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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20200720_PC_MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CITY MANAGER Demery Bishop Shawn Gillen Ron Bossick Charles Matlock COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Elaine T. McGruder George Shaw David McNaughton J. Whitley Reynolds CITY ATTORNEY Alan Robertson Edward M. Hughes Planning Commission Meeting MINUTES July 20, 2020 Chair Bishop called the July 20, 2020 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order. Commissioners present were Charles Matlock, Elaine T. McGruder, J. Whitley Reynolds, Alan Robertson and David McNaughton. Vice Chair Ron Bossick was absent. Consideration of Minutes: Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the June 15, 2020 minutes. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve. Commissioner Matlock seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous. Disclosures/Recusals: Chair Bishop asked if there were any Disclosures or Recusals. Commissioner McNaughton asked to be recused from item number three. He stated he had done some work for the applicant in the past. Commissioner Reynolds disclosed he did surveys for items one and two a few years ago. Old Business: Chair Demery Bishop asked staff to make a request to City Council if they would give a reason or feedback of why when they approve an item that Planning Commission made a recommendation to deny. New Business: 1. Subdivision of land: requesting to turn one lot into two single family lots – 1927 Chatham Ave – Zone R-2 – 40009 12006 – World Wholesale, Inc. George Shaw stated in 2005 a three lot minor subdivision was created and two were built on but this one in the back was not. Now they are requesting to put two lots on what is currently one lot. This in my mind now would be a major subdivision without the major subdivision requirements. For this reason staff recommends denial. Mr. John Hart who lives on Skidaway Island approached the planning commission and stated he is the representative for the owner Mr. Jim Dixon. He stated this property is in the R-2 zone which would allow for a duplex. But this is not what the owner would like to build this is why he wants to separate the lot and build two single family homes. Kristen Schiff who lives at 1925 Chatham Avenue, approached the Planning Commission and stated her understanding was that lot three would only have a single home built on it. She is concerned about parking and congestion of the area if there is two houses built on that lot. Mr. Dixon who lives at 150 Fair Wind Road approached the Planning Commission and stated he thinks it will be more of a benefit to the existing homes with two single family homes than a duplex. Commissioner McNaughton made a motion to continue until the acting fire chief is satisfied with access. There was no second so motion failed. Commissioner Matlock made a motion to approve contingent on the approval of the acting fire chief. Commissioner Reynolds seconded. The vote to approve was three yes Commissioners McNaughton, Matlock and Reynolds. And two no Commissioners Robertson and McGruder. 2. Variance: requesting to encroach setback - 1012 Lovell Ave – Zone R-2 – 40006 14005 – Lesli Fuller. George Shaw stated the applicant would like to build a pool in the side setback of her property. He stated a pool is not a hardship so staff recommends denial. Nathan Fuller who lives in Savannah approached the Planning Commission and stated he is Leslie Fullers representative and stated the greenspace will be met with the pool. And this will be an exercise pool for her. He stated the neighbor is in full support of her building to the property line. Commissioner Matlock made a motion to deny. Commissioner McGruder seconded. The vote to deny was unanimous. 3. Alteration of subdivision: requesting to extend property lot lines – Horsepen Point –Zone R-2 – 40001203002/40001203003/40001301010 – Huffstetler, Alexander, Sheehan. George Shaw stated the applicants purchased the property behind their lots and adding the property to their existing lots which will make them larger. Jim Alexander who lives at Horsepen Point approached the Planning Commission and stated they just would like to extend their lot lines and they sent emails to all their neighbors. Bob Everett who lives at 1202 Venetian Dr. approached the Planning Commission and asked what the purpose of this request is. Jim Alexander stated the property is not buildable but they would like to maybe put a family shared dock or walking trails. Julia Timmons who lives at 2 Horsepen Point approached the Planning Commission and stated her concern is what they would do with it. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve. Commissioner Reynolds seconded. Vote to approve was unanimous. Commissioner McNaughton had recused himself. 4. Variance: requesting to encroach setback – 23 Teresa Ln - Zone R-2 – 40022 01373 – Michael C. Johnson representative/Richard & Noelle Rosenfeld. This item was withdrawn before Planning Commission. Lisa L. Schaaf