HomeMy Public PortalAbout20180716_PC_MINUTES.pdfPLANNING COMMISSION
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Marianne Bramble
Tina Gann
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
CITY MANAGER
Shawn Gillen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
July 16, 2018
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Chair Bishop called the July 16, 2018 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order. Commissioners present
were Charles Matlock, Marianne Bramble, Alan Robertson, Tina Gann and David McNaughton. Vice Chair
Bossick was not present.
Consideration of Minutes: Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the June 18, 2018 meeting minutes. Alan
Robertson made a motion to approve. Tina Gann seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals: Chair Bishop asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. There were none.
Old Business: Chair Bishop asked if there was any old business. There was none.
New Business:
Zoning Variance: Sec.3-090.1(D)(2), Sec.3-190(B) and Sec.3-190(E). For the placement of a
swimming pool and decks alone south side of residence partially within the marsh buffer. -21 Teresa
Ln. -4-0022-01-372 — Barry Weiner.
Mr. Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated that the petitioner is requesting the addition of
a pool and pool decking to encroach the marsh buffer. The pool itself would be on an existing impervious
driveway and the decking would encroach further into the marsh within a few feet, which is supported by
a bulkhead. The decking is to be pervious; it most likely would kill any vegetation underneath and take
away the filtration benefit of the buffer, which is why it is there. There is also the fact that the pool's
chlorination might affect the marsh and there is another issue with our ordinance stating no pools in the
front yard. Staff recommends denial of this addition. Chair Bishop asked if the deck would extend further
than the existing bulkhead. Mr. Shaw stated it would stop just shy of the bulkhead but further than the
existing driveway. John Deering approached the Planning Commission and stated he is with Greenline
Architecture and is representing the petitioner. He stated that this house was built in two parts; the eastern
part was around 1989 or 1990. The addition was built around 1994 or 1995. He also stated the original
house does encroach within the marsh buffer and the concrete driveway has been disturbed by hurricanes
and construction. The proposal is to put the pool within the already paved driveway area and then create
the wood deck further into the marsh buffer. The other option would be to eliminate the deck and just add
the pool in the already encroached area. David McNaughton asked which side is the front of the house.
Mr. Deering stated the Wieners were told the riverside is the front but he is not sure and this area is about
the only place to put a pool. Dottie HIutz approached the Planning Commission and stated she lives on
Officers Row. She stated that Tybee needs to pay more attention to the amount of marsh buffer approvals
to keep the island safer. Tina Gann made a motion to deny. Marianne Bramble seconded. Vote to deny
was unanimous. 5-0
Site Plan Approval with Variance: Tear down existing structure on property and rebuild new
structure. Three foot front variance -19 Silver Ave. — 4-0008-06-015 — Walter Freeman.
Mr. Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated the property is a stand-alone parcel with a
couple of small outbuildings. At some point, this parcel was part of the Atlantis Inn across the street and
at some time, it was separated. The petitioner would like to use this location as a private pool for guests of
his vacation rental business. This would not be a public pool. The variance is to have buildings within the
setback. Staff recommends denial. Tina Gann asked if there are parking requirements for this property.
Mr. Shaw stated that since the use is not changing there would not be any additional parking. Alan
Robertson stated he only has a hand drawing not an actual site survey, so he is not sure what the
petitioner is asking for. Mr. Shaw stated the applicant could not get a survey done in time for this
meeting. Mr. Freeman approached the Planning Commission and stated he lives at 129 Lewis Avenue,
and he is the owner of 19 Silver Ave. He stated that the pool would be redone to be up to code and dress it
up as much as possible to fix the drainage. He would also like to build a structure that is the size of what is
there now for restrooms and an office. He also stated he could not get a surveyor to have something ready
for about three to six weeks. Tina Gann asked if they would have to get an additional business license to
operate this site and how will it be regulated for people. Mr. Shaw stated the number part would be up to
the Fire Marshall and the business entity would have to have a business license. David McNaughton
made a motion to continue until required documents for site plan are included. Alan Robertson seconded.
Vote was unanimous to continue, 5-0.
Text Amendment to Land Development code: Sec. 4-050 Zoning Districts (0) South End Business
Overlay District.
Mr. Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated approximately four or five months ago, City Council
passed a resolution to put a moratorium on demolition of historic structures within the South End Overlay District.
During that time staff with an ad hoc committee, and the assistance of a consultant, was tasked to come up with
some design guidelines to help preserve structures and improve future additions to existing structures. Staff
approves. Rebecca Fenwick approached the Commission and stated she is a historic preservationist with Lominack,
Kolman, Smith Architects in Savannah. Ms. Fenwick stated they gathered information from the community as well
as the public and came up with the draft presented. She explained how this would promote the welfare and vitality of
the city original main commercial area. Alan Robertson stated this proposed ordinance needs more work to
conform with the Land Development Code. Ms. Fenwick stated that the two advisory groups are comfortable with
this as well as Mr. Shaw. Charles Matlock stated he thinks this ordinance is very restrictive and does not need to
be. David McNaughton stated there are sections that are not clear and need to be fixed before it goes to City
Council. Mr. Shaw stated that there is an issue with the variance guideline and the setbacks that needs to be
explained better and continuing this would be a good idea. That way we can get feedback from planning
commissioners and make the necessary changes. Dottie HIutz approached the Planning Commission and stated that
this is a wonderful ordinance and she hopes that the Planning Commission does not deny. Jan Will approached the
Planning Commission and stated she is a resident of Tybee and she owns two historic homes. She stated that Tybee
is unique and she would like to help keep it that way through this ordinance. Jay Altman approached the Planning
Commission and stated he lives at 167 Lewis Avenue. He stated that he has been restoring historic homes for a long
time and is very impressed with Tybee's look and would like to keep that look through this guideline. Alan
Robertson made a motion to continue action on the proposed text amendment to the Tybee Island code of
ordinances until represented by zoning and planning indicative that the same is conforming to the Land
Development Code with respect to all applicable provisions. Charles Matlock seconded. Voting in favor were Alan
Robertson, Charles Matlock and David McNaughton. Voting against were Tina Gann and Marianne Bramble.
Motion to continue carried, 3-2.
Standing Agenda Item: Chair Bishop asked if there were any standing agenda items. Commissioner Robertson
stated there was none for this meeting.
Commissioner Gann made a motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Matlock seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned 9:00pm.
Lisa L. Schaaf