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TYBEE ISLAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 15, 2018
ATTENDANCE
(Present) Commissioner: Kathy Black Dennis, Susan Estroff, Marty Harrell,
Jan Will
Advisor: Sarah Jones
Staff: Chantel Morton
Guests: Janice Hayden, Shirley Sessions
(Absent) Commissioner: J Altman
City Council Representative: currently vacant
CALL TO ORDER-WELCOME
Jan called the meeting to order 5:31pm and welcomed everyone.
MINUTES FOR CONSIDERATION
Jan inquired about Marty’s comments noted in the August 20 HPC minutes. Marty clarified her
comments were about capturing remarks that support historic preservation and/or promote
historic properties on short-term and/or long-term rental company webpages in order to show
support for and economic value of preservation. Chantel will make the correction. Motion was
made by Kathy, which was seconded by Marty, to approve the Historic Preservation Commission
meeting minutes of August 20, 2018 with clarification noted. The motion passed unanimously.
BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETINGS AND MEMBERS
Chantel reminded commissioners to turn in their signed Best Practices for Meetings and Members
and the Addendum documents if they have not yet done so.
OLD BUSINESS
South End Overlay – Design Guidelines
Chantel reviewed the most current revision to the SEOD text amendment that will be considered
at the Planning Commission meeting this evening.
Jan welcomed Shirley Sessions, the councilperson whom has been appointed to fill Jackson
Butler's vacated seat. Shirley reviewed her interests, background, and platforms she is
supportive of as an elected official for the city. She also confirmed that a council liaison has not
yet been appointed to the HPC, but she is supportive of historic preservation. She expressed
interest in improvements to storefronts in the downtown district. Discussion ensued regarding
design standards and building height, mass, and scale. All in attendance discussed educational
efforts that have been done over the past few years, current efforts, and plans for future efforts,
as well as ways to continue the enthusiasm and keep preservation fun.
Project Updates
Jan reviewed ideas for a few additional projects that will be discussed more at a future meeting
for commissioners to consider.
Trainings
Kathy shared information she received at the State Preservation Conference. She requested that
Chantel look into a membership with the Georgia Alliance for Preservation Commissions.
Kathy requested that a group photo of all commissioners be taken so she can submit it to the
Beachcomber to accompany her article(s). Commissioners agreed to meet in front of city hall on
Monday at 5:30pm.
Jan discussed the Tybee Community Day Celebration and HPC involvement for next year.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.