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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2011 Planning Commission MinutesJune 6, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes 1 The Planning Commission met Monday, June 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM at the City Administration Building, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers. Present: Jean Wilson, Chairperson; Dick Charles, Vice-Chair; Bob Clark; Gary Moore; Lee Turner; Jennifer Fidler and Rick Kingrea. Jonathan Smith, Planning and Building Director; Nancy Milford, Planner; Emily Boyett, Secretary Absent: Tim Kant and George Roberds Chairperson Jean Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM and announced the meeting is being recorded. The minutes of the May 2, 2011 meeting were considered and Dick Charles moved to accept the minutes with three grammatical changes and was 2nd by Bob Clark. Motion carried with one abstention by Gary Moore. Mrs. Wilson announced Gary Moore has a conflict with the Case SD 11.01 and Mr. Moore left the room. SD 11.01 Request of Moore Engineering & Surveying for Final Plat approval of Twin Oaks Office Park, Seth Moore. The property is located on the south side of Nichols Avenue just east of Greeno Road. Nancy Milford gave the staff report saying the property is in the City of Fairhope and zoned M-1 Light Industrial District and three lots are proposed. She said there are three existing units on the property and each one will be on a separate parcel. Staff recommendation is to approve conditional upon the following: 1) A note shall be labeled on the plat that fire separation and protection requirements shall be met, including but not limited to NFPA, IFC, IBC and City of Fairhope standards. Mrs. Wilson opened the public hearing, having no one present to speak, she closed the public hearing. Mr. Charles asked how the fire rating requirement will be met and Ms. Milford said the applicant added easements and the note to be added to the plat will cover it. Mr. Turner asked if the City’s Building Official is satisfied and Mr. Fulford stated he has spoken with the applicant and he is satisfied. Lee Turner moved to accept the staff recommendation to approve conditional upon the following: 1) A note shall be labeled on the plat that fire separation and protection requirements shall be met, including but not limited to NFPA, IFC, IBC and City of Fairhope standards. Dick Charles 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Gary Moore returned to the room. SD 11.04 Request of Andy Malone for Final Plat approval of the Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Langford Estates. The property is located on the west side of Langford Road, just south of State Highway 104. Nancy Milford gave the staff report saying the property is in Baldwin County and is unzoned. She stated the property is approximately 49.40 acres and four lots are proposed. Staff recommendation is to approve conditional upon the following: 1) The fire protection issue shall be resolved and approved by Dan McCrory, Water and Sewer Superintendent. Mrs. Wilson opened the public hearing, having no one present to speak, she closed the public hearing. Mr. Charles asked if the additional concerns that were listed in the staff’s review letter to the applicant have been satisfied. Mr. Smith stated all other issues were resolved during the staff’s review process. Lee Turner moved to accept the staff recommendation to approve conditional June 6, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes 2 upon the following: 1) The fire protection issue shall be resolved and approved by Dan McCrory, Water and Sewer Superintendent. Jennifer Fidler 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously. UR 11.03 Request of Southern Light for 11.52.11 Utility Review and Approval of the proposed installation of approximately 502 linear feet of fiber optic cable for Fairhope Oncology, Jennifer Johnson. The project will run east along the north side of Morphy Avenue and across Hospital Drive; south across Morphy Avenue and along the east side of Hospital Drive; and east along the south side of Morphy Avenue to 808 Morphy Avenue. Nancy Milford gave the staff report saying Southern Light plans to install approximately 339 linear feet of aerial fiber optic cable and 163 linear feet of underground fiber optic cable. Staff recommendation is to approve conditional upon the following: 1) The applicant shall comply with the minimum requirements as stated by the City of Fairhope Building Official, Code Enforcement officer, Electrical Superintendent, and Water & Sewer Superintendent as stated in the staff report. Mrs. Wilson opened the floor to any public comments; no one was present to speak. Mr. Charles commented on the concerns of the Water and Sewer Superintendent regarding the location of the service lines. Kevin Willaford of Southern Light stated all utilities will be located prior to any construction and they will be contacting Mr. McCrory as well. Dick Charles moved to accept the staff recommendation to approve conditional upon the following: 1) The applicant shall comply with the minimum requirements as stated by the City of Fairhope Building Official, Code Enforcement officer, Electrical Superintendent, and Water & Sewer Superintendent as stated in the staff report. Lee Turner 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously. UR 11.04 Request of Southern Light for 11.52.11 Utility Review and Approval of the proposed installation of approximately 856 linear feet of fiber optic cable for Fairhope Urology, Jennifer Johnson. The project will run along the east side of S. Ingleside Street; along the north side of an alley behind Thomas Hospital; and north to 188 Hospital Drive. Nancy Milford gave the staff report saying Southern Light plans to install approximately 154 linear feet of aerial fiber optic cable and 702 linear feet of underground fiber optic cable. Staff recommendation is to approve conditional upon the following: 1) The applicant shall comply with the minimum requirements as stated by the City of Fairhope Building Official, Code Enforcement officer, Electrical Superintendent, and Water & Sewer Superintendent as stated in the staff report. Mrs. Wilson opened the floor to any public comments; no one was present to speak. Mrs. Fidler asked if any of the sidewalks would be taken out for this project. Kevin Willaford of Southern Light responded there should not be any conflict with the sidewalks or driveways in the area; they will be going under the sidewalks and asphalt. Jennifer Fidler moved to approve the request with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall comply with the minimum requirements as stated by the City of Fairhope Building Official, Code Enforcement officer, Electrical Superintendent, and Water & Sewer Superintendent as stated in the staff report; 2) Any disturbance of the sidewalk shall be replaced to the specifications of the City of Fairhope Building Official. Dick Charles 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously. June 6, 2011 Planning Commission Minutes 3 Old/New Business Medical Overlay District – Jean Wilson stated there was a public input meeting held on Thursday, June 2, 2011 which lasted approximately two hours. She felt the meeting was very productive and felt they received good input that can be taken and applied to the proposed ordinance. She added the Committee would like to have at least one more public input meeting. Mr. Smith agreed with Mrs. Wilson and suggested appointing one more member to the committee from the area. Mr. Charles said he agreed with having a representative from the community on the committee and wanted a committee meeting scheduled for the end of the month. Mrs. Wilson recommended for all of the Commissioners to attend if possible. Mr. Clark asked to be notified of subsequent meetings. He said he thought a lot of people had their questions answered. North Greeno Road Corridor – Mrs. Wilson said the North Greeno Road area has not been forgotten and Mr. Charles is the Chair for this committee. She stated Rick Kingrea, Debbie Quinn and herself will also be on the committee, as well as others from the community. Mr. Moore said he would like to serve and he thinks this area will be a challenge but relief too. Joe Verhoestra of 812 N. Greeno Rd. asked to be included on any e-mails relating to this committee. Having no further business, Gary Moore moved to adjourn and was 2nd by Dick Charles. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting was duly adjourned at 5:20 pm. ________________________ ________________________ Jean Wilson, Chairperson Emily Boyett, Secretary