HomeMy Public PortalAbout20210211Packet.pdfMAYOR CITY MANAGER
Shirley Sessions Dr. Shawn Gillen
CITY COUNCIL CLERK OF COUNCIL
Barry Brown, Mayor Pro Tem Jan LeViner
John Branigin
Jay Burke CITY ATTORNEY
Nancy DeVetter Edward M. Hughes
Spec Hosti
Monty Parks
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF TYBEE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL
February 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Please silence all cell phones during Council Meetings
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda 6:30PM
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Consideration of the approval of the minutes of the meetings of the Tybee island City Council
1. City Council Meeting, January 28, 2021
Citizens to be Heard: Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Maximum allowable times of 3
minutes.
2. Judith Fabian, Dogs on the Beach
If there is anyone wishing to speak to anything on the agenda other than the Public Hearings,
please come forward.
Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda
Public Hearings
3. Site Plan: approval for a gazebo/water craft rental on the north side of the Hwy 80
Bridge – 2101 Hwy 80 – 40024 02001 – Zone M-D – Patrick Mathews.
Consideration of Local Requests & Applications – Funding, Special Events, Alcohol License
4. Agenda Request: Coco's Tybee Island LLC dba Coco's Sunset Grille: Alcohol and
Entertainment License; Liquor/Beer/Wine/Sunday Sales
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
5. Water/Sewer Utility Rate
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P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
6. Second Reading: 2021-02, Septic to Sewer
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
7. Barry Brown: Extension to the YMCA Building and possible location for modular
classroom for TIMA
8. Nancy DeVetter: Sec 7-050 - Tree Removal Requirements and Sec 7-090 - Penalties for
unlawful tree removal
9. Nancy DeVetter: Marijuana Possession as City Ordinance Violation
Minutes of Boards and Committees for Information Only
10. 20210125-PC-MINUTES
Executive Session
Discuss litigation, personnel and real estate
Possible vote on litigation, personnel and real estate discussed in executive session
Adjournment
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 912.472.5080 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations
for those persons.
*PLEASE NOTE: Citizens wishing to speak on items listed on the agenda, other than public hearings,
should do so during the citizens to be heard section. Citizens wishing to place items on the council
meeting agenda must submit an agenda request form to the City Clerk’s office by Thursday at 5:00PM
prior to the next scheduled meeting. Agenda request forms are available outside the Clerk’s office at City
Hall and at www.cityoftybee.org.
THE VISION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
“is to make Tybee Island the premier beach community in which to live, work, and play.”
THE MISSION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
“is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable environment by delivering superior services through responsible
planning, preservation of our natural and historic resources, and partnership with our community to ensure
economic opportunity, a vibrant quality of life, and a thriving future.”
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File Attachments for Item:
1. City Council Meeting, January 28, 2021
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City Council Minutes, January 28, 2021
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Sessions called the Consent Agenda to order at 6:30PM. Those present were Jay Burke,
Monty Parks, Barry Brown, Nancy DeVetter and Spec Hosti. Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen,
City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; Tracy O’Connell, Assistant City Attorney; George
Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council. John Branigin was
not in attendance per prior notice.
Mayor Sessions called the regular meeting to order. All those present for the consent agenda
were present.
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation: Jan LeViner, Clerk of Council
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Sessions listed the following on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes, City Council Meeting, January 11, 2021
Recognitions
Demery Bishop, Chair, Planning Commission approached Mayor and Council to recognize
Alan Robertson and Charles “Bud” Matlock for their serving on the Planning Commission for
the past four years. Mr. Bishop presented both gentlemen with a Certificate of Appreciation from
the City. Mr. Robertson thanked Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve on the
Commission as did Mr. Matlock. Mayor Sessions thanked both gentlemen for their service.
Michael Pappas, Chair, Ethics Commission approached Mayor and Council to recognize
Frances Kaye Strickland for her tenure on the Ethics Commission. Ms. Strickland was not in
attendance. Mayor Sessions asked Mr. Pappas to pass along Mayor and Council appreciation for
her service as well as ensure Ms. Strickland received her Certificate of Appreciation. Mr. Pappas
confirmed.
Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guest. Limit reports
to 10 minutes.
Cathy Sakas, President, Marine Science Center Foundation, approached Mayor and
Council to give an update on the exhibits and fund raising. Ms. Sakas stated the original goal of
the Foundation was $1.5M for exhibits only. To date the Board has raised $806,000 in
sponsorships and donations and this is 58% of their goal. Ms. Sakas gave a brief presentation of
the projected exhibits and their location in the facility (attached). Maria Procopio, Marine
Science Center, approached Mayor and Council to give an Update on the Marine Science.
Ms. Procopio gave a brief presentation, attached, on the progress of the Center. She stated the
Marine Science Center will move out of the Strand facility within days and into the new facility.
Ms. Procopio outlined the Three-Phased Opening as Thursday, February 18, 2021 the Discovery
Shop will open to the public and visitors will be able to enjoy both the Amphitheater and Ship
Watch Loft. On March 25, 2021 the East Gallery will open and May 1, 2021 the West Gallery and
Open Air Gallery will open. Mayor Sessions thanked both Ms. Sakas and Ms. Procopio for their
hard work associated with the Marine Science Center.
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Citizens to be Heard.
Shirley Wright approached Mayor and Council to express her concerns with recent verbal
attacks as to Forever Tybee. Ms. Wright read from a prepared statement, Tybee Voices,
(attached). Mayor Sessions thanked Ms. Wright for taking the time to remind everyone how
important civility is in a community.
Pat Leiby approached Mayor and Council to speak to the Proposed Alcohol Restrictions. Ms.
Leiby thanked the Alcohol Working Group for all the time that was spent is crafting the
recommendations before Mayor and Council tonight. She does not feel the recommendations
address the thoughts of Staff as she feels the problem is the over consumption of alcohol which
leads to bad behavior. Ms. Leiby stated the best way to approach the situation of over
consumption of alcohol is to not allow alcohol on the beach at Tybee. Mayor Sessions thanked
Ms. Leiby for the comments.
Gerald Schantz approached Mayor and Council to speak to the Proposed Alcohol
Restrictions. Mr. Schantz, owner of Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp Restaurant stated he sells beer
and has a rule at the restaurant, only two (2) beers per person as he is a restaurant and not a
bar. He would like to know if there is going to be a distinction between establishments that sell
beer, wine and liquor and those that sell just beer and wine. Mayor Sessions that Mr. Schantz
for his comments.
Cody Gay approached Mayor and Council to speak to the proposed ordinance regarding Short
Term Vacation Rentals. Mr. Gay stated he would like to speak to two items: (1) Sign Ordinance
as it relates to an 8.5x11 sizing. This would not be possible with some of his properties as the
front door is the elevator and (2) Registration and Tax Process. Currently there is no resolve on
how this is to be processed. Mayor Sessions thanked Mr. Gay for his comments.
Spec Hosti made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was
unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Public Hearings
Private Parking Lots: Discussion of commercial and private parking lots. George Shaw
approached Mayor and Council. Mr. Shaw stated this is a renewal of the private parking lots in
residential zones. There are six parking lots for consideration and with this the applications are
in the packet. There are no changes to the applications from the previous year. Last year there
was only one citation issued by Code Enforcement and this year there was a second citation
(Rosenberg) on the same property as well warnings on the Prescott and Sunrise lots. Ms.
DeVetter asked Mr. Shaw to explain the citations that were issued. He stated one was too many
cars parked and the other was signage in the road. Mr. Parks confirmed with Mr. Shaw, with
Code Enforcement currently patrolling will this keep the owners of the parking lots to a higher
standard. Mr. Shaw confirmed. Mr. Hughes stated the Rosenberg parking lot is currently on
probation for a previous citation. Ms. DeVetter asked Mr. Hughes what are the ramifications of
the probation. Mr. Hughes responded this would be up to Mayor and Council if there are
restrictions or non-renewal of the license. Spec Hosti made a motion to approve both
commercial and residential parking lots. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor were Jay Burke,
Monty Parks and Spec Hosti. Voting in opposition were Nancy DeVetter and Barry Brown. Motion
passed, 3-2.
Consideration of Local Requests & Applications – Funding, Special Events, Alcohol
License
Tybee Sprint Triathlon. Deferred until a later time.
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Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Approval of Non-Profit Organizations
o Tybee Island Maritime Academy $20,000
o Tybee Beautification $2,000 to include waivers
o Tybee Arts Association $2,000 to include waivers
o Yeepies $575
o Tybee MLK $600
o Tybee Clean Beach Volunteers $2,000
o American Legion Waived fees for alcohol licenses.
o Garden Club Waive fees for Guard House to conduct meetings
o Farmers Market for waiver of fees for business license
Discussion: Mr. Hughes stated the nonprofits and groups that seek waivers of fees or similar
concessions from the City or that receive funds after making application are supposed to enter
contracts with the City that provide for the community benefit thought to be derived from the
actions of the nonprofit or group. This is because the City is not authorized to simply make gifts
and has to receive benefits in exchange for what the City provides. The issue of whether the City
receives adequate value is really up the City and within council’s judgment. Mayor Sessions stated
at the Workshop it was recommended Dr. Gillen write letters to specific non-profits asking for
additional information and/or re-vamping their request. Dr. Gillen confirmed and stated Staff has
reached out. Spec Hosti made a motion to approve to include the waiving of all fees to include
Building Permit Fees; Liquor License Fees; Business License Fees; Special Event Fees; and Rental
of City Facility Fees. Monty Parks seconded. Discussion: Monty Parks asked Dr. Gillen what
constitutes a non-profit? Dr. Gillen responded they will need to show proof of non-profit status
through the IRS or there might be an organization that is small organization and be a charity
organization. Mr. Parks stated a definition could be “if the group is providing a service”. Dr.
Gillen confirmed. Vote was unanimous to approve.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
First Reading: 2021-02, Septic to Sewer. George Shaw stated the proposed ordinance is
to waive all fees for any home/business that are currently on septic systems that would like to
switch to the City’s sewer system. He further explained this is just for the fees and not for fees
for the cutting of roads. Barry Brown made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
First Reading, 2021-03, Section 3-190 (H), Water Restriction (Discussion, possible
amendment). Withdrawn
Second Reading: 2021-01, Article VIII, Short Term Rental Properties. George Shaw
approached Mayor and Council stating this is second reading of the proposed ordinance as it
alters the language of signage but does not amend the fees in any way and there are no changes
since the first reading. Ms. DeVetter asked Cody Gay to work with staff regarding the sign for
his rentals. Mr. Shaw stated Mr. Gay can do a list of the properties/units by the elevator door
without placing signage on doors. Dr. Gillen stated he has addressed the registration with Mr.
Gay as well as setting up future meetings with the business owners. Mr. Parks stated there is
confusion over the one (1) hour notification for a response to a call. The City is requiring a one
(1) hour response time to a call but that does not mean the City is requiring the individual
owner(s) to step in and straighten out a situation within an hour. He asked owners to please
respond in an hour to the incident. Mr. Hosti asked Dr. Gillen if the Host Compliance software is
working. Dr. Gillen responded the registration is working although there are technology issues
with the taxation aspect of the software. Mayor Sessions asked Dr. Gillen if will continue to work
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with the business owners until all the glitches are worked out. Dr. Gillen confirmed. Spec Hosti
made a motion to approve with changes as recommended by Mr. Hughes. Monty Parks
seconded. Discussion: Mr. Hughes stated there is a correction to the proposed ordinance in
Sec 34-262, Regulatory Fees, the words “register or registration” appear in sub-sections c, d, and
e, and needs to change to “apply and/or identity” to be in-line with the language in the ordinance
that refers to the identification of the unit. One other comment in the first section would be in
reference to Bed & Breakfast (B&B). The language concerns him as the STVR operationally
includes B&B’s as they collect and pay taxes just as the STVR’s. He has language to change which
would alleviate the concerns and states it excludes B&B’s accommodations as they are currently
defined by the City of Tybee Island’s LDC however B&B’s are required to have Occupational
Licenses and pay applicable taxes and fees as required by law or ordinance. He asked that Mayor
and Council include those changes. Spec Hosti accepted Mr. Hughes recommendations and
included in his motion. Monty Parks seconded with the revisions. Vote was unanimous to
approve, 5-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Shawn Gillen approached Mayor and Council to speak to the Tybee Island Alcohol
Ordinance Workgroup Final Recommendations. Dr. Gillen stated the Workgroup met six
(6) times beginning the week before Thanksgiving. The final recommendations are in the packet
before them this evening. This was a well-balanced group and were able to compromise and find
common group. Dr. Gillen listed the major recommendation:
o Develop a long-range plan to address the oversaturation of Tybee Island, inclusive but
not limited to, related issues involving overconsumption of alcohol, parking, litter, and
vehicles congestion traffic. This plan should be articulated and resolved by Tybee Island
City Council on or before February 2022.
The other ten (10) recommendations are as follows:
o Fill vacant police position
o Make Public Safety Employee pay more competitive
o Create a more visible presence in the south-end business district while maintaining
adequate coverage for the rest of the City
o Better training for Servers
o Liability Insurance
o Safety Check Points
o Use of Cameras
o Public information
o Increase enforcement of current rules and laws related to behavior
o Conduct a recurring call load study to determine the appropriate number of officers per
shift
Mayor Sessions thanked the Committee for their hard work on this difficult topic. She also
thanked Dr. Gillen for the way he facilitated the meetings. Mayor pro tem Brown stated he does
not feel the problem Chief Bryson is concerned with is being addressed and that is the violence
involved with intoxication. He asked if there were recommendations for “bouncers” or “door-
man” at the businesses that serve alcohol. Dr. Gillen stated there were brief discussions regarding
private security. Mayor pro tem Brown expressed his concerns with the cost of the
recommendations as this falls back on Mayor and Council and the residents. Dr. Gillen responded
the Committee only had sixty days to formulate recommendations and wanted to pass those
along to Mayor and Council so they can use these recommendations to formulate longer term
recommendations. Mr. Burke stated he agrees with Mayor pro tem Brown’s concerns regarding
the need for private security. He also recommended pulling the businesses license for non-
compliance. Mayor Sessions asked Dr. Gillen if Chief Bryson and his staff have had an opportunity
to review the recommendations from the Committee. Dr. Gillen stated the Tybee Island Police
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Department were part of the conversations and present at all meetings as well the Staff from the
Tybee Island Fire Department. Mayor Sessions made reference to public presence by the police
officers. Dr. Gillen responded there will be an increase in foot patrol, bike patrol as well as a sub-
station in the old Marine Science Center building. Mr. Parks expressed his concerns with more
police presence on the south-end which could possibly invite more confrontations that we are
trying to solve. Ms. DeVetter stated there are great recommendations and has concerns with the
cost to the City. She is in agreement with minor changes and asked Dr. Gillen for a cost for
implementation of the other recommendations. Dr. Gillen stated the expensive cost would be if
it is the wish of Mayor and Council to move the salaries of the Police Department above the 65th
percentile for salaries. This again is up to Mayor and Council on what the salaries should be. He
stated there is no estimate until Mayor and Council decide on salary ranges. Ms. DeVetter
recommended a workshop. Dr. Gillen concurred. Mr. Burke recommended Dr. Gillen reach out
to neighboring communities for their salary ranges. Dr. Gillen stated this was done during the
Class and Comp Study two years ago. At that time, it was decided increases would go to the
Public Safety Staff in January 2021 and remaining Staff in January 2022. Mayor pro tem Brown
expressed his concerns with the police presence in the south-end as it may create issues. He also
asked what the vision for the plan is. Dr. Gillen responded he will work with Chief Bryson to
create a workshop to come up with a workable plan for police presence in the south-end. Mayor
Sessions stated in looking at the list of recommendations there are additional items under each
one. The ten bullet items, with the exception of two, fall back on the City and he TIPD. Two
falling on the businesses: (1) liability insurance and (2) better training for servers. She continued,
Mayor and Council will review and schedule a workshop. She asked Council members send
recommendations to Dr. Gillen to be included in the workshop. Dr. Gillen is to reach out to the
Committee to make them aware of the workshop. Workshop to be held.
Shawn Gillen approached Mayor and Council to discuss the Action Item List. Dr. Gillen gave
a brief update on the items. The Clerk will update the List and include in the upcoming packet.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discussion Litigation and Real
Estate. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to Regular Session. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was
unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to
approve, 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35PM.
______________________________
Janet R. LeViner, MMC
Clerk
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Testimony to Tybee Island City Council
By Shirley Wright
January 28, 2021
Tybee Voices
My name is Shirley Wright.
I live at 37 Pulaski Street, property my husband and I have owned since 1999 (22 years)
I have lived here full time since 2009 (12 years).
I’m President of Forever Tybee, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to educate - and to find
common ground for solutions to ongoing problems.
We believe in and support ethical, open, and transparent go vernment and we attend all
City Council meetings and city committee meetings and provide summaries quickly --of
action taken in those meetings --to our members. Membership is open to anyone at
www.forevertybee.org
When we are not in a pandemic – Forever Tybee hosts community gatherings with great
food and free educational programs on the “hot topics” of our island,
We host welcoming dinners for Newcomers – who have just become Tybee residents –
we have met over a hundred new residents to welcome them to the neighborhood.
We are known for our world class Yard Sale – which we hope to have in early fall, 2021.
We are nonpartisan --with members from all political persuasions and on both sides of
almost every issue – so we do not - as an organization - take positions on controversial
issues, but we encourage our members to do so.
We also do not endorse or financially support candidates for city council or mayoral
elections. We do encourage potential candidates who express interest in being a
candidate, and we partner with the League of Women Voters to host Candidate Forums
– usually standing room only events - to encourage citizens to ask questions, and Meet
and Greet social events so citizens can meet the candidate s and get involved with the
candidates of their choice.
So, why am I here tonight?
Recently, my organization was bullied and attacked -- while we were educating about the City’s
cell phone app on our Facebook page -- and although it was probably not as bad as you have
endured as a candidate or elected official – it forced me to think about the meaning of that
attack, and what we – and you -- can do about it.
I’m also here because bullies need to be stood up to – to be called out.
Here are the facts that brought me here:
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We were contacted by frustrated residents who felt that as our COVID numbers go up, and
there is still not a Tybee mask mandate, and that while the City has helped local businesses -
- enough to get a recent award for doing so (congratulations!) – some local establishments
citizens wanted to support, were not doing enough to prevent COVID contagion.
They asked us what they could do..
We suggested -- on our Facebook page --that citizens use a new City app --available on
their cell phone --where Tybee encourages citizens to report their concerns about any
issue – it’s called SeeClickFix. I later verified with the City leaders that our suggestion
was appropriate and was told yes.
The person who started the attack on our Facebook page is a Savannah realtor who
once lived on Tybee. He madew the comment “You ain’t Tybee”, then copied our post
about the City’s app on his Facebook page -- and people responded with the usual slurs.
“Snitches get Stitches” -- we were called communists, Yankees, “pinkos,” elitists. The worst
they threw at us seemed to be “outsider” and “newcomer”-- the idea being that
newcomers are not allowed to have ideas.
In 2009, one of Forever Tybee’s first goals was to get council members to be civil to volunteers
who were speaking. We believe that has been accomplished and I compliment this council in
doing an amazing job of listening with patience and tolerance to citizens who have ideas.
Unfortunately, in 2021 it may be the volunteers who need guidelines about civil discourse –
with what my elementary teacher would call “appropriate language” – and we hope to work
with you on education in that area.
We know we are living in a divided, partisan nation. And we who have lived on Tybee a long
time, know that the brutal, hateful rhetoric is always worse during odd years when there are
candidates for the Tybee City Council. We have come to take this hateful rhetoric for granted.
All the saga and warm fuzzy feelings about what a loving, welcoming, generous community
Tybee is just flies out the window in a municipal election year.
And when people complain about the outrageous tone and vicious attacks on both the
candidates and their supporters, we say, “Well, it’s na election year”.
And it has already started…in January.
One of the first messages I got from an old friend when the “You ain’t Tybee” post went up was
that it was an election strategy -- by a group that wants to choose and fund who gets elected
for council this year -- and has decided to use groups like mine to stir people up. I hope that is
just a silly rumor and not the truth.
Regardless, norms are modeled from the top and that’s where you sit.
So, I am here to ask you at the very start of this election year – to use our experience as your
canary in the coal mine -- and for the next 10 months - do not take for granted that Tybee has
to be an over-reactive, verbally abusive, mean-spirited place during every election.
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In the upcoming five-year plan discussions -- and hopefully the resurrection of a Master Plan
and a Master Plan Implementation Committee to oversee it -- and in the revision of the Tybee
Municipal Code – there will be many voices.
I hope we can use those efforts for Tybee residents to find common ground to problems on
Tybee -- even in an election year/
How we responded on Facebook after the attack was to educate about the City cell phone app
AND we shared a quote by Dr. King:
“People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't
know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each
other.”
We have all been guilty -- and I confess to the times I have fail to listen before judging.
I pledge to you my support – and Forever Tybee’s support – we plan to reach out to those who
responded on Facebook, pro and con – to see what common ground we can find. We are a
small neighborhood -- and I hope that together you – and we -- can strive for a more civil
Tybee.
Thank you.
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3. Site Plan: approval for a gazebo/water craft rental on the north side of the Hwy 80 Bridge –
2101 Hwy 80 – 40024 02001 – Zone M-D – Patrick Mathews.
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DISCREPANCY OR CONFLICT IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND FAILS
TO REPORT THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, HE SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION
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2. LIMITS OF CLEARING AND GRUBBING SHALL MATCH THE PROPERTY LINE
9. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ACTUAL BUILDING DIMENSIONS WITH ARCH. PLANS.
GENERAL NOTES:
WITH THE ENGINEER/OWNER.
SITE SHALL BE BORNE BY THE CONTRACTOR.
5. ALL ANGLES ARE 90 DEGREES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN FEET AND DECIMAL OF FEET UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
6. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT OVERALL SITE DIMENSIONS AGREE WITH THE
7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
8. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING ALL EXISTING UTILITIES PRIOR TO
COMMENCING OF CONSTRUCTION AND FOR AVOIDING CONFLICT WITH SAME. ANY DAMAGE
LOCATING THE EXISTING MONUMENTS AND CARRYING THE STAKING LAYOUT TO THE
CONTROL ON THE SITE BASED ON EXISTING MONUMENTS. ALL COSTS INVOLVED IN
COORDINATES OR PROPERTY LINES SHALL BE ADJUSTED AND APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.
INCREMENTAL LAYOUT DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN. ANY DISCREPANCIES WITH DIMENSIONS AND
BOUNDRY OR AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. COORDINATE ALL CLEARING ACTIVITIES
TO EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR.
3. ALL COORDINATES AND BEARINGS SHOWN ARE BASED ON A SITE
COORDINATE SYSTEM. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY PRIOR TO THE START
SPECIAL HANDICAP RAMP NOTES :
1. ALL HANDICAP RAMPS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND
"TINTED" AS PER ADA GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS.
HANDICAP SPACES SUPPLIED = 1 SPACE
PARKING SPACES BASED ON City of TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
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PARKING CALCULATIONS:
REQUIRED PARKING = 1 SPACE / 6 SEATS
GAZEBO DECK = 672 SF (24 X 28 DECK AREA)
TOTAL REQUIRED PARKING SPACES = 30 / 6 + 2 = 7 Spaces
TOTAL PARKING SUPPLIED = 14 SPACES
SPECIAL SIGNAGE AND STRIPING NOTES :
1. STOP SIGNS SHALL BE HIGH INTENSITY OR DIAMOND GRADE.
2. PAVEMENT MARKINGS ARE TO BE THERMOPLASTIC.
VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACES SUPPLIED = 1 SPACES
( 1 VAN SPACE / 6 H.C. SPACES AS PER ADA 208.2.4)
TRAFFIC / RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DISCHARGE NOTES:
1. ALL ROAD CLOSINGS, DETOURS AND ETC. ARE TO BE COORDINATED WITH THE CITY OF
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA AND GA. DOT PERSONNEL.
2. ANY AND ALL NECESSARY PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA AND GA. DOT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK.
3. CONTRACTOR IS TO OBTAIN A R.O.W. PERMIT PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK
WITHIN CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA AND GA. DOT RIGHT OF WAYS.
4. CHLORINATED DISINFECTED WATER SHALL NOT BE DISCHARGED INTO THE
STORMWATER SYSTEM.
= 0.9912 = 99 % GREENSPACE
GREENSPACE = 11.22 AC.
PAVING / BUILDING / ETC. = 0.10 AC.
11.32 AC
11.22 AC
Greenspace Calculations :
TOTAL SITE = 11.32 AC.
TOTAL PARKING SUPPLIED = 13 SPACES
1. INVERT ELEVATIONS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PIPE
INVERTS AND NOT AS THE INVERT OF THE MANHOLE, BOX, ETC.
Storm and Utilities Manhole and Box Notes :
SPECIAL AE AND VE ZONE NOTES :
1. BUILDINGS IN "AE" ZONES ARE TO HAVE THE FINISHED FLOOR SET A
MINIMUM OF 1' ABOVE FLOOD.
2. BUILDINGS IN "VE" ZONES ARE TO HAVE THE LOWEST HORIZONTAL
STRUCTURAL MEMBER SET A MINIMUM OF 1' ABOVE FLOOD.
3. BUILDINGS IN AE AND VE ZONES ARE TO HAVE ALL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,
HVAC, DUCTWORK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO BE A MINIMUM OF 1' ABOVE
FLOOD.
4. FLOOD VENTS ARE REQUIRED IN "AE" ZONES AND ARE TO HAVE 1 SQUARE
INCH / SQUARE FOOT OF FLOOR PLAN AREA WITH A MINIMUM ROUND
OPENING OF 3", A MINIMUM OF 2 OPENINGS WITH ALL OPENINGS EVENLY
SPACED AROUND PERIMETER. BOTTOM OF OPENING SHALL BE 12" OR LESS
ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE.
5. BREAK AWAY WALLS ARE REQUIRED IN "VE" ZONES.
6. COORDINATE SITE WORK AND FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATIONS WITH
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS TO MAKE SURE BUILDING ELEVATIONS ARE SET AS PER
CODE.
TOTAL PARKING SUPPLIED = 12 WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE + BIKE RACK
1. TOTAL PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER FOR THIS PROJECT IS
LESS THAN 5,000 S.F.
Impervious Cover Note :
STREAM BUFFER ENCROACHMENT NOTES :
1. NEW STRUCTURES ON THIS PROJECT DO NOT
ENCROACH IN THE 25 OR 50 FOOT STREAM
BUFFER.
2. NON-EXEMPT ACTIVITIES SHALL NOT BE
CONDUCTED WITHIN THE 25 OR 50 FOOT
UNDISTURBED STREAM BUFFERS AS MEASURED
FROM THE POINT OF WRESTED VEGETATION
OR WITHIN 25 FEET OF THE COASTAL MARSHLAND
BUFFER AS MEASURED FROM THE JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION LINE WITHOUT FIRST ACQUIRING
THE NECESSARY VARIANCES AND PERMITS.BOSWELL DESIGN SERVICES, INC.OFFICE : 4700 EAST HIGHWAY 80SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31410912 - 897 - 6932LAHBOS@Bellsouth.netISDBMAILING : 103 NASSAU DRIVEUnit N, Suite 11. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS WITHIN FLOOD ZONE AREA "AE-11" ACCORDING TO F.I.R.M. COMMUNITY
PANEL NUMBER 13051C0194G, MAP REVISED 8-16-18 (NAVD 88).
2. THIS SITE IS IN ZONE "AE-11" AND IS LOCATED WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD ZONE.
3. CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY FEMA ELEVATIONS PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
FEMA MAP NOTES :Tybee Island, Georgia 31328Observation Gazebofor2101 U.S. Highway 80Savannah, Georgia 31410Pat Mathews1 PERSON / 15 SF + 2 EMPLOYEES
432 SF / 15 SF = 28 OCCUPANTS + 2 EMPLOYEES = 30 OCCUPANTS
GAZEBO = 163 SF = 2 EMPLOYEES
PARKING = 672 SF - 163 SF = 509 SF
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4. Agenda Request: Coco's Tybee Island LLC dba Coco's Sunset Grille: Alcohol and
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6. Second Reading: 2021-02, Septic to Sewer
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ORDINANCE NO.: _____, 2021
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO ENCOURAGE
THE DISCONTINUANCE OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND TO ENCOURAGE THE REMAINING PROPERTIES SERVED BY SEPTIC SYSTEMS
TO CONNECT TO THE CITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BY NOT CHARGING
TYPICAL FEES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND TO REPEAL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of
the State of Georgia to adopt reasonable ordinances to prot ect and improve the public
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitut ion of
the State of Georgia to adopt reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, is the Mayor and Council thereof; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to adopt ordinances under its
police and home rule powers; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Tybee Island and the public in
general to reduce pollution from failing septic systems on or in the City which risk
is enhanced by rising sea levels and the increased risk of sewage leaching into the
marsh endangering the ecosystem.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the
City of Tybee Island that the Code of Ordinances shall be amended so as to add a
subsection (e) to 70-73 to provide as follows:
SECTION I
Section 70-73(e)
All fees shall be waived for permits and stub in related to an owner or owner's
agent switching from a septic system to the city sanitary sewer system. However, it
is still the owner or agent's responsibility to pay for all construction cost.
SECTION II
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
SECTION III
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained, that the
provisions of this ordinance shall become effective and be made a part of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Tybee Island, Georgia, and the sections of this ordinance may
be renumbered to accomplish such intention.
SECTION IV
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption by the Mayor and Council
pursuant to The Code of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
This Ordinance shall become effective on ________ day of________, 2021.
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ADOPTED THIS ____ DAY OF _________________, 2021.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF COUNCIL
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
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10. 20210125-PC-MINUTES
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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY MANAGER
Demery Bishop Shawn Gillen
Ron Bossick
Charles Matlock
Elaine T. McGruder COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
David McNaughton George Shaw
J. Whitley Reynolds
Alan Robertson CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY
Edward M. Hughes
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
January 25, 2021
Chair Demery Bishop called the January 25, 2021 Tybee Island Planning Commission meeting to order.
Commissioners present were Charles Matlock, Elaine T. McGruder, J. Whitley Reynolds, Vice Chair
Ron Bossick and David McNaughton. Alan Robertson was absent.
Consideration of Minutes:
Chair Bishop asked for consideration of the December 21, 2020 minutes. Vice Chair Ron Bossick made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Elaine McGruder seconded. The vote to approve was unanimous.
Chair Bishop stated he would like to thank Alan Robertson and Charles Matlock for their service on the
Planning Commission for the last couple years.
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.
New Business:
Site Plan: approval for a gazebo/water craft rental on the north side of the Hwy 80 Bridge – 2101 Hwy
80 – 40024 02001 – Zone M-D – Patrick Mathews.
George Shaw stated the applicant owns approximately seven acres of land on lazaretto creek facing both
sides of the highway. He would like to put the Gazebo on the Savannah River side which is the north side of
Highway 80 and the parking would be on the south side of Highway 80. He showed a plan of the structure on
a power point presentation. He stated the applicant would like to rent kayaks and other water crafts. George
Shaw also stated this type of structure requires very little parking, which he will have plenty on the south side
of highway 80. He will also have portable restrooms at the site which is acceptable with Chatham county
codes. He also stated the City Engineer is good with the site not needing a drainage plan. Commissioner
McGruder asked how high the structure will be. George Shaw stated that is not on the plan but he cannot go
higher than 35 foot. Commissioner Matlock asked if there was going to be power at the structure. George
Shaw stated he has not stated weather he needs power at the site. Commissioner McNaughton asked if there
was adequate room on the north side to park. George Shaw stated there will only be a handicap space on the
north side. Commissioner McNaughton asked if there would be adequate signage so people will not cross
highway 80. George Shaw stated signage is not required for site plan review, but this is a reasonable request.
Commissioner Matlock asked if there was any fencing. George Shaw stated not at this time. Patricia Leiby
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who lives at 812 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island approached the Planning Commission and stated she had
knowledge there was a cistern on this property that was historic. She stated she was able to find out where it
was located in relation to this site proposal. The cistern will not be anywhere near this proposal. Dottie Kluttz
who lives at 1 Officers row, Tybee Island approached the
Planning Commission and stated she would like to make sure this structure does not go any higher than 35
feet. And is there any future plans for more on the site. Patrick Mathews who owns the property approached
the Planning Commission and stated he is only wanting to rent kayaks, Paddle boards and a sitting deck like
Gazebo. He stated he will do everything to code and he will have adequate signage. Commissioner Reynolds
thanked Patrick Mathews the applicant for providing another area near the water for the public to visit.
Commissioner McNaughton asked if the lift shown on the site plan was for the kayaks. Patrick Mathews
stated that is for the handicap parking space. Commissioner McNaughton stated then you will need power
and power is not shown on these plans. Patrick Mathews stated yes I would need power to that lift, there is
no power there now. George Shaw stated that should be shown on the plans. He stated he thought it was just
going to be a ramp. Susan Hill who lives at 137 Lewis Avenue approached the Planning Commission and
asked how many kayaks will be kept there and how would he be keeping them from floating away. Patrick
Mathews stated he would have around six and he will make sure they are strapped down or moved to a
different area of his property. Commissioner Reynolds made a motion to approve. Commissioner
McGruder seconded. Commissioner McNaughton asked if a condition can be added for the signage and
electrical to be on the site plan and brought back to Planning Commission in February. Chair Bishop asked
Commissioner Reynolds if he would like to amend his motion with Commissioner David McNaughton’s
comments. Commissioner Reynolds stated those are not necessary for a site plan review and usually are
addressed in the field. He stated he would not change his motion. Chair Bishop asked Commissioner
McNaughton if the change can be done on the site plan before it goes to City Council February 11, 2021
instead of it coming back to Planning Commission. Commissioner McNaughton stated he would be satisfied
with that. Commissioner Reynolds stated he doesn’t like it but would agree. Commissioner McGruder
stated she would be ok with the change also on her second motion. “Amended Motion to approve would read
to include signage for parking and any and all required electrical would be included prior to City Council
meeting February 11, 2021.” Motion to approve was unanimous.
Adjournment: 8:00pm
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 912.472.5080 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations
for those persons.
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