HomeMy Public PortalAbout20190211_PC_MINUTES.pdfPLANNING COMMISSION
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Marianne Bramble
Tina Gann
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
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CITY MANAGER
Shawn Gillen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
February 11, 2019
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Ron Bossick called the February 11, 2019, Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order.
Commissioners present were Alan Robertson, David McNaughton, Tina Gann, Ron Bossick, Marianne
Bramble, and Charles Matlock. Demery Bishop was not present.
Planning Commission Oath administered by Mayor Jason Buelterman
(2 -year terms end January 31, 2021):
Ron Bossick stated the first order of business would be the installation of our newly appointed members,
which are Alan Robertson, David McNaughton and Charles Matlock. He asked Mayor Bueltennan to come
up and administer the oath to the new members. Mayor Jason Buelterman approached the Planning
Commission and asked the newly appointed members to stand and raise their right hand and repeat after him
the oath. Mayor Jason Buelterman then thanked the new members and stated how important their work is to
this community.
Elections:
Ron Bossick asked if there were any nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Alan
Robertson made a motion to nominate Demery Bishop for Chair and Ron Bossick for Vice Chair. Marianne
Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Consideration of Minutes:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked for consideration of the January 14, 2019 meeting minutes. Alan Robertson
made a motion to approve. Marianne Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. There were none.
Old Business:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked if there was any old business. Alan Robertson asked what the status of the
Casino Boat is. Mr. Shaw stated the owner said he did not intend to reapply with Tybee.
Alan Robertson also stated the experience with the boat suggest the need for some sort of limitation of what
could be placed at that dock in the future. In addition, the area needs to look at some of the issues that came up
and address then. He also stated that any other business even if it is small could create problems. Mr. Shaw
stated to the best of his knowledge none of the water-based businesses have ever been asked to do a site plan.
The land-based businesses have. In addition, yes this did bring up that we have a lot of overlap in that area.
Mr. Shaw stated yes we could certainly look into those issues.
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CITY MANAGER
Shawn Gillen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
February 11, 2019
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Ron Bossick called the February 11, 2019, Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order.
Commissioners present were Alan Robertson, David McNaughton, Tina Gann, Ron Bossick, Marianne
Bramble, and Charles Matlock. Demery Bishop was not present.
Planning Commission Oath administered by Mayor Jason Buelterman
(2 -year terms end January 31, 2021):
Ron Bossick stated the first order of business would be the installation of our newly appointed members,
which are Alan Robertson, David McNaughton and Charles Matlock. He asked Mayor Bueltennan to come
up and administer the oath to the new members. Mayor Jason Buelterman approached the Planning
Commission and asked the newly appointed members to stand and raise their right hand and repeat after him
the oath. Mayor Jason Buelterman then thanked the new members and stated how important their work is to
this community.
Elections:
Ron Bossick asked if there were any nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Alan
Robertson made a motion to nominate Demery Bishop for Chair and Ron Bossick for Vice Chair. Marianne
Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Consideration of Minutes:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked for consideration of the January 14, 2019 meeting minutes. Alan Robertson
made a motion to approve. Marianne Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. There were none.
Old Business:
Vice Chair Ron Bossick asked if there was any old business. Alan Robertson asked what the status of the
Casino Boat is. Mr. Shaw stated the owner said he did not intend to reapply with Tybee.
Alan Robertson also stated the experience with the boat suggest the need for some sort of limitation of what
could be placed at that dock in the future. In addition, the area needs to look at some of the issues that came up
and address then. He also stated that any other business even if it is small could create problems. Mr. Shaw
stated to the best of his knowledge none of the water-based businesses have ever been asked to do a site plan.
The land-based businesses have. In addition, yes this did bring up that we have a lot of overlap in that area.
Mr. Shaw stated yes we could certainly look into those issues.
New Business:
Variance: requesting to impact marshland to maintain right of way—Polk Street right of way & 318 Polk
Street—City of Tybee & Michael Leonard —Zone C2 -EC -4-0025-01-005Y & 005Z.
Mr. Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated that this property has been on the agenda a few
times. The City is seeking to maintain the City's right-of-way in conjunction of working with Mr. Leonard so
he can maintain his driveway. He stated we need to give ourselves the variance and then apply with the State.
The reason we are reapplying for the variance again is that we have not received the pen -nit before the variance
expires. Mr. Alton Brown with Resource and Land consultants working as the agent on behalf of the City of
Tybee Island approached the Planning Commission and stated the Corp of Engineers permit has been obtained
for the road improvements and maintenance. We have also applied to the DNR for a coastal marshlands permit.
He also stated because of the two recent hurricanes and a variety of other things the project review by Coastal
Resources Division has been delayed. Now we are back on track with the review and need to renew the
variance. The DNR line has been surveyed again and will be updated. The scope of the project will stay the
same. Alan Robertson asked how long will this construction take. Mr. Brown stated that the Corp of
Engineers pen -nit is valid until 2022 and the Coastal marshlands permit will be valid for five years from the
day that it is issued. Alan Robertson made a motion to approve. Marianne Bramble seconded. The vote to
approve was unanimous.
Discussion and Presentation:
Carrying Capacity Study Implementation Coastal Incentive Grant — Goodwyn Mills Cawood
Ecological Planning Group — Courtney Reich
Mr. Shaw approached the planning commission and stated Ms. Reich did not show tonight so he would try to
share what he knows about the grant. He stated the coastal incentive grant had three goals or outputs. One a
water and sewer rate setting which has been done and will be looked at. Two would be potential code changes
to reduce density due to water and sewer issues and another to reduce impacts in areas that flood. The one
point Courtney wants to point out is whether we want to make some changes to the code to reduce the potential
density with an example being how a variety of lots that could become two lots. Also changing the 65 percent
buffer greenspace. With the amount of rentals on the Island, there is a big demand to fill every buildable space
on lots. In addition, the pool market has expanded from the rental market and those take up the greenspace.
Mr. Shaw stated those are some of the issues I know Ms. Reich wanted to bring up. Vice Chair Ron Bossick
stated he would like to ask Courtney Reich to come back to Planning Commission at the next meeting so they
can ask the questions they have. Alan Robertson stated that our March meeting would be a good time for
Courtney Reich to come since she will have went to City Council February 28, 2019, that will give us input
from City Council.
Adjournment: Tina Gann made a motion to adjourn. Marianne Bramble seconded. Meeting adjourned at
7:30pm.
Lisa L. Schaaf