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4:00PM on the Thursday prior to the next scheduled Council meeting. If this form is received after the
deadline, the item will be listed on the next scheduled agenda.
Council Meeting Date for Request: June 13, 2013
Item: Public Hearing
Explanation: Site Plan Approval–Tybee Island Marine Science Center
37 Meddin Dr. (north beach parking lot); zone R-1/North End Cultural Overlay
Budget Line Item Number(if applicable): N/A
Paper Work: 4 Attached*
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Submitted by: Dianne Otto
Phone/Email: (912) 472-5031 /dotto @cityoftybee.org
Comments:
Date given to Clerk of Council: June 7, 2013
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PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Meeting date: May 21, 2013
Petitioner: Marine Science Center
Project Name/Description: New construction of commercial building
Action Requested: Site Plan Approval
Special Review Subdivision:
Site Plan Approval X Sketch Plan Approval Conceptual
Zoning Variance Preliminary Plan Approval
Amendment to Zoning Map Final Plat Approval
Text Amendment to Land Development Code Minor Subdivision Major Subdivision
Petitioner has met all documentation requirements, all external approval requirements, and all code
requirements, except for the following:
VOTE FOR AGAINST COMMENTS
Bishop X
Bramble X
Callahan X Second
Marion X
McNaughton X Motion to approve
Parks Chair
The Planning Commission recommends: // Approval ❑ Denial ❑ Continued Planning Commission Chair: I y Date: / ,//3
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF: May 21, 2013
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: June 13, 2013
LOCATION: 37 Meddin Dr. PIN: 4-0001-13-008
APPLICANT: Kern&Co., LLC OWNER: City of Tybee Island
EXISTING USE: parking lot PROPOSED USE: Marine Science Center
ZONING: R-1/North End Cultural Overlay USE PERMITTED BY RIGHT: yes, after Site Plan Approval
COMMUNITY CHARACTER MAP: Beachfront Neighborhood
APPLICATION: This is a Site Plan Approval request for new construction of a commercial building.
PROPOSAL
The request is Site Plan Approval for new commercial construction in the North Beach Parking Lot, owned by the
City of Tybee Island. The building would be occupied by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. The
engineering firm Kern&Company, LLC, and the design firm Sottile& Sottile are representing this project for the
Marine Science Center.
PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION
Conceptual Site Plan for this project was considered by the Planning Commission in December of last year, and
by the Mayor/City Council in January, 2013. The Minutes of those meetings are attached.
This Staff Report was prepared by Dianne Otto.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Application (2 pages)
B. Planning Commission Minutes, December 18,2012(5 pages)
C. City Council Minutes,January 10, 2013 (1 page)
D. DNR jurisdiction line verification letter, dated August 23, 2012 (2 pages)
E. Comment letter from the city's consulting engineer, dated May 3,2013 (1 page)
F. Response letter from Kern&Co.,LLC, dated May 8,2013 (2 pages)
G. FIRMettes received May 10, 2013 (2 pa es) _cr. t;f ;^�'`isl dr.,., 5'-1#-13 ($p& t)
H. SAGIS map(1 page) `?, ; esp,,,,� tcf+-e' .�'re M Kerr C o, d.a d. c-21-/3
I. Survey for DNR jurisdiction line verification letter, dated August 20,2012(1 page) .5"'2i-13 e'"a.;( -rr""'
J. EL-1 —conceptual building elevations(1 page) KQr. ¢ Co, -4 0 1). 040
K. EL-2—south&west schematics(1 page) ( t pa 6 e-.)
L. EL-3 —north&east schematics(1 page)
M. M1 —Master Plan Option A(1 page)
N. M2—Master Plan Option B (1 page)
O. Cl —Property Lease Exhibit(1 page)
P. C4—Staking Plan(1 page)
Q. C5 —Paving, Grading&Drainage Plan (1 page)
R. C6—Utility Plan(1 page)
S. L1 —Landscape Plan(1 page)
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Fee
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Residential $250
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Is Applicant the Property Owner? Yes ✓ No
If Applicant is the Property Owner, Proof of Ownership is attached: Yes
If Applicant is other than the Property Owner, a signed affidavit from the Property Owner granting the
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Names and addresses of all adjacent property owners are attached: / Yes
If within two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of the Applicant's application for a zoning action, the
Applicant has made campaign contributions aggregating to more than $250 to the Mayor and any member of
Council or any member of the Planning Commission, the Applicant and the Attorney representing the Applicant
must disclose the following:
a. The name of the local government official to whom the campaign contribution or gift was made;
b. The dollar amount of each campaign contribution made by the applicant to the local government
official during the two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of the application for this zoning
action, and the date of each contribution;
c. An enumeration and description of each gift having a value of $250 or more made by the Applicant to
the local government official during the two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of the
application for this zoning action.
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions form attachment hereto: /Yes
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Signature of Ap Date
NOTE: Other specific data is required for each type of Site Plan Approval.
Fee Amount$ o�'' Check Number Date 4- '.29-(
City Official
NOTE: This application must be accompanied by following information:
✓ 13 copies, no smaller than 11 x 17, of the proposed site plan and architectural renderings.
4 copies, no smaller than 24 x 36, of the engineered drainage and infrastructure plan.
✓ 10 copies, no smaller than 11 x 17, of the existing tree survey and the tree removal and
landscaping plan.
The Planning Commission may require elevations or other engineering or architectural drawings covering the
proposed development.
The Mayor and Council will not act upon a zoning decision that requires a site plan until the site plan has met
the approval of the City's engineering consultant. (Note: Section 5-080 (A) requires, "Once the engineer has
submitted comments to the zoning administrator, a public hearing shall be scheduled.")
The Applicant certifies that he/she has read the requirements for Site Plan Approval and has provided the
required information to the best of his/her ability in a truthful and honest manner.
Signature of Appli Date
MINUTES—MARINE SCIENCE CENTER ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting
December 18,2012—7:00 p.m.
Site Plan—conceptual only—Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Mr. Parks—The next order of business is a no-vote situation. It is a conceptual site plan, new commercial construction
for the Marine Science Center.
Ms. Otto—This is for feedback input to the design team as they continue their work on the proposed project. In your
packet is a diagram of DNR's jurisdictional area,which is shown here, [referring to PowerPoint], and all of the
construction is proposed within the boundaries of that area. There is no issue with Tybee's jurisdictional area since the
landward toe of the dune is further away.They are working with DNR. Here you see that it is in the North End Cultural
Overlay,which is a special part within the R-1 district that allows this type of use,which will be a museum. This is City
property and they entered into a lease with the City many years ago and are ready to begin conceptual project design.
They need input on what the end product is going to be and they don't want to have further expenses until they know
that the City is backing what they are working on. When this project was originally proposed,it was understood that
there would be parking beneath the structure. Here is the preliminary drawing that was created at that time. When the
architects began preliminary ideas as to how this would work on the ground,you will see that the drawing [referring to
PowerPoint] does not take into account the piers that would be needed to support a structure above. Those piers would
definitely impact the number of parking spaces and the flow of traffic underneath the building. What you have is an
alternative plan that would not have parking underneath but instead proposes additional parking areas at the North
Beach parking lot to compensate for the loss of parking beneath the structure. This slide shows the area of the structure
itself. It's in the north corner near the northernmost crossover to the beach. Their team is here this evening. I'm glad to
answer any questions. Again,this is input from you,feedback, conceptual only.There is not an approval or denial
tonight.
Mr. Parks—Are there members of the public that would like to address at this point? [There were none.]
Ms. Otto—This has been advertised as a public hearing and we do want to solicit the input from the neighbors at this
time.They will have additional opportunities when this does come back for formal Site Plan Approval. Any feedback on
input at this point would be of a great benefit to the design team.
Christian Sottile,with Sottile and Sottile, came forward and introduced himself. I'm here with Craig Clements, one of the
architects working with us, and Mike Neal from the Board of Tybee Island Marine Science Center,as well as staff and
board members from Tybee Island Marine Science Center. I'm on the architectural team working on the project. This
brings to fruition about a year's worth of work. We began in earnest with a site analysis process early in 2012 to prepare
for community input and a community design workshop;what you see on the screen are some examples of the input
that we received. During the design session,we asked the community to show us their vision for this new landmark and
had citizen led teams map out the first ideas for the future Marine Science Center and ended up with five different
master plans. The design team continued to work in the onsite studio for the next few days to bring those ideas
together and put into one proposal that we have been working with since that time. One of the largest ideas was the
importance of seeing the significance of the north end and honoring that idea of a cultural overlay district with the
addition of the Marine Science Center as a museum, not as a standalone structure, but an addition to this larger campus
environment with the lighthouse, old Fort Screven, and the third element to help anchor that cultural district. Many of
the maps that we reviewed actually showed all the facilities to see how they would relate to each other. Various
strategies were looked at with one of them to reduce the footprint of the original lease agreement to a much smaller
size and to be considerate of view sheds from the site. This image [referring to PowerPoint] starts to envision what the
structure looks like. What we found in adding to this grouping of buildings,the old fort and the lighthouse,was to
develop a structure that would have a lower-slung character using materials that would be native to Tybee Island, be
recessive in color,and form a character of forms that would be articulated as multiple pieces rather than one footprint.
You can see in this conceptual view of the structure,this one longer element and then an open air classroom pavilion
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looking out towards the dune scape and the coastal habitat. We heard over and over for observation places and places
to let the natural landscape really be the feature. One of the concepts that emerged was to have an outdoor theater
that would allow views toward the channel,the dunes,and the water beyond. We've approached this with very serious
intent to add to a world class ensemble of historic structures with the lighthouse being the vertical landmark and the
battery being this wonderful and substantial horizontal expression. We took to heart some of the early postcard views
of Tybee Island and thought if you could look into the future and imagine a postcard view that included the Marine
Science Center in conjunction with the historic fort wall, battery wall, and the lighthouse. You see in this image a
postcard view of that facility becoming part of the overall visual landscape at the north end. Those were the conceptual
drawings and we've been working diligently since that time to refine those concepts and produce the floor plans that
you see.
Craig Clements—This is the conceptual floor plan [referring to PowerPoint] as it stands currently. What you see is a
generous wide slow ramp approach to the lobby of the building. One of the things that became important was making
the public entrance accessible so everybody comes into the building the same way;you're not setting aside a second
entrance for people with disabilities. Here is the lobby [referring to PowerPoint]that bisects the two masses and you
pass through that lobby into that outdoor theater space. Flanking the lobby is an outdoor classroom gallery space and
more of an indoor similar to what is at the center now with botanics and the aquatic life exhibits. Much of it is open air
and most of it is passively cooled; sustainability strategies were very important to the development of it. You've got a
roof that has the capability of collecting rainwater possibly with a catch basin adjacent to where you pass into the lobby.
The low flat roof potentially could be a green roof or a place for solar collection. Primarily it is the lobby and the gallery
spaces that are conditioned; most of the open air classrooms are passively cooled. One of the things we noticed being
around the north beach and being in the North Beach Grill as part of our research,was how well that building operates
throughout the season without the benefit of air conditioning. It does a great job of being a comfortable place to be and
not using all that energy. We thought the Marine Science Center was really about being out in the habitat rather than
being in this enclosed space and that was a big part of the idea.
Mr. Parks—Are there setbacks from DNR on this?
Ms. Otto—The DNR has flagged their jurisdictional area and this project is proposed within;there are no encroachments
of the project into DNR jurisdictional area.
Mr. Parks—There are no setbacks as far as residential? There is no height variance on this?
Ms. Otto—There is not a variance. I received correspondence after your packets went out;that was one topic not
addressed in the materials. The highest peak of the roof, as shown on the right side of that building, would be 34-feet
and the main body where the flat roof is proposed is 26-feet.
Mr. Callahan—That's the height above ground?
Ms. Otto—Above grade,yes. The 34-feet would be a foot shorter than our maximum of 35 that is allowed.
Mr. Bishop—At 34, is that taken with the average elevation?
Ms. Otto—We take an average grade of the footprint area of the proposed building and from that average grade they
can go up 35-feet; they are proposing 34-feet.
Mr. Bishop—The current crossover, will that still be publicly accessible?
Ms. Otto—Yes.
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Mr. Clements—Last week we met onsite with Joe Wilson and our intention is to keep the crosswalk open but also allow
the Science Center to tie into it. It is still publicly accessible but groups of school children taking advantage of the
educational program can actually circulate directly onto the beach access rather than having to go through the parking
lot but it is maintained as a public access and that is actually a requirement.
Mr. Callahan—Could you tell us what you have thought about in relation to hurricane winds and flooding?
Mr. Clements—The building is in a velocity zone so it is very limited what you can do under that floodplain. It will be
breakaway construction from basically the floor down. You can do a few limited things such as store certain things
under there but basically it is uninhabitable space so the idea is that if a storm comes in that construction breaks away.
Mr. Callahan—How high does that extend?
Mr. Clements—That extends up approximately 12-feet because that is where the finished floor is. Above that we are
held to a high standard of wind resistant construction. The building hasn't been structurally engineered yet because we
are still at conceptual review but certainly that would be taken into account.
Ms. Otto—Staff will require certification that it can withstand 130-mile per hour wind.
Mr. Parks—What I was looking at is the ocean at one time came much closer to the parking lot then it does now. I think
it is renourishment that has pushed the dune line out. What if the renourishment cycle changes; if we go every fifteen
years rather than the current one and the ocean comes closer?
Mr. Clements—I'm not a civil engineer so I can't claim to know the ins and outs of how that works. In that photograph
there is no dune line. What has happened since that photograph was taken is the Shore Protection Act has re-
established the dune barrier between our site and others around the island and the ocean front.
Mr. Callahan—I know that may help in the event of a hurricane but this is going to be a huge investment for Tybee
Island. I don't know if you have a preliminary cost estimate or not, but I'm sure we're in the millions with this project.
The only thing I ask personally is that extra consideration be given to what could be a huge natural disaster as I would
hate to see the whole investment lost in one fell swoop.
Mr. Bishop—With the number of current parking spaces that go away with this project, behind the facility where it says
"N/F William C. Fleetwood Lot 4" and it looks like parking spaces in there, is that currently owned by Tybee?
Ms. Otto—No, it is not. The Marine Science Center has entered into an agreement with Mr. Fleetwood to make use of
his property for additional parking in that area.
Mr. Bishop—Would that be 24/7 parking as it currently is now in the North Beach lot?
Ms. Otto—They have expressed their intent that it would be public parking.
Mr. Bishop—Off of Gulick where it says "Additional Parking", where the dumpster is going to be moved, and those slots
that were put in for future parking, will that be parking?
Ms. Otto—I did not attend the meeting that Joe Wilson, Director of Public Works, had with these folks. When he
reviewed the plan with me, he was firmly against having parking in that area. Did he share that with you folks?
Mr. Clements—Yes, he did. We proposed that and dashed it in as a possibility but just being out there,there is land that
looks like it is parkable. What we learned is we cannot, because it's not on the property;that is part of the lighthouse's
jurisdiction. We weren't certain whether we could do it or not,we were just looking for ways to increase the count.
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What we did find, and confirmed in our meeting with Joe,was that there are about 273 [parking spaces] now,we were
going to be down at 266, which is about a 2% reduction. That was our guestimate based on being onsite and trying to
count cars as best we could on a very busy weekend. This is Joe Wilson's drawing [referring to PowerPoint] of the north
beach lot. There are things on this drawing that were never done; sidewalks, curbs, and things of that nature, but this
reflects his layout of the parking lot as it stands now. This shows 225 parking spaces currently and, according to Joe,the
area that has recently been cleared behind the fort yields about an additional 40 for overflow parking. There are about
265 cars parking in that lot now. Through some tweaking of the layout and through the addition of some of the use of
Mr. Fleetwood's property,we are able to maintain that count. We are actually a little higher than the current count
right now but we imagine that, as we find out the occupant load of the building and how many handicap parking spaces
we need,we're not counting all the extra spaces, but we are trying to keep the count where it is.
Mr.Callahan—To include large buses and such, do you have any particular accommodations for large vehicles?
Mr.Clements—With the site plan,what we've got on the north beach is a bus drop. We have talked to Cullen Chambers
about some shared use of his facility's bus parking. To say that we have every bit of the logistics worked out would not
be true. A lot of the buses that go to this facility now are school buses and they drop off groups of children at different
hours of the day and days of the week; it's not the 4th of July weekend. My point is off peak with most of the traffic, the
days when this lot fills up.
Mr. Callahan—I believe parking demand will increase even recognizing that you're talking about peaks being different. I
think with such a nice facility we're going to see a lot of traffic attracted to the area.
Mr. Parks—What do you estimate the occupancy load to be?
Mr. Clements—It's actually not as large of a facility as it might appear. It's about a 20%increase over the facility that
they've got now. I would guesstimate the occupant load of that building being in the range of 110 people and that's
when you have education programs going on where you have actually dropped off a load of children. Island wide it does
represent somewhat of an uptick in the parking load but it's not a facility that's twice the size or three times the size, it's
a slightly larger facility that is being necessitated by the fact that the center needs to relocate.
Mr. Parks—I think if you fill up that wonderful seating area,the classrooms, and the galleries, I think 110 is conservative
plus the line outside on the ramp to get in.
Mike Neal—To some degree we hope so. As a facility to further the appreciation of coastal Georgia and Tybee Island,
we want to also have the same visitors that are just going to the beach be able to utilize that facility and be seamless
with that. That is why the biggest part of that facility is not actually structure it's just the area having that natural exhibit
of the outdoors and the tie in to the beaches and not being tied in where we are now to the party zone.
Mr. Parks—Let's say they get dropped off at the lighthouse;we're talking about how do they get from the lighthouse to
this facility. Do we have a tunnel that's going to be built through the battery or through the beaten path which is
beautifully worded as 'challenged' in the document? What would be your preference?
Mr.Sottile—The package describes the numerous ideas we heard during the design workshop. I think what we took
from that was the recognition by the community and we heard it in different ways from different community members.
We heard everything from making a connection at grade through the old battery wall where there is an existing passage.
Mr. Parks—How would you go through that battery wall?
Mr. Sottile—That would require structural analysis that has not been done yet. I preface that to say these ideas were
put forward as potentials. We also heard the potential of the platform at the top of the wall is a wonderful viewing area
that is underappreciated and that may have some ability to connect across at some time, maybe there was a small
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walkway. What really struck us was the awareness that all these pieces fit together and certainly the most achievable
ways of helping to facilitate those connections are looking at the passages that currently exist. I think the walk around
the North Beach Grill is currently one of the best ways to get there and maybe there are small hardscape and landscape
improvements that help facilitate that connection in the short term.
Mr. Parks—How many people were at the charette?
Mr. Sottile—I believe we had, across the three days, 150 people.
Mr. Clements—We did send invitations to everyone on the island.
Mr. Parks—This facility is going to be swamped. How do you get from the lighthouse?
Mr. Clements—Those passages we talked about,they're not for the large groups,they are for the ordinary pedestrian
who feeds the meter on one side and just wants to get over. Large groups are likely going to come in on buses, drop off
at the center and then the bus moves out of the lot and parks somewhere else.
Mr. Parks—Selling refreshments? Is there going to be a vending area? Will there be a cafeteria-type thing?
Mr. Clements—I wouldn't call it a cafeteria but just like the current center,you can go in there and buy a soda or a snack
or sea turtle or whatever.
Mr. Major—I look forward to it.
Mr. Parks—I think it is an overwhelming excitement. I think it is a beautiful project.Thank you so much for coming here
tonight.
Mr. Callahan—Great job.
Mr. Neal—I would like to thank you from the Board of Directors. We are very happy to be here at this point moving
forward and beginning construction as soon as possible so we can start showing people that this is not just a dream but
a reality that is taking place. 2013 will be a year of groundbreaking and structure-raising.
Mr. Callahan—So you already have the money in the bank?
Mr. Neal—We have a percentage of the money and can break ground and start the beginning of the building so that we
can show people that it is a reality. We want to show people that we have a physical item that they can contribute to,
that they can push forward with, and to show people that this is an action item, not a dream item.
Mr. Clements—Part of why we're here and why we'll be before Council is there is a capital campaign, a fundraising
effort, that needs to happen and that is part of why we are here is to get that first reading so as we launch into that we
can do it with confidence that we have the buy-in of the City. We do appreciate it.
Mr. Parks—Is it possible that these gentlemen would come back?
Ms. Otto—It needs to come back for Site Plan Approval.
Mr. Parks—Thank you for your time.
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MINUTES—MARINE SCIENCE CENTER ONLY
City Council Meeting
January 10,2013—7:00 p.m.
North Beach Parking Lot; PIN 4-0001-13-008; Zone R-1/NEC; Marine Science
Center, petitioner. Ms. Otto stated this is a public hearing, was posted and the neighbors
notified. At this point, a conceptual site plan is being requested so public input regarding mayor
and council concerns and will go back before the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. Wolff
stated he was involved in the charrette for this facility and commended the Marine Science
Center for a positive process. Craig Clements and Mike Neal, Sottile and Sottile Civic
Architecture, approached mayor and council to do a presentation on the proposed design of the
new Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Mayor Buelterman reminded everyone that the City's
SPLOST funds from 2003 ($600,000) were set aside for this project. Mr. Neal answered
questions from Mayor Buelterman regarding parking, bus parking, and the number of groups
the Center will be able to accommodate at one time. He further stated that everything
regarding the construction of this building will be done within the Shore Protection Une. Mr.
Neal stated his firm felt it was important to look at the facility in the context of the overall north
beach as it is a cultural campus with the Tybee Island Lighthouse, Museum and portions of the
fort. He has also spoken with Mr. Wilson, DPW, as the Marine Science Center will be sharing
the public access to ensure cooperation with the City. Mr. Groover expressed his concerns with
future parking. Mr. Clements explained that parking for the Marine Science Center will only
affect the parking at the north beach parking lot during the week as the visitors are mainly
school groups. Ms. Fox asked if there is any other pedestrian access other than around the fort
or North Beach Grill. Mr. Neal stated they studied other possibilities, one being going through
the fort wall. Another possibility would be bridging adjacent to the Shrine Club. Ms. Doyle
asked Mr. Branch if the lease agreement would change as the Marine Science Center is moving
locations. Mr. Branch stated that at some point there will need to be another long term lease
as it is City property. Mr. Cements stated they will be coming back in April 2013 to work on
another lease with the city manager and city attorney. Mayor Buelterman asked Mr. Clements if
he had an estimate on the cost of the building. Mr. Clements stated that the building is being
built in a component style and Phase I will be built within the budget. The section will allow
open air classrooms, host events and different uses of the building. Phase H will move the
center to the new location and allow them to move forward with fund raising. Mayor
Buelterman asked Mr. Clements to explain the velocity zone. Mr. Clements explained that the
Center will be in the velocity zone which means the site is prone to flooding but also prone to
flood with wave action. This makes the construction restrictions stricter than normal. Also,
everything on the ground flood will be breakaway construction. Mayor Buelterman stated he is
happy to write a letter showing the City's support in this effort which could be used for fund
raising. Mr. Clements thanked mayor and council for their support. Kathryn Williams
approached mayor and council to address the parking issue. She stated they are very much
aware of potential problems. They are working with the Tybee Island Ughthouse and Museum
to coordinate additional parking. In this way, visitors will be encouraged to visit all locations.
Mr. Clements and Mr. Neal thanked the staff for all their time and efforts with this project.
No action taken.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION
MARK WILLIAMS A.G 'SPUD WOODWARD
COMMISSIONER DIRECTOR
August 23, 2012
Mr. Bert Barrett, JR
145 Runner Road
Savannah, GA 31410
RE: GADNR Shore Protection Act Jurisdiction Line Verification, Tybee Island Marine Science
Center,North Beach Parking Lot, Tybee Island, Atlantic Ocean, Chatham County, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Thank you for submitting the survey plat dated August 20, 2012 performed by Bert Barrett, JR,
Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2225 entitled Portions of Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 8, All of
Lots 2 & 3 Block 9 & Portions Wrenwood Drive & The Former United States Coast Guard
Property, Fort Screven Ward, Tybee Island, Georgia. This survey accurately depicts the
Landward Toe of the Dune and the Jurisdiction Line under the authority of the Shore Protection
Act O.C.G.A. 12-5-230 et seq. as delineated by the Department on August 15, 2012. Please note
that this survey represents only the northern portion of the area that was delineated August 15,
2012 at the request of the City of Tybee Island.
The delineation of the parcel is subject to change due to environmental conditions and legislative
enactments. This jurisdiction line is valid for one year from date of the delineation. It will
normally expire on August 15, 2013, but may be voided should legal and/or environmental
conditions change. Authorization by the Shore Protection Committee or the Department is
required prior to any construction or alteration in the shore jurisdictional area.
I appreciate you providing us with this information for our records. Please feel free to contact me
at 912.266.3695 if I can be of further assistance.
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Pe 't i •1 -dinator
Eco4 ji 'ervices Section
Enclosure: Survey received 8/22/2012 titled Portions of Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 8, All of Lots 2 & 3
Block 9 & Portions Wrenwood Drive & The Former United States Coast Guard Property, Fort
Screven Ward, Tybee Island, Georgia.
ONE CONSERVATION WAY 1 BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31520-8686
912.264.7218 I FAX 912.262 3143 I WWW.CoASTALGADNR.ORG
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SPA JD Certification
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cc: Diane Otto
City of Tybee Planning & Zoning
P.O. Box 2749
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Maria Procopio
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
PO Box 1879
Tybee Island, GA 31328
File # 072911.0000AM TIMSC
DAVIS ENGINEERING, INC.
PO Box 1663 Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 c_
Tel. (912)695-7262 dkdbus @gmail.comt 123 May 3, 2013A1� 0 3
Diane Otto
City of Tybee Island
P.O. Box 2749 a W
Tybee Island, GA 31328 Phone (912)786-4573 Fax: (912) 786-9539 Q 4 ■Mod-VV S' ran
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RE: Marine Science Center 4/24/13
Dear Ms. Otto:
I have reviewed the revised plans for the above referenced site. My review is limited to drainage
issues and land disturbing activities. I have not attempted to duplicate the work of the Planning
Commission or City staff with regard to setbacks, density or other zoning or subdivision regulation
issues. The following comments are offered.
1) It is requested that at least one drawing have the ruling FEMA Flood Zone shown.
Alternately, a Firmette with the buildings shown may be provided.
2) The parking summaries shown on Masterplan options A& B show only total parking. To
clarify the difference between A&B masterplan options,the parking summary should be
broken down by existing and proposed bus parking area, standard parking spaces and
handicapped parking spaces with a subcategory for van accessible parking.
3) While the DNR jurisdictional toe-of-dune is shown, Tybee's 10' dune buffer is not. As it
appears that at least one parking space is within this 10'setback,this information is
needed to complete the review. Alternately, if no existing parking spaces are being
counted toward the requirement for this project, the summary can be limited to only the
proposed parking area.
4) The connections to the existing boardwalk to the beach are being reviewed by others and
are not included in this review.
5) ISO based fire flow calculations are required to determining the adequacy of the existing
fire hydrants unless the building is sprinklered.
6) This reviewer defers to the Fire Chief on the location of the proposed fire hydrant.
7) The location of the continuation of the existing 6"water main is to be shown to
demonstrate the absence of presence of conflict with the proposed improvements.
8) To complete review of the drainage calculations, more detailed information on the basis
of the exfiltration rate used is requested.
Contingent on the above comments being addressed satisfactorily, within the scope of my design
review,to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is my opinion that this drainage plan should
meet the requirements of the Land Development Code of the City of Tybee Island. Any
recommendations do not relieve the project of the requirement to obtain any other required
permits, approvals, etc... by any other governmental body or authority having jurisdiction over
any portion of this project
Please advise when revised plans are available for my review. .
Sincerely,
Downer K. Davis, Jr., P.E.
President 2130270B
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Mrs. Diane Otto
P.O. Box 2749
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Re: Project Name: Marine Science Center
Project Location: Beechwood Drive
Kern & Co.,LLC Project No.: 120418
Mrs. Diane:
Enclosed are two sets of revised construction plans, 2 revised hydrology reports &a disk of pdfs
of the above referenced project. The following resolutions are offered in response to Davis Engineering,
Inc. comments dated 05-03-13:
1. it is requested that at least one drawing have the ruling FEMA Flood Zone shown. Alternately, a Firmette with
the buildings shown may be provided.
Firmette Provided.
2. The parking summaries shown on Master plan options A &B show only total parking. To clarify the difference
between A &B master plan options, the parking summary should be broken down by existing and proposed
bus parking area, standard parking spaces and handicapped parking spaces with a subcategory for van
accessible parking..
Parking summary updated.
3. While the DNR jurisdictional toe-of—dune is shown, Tybee's 10'dune buffer is not.As it appears that at least
one parking space is within this 10'setback, this information is needed to complete the review.Alternately, if
no existing parking spaces are being counted toward the requirement for this project, the summary can be
limited to only the proposed parking area..
10' buffer shown on plans.
5. ISO based fire flow calculations are required to determining the adequacy of the existing fire hydrants unless
the building is sprinkle red.
We will run flow test& provide ISO calculations
6. This reviewer defers to the Fire Chief on the location of the proposed fire hydrant.
Will schedule meeting with Fire Chief.
7. The location of the continuation of the existing 6"water main is to be shown to demonstrate the absence of
presence of conflict with the proposed improvements.
Will schedule meeting with Fire Chief.
8. To complete review of the drainage calculations, more detailed information on the basis of the exfiltration rate
used is requested..
Additional detail provided.
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Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
KERN & CO.,LLC.
Chad Z ttroucr, P.E.
Civil Engineer/Project Manager
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May 14, 2013 2013
Diane Otto y;
City of Tybee Island ............
P.O. Box 2749 Coo yr etl,a -4
Tybee Island, GA 31328 Phone (912)786-4573 Fax: (912)786-9539 r on
RE: Marine Science Center 5_10-13
Dear Ms. Otto:
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I have reviewed the revised plans for the above referenced site. My review is limited to land
development and land disturbing activities. I have not attempted to duplicate the work of the
Planning Commission or City staff with regard to setbacks, density or other zoning or subdivision
regulation issues. The following comments are offered.
1) The Firmette satisfied previous comment#1.
2) The parking summaries show proposed parking and not required. To avoid duplication of
effort, please advise if you wish my continued input on the parking demand.
3) While the DNR jurisdictional toe-of-dune is shown, Tybee's 10' dune buffer is not. As it
appears that at least one parking space is within this 10' setback,this information is
needed to'"complete the review. Alternately, if no existing parking spaces are being
counted toward the requirement for this project,the summary can be limited to only the
proposed parking area.
4) Please concur that the connections to the existing boardwalk to the beach are being
reviewed by others and are not included in this review.
5) The Engineer advised that the required ISO based fire flow calculations will be run at a
later date.
6) This Engineer advised that the location of the fire hydrant would be determined following
a meeting with the Fire Chief.
7) The Engineer advised that the location of the continuation of the existing 6"water main
would be shown following a meeting with the Fire Chief. Water and Sewer might be a
more appropriate contact for this.
8) Once the drainage calculations have the proper signed seal, they will be acceptable.
9) The proposed building crosses several parcel lines. A single building cannot cross lotm-.
lines. Clarification is required that the proposed building does not cross any lot lines or
that the building provides required internal fire walls along these lot lines.
Contingent on the above comments being addressed satisfactorily, within the scope of my design I 04-
review,to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is my opinion that this drainage plan should re e^rrb r
meet the requirements of the Land Development Code of the City of Tybee Island. Any
recommendations do not relieve the project of the requirement to obtain any other required
permits, approvals, etc... by any other governmental body or authority having jurisdiction over
any portion of this project
Please advise when revised plans are available for my review. .
Sincerely,
Downer K. Davis, Jr., P.E.
President 2130270C
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Dianne Otto
From: Dianne Otto
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 6:17 PM
To: 'Chad Zittrouer'; 'Craig Clements'
Cc: 'Downer Davis'
Subject: RE: Marine Science Center- UPDATE
Attachments: 2130270C.PDF; 05-C-1.pdf
Craig & Chad - I just spoke with Downer. He said comment#2 is resolved.
Dianne K. Otto, CFM
City of Tybee Island
Planning &Zoning Manager
phone 912.472.5031
fax 912.786.9539
Original Message
From: Dianne Otto
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 6:07 PM
To: 'Chad Zittrouer'; 'Craig Clements'; Joe Wilson; George Reese; 'Bubba Hughes'
Cc: Diane Schleicher; 'Downer Davis'
Subject: FW: Marine Science Center
Chad & Craig,
Attached are comments from Downer Davis on the revised plans that were received 05/10/2013.
Comment#2 - Please provide required parking calculations for the proposed structure. See LDC Section 3-080.
Comment#3 -Attached C-1 shows a 10-foot dune buffer on north and east. Please confirm this comment is resolved
with Downer.
Joe - Please respond to comment#4
Skip - Please respond to comments#5 and #6
George - Please respond to comment#7
Bubba -See parcel ownership detail on attached page C-1. Please advise on comment#9
Thank you all.
Dianne K. Otto, CFM
City of Tybee Island
Planning & Zoning Manager
phone 912.472.5031
fax 912.786.9539
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Consulting Engineers . Land Surveyors • Land Planners
Architects• Landscape Architects •Environmental Scientist
May 21, 2013 RECEIVED
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Mrs. Dianne Otto �'`e V;Se
P.O. Box 2749
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Re: Project Name: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Project Location: Beechwood Drive
Kern& Co.,LLC Project No.: 120418
Dear Dianne:
Attached is a revised set of pdfs for the above referenced project. I will deliver 2 hard copies of
the plans and hydrology report to the meeting tonight. The following resolutions are offered in response
to Davis Engineering, Inc. comments dated 05-14-13:
1. The Firmette satisfied previous comment#1.
Noted.
2. The parking summaries show proposed parking and not required. To avoid duplication of effort,please advise
if you wish my continued input on the parking demand.
Received email from Dianne that this item has been addressed.
3. While the DNR jurisdictional toe-of-dune is shown, Tybee's 10'dune buffer is not.As it appears that at least
one parking space is within this 10'setback, this information is needed to complete the review.Alternately, if
no existing parking spaces are being counted toward the requirement for this project, the summary can be
limited to only the proposed parking area.
Per conversation with Downer Davis,this has been addressed.
4.Please concur that the connections to the existing boardwalk to the beach are being reviewed by
others and are not included in this review.
This will be looked at in further detail in the architectural drawings.
5. ISO based fire flow calculations are required to determining the adequacy of the existing fire hydrants unless
the building is sprinkle red.
We have contacted the fire chief via email and left voice message and have not received
a return call to schedule a flow test. However,demand calculations for the building
have been provided.
6. This reviewer defers to the Fire Chief on the location of the proposed fire hydrant.
Received email from George Reese that he and fire chief would discuss item#6.
7. The location of the continuation of the existing 6"water main is to be shown to demonstrate the absence of
presence of conflict with the proposed improvements.
Received email from George Reese that he and fire chief would discuss item#6.
8. Once the drainage calculations have the proper signed seal, they will be acceptable.
Sealed copy has been provided via email,2 hard copies will be brought to meeting
tonight. ✓ r t 5-21-13) 141ArcA3i 'Ref0Ck aak,j S-$-13
7 Mall Court (31406) • P.O. Box 15179 • Savannah, Georgia 31416 • Phone: (912) 354-8400
Fax: (912) 356-1865 • E-mail: info @kernengineering.com • Web: www.kernengineering.com
Project Name
Project Location(Address and/or City, County, State)
Kern&Co. Project No. IN
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9. The proposed building crosses several parcel line. A single building cannot cross lot lines.
Clarification is required that the proposed building does not cross any lot lines or that the
building provides required internal fire walls along these lot lines.
We understand this recombination will be required,we request that the site plan be
approved contingent upon the building permit to be held until the recombination is
complete.
Should you have any questions or require additional information,please contact me.
Sincerely,
KERN& CO.,LLC.
Chad Zittrouer, P.E.
Civil Engineer/Project Manager
7 Mall Court (31406) • P.O. Box 15179 • Savannah, Georgia 31416 • Phone: (912) 354-8400
Fax: (912) 356-1865 • E-mail: info @kernengineering.com • Web: www.kernengineering.com
Tvbee Island Marine Science Center Fire Flow Demand "` RECEIVED
.. 5-21- 13
F = 1.5
A =3200 sf+ 50% * 1600 sf=4,000 sf
C = 18 * F * Ao.5
= 18 * 1.5 * 4,00005 = 1,708 sf
0 = 1.0
X =0
P =0
NFF =C * 0 * (1 +X+p)
= 1,708 * 1 * (1 + 0 + 0) = 1,708 GPM= 1,700 GPM
Dianne Otto
From: Downer Davis [dkdbus @gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:27 PM
To: Chad Zittrouer
Cc: Dianne Otto
Subject: Re: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
I'm not sure why we received a new set of prints and until I do I prefer not to review them. If changes have been
made beyond my recommendations, please advise to avoid another complete review.
Based on my previous comments, it appears the only unresolved site design issues under my purview are:
1) The matter of the boardwalk
A) If it is structurally attached to the building, the elevation
of the building rises.
B) I am not aware of anyone checking the grade connections for
ADA or GA State Accessibility Code.
2) ISO fire calculations. I did not find the calculations
attached and I recommend Chad bring a hard copy of the demand calcs with him.
3) I understand from Chad that the Fire Chief has not specified a
preferred FH location.
4) The 6' line which is to be used in providing flow to the new
FH and to protect this unsprinklered building has not yet been determined to be adequate.
Downer 912 695-7262
On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Chad Zittrouer<CZittrouer @kernengineering.com> wrote:
> Dianne,
> Attached is a revised set of plans, response letter and additional
> information requested by Mr. Davis. I realize this probably will not
> be reviewed before tonight. However, I wanted to get the revisions
> submitted regardless. I will bring you hard copies tonight.
>Thanks,
> Chad Zittrouer, P.E.
> Civil Engineer/Project Manager
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