HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-2010 Planning Commission Minutes 1
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Tuesday,
July 6, 2010, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 161 N. Section Street.
Present: Jean Wilson, Chairman; Jennifer Fidler, Dick Charles, Lee Turner,
Fran Slade, Jonathan Smith, Planning & Building Director; Nancy Milford,
City Planner and Pandora Heathcoe, Secretary.
Absent: Tim Kant, Mayor, Chris Gill, Attorney; Bob Clark, Gary Moore and
Mike Ford City Council member.
The minutes of the June 7, 2010 meeting were approved on motion by Dick
Charles, Fran Slade 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously.
UR10.05-UR10.09 Request of Robin Brown of Mediacom for utility
review and approvals for the proposed installations. A motion was made
by Dick Charles to consolidate all five requests (UR10.05-UR10.09) in
consent, Jean Wilson 2nd the motion and it was carried unanimously. Nancy
Milford read the five proposals for review and approvals. Mr. Joseph
Predgent, Mediacom representative was present to answer any and all
questions presented by the Board. Mr. Predgent described that the process
for pulling the cable would more resemble stitch boring than directional
boring. Mr. Predgent had met with Jennifer Fidler and Nancy Milford at
Eddington to show them the difference between the two processes. Jennifer
Fidler explained that process would entail slicing the soil approximately 2’
and a cable would be pulled through that. Jennifer listed questions for
potential problems such as: sidewalks, trees, irrigation systems, fences over
the easements, etc. Mr. Predgent said they would dig a trench
approximately one foot long and use an air compressor to blow the cable
through. Mr. Predgent provided system maps and letters describing the
difference between the two processes. Jean Wilson mentioned that this is
an 11.52 review only, not a hearing, to review the character and location of
the utilizes. At this time she offered the audience to add any comments,
which none were given. Mr. Predgent also brought a sample of the green
boxes that will be used to try to match the existing City electrical boxes, and
also stated the cable will be ¾” and 5/8” in size. A motion for approval of all
five requests was given by Dick Charles, Fran Slade 2nd the motion and it
carried unanimously.
SD 05-56 Request of Gregory P. Bru for one (1) year extension of
Preliminary Plat approval for the Cottages at Point Clear, Phase II
(Villas at Point Clear). – Nancy Milford read the previous staff
interpretations for this request. Mr. Craig Bru was present and stated that a
timing issue is the reason for the extension request. Jean Wilson asked Mr.
Bru if he understood that should an extension be granted, the project must
comply with any updated drainage requirements and subdivision
regulations; Mr. Bru agreed that he understood. Lee Turner moved for a
motion, Dick Charles 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously.
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July 6, 2010 – Page Two
UR 10-12 Request of Southern Light for an 11.52.11 Utility Review and
Approval of the proposed installation of approximately 1,160 linear feet of
fiber optics. The project will run along South Ingleside Street and across
Morphy Avenue. Nancy Milford read the previous staff interpretations for this
request. Jean Wilson offered for any audience questions, which none were
given. Mr. Andrew Bramlett, applicant was present to answer any questions.
Jennifer Fidler questioned if he was aware of a City ordinance requiring that
any and all new utilities must be installed underground and inquired as to
why an exception was being made. Jonathan Smith explained that the
franchise agreement states Southern Light may legally attach lines to
existing poles and they are not placing any new poles for this project. She
also stated that when the City installs cable, those cables are insulated to
prevent the tree growth from growing into the cable lines. Mr. Bramlett
explained the process of Southern Light and the type of cable and
insulations they use. Mr. Bramlett also explained the fiber optic cable used
does not carry any electricity, the cable is glass. Jennifer Fidler questioned
the size of the fiber optic cable and Mr. Bramlett stated the size is
approximately less than 454 diameters in size. .A motion for approval was
given by Lee Turner, Dick Charles 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously.
Business Update: Jonathan Smith gave an update on the Medical Overlay
Committee. He stated that Mr. Phil Cusa from Thomas Hospital
accompanied Jonathan to review the hospital area.
Dick Charles stated the Greeno Road Committee has held its first meeting
at Vision Bank.
Jonathan Smith also stated that the Colony at the Grand issue will be heard
by the City Council on August 9, 2010.
Lee Turner moved to adjourn the meeting, Dick Charles 2nd the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 PM.
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Jean Wilson, Chairman Pandora Heathcoe