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TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
August 20, 2018
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Commissioner: J Altman, Kathy Black Dennis, Susan Estroff,
Marty Harrell, Jan Will
City Council Representative: Jackson Butler
Advisor: Sarah Jones
Staff: Chantel Morton
Guests: Janice Hayden
(Absent) Commissioner: Kathy Black Dennis
CALL TO ORDER
Jan called the meeting to order at 6pm.
WELCOME
Chantel introduced new commissioner, Martha (Marty) Harrell. Marty was appointed to serve on
the Historic Preservation Commission at the August 9 city council meeting. Marty shared about
her interest in historic preservation on Tybee and her experience. Commissioners welcomed her.
Chantel confirmed that Marty and she met prior to the meeting for an HPC orientation.
MINUTES FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion was made by Susan, which was seconded by J, to approve the Historic Preservation
Commission meeting minutes of July 16, 2018. The motion passed unanimously.
BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETINGS AND MEMBERS
Chantel reviewed the Best Practices for Meetings and Members and the Addendum documents
that commissioners were emailed for reviewing and signing. Discussion ensued and Chantel
requested that forms be returned within the week.
OLD BUSINESS
South End Overlay – Design Guidelines
Jackson reviewed the discussion from the August 9 city council meeting regarding the South End
Overlay District text amendment. He reported that the feedback was decent and discussions
tended to focus on accountability of preservation efforts, if disasters occur and new construction.
He emphasized the importance of focusing on the preservation part of the amendment and
standards for today’s Tybee. J commented that he was pleased to see the council members in
attendance and that the points made were thoughtful and agrees that strengthening of the
teardown portion of the amendment will be helpful. He reviewed discussion points about
guidelines for new construction and practical building standards. Sarah commented that the
standards are about defining the character of the district and preventing intrusion of what does
not compliment the authenticity of Tybee, not to be restrictive nor tell people how they have to
build. The standards mainly address height, scale and mass. She emphasized that the direction
of strengthening the demolition portion is a positive step for preserving older buildings. Marty
commented that remarks in support of historic preservation and/or that promote historic
properties on short-term and/or long-term rental company webpages should be captured in order
to show support for and economic value of preservation.
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Project Updates
Jan reported that flyers are being hung up around town for the HMS Otranto dedication. She
encouraged everyone to attend the event on September 15.
Jan reported that she spoke with Susan Kelleher at Seaside Sisters about the suggestions made
by commissioners to have a tour of homes in February. She was told it would not work because
there are not enough people on the island then. Commissioners agreed to revisit the idea for
December of 2019 at a later date.
Discussion about additional projects was deferred.
TRAININGS
Chantel confirmed that J will be attending the same state preservation conference that Kathy is
attending in Macon next month.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm.