Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout20181015HPCminutes HPC approved: 12-17-18 Page 1 of 1 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.