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Marianne Bramble
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Alan Robertson
A. Call to order:
Planning Commission Meeting
AGENDA
October 21, 2019 — 7:00 p.m.
For City Council Meeting November 14, 2019 — 7:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of Minutes:
1. Minutes of September 16, 2019
C. Disclosures/Recusals:
D. Old Business:
1. Discussion on changing Tybee's Variance application fee and looking into changing the
application based on the Valdosta application.
George Shaw
2. Text Amendment: to Article 3, Section 3-170 Home occupations and home business offices
E. New Business:
1. Zoning Variance: 1111B Bay Street —requesting to build new steps in setback— Zone R-1 -
40021 16088 — Sue Else & Rex Osborn.
2. Subdivision of land: requesting to divide out one lot zoned commercial C-2 from the two
remaining residential lots that make up 109 Jones Ave. -109 Jones Avenue — Zone R-2 and C-2
-Thomas A. Smith III (Jones Tybee LLC).
Adjournment:
Lisa L. Schaaf
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are
required to contact Jan LeViner at 91.2.472.5080 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations
for those persons.
Demery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Marianne Bramble
Tina Gann
Charles Matlock
David McNaughton
Alan Robertson
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
September 16, 2019
Chair Bishop called the September 16, 2019 Tybee Island
Commissioners present were David McNaughton, Alan V
Bramble. Ron Bossick and Tina Gann was absent.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the August
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Matlock
Disclosures/Recusals:
Chair Bishop asked if there were any
Old Business:
Discussion on chan
Commissioner McNaugh
input from each Commissi
October 21, 2019 Planning
unanimous.
New Business:
Text Amendment
Commissioner Ro
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unanimous.
George Shaw
scion meeting to order.
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a motion to consider a revision of the Variance application with
iitted within ten days from this meeting and bring back to the
Jon meeting. Commissioner Robertson seconded. The vote was
le 3, Section 3-170 Home occupations and home business offices.
made a motion to continue and direct staff to revise and bring to the
Commission meeting. Commissioner Matlock seconded. The vote was
Meeting adjourned 7:47pm
Lisa L. Schaaf
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This is an application for a variance from the City of Tybee Island Land Development Code
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All applications must be complete including required supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not
be accepted and will delay review.
Applcation Deadline
Applications are due by the last day of the month by 4:00pm before the scheduled Planning Commission
meeting.
Application Submittal
Return one copy of this completed application and all supporting documents to: Tybee Island Planning and
Zoning City Hall 404 Butler Avenue / P.O. Box 2749 City of Tybee Island, GA 31328
Applications will be heard at a public hearing with Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation to
City Council on the third Monday of each month and then the final decision with City Council on the second
Thursday of the following month. Both meetings will be at 7:00pm at the public Safety building 78 Van Horn
Drive.
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1. Does the requested variance change the Tybee Island character designation for the property? If so, provide
a brief explanation.
2. Explain the purpose of the requested variance and the intended development of the subject property if the
variance is granted.
3. Explain the specific provision within the Tybee Island Land Development Code from which the variance is
requested.
® Per the Tybee Island Land Development Code, the Tybee Island Planning Commission shall not approve a
variance from the terms of the Land Development Code unless it has made specific findings of fact based
directly upon the particular evidence presented and supporting written conclusions that the variance meets
each of the criteria listed below. Explain how the requested variance meets each of the following:
A. The need for a variance arises from the condition that is unique and peculiar to the land,
structures and buildings involved.
B. The variance is necessary because the particular physical surroundings, the size, shape or topographical
condition of the property involved would result in unnecessary hardship for the owner, lessee or occupants as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience.
C. The condition requiring the requested relief is not ordinarily found in properties of the same zoning
district as the subject property.
D. The condition is created by the regulation in the Tybee Island Land Development Code and not by the
action of the property owner or applicant.
E. The granting of the request4 variance will not impair of injure other property or improvements in the
neighborhood in which the subject prpperty is located nor impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent
property, substantially increase the congestion in the public streets, increase the danger of fire, create a
hazard to air navigation, endanger the public safely or substantially diminish or impair property values within
the neighborhood.
F. The variance requested is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land,
building or structures.
5. Explain how the proposed variance is consistent with the general spirit of the Tybee Island Master Plan.
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List all current owners of properties located immediately adjacent to or directly across the street from the
subject property. This information may be obtained from the Chatham County Tax Assessor's office (912) 652-
7271 or by using their website «;w ww.boa.chathamcount".or The accuracy and completeness of this
information shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
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NOTE: This application must be accompanied by additional documentation, including drawings that include or
illustrate the information outlined below.
5-040 (D) (3) A survey of the property signed and stamped by a State of Georgia certified land surveyor.
5-090 (A) (1) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions beyond that of surrounding
properties, including:
irregularity;
narrowness; or,
shallowness of the lot shape; or,
exceptional topographical or other physical circumstances, conditions, or
considerations related to the environment, or the safety, or to historical significance, that is
peculiar to the particular property; and;
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The Applicant certifies that he/she has read the requirements for Variances and has provided the required
information to the best of his/her ability in a truthful and honest manner.
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5-090(C) Variance longevity. After a variance has been granted by the mayor and council it shall be valid for a period
of 12 months from date of approval. Such approval is based on information provided in the application. Building
permits may only be granted for plans consistent with the approved application. Any deviation from the information
submitted will require separate approval by the mayor and council.
CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above listed information and all attached
supporting documents are complete and accurate. I understand that this application will require a public
hearing by the Tybee Island Planning Commission and City Council. I have been made aware and I hereby
acknowledge this scheduled hearing date/time and location where this application will be considered, and I
promise that either myself or my authorized representative will be in attendance at this hearing. I also
understand that review of this application will require a site visit, and I hereby authorize City staff and
members of the Planning Commission and City Council to enter and inspect the premises which are the
subject of this application.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ZONING ACTIONS
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CQNTRIBUTIONS
Have you within the past two (2) years made campaign contributions or gave gifts having an
aggregate value of $250.00 or more to a member of the City of Tybee Island Planning
Commission, or Mayor and Council or any local government official who will be considering the
rezoning application?
YES NO
IF YES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION:
NAME OF CONTR1BfDATE
JTIONS GIFTS OF
GOVERNMENT OF $250.00 OF $250.00 CONTRIBUTION
OFFICIAL ORMORE OR MORE
IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK CONCERNING THE ATTACHED REZONING APPLICATION,
THIS FORM MUST BE FILED WITH THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR FIVE (5) DAYS
PRIOR TO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS OR
GIFTS IN EXCESS OF $250.001 HAVE BEEN MADE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION R MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
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Sec. -090. Variances.
(A) Standards After an application has been submitted to the zoning administrator, reviewed by the planning commission, and a
public hearing has been held by the mayor and council, the mayor and council may grant a variance from the strict application of
the provisions in this Land Development Code only if the following findings are made:
(1) That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions beyond that of surrounding properties, including irregularity,
narrowness, or shallowness of the lot size or shape, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions, peculiar to the
particular property; and,
(2) That because of such physical circumstances or conditions, the property cannot be developed in strict conformity with the
provisions of this Land Development Code, without undue hardship to the property.
(B) Height variances For height variances, in addition to other requirements, the petitioner shall be required to add two feet to each
side yard setback for each one foot above 35 feet in height and have safe -guard consisting of sprinkler systems, smoke detectors
and any other fire protection equipment deemed necessary at the time by mayor and council. Where a rear yard abuts a side yard
of the adjacent lot, the petitioner shall be required to add two feet to the rear setback for each foot above the 35 feet height, and
have safe -guards consisting of sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and any other fire protection deemed necessary at the time by
mayor and council.
(C) Variance longevity. After a variance has been granted by the mayor and council it shall be valid for a period of 12 months from
date of approval. Such approval is based on information provided in the application. Building permits may only be granted for
plans consistent with the approved application. Any deviation from the information submitted will require separate approval by
the mayor and council.
(D) [Reviewing variance applications]The staff, planning commission, and governing body, shall consider the factors stated herein in
reviewing variance applications in taking action on a particular, variance. In exercising the powers to grant variances, the mayor
and council may attach any conditions to its approval which it finds necessary to accomplish the reasonable application of the
requirements of these regulations.
(E) [Application approval.] Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Code of Ordinances, the staff of the community development
department through its department head may approve applications for variances without the need of public hearings and without
the need of review by the planning commission or the mayor and council as follows:
I. When either of the following circumstances exists:
a. The proposed improvement of alteration Wit not result in an expansion, of the existing footprint of the existing
structure; or
b. No additional encroachment into any setback shall be created by the proposed improvement, construction or addition.
II. When each of the following circumstances also exists:
a. No encroachment or construction of habitable space or other prohibited improvements will exist beyond the flood
elevation; and
b. The requested improvements or construction will not violate existing zoning provisions.
This subsection shall have specific application to existing nonconforming structures as referred to in section 3-020.
If the staff of the building and zoning department finds that the request needs or should have additional review for any reason, it may
request review by the; planning commission and if the request is approved or rejected by the planning commission then the planning
commission's determination shall control. For purposes of this section, a public hearing before the planning commission shall not be
necessary. If the staff of the building and zoning department declines an applicant's request the applicant may apply for the granting of
a variance which will follow the procedures applicable to variances in general specifically, those procedures described in sections 3-020
and 3-090 as well as the public hearing requirements referred to in section 5-060. In the event the staff request review by the planning
commission and the planning commission rejects the request, the applicant may apply for the granting of a variance and follow the
procedure applicable to such request before mayor and council.
(F) Compliance with ordinances Notwithstanding any other provision of the Code of Ordinances, no application for a variance maybe
accepted nor may any variance be granted with respect to any property that is then not in compliance with the requirements of
ordinances for the condition on which the variance is sought, unless the applicant files with the application a detailed written
explanation of how, when, and by whom the need for a variance was created. In such a case, the planning commission shall make a
recommendation to the mayor and council as to whether the variance should be approved or rejected or modified and the mayor and
council, following a public hearing, may approve, reject or modify the variance request. In the event property is constructed in violation
of the ordinances, the violation status remains until such time as the condition is rectified and placed in conformity with the ordinances.
Violations of the ordinances may be subject to the enforcement provisions of this Code and all penalties permissible by law. A variance
that is granted under this Ordinance does not excuse prior violations including those that have resulted or may result in enforcement
action by the City of Tybee Island.
(Ord. No. 1999-27, 8-12-1999 Ord. No. 2002-0, 5-9-2002; Ord. No. 2002-08 Variances, amended 8-29-2001;
Ord. of 8-11-2005; Ord. No.14-2010, 8-26-2010® Ord No 7-A-2014 1, 12-11-2014)
STAFF FJEPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: September 16,2019
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: October 10, 2019
APPLICANT: City of Tybee Island
ZONING: N/A
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PROPOSED USE: N/A
APPLICATION: Amendment to Article 3, Section 3-170 Home occupations and home business offices.
PROPOSAL: To make it clear what is allowed as a home business office, which is allowed by right in residential
districts and what reaches the threshold of home occupation, which requires approval via special review.
ANALYSIS: This amendment should make it clearer for residents and staff to clearly differentiate between home
business office and home occupations.
STAFF FINDING
Staff recommends approval
ATTACHMENTS
A. Amendment
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This Staff Report was prepared by George Shaw.
Profit-making activities conducted in homes fall into two classes: home occupations anli
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(A) Home occupation. If permitted in a land use district, means an occupation customarily
'• •:: within a home for •r •:. ••• conducted entirely within a dwelling unit •
accessory structure and conducted by persons residing in that dwelling unit and up to o IZ.
employee, involving no display of articles or products. The following conditions must be
met: I
• Home occupations must go through the Special Review process and be approved by
City Council
• Home occupation shall not include the repair and/or maintenance of motor vehicles,
motor vehicle storage or large scale manufacturing, or any use which will create
noise, noxious odors, or any hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the
neighborhood.
• Home occupation shall not involve group instruction or group assembly.
• There shall be no exterior evidence of the business. No outside storage or display
including signs shall be allowed.
• No customers or clients shall be permitted at the site unless sufficient off street
parking is provided and the location thereof is approved by the community
development director
• Days of operation permitting customers or clients shall be Monday through Saturday,
daylight hours only.
(B) Home business office means an office use that is conducted entirely within the dwelling
which is
• • • the occupant thereof and no other individual, and which is clearly
incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential dwelling purposes. T
following conditions must • met: I
• All business related activity must be entirely within the home. Activity outside of the
home or in an accessory structure are not permitted.
• The business shall not create noise, dust, vibration, odor, smoke or electrical
interference that is detectable outside of the home
• No customers may come to the home
• There shall be no exterior evidence of the business. No outside display including
signs shall be allowed.
Pick up and deliveries for the business will be restricted to vehicles having no more
than two axles and shall be restricted to no more than two pick-ups or deliveries per
day.
PLANNING COMMISSION
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Project Name/Description: Article 3, Section 3-170 Home occupations and home business
offices.
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Special Review Subdivision:
Site Plan Approval Sketch Plan Approval Conceptual
Variance Preliminary Plan Approval
Map Amendment Final Plat Approval
Text Amendment X Minor Subdivision — Major Subdivision
Petitioner has met all documentation requirements, all external approval requirements, and all
code requirements, except for the following:
The Planning Commission Motion on Petition: ❑ Approval ❑ Denial 0 Continued
Action on Motion:
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