HomeMy Public PortalAbout20200210_PC_MINUTES.pdfDernery Bishop
Ron Bossick
Charles Matlock
Elaine T. McGruder
David McNaughton
3. Whitley Reynolds
Alan Robertson
Planning Commission
MINUTES
February 10, 2
Chair Bishop called the February 10, 2020 Tybee Island Planning Co
Commissioners present were David McNaughton, Charles Matlock,
Bossick, J. Whitley Reynolds and Alan Robertson.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the January 13, 202
Robertson made a motion to approve. Vice Chair Ron Boss
unanimous.
Disclosures/Recusals:
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stated maybe have another workshop to go over before submitting them again, Commissioner
McGruder stated she would like to suggest a workshop so she as a new member could go over the
comments. George Shaw stated he has not been given any information on the items since they were
presented to Council. And he would come up with a date to have a workshop. Chair Bishop asked
where the information is about the short term rental ordinance that was submitted to Planning
Commission last year. That should be on the agenda soon.
Information: Susan Kimbrell — 1008 Bay Street, Tybee Island Ga. Updates on property at Polk
and Solomon.
Susan Westin approached the Planning Commission and stated she is standing in for Susan Kimbrell
tonight for the forty and growing Tybee citizens concerned about the development of the Polk and
Solomon property. She has lived permanently on Tybee for two years now. She stated that they
reached out to the River Keeper thinking that there might be some mutual interest and she is here
today. Tonya Bonitatibus approached the Planning Commission and stated she has served as the
Savannah River keeper for thirteen years. She stated on December sixteenth she visited the site in
question and stated this has been a chronic problem site for Tybee for ten years now. This property's
characteristics show there are more wetlands on the site than the last delineation that was done. Also
Stone water runoff could cause a problem with flooding. She also stated that the City's sewer
treatment facility is already maxed out and she thinks this property should be used to expand that
plant.
New Business:
Variance: consideration of request for setback variances of 4'9" on west side,10'3" on north
side, 2' on south side for primary structure and a variance of 12' for stairs on south side —10
Robinson Ave. — Zone R-1— Pin 40002 08005 — Joseph Mikielian.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated the petitioner would like to ask for the
same setbacks that has been asked for in the past on this property. Staff recommends approval. Mr.
Mikielian, who lives at 7 Thrushwood Avenue, Tybee Island, approached the Planning Commission
and stated he would like to use the variance that was granted in the past for this property and he would
definitely build a home as soon as possible. Commissioner McNaughton asked if he was using the
same design as the previous owners request since the drawing he submitted was the same one they
used. Mr. Mikielian stated he does not have an exact design right now because he would like to get
this approval first then design from that. Commissioner McGruder made a motion to continue until
there is a more specific site plan in two months. No second, motion failed. Commissioner Robertson
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Reynolds seconded. Vette to approve was four in favor to
two opposed. Motion to approve carried.
for a duplex on lot — Lot 325 Naylor Ave. — Zone R -T — 400020 05005 — Christa Rader.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated this is currently an empty lot and has
an easement on it that makes it an odd shape. It is still quite a large lot but not large enough for a
duplex. Staff recommends denial. Chair Bishop stated he would like to read a letter he received from
S.J. Carol dated Monday February 10, 2020. "Dear Commission members, please read this letter into
the record at this evening's meeting. We are homeowners at 5 Moore Avenue and want to formally
object to any variance that would increase residential. capacity and traffic in our
neighborhood. Please follow the city code and the master plan and deny any further variances of this
type. We are already overdeveloped in this neighborhood and the whole island for that
matter! According to water capacity studies our infrastructure is at risk and our quality of life is
jeopardized even further when officials pass variances allowing even more use and over -development.
Thanks for your time, Sandra Carroll and Robert Sproul" Mack Kitchens approached the Planning
Commission and stated he lues on Tybee Island and he thinks this lot has a hardship because of the
irregular shape and size. Margaret Lewin who lives on 26 Naylor Avenue, Tybee Island approached
the planning commission and stated she has lived next to this property since 1996 and she has watched
the neighborhood develop with a lot of support. She is very concerned about having a duplex next
door that would increase traffic, parking and possibly disruptive behaviors. Commissioner
McNaughton made a motion to deny. Commissioner McGruder seconded. The vote to deny was
unanimous.
Special review: adding a temporary modular building on south side of City Hall — 403 Butler
Ave. -40004 21001 - Zone PC — City of Tybee Island.
George Shaw approached the Planning Commission and stated that City Hall is in need of growth and
the City would like to keep the auditorium the way it is. So now the plan is to add a modular building
that would sit between the City Hall and the Library. It would be approximately twenty four by fifty
six. Commissioner McNaughton asked if this is in lieu of using space in the old school building.
George Shaw stated yes the City gave those rooms to The Maritime Academy. Commissioner
Matlock asked how long the building will be there. George Shaw stated he is not sure. Shawn Gillen
approached the Planning Commission and stated a year ago the City formed an ad hoc committee on
Memorial Park to identify the future expansion of government facilities on that campus. We looked
specifically at the Fire station and City Hall, understanding the current needs of office space at City
Hall and the needs of the Fire Department. The ad hoc committee made a recommendation to the City
Council which they accepted that included an annex to City Hall that would be architecturally similar
on the north side of City Hall. He also stated the old school will be used for the Maritime Academy to
expand and the YMCA will be redone in the future also. Anna Butler who lives at 1212 Fifth Avenue
approached the Planning Commission and asked if the City owned the Library building. Shawn
Gillen stated that the City owns the land and the County owns the building. It would not be possible to
use that building. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve. Commissioner McGruder
seconded. The vote to approve was five in favor and one opposed. The motion to approve carried.
Discussion:
On recent changes in the Shore Protection Act.
Alan Robertson approached the Planning Commissionand discussed the changes in the Shore
Protection Act.
Lisa L. Schi
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