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TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2018
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Commissioner: J Altman, Susan Estroff, Jan Will
Advisor: Sarah Jones
Staff: Chantel Morton
Guests: Joe Amlin, Hope Barton, Shirley Sessions
(Absent) Commissioner: Kathy Black Dennis, Marty Harrell
City Council Representative: Shirley Sessions
CALL TO ORDER-WELCOME
Jan called the meeting to order at 5:30pm and welcomed everyone. Shirley confirmed she will
be serving as the City Council liaison for the Historic Preservation Commission.
MINUTES FOR CONSIDERATION
Consideration of the October 15, 2018 Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes were
postponed until later in the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
South End Overlay – Design Guidelines
Commissioners discussed the South End Overlay District revised text amendment that is being
considered again at this evening’s Planning Commission meeting. The design guidelines portion
of the document has been removed. The amendment is now mainly focused on strengthening
the demolition ordinance portion based on comments made during meetings with the core group,
members of City Council, Planning Commission, and the public. Chantel reminded everyone that
this version does not provide design guidelines to ensure new construction maintains the
character of the district. It also does not provide guidelines that would be true to the same
character for what is rebuilt, if a teardown were to happen. However, suggestions and design
assistance will still be available. Jan suggested that as many people as possible should speak in
favor of the amendment at the Planning Commission meeting. Chantel stated that the Resolution
for the moratorium expires in December. She did receive confirmation from the Assistant City
Manager/Community Development Director that City Council could decide to have two readings
at their one meeting in December. Sarah confirmed she will help prepare visuals for the City
Council meeting if a commissioner will be available to present at that time.
Review of Preservation Ordinance
Chantel explained that review of the preservation ordinance (Article 14) is on the agenda to
request feedback about having commissioners revisit the city's preservation ordinance at a future
meeting in order to review for familiarity. Sarah commented that it would be helpful for
everyone to review the commissions charge in serving the city and preservation efforts for the
island. Knowledge through being well informed is an important factor for the commission. It is
even more of a necessity for everyone to be familiar with all ordinances pertaining to
preservation, especially with the current factors affecting historic resources and the flood
mitigation grant, of which is being worked on by the city's Assistant Manager and
consultants. Chantel reiterated that the design guidelines grant will be incorporating
recommendations regarding climate change factors. Sarah confirmed that she is attending a
Keeping History Above Water conference in St. Augustine in May. The focus of the conference is
on the impacts of sea level rise on historic coastal and river communities and cultural resources
and planning. Sarah will invite Bob Ciucevich to attend an HPC meeting and speak with the
Commission about Tybee’s history and architecture and/or give them a tour of the
island. Review of the Article 14 for familiarity will continue.
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Project Updates
Articles
Jan commended Kathy for the articles that are being published in the Tybee
Beachcomber. The December article was about Lighthouse Christmases. Sarah
confirmed that the January article will be about street names and their origins. Chantel
shared that, on Thanksgiving, the owners of Salt Island will be having a special rendition
of the Fort Screven holiday menu that was published in the December article.
Educational Ideas
Commissioners discussed various ideas to increase knowledge about the history and
architectural features of the island. Chantel reviewed the outline that was started for the
preservation brochure that Jackson had started. She will resume work on this project
with Commissioners input so that it can be printed and distributed during the 1st quarter
of 2019.
Tour of Homes
Jan confirmed that the tour of homes event will continue to be a consideration for 2019.
Consideration of Additional Project
Jan reviewed some ideas she would like for the commission to consider for 2019. She
provided her comments regarding the Fort Screven National Historic District entrance
monument design that was developed based on previous discussions and historic photos.
Commissioners discussed revisions to the conceptual design for signage at the entrances
to Fort Screven. More work will be done on this and details such as costs, materials, and
placement will be presented when ready.
PERMIT REVIEWS
Sarah confirmed that very few permits have been sent to her for review. She will engage
Commissioners to aid in the review process.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:32pm.