HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2017 Planning Commission MinutesMarch 6, 2017
Planning Commission Minute s
The Planning Commission met Monday, March 6, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the City Municipal
Complex, 161 N . Section Street in the Council Chambers.
Present: George Roberds, Vice-Chair; Bernie Fogarty; Bob Clark; Ralph Thayer; Hollie
MacKellar; David Martin; Jimmy Conyers; Wayne Dyess, Planning Director; Nancy
Milford, Planner; Emily Boyett, Secretary; and Ken Watson, City Attorney
Absent: Lee Turner, Chairperson
Vice-Chairman Roberds called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM and announced the
meeting is being recorded.
The minutes of the February 6, 2017 meeting were considered and Ralph Thayer moved
to accept the minutes as written and was 2nd by Bernie Fogarty. The motion carried with
one abstention by Hollie MacKellar.
SD 17.04 Public hearing to consider the request of Fairhope Medical Park, LLC for
Multiple Occupancy Project approval of Magnolia Medical Office Park, a 6-unit
project. The property is located on the southeast comer of the intersection of Greeno
Road and County Road 44 (a.k.a. Twin Beech Road). Mr. Dyess gave the staff report
saying the property is unzoned and located in the City of Fairhope Planning Jurisdiction.
The property consists of approximately 6.60 acres and a 6-unit multiple occupancy
medical office is proposed. Staff recommendation is to approve contingent upon the
following conditions:
1. The Operations and Maintenance Plan and Agreement shall be submitted with
revisions and be recorded.
2. The minor revisions to the drainage plan shall be corrected to the satisfaction of
the third-party reviewer.
3. The applicant shall work with Jennifer Fidler, City of Fairhope Horticulturist, on
all landscaping related issues to her satisfaction. Jennifer Fidler's approval of the
site plan shall be required prior to land disturbance permit.
4. All conditions ( except for condition 5) of approval shall be satisfied in a timely
manner. At the time of final site plan, the applicant shall have all conditions of
approval completed so the site plan may be recorded within a 60-day time frame ,
per the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
5. At the time of Building Certificate of Occupancy, all required water and sewer
testing shall be required.
Dr. Thayer asked.if the County has approved the site for acces s and traffic and Mr. Dyess
stated he did not know, but permits will be required prior to receiving a building permit.
Mrs. MacKellar asked if architectural renderings were submitted and Mr. Dyess
responded no, the site is in the county and the City does not have architectural guidelines
or restrictions.
Mr. Roberds opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, Mr. Roberds
closed the public hearing.
David Martin made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve contingent
upon the following conditions:
1. The Operations and Maintenance Plan and Agreement shall be submitted with
revisions and be recorded.
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2. The minor revisions to the drainage plan shall be corrected to the satisfaction of
the third-party reviewer.
3. The applicant shall work with Jennifer Fidler, City of Fairhope Horticulturist, on
all landscaping related issues to her satisfaction. Jennifer Fidler' s approval of the
site plan shall be required prior to land disturbance permit.
4. All conditions ( except for condition 5) of approval shall be satisfied in a timely
manner. At the time of final site plan, the applicant shall have all conditions of
approval completed so the site plan may be recorded within a 60-day time frame,
per the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
5. At the time of Building Certificate of Occupancy, all required water and sewer
testing shall be required.
Ralph Thayer 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
SD 17.07 Public hearing to consider the request of JADE Consulting, LLC for Final
Plat approval of Bridlewood Farms, an 11-lot subdivision, Trey Jinright. The
property is located on the west side of Langford Road across from My Way. Mr. Dyess
gave the staff report saying the subject property is unzoned in Baldwin County and is in
the City of Fairhope Planning Jurisdiction. The site is approximately 100 .2 acres and 11
lots are proposed. Staff recommendation is to approve contingent upon the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall execute the Operations and Maintenance Agreement and Plan
documents and record the documents at the time of final plat recording.
2. The applicant shall satisfy to the approval of City of Fairhope Superintendents all
punch list items identified at the time of final inspection.
3. All conditions of approval shall be satisfied in a timely manner. The final plat
shall be recorded within 60 days from Planning Commission approval, per the
City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. Roberds opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, Mr. Roberds
closed the public hearing.
Ralph Thayer made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve contingent
upon the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall execute the Operations and Maintenance Agreement and Plan
documents and record the documents at the time of final plat recording.
2. The applicant shall satisfy to the approval of City of Fairhope Superintendents all
punch list items identified at the time of final inspection.
3. All conditions of approval shall be satisfied in a timely manner. The final plat
shall be recorded within 60 days from Planning Commission approval , per the
City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations .
Bob Clark 2 nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
SD 17.08 Public hearing to consider the request of Dewberry/Preble-Rish, LLC for
Final Plat approval of Woodlawn, Phase 3, a 34-lot subdivision, Steve Pumphrey.
The property is located on the south side of County Road 44 (a.k.a. Twin Beech Road)
and west of Bonaventure Street. Mr. Dyess gave the staff report saying the property is in
the City of Fairhope and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential
District. The site is approximately 14.74 acres and 34 lots are proposed. Staff
recommendation is to approve contingent upon the following conditions:
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1. The applicant shall revise the street tree plan to reflect a small species tree that
meets the approval of Jennifer Fidler and the issue of the unauthorized removal of
the trees shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Fairhope Horticulturist
and Planning Director.
2. The applicant shall satisfy to the approval of City of Fairhope Superintendents all
punch list items identified at the time of final inspection.
3. The Operations and Maintenance Plan shall be recorded once the revisions have
been approved and at the time of final plat recording.
4. All conditions of approval shall be satisfied in a timely manner. The final plat
shall be recorded within 60 days from Planning Commission approval, per the
City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. Roberds opened the public hearing.
Thomas Allen of 726 Whittington A venue -He stated concerns with only one entrance
into the subdivision and the amount of homes. He said traffic and safety are an issue and
he suggested an additional entrance onto St. Hwy. 181 and reducing the speed limit in
Phase 1 to 20 mph.
James Whitson of 729 Amador A venue -He is President of the Property Owners
Association. He noted concerns with traffic and safety due to only one entrance. He
asked if a traffic signal or a 3-way stop can be installed at the intersection of Bonaventure
Street and Twin Beech Road.
Having no one else present to speak, Mr. Roberds closed the public hearing .
Mr. Dyess stated the traffic and safety concerns need to be addressed by the Traffic
Committee and he recommended the residents contact the Police Department for
information.
Ralph Thayer made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve contingent
upon the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall revise the street tree plan to reflect a small species tree that
meets the approval of Jennifer Fidler and the issue of the unauthorized removal of
the trees shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Fairhope Horticulturist
and Planning Director.
2. The applicant shall satisfy to the approval of City of Fairhope Superintendents all
punch list items identified at the time of final inspection.
3. The Operations and Maintenance Plan shall be recorded once the revisions have
been approved and at the time of final plat recording.
4. All conditions of approval shall be satisfied in a timely manner. The final plat
shall be recorded within 60 days from Planning Commission approval, per the
City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
David Martin 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
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