HomeMy Public PortalAbout20190311_PC_MINUTES.pdfPLANNING COMMISSION
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Marianne Bramble
Tina Gann
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
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Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
March 11, 2019
CITY MANAGER
Shawn Gillen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Chair Bishop called the March 11, 2019, Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order.
Commissioners present were Marianne Bramble, Ron Bossick, David McNaughton and Charles
Matlock. Commissioners Alan Robertson and Tina Gann were absent.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the February 11, 2019, meeting minutes. Vice Chair
Bossick made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was
unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Chair Bishop asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. There were none.
Old Business:
Chair Bishop asked if there was any old business. There was none. Chair Bishop asked to read a
card that was given to the Planning Commission. "Thanks, casino boat gone. Thank you so much for
all of your volunteer time, effort, hard work and due diligence in preparation acceptance for denial of
the `Jacks or Better' casino application. We appreciate your continued dedication of our vision for
Tybee. Sincerely Kent and Laura Messenger." Chair Bishop stated thank you very much and the
Planning Commission appreciates this message.
New Business:
Text Amendment: Sec. 5-090. Variances. (B) Height — text addition/change.
George Shaw stated when the definition of height was refined on how high an elevator could go
earlier this year he was not aware that there was also a definition of height in the variance section. He
has brought this area in front of the Planning Commission tonight. The wording in this section will
just refer to the definition in the other section. Vice Chair Bossick asked if the discussion of the term
"similar appurtenances" in the definition was resolved or does it need to be looked at again. George
Shaw stated it is still in the ordinance and he will discuss it with the City Attorney to see if it needs to
be redefined. Vice Chair Bossick made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bramble seconded. The
vote to approve was unanimous.
Discussion and Presentation:
Carrvini! Cauacity Studv Imblementation Coastal Incentive Grant — Goodwvn Mills Cawood
Ecological Planning Group — Courtney Reich
Courtney Reich approached the Planning Commission and stated she is here to present some of the
findings of the carrying capacity study implementation grant. In the R-2 district the recommendation
is to increase the minimum size from 6,750 to 9,000 for single family homes, 9,000 to 13,500 for
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Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
March 11, 2019
CITY MANAGER
Shawn Gillen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
George Shaw
CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Chair Bishop called the March 11, 2019, Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order.
Commissioners present were Marianne Bramble, Ron Bossick, David McNaughton and Charles
Matlock. Commissioners Alan Robertson and Tina Gann were absent.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the February 11, 2019, meeting minutes. Vice Chair
Bossick made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bramble seconded. The vote to approve was
unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
Chair Bishop asked if there were any disclosures or recusals. There were none.
Old Business:
Chair Bishop asked if there was any old business. There was none. Chair Bishop asked to read a
card that was given to the Planning Commission. "Thanks, casino boat gone. Thank you so much for
all of your volunteer time, effort, hard work and due diligence in preparation acceptance for denial of
the `Jacks or Better' casino application. We appreciate your continued dedication of our vision for
Tybee. Sincerely Kent and Laura Messenger." Chair Bishop stated thank you very much and the
Planning Commission appreciates this message.
New Business:
Text Amendment: Sec. 5-090. Variances. (B) Height — text addition/change.
George Shaw stated when the definition of height was refined on how high an elevator could go
earlier this year he was not aware that there was also a definition of height in the variance section. He
has brought this area in front of the Planning Commission tonight. The wording in this section will
just refer to the definition in the other section. Vice Chair Bossick asked if the discussion of the term
"similar appurtenances" in the definition was resolved or does it need to be looked at again. George
Shaw stated it is still in the ordinance and he will discuss it with the City Attorney to see if it needs to
be redefined. Vice Chair Bossick made a motion to approve. Commissioner Bramble seconded. The
vote to approve was unanimous.
Discussion and Presentation:
Carrvini! Cauacity Studv Imblementation Coastal Incentive Grant — Goodwvn Mills Cawood
Ecological Planning Group — Courtney Reich
Courtney Reich approached the Planning Commission and stated she is here to present some of the
findings of the carrying capacity study implementation grant. In the R-2 district the recommendation
is to increase the minimum size from 6,750 to 9,000 for single family homes, 9,000 to 13,500 for
duplexes or two single family homes, 13,500 to 18,000 for one single family and one two family, then
18,000 for two duplexes. This will limit future density. Another recommendation is to revise code to
reduce greenspace requirements. The third is to revise the code on minimum lot size area, buildable
area. Chair Bishop asked to read a letter from a Tybee Island resident Karen Gilbert "With respect to
Courtney's presentation on the carrying capacity studv I am definitely in favor of the minimum lot size
changes in the R-2 district, additionallv I support the changes to the code with respect to buildable
area and determination of lot size. This seems to be a no brainer; I have no strong feelings either wav
with respect to alternative to greenspace requirements. " Chair Bishop also stated that he has heard
from other concerned residents. Also concerned with water and infrastructure. Commissioner
McNaughton asked if this change would affect our water needs. Courtney Reich stated that it would
be a start, and maybe looking at a higher limit for duplex development. Anna Butler who lives at
1212 Fifth Avenue approached the Planning Commission and asked if short-term rentals in our code
now are limited to the number of people for each rental. George Shaw stated there are no limits on
long term or short term. Anna Butler also stated that the new pools being put in do not abide by the
greenspace rule. Brian Gilbert who lives at 113 Jones Avenue approached the Planning Commission
and stated he supports all of the suggestions that Courtney addressed. All Planning Commissioners
recommended George Shaw ask City Council about Planning Commission having a workshop
sometime in April to discuss these recommendations. George Shaw stated he would ask City Council
and give Planning Commission an answer the following week.
Sec. 4-050 -Zoning districts (G) changes to the NM district to potentially limit uses.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated City Council members would like
suggestions from Planning Commission on changing this code language to refrain from having
another casino boat coming to this area. Chair Bishop asked George Shaw if this should be the M
district not the NM. George Shaw stated yes this should be the M district not NM. Vice Chair
Bossick recommended eliminating (l. passenger cruise line) under (L) Maritime district (1).
Sec. 3-090 —Schedule of development regulations (A) (1) Interpretation of the 200' rule.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated this rule started because of older
homes that were built closer to the road prior to there being setbacks. George Shaw stated he
interprets this as meaning if you were building something new on an empty lot you could average the
homes on either side of you to get closer to the road. He also stated his interpretation of the rule did
not apply to existing structures for adding into the front setback. Members of City Council informed
him that it does apply to existing homes. His problem with that is homes can keep adding until every
house is closer to the street. He stated City Council has asked for Planning Commissions thoughts on
how this should be interpreted. Vice Chair Bossick stated he sees no value to this being in our
ordinances because on empty lots there are setback requirements. George Shaw stated other cities use
this rule for esthetics generally because if one house is close and the others have a twenty -foot setback
the street looks odd. Commissioner McNaughton asked how many times this has been used here on
Tybee. George Shaw stated only once since I have been here. Planning Commission members
recommended deleting the paragraph (1) in Sec. 3-090 as it is in conflict with the existing 65%
greenspace requirements and impervious coverage as presented by GMC.
Adjournment: Vice Chair Bossick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Matlock seconded.
The motion to adjourn was unanimous.
9:00pm
Lisa L. Schaaf