HomeMy Public PortalAbout20181015_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
October 15, 2018
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Chair Bishop called the October 15, 2018 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order. Commissioners
present were Charles Matlock, Marianne Bramble, Alan Robertson, David McNaughton, Ron Bossick and
Tina Gann.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the September 17, 2018 meeting minutes. Alan Robertson made a motion
to approve. Charles Matlock seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous without Tina Gann's vote; she was
not present at the September 17 meeting.
Disclosures/Recusals: Chair Bishop asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. Ron Bossick stated he would
like to disclose that he is a board member on the Tybee Island Historical Society and that would not require recusal.
Chair Bishop also disclosed that he is friends with two petitioners with items on the agenda and he feels like he
could be impartial since he does not vote.
Old Business:
Text Amendment to Land Development code: Sec. 4-050 Zoning Districts (0) South End Business Overlay
District.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated this item has been on this Planning Commission
agenda before and now the ordinance has been paired down to a restriction on demolition and relocation of historic
properties in that district. Staff approves. Chair Bishop stated on page 2, item 1, second sentence says, "Now
surrounded by new construction and commercial development". Will this mean existing, new or all commercial
development? There are also two sections of definitions and he thinks they should have some clarification as to
which set of definitions to use. George Shaw stated that this is throughout the Land Development Code whether it is
a good idea or not he is not certain. Charles Matlock stated the section that lists non -historical buildings with
architectural significance should not be listed at all because there is no definition for non -historical, that section
should just list historic buildings. George Shaw stated he does see his point and that phrase should be omitted. Alan
Robertson stated it might be a better solution if they amend Article 14 Historic Preservation with this text
amendment instead of adding it as a new section. Chair Bishop asked if there was a specific reason that this was not
part of the existing Article 14 Historic Preservation of the code. George Shaw stated that the importance for this
was the resolution from City Council specifically referencing that district, which is why we cannot expand beyond
that today. In addition, the South End is the most visible district to visitors, so the desire to save as many historic
buildings in that district was why this got started. Alan Robertson asked where it states in number 4 (A) about
demolition being determined by a licensed structural engineer, who would actually do this determination on
historical properties? George Shaw stated normally the applicant hires an engineer to do that letter inspection,
maybe at some point the City should determine who pays for that person. Ron Bossick stated that section should
read "documentation from a State of Georgia licensed structural engineer with a professional engineer certification".
That would put that individual's license on the line for that project. Alan Robertson made a motion to continue to
the November 19 Planning Commission meeting to make the small changes from this meeting. Marianne Bramble
seconded. Vote to continue was unanimous.
New Business:
Minor Subdivision: Subdivide one lot into two lots -1 Moore Avenue — Zone R -1-B - 4-0002-02-011— Kimerly
H. Howard & Daniel R. Brown.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated the applicants at 1 Moore Avenue would like to
subdivide their property. The property is approximately 16,000 square feet and is large enough to be subdivided in
the R -1-B district. There is one corner marker that is in the middle of Solomon Avenue, so if they were to fence the
property the City would have to relocate the road. The City is looking into that at this moment. Other than that, there
are no issues with this subdivision. Staff recommends approval. David McNaughton stated the date on the
application is May 31, 2018. Why was it not filed until October. George Shaw stated they had two out buildings that
needed to be removed before they could request the subdivision. Alan Robertson made a motion to approve.
Marianne Bramble seconded. Voting in favor were Alan Robertson, Tina Gann, Marianne Bramble, Charles
Matlock and David McNaughton. Voting against was Ron Bossick. Motion to approve carried 5-1.
Zoning Variance: Consideration of extending existing deck in setback -13 T.S. Chu Terrace - 4-0009-04-006 —
Deb Baber & Raynette Evans.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated the applicants at 13 T.S. Chu Terrace are asking to
add a deck. There are already a couple of decks on the property that are in the setback and there is very little
greenspace. Staff recommends denial. Deb Baber and Raynette Evans, co-owners of 13 T.S. Chu Terrace,
approached the Planning Commission and stated one of the pictures shows the sliding glass door that is there and
that is the reason they want to put the balcony deck back. When they raised the house, they did not include that one
deck. Now they would like to put the deck on. They stated it would be another safety outlet for the house. Chair
Bishop asked how many ingress and egress do they have. Deb Baber stated they have one exit from the second
floor and two exits from the first floor. Charles Matlock made a motion to deny. Alan Robertson seconded. Voting
in favor were Ron Bossick, Alan Robertson, Tina Gann, Marianne Bramble and Charles Matlock. Voting
against was David McNaughton. Motion to deny carried 5-1.
Zoning Variance: from flood Ordinance — Article 8 — Flood Damage Prevention - 1903 Chatham Ave. — Zone
R-2 - 4-0009-12-002 — Brooke Reeve III.
Mr. Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated the applicant is requesting a variance from the City's
flood ordinance to one historic cottage on their property. They can only lift it two feet to keep the historic status per
the Historic Preservation Division, which is all they will allow. Our ordinance would put it at seven feet. Although it
is only two feet, that will still get it up off the ground and will let them keep the historic status. In this case, staff
recommends approval. Sarah Ward with Ward Architecture stated she lives at 625 East 44th Street in Savannah
approached the Planning Commission and stated she is representing the applicant Brooke Reeve III who could not
be at the meeting. She stated Ward Architecture has been involved with the applicant's family for eighteen months
now and they are doing the historic tax credit applications at the State and Federal level for the property and she
would be happy to answer any questions. Alan Robertson asked if the height amount is site specific. Sarah Ward
stated that every property is looked at differently. Alan Robertson made a motion to approve. Ron Bossick
seconded. Vote to approve was unanimous.
Standing Agenda Item: Chair Bishop asked if there were any standing agenda items. Commissioner Robertson
stated there was none for this meeting.
Vice Chair Ron Bossick made a motion to Adjourn. Marianne Bramble seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm.
Lisa L. Schaaf