HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-2008 Planning Commission MinutesThe Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met Monday,
June 2, 2008 at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street
in the City Council Chambers at 5:00 PM
Present: Jean Wilson, Chairman; Dan McCrory, Bob Clark, Fran Slade,
Gary Moore, Dick Charles, Lee Turner, Bob Gentle. Gregg Mims, City Planner;
Jonathan Smith, Planning Asst., Betty Rivenbark, Secretary.
Absent: Tim Kant
The minutes of the May 5, 2008 meeting were duly approved as written,
with one abstention by Bob Clark, on motion by Bob Gentle, 2nd by Dick Charles.
SD05-56 Preliminary Plat approval The Cottages at Point Clear, Phase II
(Villas at Point Clear) request for two year extension by Gregory P. Bru. Property
located on the south side of Battles Road just before Battles Road makes a
sharp turn to the north. Jonathan Smith gave the staff report saying this was
given preliminary approval in August 0f 2005 and the subdivision regulations
state that if final plat is not submitted within two years or less the plat approval
will expire. A two year extension was requested on July 2007 and a one year
extension was granted at that time. Staff recommendation was to approve a one
year extension ending July 31, 2009. Gregg stated that their plans meet all
current drainage requirements. Discussion led to a motion by Dick Charles to
approve as per staff recommendation. Dan McCrory 2nd the motion and it carried
unanimously.
IR08-03 informal review for Pierce Kaylor was withdrawn from tonight’s
agenda.
IR08-04 Informal Review request Trey Jinright of Jade Consulting, Inc. of a
proposed PUD/Subdivision located at the southeast corner of Scenic Highway 98
and Parker Road. Jonathan Smith gave the staff report saying the property is
located outside the City and is zoned R-2A in the county planning district 16. It
contains 3.79 acres. The applicant plans to annex into city contingent upon
zoning as a PUD. Two options were provided for development of the land 1. to
divide the existing parcel into 7 lots to allow for a more creative use of the green
space and common area. The main road entrance and exit are to Parker Road
via a looped road. Lots 1 through 4 would front on Scenic 98 with rear access
from a 20 foot alley. Lots 5 through 7 would front on the entrance road into the
subdivision. Option 2. A proposal to divide the existing parcel into 8 lots. All lots
would front on the main public road within the subdivision which ends into a cul-
de-sac. Staff recommendation was to give input. A handout was provided.
Trey Jinright spoke regarding the matter he also handed out a sketch showing
the lot layout saying the lots would be 20,000 feet, with a private drive using
porous material, a 20 ft rear alley. Dick Charles asked where
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would detention be and he answered Lot 3. He said he is getting a topo. Lee
Turner said following the spirit of the Fairhope Regs and seeing the proposed
common area he would vote for the four lots facing 98 with three facing the
common area. Bob Gentle said he liked the rear loaded alley. Further
discussion led to consensus that all liked Option 1 better. Trey thanked them for
their input.
Gregg mentioned that we needed to form two committees and asked
for volunteers, with the following results:
Accessory dwelling units: Gary Moore, Wendy Allen, Mike Hutchinson
Elaine Snyder-Conn, Dick Charles, Dr. Harvey Joanning
City Pedestrian-bike trail through city: Will Mastin, Mike McPherson, Dan
McCrory, Bob Clark, Jean Wilson
Jean W ilson said we also need building height committee – Lee Turner, Fran
Slade volunteered.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 5:30 PM.
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Jean Wilson, Chairman Betty Rivenbark, Secretary