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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