TOWN OF EDISTO BEACH Tuesday, April 21, 2009 THESE MINUTES ARE NOT VERBATIM, BUT DO ACCURATELY REFLECT THE PROCEEDINGS. Staff attending: Zoning Administrator Gus Gusler and Building Code Administrator Patrick Brown Chairman Moore called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Review of Minutes: Minutes from 03-24-09: Member Cannon made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Member Yeargin provided a second and the vote was unanimous to approve. Chairman Moore made a motion to add his comments to the minutes (see below). His comments are a response to Member Tilby’s (comments) that she asked to be included into the records of the minutes. Member Tilby’s statement… “As I stated in the work session I do want to clarify for the month’s minutes, my affirmative vote for the motion made by Jerry Zeller, “to approve the pier based on the zoning, parking and use.” In that meeting I did not hear nor understand that we were voting on final plans for the pier. The one page document that I received when I arrived for the February 24, 2009 meeting outlined the various uses in the Pavilion as well as the parking and had a sketch of the attached pier. I received information that in their meeting, the Town Council approved the final plans based on a recommendation from the Planning Commission. This was the first time that I personally heard that we had approved final plans. My clarification is not directly related to the pier but to the process for providing information.” Chairman Moore’s statement… “As Chairman of the Planning Commission, it is my opinion based on a review of section 86-141(i) that member Tilby and member Sandifer misunderstood their role as planning commission members as it related to this particular application process for a building permit. It is also my opinion that member Tilby's comment regarding the process for providing information is inaccurate. According to SC State law and our adopted rules of procedure, the planning commission and building department followed procedures as required for adding business to an agenda and also as it's related to providing information to members of the planning commission. All members were briefed during the meeting as to what the requirements were when adding an item to the agenda, and what had to happen in order to do so. A motion to add the item was made, followed by a second and a unanimous vote followed. I would also like to remind all members of the planning commission that we are here to serve the people of Edisto Beach, and I couldn't think of a better way to serve our people than to make certain, without a doubt, that you are fully aware of the issues and the motions that we consider for a vote.” Vice Chair Zeller provided a second. The motion passed with a vote of 4-3 with Members Tilby, Sandifer and Cannon opposing. Member Cannon asked that minutes note that he thinks Member Tilby’s statement actually reflects the situation. Committee Reports: Maritime Zoning District: Member Tilby presented the final draft of the MZD along with a list of issues to consider. She noted that she has done a search of current ordinances and did not find any duplication. Also included in the draft are other Non Zoning issues to be considered for inclusion into Section 10 (Attachment A). She stated that the primary purpose of the MZD overlay district is the protection and preservation of marshes and waterways that define the Town of Edisto Beach’s jurisdiction. Following a lengthy discussion amongst the Commission, Member Sanders made a motion to pass the draft MZD Ordinance onto Council for consideration. Member Sandifer provided a second and asked to make a statement as to the origination of this Ordinance and that it be entered into the record. He proceeded to read portions from 4 documents (Attachment B). Vice Chair Zeller stated that he is not in favor of sending this draft to Council as primarily, it is a major overlap of responsibility which will result in adding yet another layer of bureaucracy. Chairman Moore asked for a vote. The motion to pass this draft Ordinance on to Council for consideration passed 4-3 with Chairman Moore, Vice Chair Zeller and Member Yeargin opposing. Comprehensive Plan Update: Chairman Moore stated that he has spoken with Matthew Brady from the Low Country Council of Government and that Mr. Brady intends to have the update finished and to us prior to the next Commission meeting. Old Business: None New Business: Jungle Road Produce Stand: Mark and Gina Steedley have submitted a request along with all required documentation for a produce stand to be located at lots K & L Block 2, Jungle Road. Member Sandifer made mention of how well done and complete the presentation package was. Chairman Moore recused himself as he is related to the Steedley’s. Member Cannon made a motion to approve the Steedley’s request. Member Sandifer provided a second and the vote was unanimous to approve. Public Comment: News Reporter Jimmy King directed several questions to the Commission. Chairman Moore asked if there were any more business in front of the Commission. There being none he asked for a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 pm. Freedom of Information Act, § 30-4-80(3) was complied with. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION _________________________________________
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