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Ron Bossick
Charles Matlock
Elaine T. McGruder
David McNaughton
J. Whitley Reynolds
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Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
January 25, 2021
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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
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:OOpm
Lisa L. Schaaf
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