HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1972 Regular MeetingFAMHOPF PLAMIM MMMISSION
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The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 5:00 PM
April 3, 1972 by Chairman Parker. Roll call was taken by Chairman Parker with
Mr. Pitman and Mr. Bung being absent. Planning Consultant Robert George was
present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Chairman. It
Was found that the Planning Corunission's recommendation to hold a Public Hearing
on the rezoning of the W. C. Stearns property from R-2 to B-1 was omitted.
The minutes were approved as read pending the addition of this omission.
First order of business was the Public Hearing on the Ingersoll Rezoning.
Being no discussion from the floor, Mr. Arnold made a motion to recommend to
the City Council that this property not be considered for rezoning until the
time it was incorporated into the City of Fairhope. Nx. Macon stated that
the City had the power to rezone outside of the City Limits in the Police
Jurisdiction. 11r. Arnold stated that the Supreme Court.of Alabama has ruled
that no City can zone outside of the City Limits. Mr. Macon replied that
there has been no case yet to test this ruling and as long as the City still
has this ordinance that they should continue to rezone outside of the City
Limits in the Police Jurisdiction. Mr. Arnold's motion died for lack of a
second. With no further discussion, Yx. Macon roved that the Planning Corr ission
recommend to the City Council to rezone the Ingersoll property from R-2 to B-1.
Motion seconded by Mr. Gates. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Next order of buz iness was the Public Hearing on the W. C. Stearns
rezoning from R-2 to B-1. The Planning Consultant was asked to explain his
letter of February 295 1972 in which he recormended a denial of this request.
Yr. George stated that this.would constitute a "spot zone' and should be
avoided. He further stated that no vicinity map accompanied the application
and it appeared that Mr. Stearns had no use intended for his property once it
was rezoned.,With no further deiscussion being voiced, Mr. Fredrick made the
motion to recommend this request to the City Council for their approval.
Motion seconded by Mr. Arnold. Vote: Yes - 6 No - 1 (Mr. Macon)
Public Hearing on rezoning on the Loyd Vick property from R-2 to B-1.
The purpose of rezoning is to open a TtiT repair business in a residence.
Motion by Mr. Fredrick to recommend this request to the City Council fcr
rezoning, second by i-s. Arnold. lotion carried with a unanimous vote.
Application for rezoning by Nike Ford, Agent for Mr. and Mrs. Leather -
wood, from R-1. R-2 and B-1 to B-3 for the purpose of building small business
office. Mr. Mike Ford was present to represent Mr. and Mrs. Leatherwood. It
was pointed out by 1k1r. Fcrd that the Leatherwood property was presently split
by three zoning districts R-11 R-2 and B-1 and that the request for B-3
(Tourist Cormiercial) would do away with this split. He further stated that
in his opinion the B-3 classification would accommodate the business offices.
It was asked that the uses permitted in a B-3 zone be read to the Coranission.
Upon reading it was the concensus of t1m Commission that the B-3 zone would
accommodate small business. :with no further discussion, Mr. Arnold moved
that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing on this request, seconded
by Mr. Kirk - Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Mr, George Dyson,.City Building Inspector, presented an application for
a building permit by Dimensional Products. Motion by Mr. Gates to approve
the issuance of a building permit, seconded by Mr. Fredrick. Motion carried
by unanimous vote - Mr. Macon abstaining.
Application for preliminary and final subdivision plat approval for
the Bryant Bishop Subdivision was presented. Mrs. Ethel Bishop was present
to represent the property. Mr. Arnold pointed out that the street is paved,
all utilities - are present, that no boundary changes are being made and that
no new rights -of -ways are being added. .He further stated that this was just
a matter of splitting one large lot into three lots, each with the proper
square footage. Mrs. Ethel Bishop stated that she needed to split her lot
so that her sons could build their own houses and that her sons and their
wives were presently living with her. The Planning Consultant stated that
the Planning Commission had just adopted Subdivision Regulations and that
they should folk:: the procedure set forth in this document. He also stated
that he has not had a chance to review the plat for its correctness. With
no further discussion a motion by 111r. Macon to approve this plat pending
the Planning Consultant's written recommendations was made, with second by
Mr. Box. notion carried by unanimous vote with Mr. Arnold abstaining.
Mrs. William Hill presented ideas on creating valldzig and bike paths
throughout the City. She pointed out the need for such paths and that
presently there were more b_lccs in the City than cars. She presented a
map showing what she considered to be the areas to put the paths. She also
presented a questionnaire which she is circulating in the City to find out
general feelings regarding such paths. The Planning Consultant was asked to
look over the map and comment -at the next meeting.
Yx. Amon Gates presented a plat for preliminary and final approval
for the re -subdivision of Gates Fairmont Subdivision No. 1. I-r. Gates stated
that this subdivision had been given preliminary and final approval once and
his intention was to re -subdivide and make purger lots. 21otion by Tu. TIacon,
second by Mr. Fredricks to grant preliminary and final approval for this
re -subdivision. ;lotion carried by unanimous vote, Mr. Gates abstaining.
Mr. Jack Stapleton was present to ask an opinion for rezoning some if
his property for a subdivision. Be stated that he had not filad proper
application for rezoning. Chairman Parker stated that he would have to file
proper applicaticn before the C=fission could rule. In order to save time,
Mr. i:acon moved that the Planning Commission advertise for a public hearing
to be held regarding T-Ir. Stapleton's property, pending the filing of a proper
rezoning application 1,5 lays prior to May 1st meeting. Motion seconded by
Yx. Box and carried by a unanimous vote.
Mr. 11es Stapleton was present to ask an opinion of the Commission.
He stated that he was going to build a skating rink in the City, that his
building was ordered and being shipped and he needs some property to build
on. The owner of the property he intended to build refuse to -let him use it
now. He stated that he thinks he has another location, but it would have to
be rezoned and he wanted to know if it could be rezoned.
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Discussion centered on the possibility of building in the City Park. Mr.
Macon stated that this •could be a good location for him to locate if something
could be worked out, end that the rink would be a good asset to the City by
giving the young people something to do.
A preliminary subdivision plat for nine lots to be named Georgetown
was presented on behalf of Carlton Niemeyer. Lacking proper application and
the absence of someone to represent the property, the plat was tabled.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P24.
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