Do you have comments regarding VAR-000944-2023 – Request from Johnathan Roberts of Roberts Civil Engineering, on behalf of Beach House Resort Owner LLC, for a variance from LMO Section 16-3-106.L, Coastal Protection Area Overlay District? Please continue to deny these requests. The application logic seems to be "we're doing something far worse now [by constantly erecting a tent] so give us permission to do something really bad but less terrible than what we are currently doing." That logic does not seem sound.

The applicant seems to be doing exactly what we suspected-- starting with a huge proposal, then gradually reducing to find out how weak the Board of Zoning is. But I think the Board is savvy enough not to fall for that tactic and continue to deny these requests.

Furthermore, this series of applications and requests have only served to highlight how egregious the current "temporary" tent arrangement is. The town should stop allowing the "temporary" tents.

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression, Rescue - Basic and Technical, E911 Communications, Hazardous Materials Mitigation
Expectations are the beliefs that something will or should occur. Expectations usually have a basis in performance or values. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 expectations you have for Fire Rescue. Respond to fire, Respond to medical emergency , Respond to safety issue
Concerns are matters of interest or importance to you that may cause worry or anxiety, even minimally. Concerns are about or for Fire Rescue. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 concerns you have for Fire Rescue. Time response to fire, Time response to medical emergency

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Community Risk Reduction, E911 Communications, Fire Investigation, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Disaster Preparedness Planning and Response, Hazardous Materials Mitigation, Rescue - Basic and Technical

Do you have comments regarding VAR-000944-2023 – Request from Johnathan Roberts of Roberts Civil Engineering, on behalf of Beach House Resort Owner LLC, for a variance from LMO Section 16-3-106.L, Coastal Protection Area District? No variances should be allowed that put flood protection or dune protection in jeopardy.
Do you have any other comments on the Agenda? Developers should not be able to circumvent the design guidelines that protect the natural beach features.

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Fire Suppression
Expectations are the beliefs that something will or should occur. Expectations usually have a basis in performance or values. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 expectations you have for Fire Rescue. Fire suppression , EMS response, Storm preparations , Fire inspection , Fire cause and determination
Concerns are matters of interest or importance to you that may cause worry or anxiety, even minimally. Concerns are about or for Fire Rescue. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 concerns you have for Fire Rescue. Manpower shortages , Training , Equipment upgrades , Engines and ladders meeting UL standards , Qualified inspectors
While this feedback process has captured a great deal of your input, you may still want to provide more. Please provide any additional relevant feedback or comments that you would like to share with Fire Rescue. Hilton Head Island fire department needs more manpower. There is no reason to jump from an engine company to an ambulance. Both should be manned.

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Emergency Medical Services, Rescue - Basic and Technical, Fire Suppression, Fire Investigation, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Disaster Preparedness Planning and Response, E911 Communications, Community Risk Reduction, Hazardous Materials Mitigation
Expectations are the beliefs that something will or should occur. Expectations usually have a basis in performance or values. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 expectations you have for Fire Rescue. Quick response times , Professional performance at all times, Ongoing training, Strategic planning for emergencies , Advanced investigation methods
Concerns are matters of interest or importance to you that may cause worry or anxiety, even minimally. Concerns are about or for Fire Rescue. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 concerns you have for Fire Rescue. Speed of rescue vehicles in large developments , Ability to constantly update equipment , Only one exit off the island, Speed of communications , Close proximity of some residences
While this feedback process has captured a great deal of your input, you may still want to provide more. Please provide any additional relevant feedback or comments that you would like to share with Fire Rescue. Very impressed with current responses to calls. I believe the Fire Rescue staff is well trained, caring, and devoted to service.

Name Jeff Vaughn
Do you have comments regarding VAR-000944-2023 – Request from Johnathan Roberts of Roberts Civil Engineering, on behalf of Beach House Resort Owner LLC, for a variance from LMO Section 16-3-106.L, Coastal Protection Area District? I agree with the others who are against the variance for similar reasons. Please do not allow this variance. We want to protect the natural dunes and beaches as well as the view.

Do you have comments regarding VAR-000944-2023 – Request from Johnathan Roberts of Roberts Civil Engineering, on behalf of Beach House Resort Owner LLC, for a variance from LMO Section 16-3-106.L, Coastal Protection Area District? Please do not allow this variance. (a) The proposal seems to fall far outside the guidelines. (b) This property already creates far far far too much noise and disturbance.

If anything, I feel they should be adding sound mitigation, not expanding their footprint. But nothing about this proposal seems to attempt in any way to reduce their noise polution and traffic; it seems only likely to increase both.

My guess is that this proposal is an exploratory tactic for them as they make an extreme proposal in order to determine how much resistence they get. Then they'll come back with a followup proposal at half the size to appear to take the community concerns into account by saying "look, we listened and reduced by half!". But seems like a transparent tactic that the zoning board should not get duped by and fall for.

Since they've raised this proposal, it highlights how they seem to have exploited the "temporary" tents. As such, the town could also consider restricting the "temporary" tents; something that gets erected that many times is not "temporary".

I also fear that, if approved, the use of "temporary" tents will continue in addition to the permanent structure. It may not replace "temporary" but be in addition to it.

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Emergency Medical Services, E911 Communications, Rescue - Basic and Technical, Fire Suppression, Community Risk Reduction, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Disaster Preparedness Planning and Response, Hazardous Materials Mitigation, Fire Investigation
Expectations are the beliefs that something will or should occur. Expectations usually have a basis in performance or values. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 expectations you have for Fire Rescue. Emergency medical services , Rescue operations , Fire suppression , First aid education , Disaster preparedness
Concerns are matters of interest or importance to you that may cause worry or anxiety, even minimally. Concerns are about or for Fire Rescue. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 concerns you have for Fire Rescue. Emergency medical response , Rescue capabilities , Fire suppression , Disaster preparedness , Education in first aid and fire prevention
While this feedback process has captured a great deal of your input, you may still want to provide more. Please provide any additional relevant feedback or comments that you would like to share with Fire Rescue. Volunteerism is the original idea of the Hilton Head fire department. With the increase in population and growing infrastructure, a paid organization developed. The idea of using volunteers in the developing stages should be considered. The residents of Hilton Head although mostly retired, can offer an abundance of knowledge, experience and expertise in the development process. Some of the most highly skilled and experienced residents in the fire service live in the neighborhoods you are protecting. Why not allow a community based organization of volunteers assist with the needs of the fire services. Volunteers are highly motivated, dedicated and are willing to learn. Offering a better organization and helping others. It is a disservice for the Hilton Head fire and rescue organization to not have a better understanding of the people they protect and serve..

Listed below are the services that Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue will evaluate during the strategic planning process. Please compare each of the services below and rank their importance by priority, with the top priority being the most important to you. Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression, E911 Communications, Rescue - Basic and Technical, Fire Investigation, Hazardous Materials Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness Planning and Response, Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Community Risk Reduction
Expectations are the beliefs that something will or should occur. Expectations usually have a basis in performance or values. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 expectations you have for Fire Rescue. timely responses, dedicated unit staffing 2 ALS , 3 engine Co. 4 for Quint and Trk Co
Concerns are matters of interest or importance to you that may cause worry or anxiety, even minimally. Concerns are about or for Fire Rescue. Please list, in priority order, up to 5 concerns you have for Fire Rescue. staffing , increase EMS coverage/additional units during peak/surge times and season