study. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. M. J. Counihan, Mayor City Clerk 47 y/ , 9 Sheridan Circle Savannah, Georgia 31406 March 18, 19 ?7 Mayor N.J. Counihan and Council City of Savannah Beach Executive Offices, City Hall Savannah Beach, Georgia 31328 Gentlemen: As proposed in our meeting of 16 March 1977, here are my recommendations for the management of the Tybee shoreline: 1. Revise and adopt a shore protection ordinance based . on a study proposed herein. 2. Develop a plan for the landscape architecture of the scenic easement along the dune zone. Develop a plan for: a. providing access across the dunes b. controlling blowing sand c. releiving rain water flooding problems 1 Sincerely yours or F. Oertel Geologist , 7 AGREEMENT between GEORGE OERTEL, CONSULTANT and CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH THIS �P.GREEMENT entered into as of this 1( day of 1977 by and between George Oertel, Consultant (hereinafter called the "Consultant ") and City of Savannah Beach ( hereinafter called the "City "). WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Contractor to render certain technical or professional services hereafter described in connection with the development and refinement of a Shore Protection Ordinance for Savannah Beach, Georgia: NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CONSULTANT: The CONSULTANT agrees to provide the following services: Design Standards: Develop design standards for setbacks based upon the historical and present environmental conditions of the shore. (2 day) Coordination Meetings: Coordinating meetings with DNR, - City and Corps of Engineers. (2, 2 day meetings) Initial Meeting: Discuss with City Council the application of design standards to each section of beach. (2 day) Reconnaissance: Field survey of entire Tybee shoreline to determine local application of design standards (1 day) Research for Design Standards: Design standards for setbacks on different types of shorelines will be determined by researching erosional rates, geomorphic units, wave exposure and the integrity of engineering structures. (1 day) Ordinance Rewrite: Rewrite ordinance to accomodate recent nourishment and simplil`y the confusing sections of text (1 day) Zoning Map: Tra fer design standards to zoning map and construct a shore protection line. (1 day) Surveying: One day will be required to assist the City survey team in interpreting transect measurements from zoning maps, particularly with respect to actual ground positions.. (1 day) Final= Meeting: A final meeting with the City- Council will be set up to discuss the revised draft ordinance and accompanying shore protection map. (2 day) Assistance to Zoning Administrator: Two half day sessions will be set aside to assist the zoning administrator in interpreting the ordinance with respect to applications for construction. (1 day) 1 II. TIME OF PERFORMANCES The work to be accomplished under the terms of this AGREEMENT will be completed by the CONSULTANT no later than May 30, 1977• III, END PRODUCT: The CONSULTANT shall provide: 1. A revised shore protection ordinance recommended for adoption. 2. A set of zoning maps with the suggested positions for the shore protection line. IV. FEE: The CONSULTANT agrees to perform all services set forth and described in this agreement for a cost not to exceed $1,700.00. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the par::.ie hereto have executed this AGREEMENT AS OF 0/ : 1977 ATTEST: (Title) GEORGE OERTEL, CONSUL By Oertel Consultant (Title)