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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-2005 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday, August 1, 2005 at 5:00 PM at the City Municipal Building, 161 N. Section Street. Present: Dick Charles, Chairman; Tim Kant, Dan McCrory, Jean Wilson, Lee Turner, Ed Brinson, Dan Stankoski. Absent: Bob Clark. Christopher Baker, Director of Planning & Zoning, Summer Woodson, Asst. Planner, Betty Rivenbark, Secretary Chairman Charles welcomed Councilman Stankoski to the Commission. The minutes of the July meeting were considered and approved with one correction noted on motion by Tim Kant, 2nd by Ed Brinson and unanimously carried. ZC0S.14 Public hearing request for a zoning change from R3 Single Family to R4 Low Density Multi-Family at 803 S. Mobile Avenue by Jubilee Development, LLC(Generally located east of Scenic 98 just north of Nelson Road) Mr. Baker in his comments said this has been used for the better part of 30 years as multi-family with seven building with two units in each. It is non-conforming now and the potential owners want to make the use and the zoning of the property conform. He said further that there are 14 units now and this would allow for two additional units. Further, when the building permit for the new buildings is issued the site must then conform to current drainage requirements. Staff recommendation was to approve because the benefit of the new buildings and proper stormwater management outweigh the negative impact of two additional units. A Mike Levitard spoke telling what planned with the rezoning, that there will be 16 duplex townhouses and they will be sold and that they will be no higher than 30 ft. The public hearing was opened and Larry Thomas and Kathy Mangon spoke saying they were invited to a meeting regarding what planned there and they are for the development and improved drainage. The public hearing was closed with no further comments. A motion was made by Lee Turner, 2nd by Ed Brinson to recommend approval to city council as per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. tC0S.15 Public hearing request for rezoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to PUD by Fairfield Financial, LLC(Generally located at the northeast corner of Booth Road and County Road 44) Mr. Baker said that this property contains approximately 9.5 acres and is currently zoned R3 He said 8 Patio Garden Homes and 32 Townhomes are proposed. His recommendation was to table until documents are provided from the County for the drainage improvements. The engineer and developer are in the process of designing and seeking approval from the county for drainage improvements. Further, the engineer is in the process of designing changes to the outfall of the pond in order to help the Fairfield drainage issues. Planning & Zoning Commission August 1, 2005 -Page Two Further discussion led to a motion by Mayor Kant moved to table until proper engineering done and presented. Dan McCrory 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously. ZC0S.16 Public hearing request for zoning change from R-4 to B2 for property of Robert Doyle(located at the Northeast corner of St James and Summit Street) Mr. Baker in his comments said this is where St. James Apartments are located and that the property is not located in the CBD. He recommended approval. The public hearing was opened. Dan Corte Spoke representing Mr. Doyle and said nothing is planned for this location that he is planning to put townhomes on his property next to Mr. Doyle's and by changing zoning to B2 his separation footage will change and this is what he is wanting to do. There were no other comments and the public hearing was closed. Ed Brinson moved to recommend approval to the city council as per staff recommendation. Lee Turner 2nd the motion and it carried unanimously. Gary Moore arrived at 5:20 PM. SR0S.03 Site Plan review of a mixed-use project located at 100 N. Bancroft Street. Request of Intrepid Ventures, Inc. Summer Woodson in her review said this is located in the CBD and is zoned B2. She said the structure is 5950 sq ft which is site coverage of 72% and that 8 parking spaces are required and the proposed plan has 7 spaces inside a covered parking garage and 4 on Equality Street . Further, that gutters and downspouts will direct the roof water away fro the adjacent property to the north and east towards Bancroft and Equality Streets. Her recommendation was to approve providing the city horticulturalist approves the landscape plan and in talking with Jennifer she said that one tree will be required every 30 feet. Further discussion led to a motion by Jean Wilson to approve as per staff recommendation. Ms. Wilson also made the comment she liked the idea that the bottom floor would be reserved for retail. Ed Brinson 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SD0S.04 Site Plan Review of Charlie Bassett for a proposed hotel located on Section Street between Fairhope Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. Mr. Baker said the property is "L" shaped and has two frontages on Section and Magnolia and incorporates the building where Mr. Maumenee's office is located and where Mr. Bassett's office is located. It is zoned B2 General Business and is located in the CBD. He said further that property in all directions is zoned B2. Mr. Bassett is proposing to construct a 3 story parking deck in the lot located behind Stowe's, Fairhope Hardware, and Mateer's which will create 253 spaces. The 1st floor deck will be below Planning & Zoning Commission August 1, 2005 -Page Three grade, the 2 nd floor is at grade and the 3rd floor is elevated. This structure is below the 35' building height allowance and will be paid for by the developer. Parking will be free to the public but 89 spaces will be reserved for patrons of the hotel. The existing lot has 80 spaces. The parking will create a net increase of 84 spaces. The proposal is to shield the deck from public view by the building that faces Magnolia, Section and Fairhope Avenue. It will be visible from Church Street but the developer is proposing to install trellises in order for ivy to grow and cover the fa~ade and reduce any visual impact. He recommended approval. Charlie Bassett spoke saying this proposal is for a Hampton Inn and he has complied with all the rules on landscaping and height requirements. He said they are proposing 89 rooms and that this is not your usual design that it will be set back on Section and Magnolia Street and that 90% is impervious and the building is actually smaller than Greers food store. He said it will have good economic impact. He said he is seeking approval contingent on the parking deck issues being worked out. Mr. Baker said this would need to be done by the end of September. Mayor Kant said this would improve parking for the city but that the Parking Authority had to give approval and that this would be at no cost to the city. Mr. Bassett said that is right. The only concern is that the site plan is tied in to parking. The Mayor said he would also like to have a letter from the Historic Commission that Ben Maumenee's building is not contributing to the historic district . Mr. Bassett said he is working with lawyers to clear the issues up especially the parking deck. Gary Moore moved to give site plan approval with understanding that this approval is tied to parking decl< approval and letter from Historic Commission, and the developer has agreed to these contingencies. Mr. Bassett said this was fine with him. Ed Brinson 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SD 05.41 Preliminary Plat Approval of Harless Development for Magnolia Place (Generally located west of State Highway 181 and north of Cty Rd 30) Mr. Baker said Scott Hutchinson of HMR is representing Doug Harless in this request. Further, that this had come before the commission in April and positive feedback was given and tabled at the July meeting for a 3rd party engineering review. Drainage is the issue with this property as there have been many issues involving Moseley Road and this area. By the time the agenda was prepared they had not received the review from Thompson Engineering but had by the time of the meeting and it had been forwarded to the commission members. Lee Turner moved to untable this, Ed Brinson 2 nd the motion and it carried with one abstention by Gary Moore. Mr. Baker said Thompson Engineering had recommended minor modifications and HMR had revised their plans as per recommendation and that Thompson and HMR are on the same page. Dick Charles asked Planning & Zoning Commission August 1, 2005 -Page Four Mr.Hutchinson if his calculations took into consideration Mr. Peacock's problem to the west. Mr. Peacock had sent a letter with pictures of problem. Mr. Hutchinson said there was no flooding to the west. Mr. William Peacock addressed the commission saying he lives on Aryshire Lane and the water flows from the west onto his property and that if this is not planned to be handled he will have to dig ditches. Mr. Hutchinson said this can be easily handled in their plans that they plan to take the water out of there and into their pond with a 15 hour releaser time. He said it will be at a predevelopment flow rate. Tim Kant asked legally how can they run all the water to the north. Scott Hutchison said they have done everything by the subdivision regulations, that they have spent a lot of time and education to learn this technical data. Dick Charles asked if he concurred with Thompson engineering report and Scott said yes. Lee Turner asked if they meet subdivision regulations and Chris Baker said yes. Jean Wilson said they have jumped through every hoop and moved to approve the site plan as requested. Lee Turner 2 nd the motion and it passed with one no vote by Tim Kant and Gary Moore abstained. SD0S.43 -Final Plat approval of The Cottages at Point Clear Phase 1 by Pt. Clear Development Co(Generally located on the west side of Section Street between Beaver Creek Drive and Old Battles Road) Summer Woodson said this property is not located in the City and is not currently zoned. Further, that a performance bond for cost of installation of water main, sewer lines, and pump station and maintenance bond have been submitted. Also, a performance bond for the roads has been posted. She said final inspections will be done after the improvements are complete. She recommended approval. Christopher Baker said it meets all our requirements. Mike Farland spoke for Pt. Clear Development. Dan McCrory asked how fire department would be able to respond to gated community and was told a "yelper" is planned. Lee Turner moved to approve as per staff recommendation subject to "yelper" being installed. Dan McCrory 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SD0S.44 Minor Subdivision Approval of Thistle Lane, Shirley R. Moore located at 151 Blue Island Street. Summer Woodson said this is inside the city and zoned R2 and she is proposing to create a minor subdivision with 4 lots. Preliminary and final approval is being sought. She went on to say that they received the drainage plans from Moore Engineering today and they look good. Christopher Baker said they meet our requirements. Lee Tuner moved to approve subject to staff's final review of drainage plans. Gary Moore 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commission August 1, 2005 -Page Five SD0S.45 Minor Subdivision Approval of Gayfer Court Estates, Jeanine Normand(Generally located near the end of Gayfer Court on the north side of the street) Summer Woodson said that the property is located inside the city and is zoned R2 and they are proposing to create a minor subdivision of two lots. Seth Moore is representing Ms. Normand and they just received the drainage plans today but they look okay. Mr. Moore said are in Flood Zone AE they will build at a 12' Finished Floor Elevation and this has been noted on the plat. The access to this property was questioned and explained by Mr. Moore. A motion was made by Ed Brinson to approve subject to drainage plans being approved by the city. Motion carried unanimously. SD0S.46 Final Plat Approval of River Station Phase II (Generally located between Cty Rd 48 and Gayfer Road Extension just north of River Station Phase 1) Summer Woodson said HMR is representing River Station LLC and the property is not located in the city and is not zoned. She said a final inspection was performed by staff on June 23 rd and the items that needed to be taken care of have been corrected. She recommended approval. Jean Wilson moved to approve, Lee Turner 2nd the motion and it carried with an abstention by Gary Moore and Ed Brinson. SD0S.47 Minor subdivision approval of Burks Estates, Jeffrey and Debbie Burks (located at the northwest corner of Keller Rd and County Road 11) Summer Woodson said they are proposing to create a minor subdivision with two lots and they are requesting preliminary and final plat approval and a waiver of the stormwater standards as the 2 nd lot is 3.57 acres and the 1st lot has already been improved. Her recommendation was to approve. Jean Wilson moved to approve as per staff recommendation. Ed Brinson 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SOOS.SO Informal Review of redevelopment of a trailer court to Single Family property of Mike Wesley(Generally located west of Hwy 24 east of Hwy 27)Steve Dunnam was present and talked to the commission about the conversion of the trailer park to a single family subdivision. The trailer park is located outside the city but is in the police jurisdiction. Mr. Baker said that the surveyor has been notified that the appropriate stormwater engineering will be required. He said further that the street layout meets the spirit of the subdivision regulations currently there is no curb and gutter. Mr. Dunnam told the commission what planned and also asked that they be allowed to Use valley ribbon concrete edging and focus water to detention area that the existing drainage goes to ditches. He said they will run everything to the Planning & Zoning Commission August 1, 2005 -Page Six northeast detention area. He said they are reserving two green areas. He was asked the width of the roads and said 20 feet. Input was given and it meets the spirit of the subdivision regulations. SD0S.51 Request of Southern Light for an 11.52.11 review of a fiber optic infrastructure project. Mr. Baker said Paul Bulllington is representing Southern Light and they are proposing to construct a fiber optic system within the city jurisdiction and this falls under 11.52.11 review of a utility for location, character and extent. They will need a franchise agreement through the City Council and a right of way permit. Further discussion led to Tim Kant moving to approve, Dan McCrory 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. SD0S.52 Request of City of Fairhope Public Utilities for an 11.52.11 review of a proposed sewer line extension on County Road 32 for location, character and extent. Dan McCrory said this will allow 650 feet extension on Cty Rd 32 from 6840 Cty Rd 32 and will be maintained and owned by the city and we will pick up six new customers. Jean Wilson moved to approve, Ed Brinson 2 nd the motion and it carried unanimously. Mayor Kant said the Blue Water Task Force is up and running. There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned at 6:40 PM ~ 'Richard N. Charles, Chairman