HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1975 Regular MeetingThe Fairhope C_ nning and Zoning Commission met in regul (session Monday,
Jabruary 2nd, 1975 at the City Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue,
Fairhope, Alabama with Chairman John Parker Presiding. The following members
were present: Mayor Nix, Councilman Shull, Chester Billie, Dr, Pierce Frede-
rick, Jack Kirk, Harford Field, and Ray Gibson, Cecil Pitman was not pre-
sent.
Motion by Councilman Shull,,seconded by Dr. Frederick that the minutes of
the January 6th meeting be approved. Motion carried.
The Application of Carlton and Kenneth Niemeyer for Final Plat Approval of
Orchard Subdivision was presented. Motion was made by Mayor Nix, seconded
by Councilman Shull that Final Approval be granted subject to providing the
City with Performance Bond and setback line shown on final plat. Mr.
Niemeyer stated that he will post Bond. Motion Carried.
The Application of Robert R. Nahrgang for Preliminary Plat Approval located
on Fairwood Boulevard was presented. Mr. Pruitt noted that there are a
number of omissions in the Application and recommended that the request be
continued for the engineer to furnish the appropriate information in com-
pliance with the Subdivision Regulation. Mayor Nix made a motion to pass
over the Application for one month until the proper Application is made.
Seconded by Dr. Frederick. Motion carried.
Mr. Bob Green presented a petition with twenty three (23) signatures re-
questing rezoning of his property on Greeno Road for a Garden Center. Chair-
man Parker suggested that Mr. Green present this request to the Board of
Adjustment so that they can modify existing regulation to rezone for this
request. Councilman Shull moved and Mayor Nix seconded motion that Mr.
reen submit his plan to the Board of Adjustment and request variance with-
out rezoning. Motion carried. Mr. Green agreed to hold Petition until the
Plan is presented to the Board of Adjustments. 1.
Mr. Stearns, CSlding Inspector, informed the Commission hat the Fairhope
Licht Club had applied for a building permit. Councilman Shull made motion
of approval. Motion carried. The Commission asked Mr. Stearns to remind
the Club to check their Flood Insurance coverage before building.
Mr. Stearns submitted plans for the addition of a Sanctuary to the existing
building of the First Baptist Church. It was noted that since the original
plans had been submitted before construction of the existing building, the
Plans had already been approved.
The Commission discussed the draft of the proposed new ordinance and under
4.82 M-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: 4.821 decided to change the section
to read as follows: Uses Permitted: Any industrial, service or commercial
use, except those which after due review and study by the Planning Commission
are found to cause noise, smoke, gas, vibrations, which would be detrimental
'%,_.o the adjacent environment or to the city as a whole.
The Commission will meet on February 18th at 7:00 P.M. to further study
the proposed Ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 7:06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by:
Marion C. Mason, Secretary
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