HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1965 Regular and Public MeetingREGULAR AND PUBLIC MEETING OF THE FAIRHOPE_PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION - Friday, June 4, 1965 - 4 P. hl. - City Hall
Present: Members Pitman Frederick, Macon, Bagnell, Gates,
Bung, Stipes kieme er.
Visitors: Mr. Bailey, hr. anYMrs. Odom, Mr. Crass, Mr. Jones,
Mr. and Mfrs. Eric Woods Mrs. Fred Woods. Mrs. Hedden,
Mrs. Stimpson, Mr. and krs. Clay Mrs. Minuto, Mr.
and Mrs. Schermer, Mr. and Mrs. henry appearing in
opposition to McDonough rezoning request; Mrs.
McDonough, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Cummings,
Mr. Woodson, Mr. Smith in favor of McDonough rezoning;
Mr. Mossholder, Dyson, Yohn, Warley, Rickarby, Todd.
Action on appointing Chairman to replace Mr. Woolle having been
tabled until this meeting, Mr. Pitman nominated and Mr. Gates
seconded Dr. Pierce Frederick as Chairman. Mr. Macon moved
nominations be closed, Mr. Stipes seconding the motion. The
secretary was instructed to cast an unanimous vote for Dr. Pierce
Frederick as Chairman.
OLD BUSINESS
Request of R. E. McDonough to rezone lots 14, 15, 16, block 4,
Airey Heights, located on West side of North Section Street
between Grand and Perdido, from R-2 to B-1.
Petition containing approximately 44 signatures of area property
owners objecting to rezoning was placed on file. Mr. Schermer
acted as spokesman for the opposition. Mr. Wilson spoke in
favor of rezoning. Visitors interested in this case were then
dismissed.
NEW BUSINESS
Request of W. R. Todd to rezone from R-2 to B-2 the following
described property
"Land in SW 1/4 of tAV 1/4 Sec. 16 T6S R2E
Baldwin County, Alabama and in the City of
Fairhope, having a depth from Greeno Road
of approximately 89 feet
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Motion by Mr. Stipes, seconded by Mr. Pitman that the above des-
cribed rezoning request be accepted for advertising for public
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Question of subdivision control within the five mile limit set
by ordinance but also within police urisdiction of Daphne
discussed; decision was that while Fairhope Planning Commission
would be glad to offer advice and assistance if desired by .
subdivider, they will not assume control over such subdivision.
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Letter from Mr. Warley asking for written opinion on zoning
status of beach property commonly known as 'Berglin Beach
Property". Mr. Rickarby and Mr. Bailey, Attys. representing
adjoining property owners also present. Mr. Mossholder pointed
out that Sec. 13, P. 2 Zoning Ordinance reads "Questions con-
cerning the exact location of district boundary lines shall be
decided by the Board of Adjustment."
Mr. Niemeyer was instructed to confer with City Attorney and
engineers to determine what action should be taken by the City
in regard to this property.
Action of McDonough rezoning request. Motion by Mr. Gates,
seconded by Mr. Pitman that the Fairhope Planning and Zoningg
Commission recommend to the City Council the rezoning from R-2
to B-1 lots 14, 15, 16, block 4, Airey Heights with the stipu-
lations that (1) a buffer zone either of planting or ornamental
fence be placed on the west boundary and (2) that final plot
plan for proposed land use be presented to Planning Commission
for reviewal and acceptance before issuance of building permit.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Next
regular meeting July 2, 1965.
Eloise T. Wilson
Secretary