HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-2019 Planning Commission MinutesJanuary 7, 2019
Planning Commission Minutes
The Planning Commission met Monday, January 7 , 2019 at 5:00 PM at the City
Municipal Complex, 161 N. Section Street in the Council Chambers.
Present: Lee Turner, Chairperson; Alt Dyas; Rebecca Bryant; Charles Johnson; Hollie
MacKellar; Richard Peterson; Clarice Hall-Black; Jack Burrell; Wayne Dyess, Planning
Director; Buford King , Planner; Nancy Milford, Planner; Emily Boyett, Secretary; and
Ken Watson, City Attorney
Absent: Ralph Thayer and Mike Jeffries, Planning Technician
Chairman Turner called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM and announced the meeting is
being recorded.
The minutes of the December 3, 2018 meeting were considered, and Richard Peterson
made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Rebecca Bryant 2nd the motion and the
motion carried unanimously with the following vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant,
Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Richard Peterson, Clarice Hall-Black,
and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP) Review and Approval, Kim
Burmeister. Mrs. Burmeister stated the City operates under Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) Phase II General Permit N umber ALR040040. The SWMPP is
submitted yearly and is a permit requirement. Assessment and public review of this plan
is also a requirement and is specified in the current plan as being evaluated by the
Planning Commission. The Commission watched a MS4 video. Mrs. Burmeister stated
the video is on the City's website as well as the SWMPP plan. Mrs. Bryant said this is
good information but asked what's next. Mrs. Burmeister stated issues and concerns are
reported and not ignored. She referenced the NEP website and Mr. Dye ss explained
some areas are multi-jurisdictional. He stated there is no zo ning in several areas and it is
difficult t o regulate those areas. Mr. Turner asked if there have been any major changes
and Mrs. Burmeister responded no. Mr. Dyas questioned manholes in Fly Creek and
asked if there have been any overflows and Mr. Peterson stated he is not aware of any
overflows. Mr. Dyas asked if the streams are tested and Mr. Peterson responded monthly
testing is done. Mrs . Bryant asked how citizens repo1t issues they see, and Mrs.
Burmeister said to report any concerns to Code Enforcement. Richard Peterson made a
motion to accept the Storm Water Management Program Plan as presented. Jack Burrell
2 nd the motion and the motion carried unanimous ly with the following vote: A YE -Art
Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson , Lee Turner, H ollie MacKellar, Richard
Peterson, Clarice Hall-Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
SD 19.03 Public hearing to consider the request of AAC Reality, LLC for approval
of The Highlands at Fairhope Village, a 77-unit Multiple Occupancy Project, Andy
Bobe. The property is locate d on the north side of Fly Creek A venue, east of the Publix
Shopping Center. Mr. King gave the staff report saying the property is 3 lots and
approximately 3 1.67 acres with 77 townhomes propo sed. Staff recommendation is to
approve with the following conditions :
I) Article IV, Section C. J Two (2) copies o(the preliminary plat. Submission of a
routine re-plat of The Resubdivision of Lot 6, Phase 2 of Fairhope Village, a
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PUD, to show utility easements for all utilities installed to provide service to the
development. The re-plat will be submitted once all utilities are installed on lot
6A as well as a second re-plat once all utilities are installed on lot 6E. The City of
Fairhope reserves the right to modify the submission requirements of this closeout
item at the direction of the Planning Director.
2) Article IV, Section C. l. b. (13) and Article V, Section D . 5. a. (9) Tree protection
plan. Prior to land disturbance the tree protection detail on drawing LP 203 shall
be revised to reflect chain link tree protection fencing as required by ordinance
1444, and a copy of this detail shall be added to construction drawing Cl, clearing
and grubbing plan. Further, prior to land disturbance buffer zone landscaping
required by Ordinance 1444 shall be reflected on the landscape plans for the
northern section of lot 6A bordering the RA County-zoned areas as required by
ordinance 1444.
a. Article V, Section F.3.a.(3)(a)(2) Storm Water Standards
Indicate the tree protection fencing for the wilderness area on the "for
construction" drawings included with the land disturbance permit requests ,
utilizing one of the options allowed by the Code Enforcement Officer:
double Type "A" silt fence , or single type "A" silt fence combined with
orange mesh construction fence.
b. Ordinance number 1444 Section 20.5-3 Planning Submission Steps for
Approval 2) A landscape plan. The tree protection detail in drawing
LP203 shall be corrected to reflect chain link tree protection fencing .
Further, buffer zone and perimeter tree landscaping shall be added to the
revised landscape plans.
c. Ordinance number 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements
11. Buffer Zone Landscaping-Incompatible land use buffers. A revised
landscape plan shall be submitted prior to land disturbance indicating the
buffer zone landscaping required by this section.
d. Section 20.5-6 Tree Protection Requirements Prior to land disturbance,
revise the tree protection detail on drawing LP203 to reflect chain link tree
protection fencing required by this section.
3) Article IV, Section C.l.f Phased Development
Phases 1 and 3 as shown throughout the plans shall be constructed together as a
single phase, with phases 2 and 4 re-numbered as appropriate. The construction
sequencing of phases shall be at the developer's discretion and reflected on the
"for construction" plans submitted with the land dish1rbance permits required to
develop the site.
4) Article IV, Section.D.J.b.(4)Street Trees
Installation of ROW /street trees as required by landscape/tree ordinance 1444 for
trees planted along a ROW shall be furnished and installed along the extension of
Parker Road.
a. Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements. 4.
Required landscape adjacent to Public Right-of-Way A 48" tall visual
screen shall be reflected on revised landscape plans and submitted prior to
land disturbance.
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5) Article IV, Section.D. l.b. (17) Maintenance Plan for maintenance of detention
facilities. Submit a copy of the fully-executed and recorded Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) plan when 75% of the total buildings (lots 6A and 6E
cumulative) to be installed at the Highlands at Fairhope Village have attained
Certificate of Occupancy. The City of Fairhope reserves the right to modify the
submission requirements of thi s closeout item at the direction of the Planning
Director.
6) Article IV, Section. D. l. b. (18) Engineer's Certificate
Submit an as-built set of construction documents related to lots 6A, 6B , 6C, 6D,
and 6E with the engineer's certificate reflected on the cover page, once 75% of
the total buildings on Lots 6A and 6E (cumulative) constructed at the Highlands
at Fairhope Village have attained Certificate of Occupancy. The City of Fairhope
reserves the right to modify the submission requirements of this closeout item at
the direction of the Planning Director.
7) Article VI, Section D. Construction Standards -Sidewalks
Sidewalks conforming to City of Fairhope standards shall be constructed on both
sides of the extension of Parker Road prior to dedication of Parker Road to the
City of Fairhope or Baldwin County. Drawing LP 500 does not currently reflect
sidewalks on both sides of the Parker Road extension.
8) Article VI, Section F. Construction Standards-Water System
The 11-1/4 degree bends requested for removal by the water and sewer
superintendent shall be replaced with two solid M.J. sleeves which will allow a
deflection of 11.5 degrees.
9) Article VI, Section G. Construction Standards-Fire Hydrants
Revise drawings CSA and C5B to reflect a fire hydrants within 100' of the fire
department connection (FDC) of all buildings containing fire sprinklers.
10) Ordinance 1444 Section 20. 5-3 Planning Submission Steps for Approval 4. Post-
approval requirements. The inspections required by this section shall be
conducted on a "by phase" basis once 75% of the buildings to be installed on each
phase of the Highlands (as indicated on construction drawing #C3A) have
attained Ce1iificate of Occupancy. Further, an as-built set of landscape plans
indicating written approval by the landscape architect the plans are as-built as-
designed shall be submitted as a component of each inspection required by this
section. The City of Fairhope reserves the right to modify the submission
requirements of this MOP closeout item at the direction of the Planning Director.
11) Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements 5. Perimeter
Landscaping Prior to land disturbance, the required overstory perimeter trees
shall be reflected on a revised landscape plan along the Northern property line
bordering the single family residences as required by this section.
12) Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements 12. Planting
Requirements Prior to land disturbance, revise the plant schedule on drawing
LP500 to reflect calipers for all trees as required by this section.
Mr. Turner stated the site is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the Multiple
Occupancy Project is an additional layer of review the City has for such projects. Mrs.
Bryant asked is the re-phasing requested so they can stand alone and Mr. King responded
yes . Mr. Burrell asked if the request is for 77 units or 90 and Mr. King explained the
request is for 77 units but 90 units are allowed. Mr. Burrell and Mrs. MacKellar
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questioned the wilderness area and amenities for the site and Mr. Dyess explained the
wilderness area is part of the original PUD and has not been changed. Mr. King stated
there is a clubhouse and pool as part of the apartments that are under construction. Mrs.
Bryant asked if we are overtaxing om infrastructure and Mr. Peterson explained the City
is upgrading the system but it will not be a quick process. He added the system can
handle higher quantities , but it will cause the pumps to run more. Mrs. Bryant asked if
the capacity of the sewer system has been evaluated and Mr. Peterson responded yes.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, Mr. Turner
closed the public hearing.
Mr. Turner asked if Phases 1 and 3 could be combined and Mr. Bobe responded he will
work with the city t o combine the phases. He explained there are also 13 lots proposed as
a future phase to the west. Mr. Turner asked if the greenspace will be shared with the
apartments and Mr. Bobe responded yes, the clubhouse and pool wi ll be available for
both developments. Mrs. MacKellar asked the difference between townhomes and
apartments and Mr. Bobe stated townhomes are single family and fee simpl e. Mr. Burrell
asked if the 13 lots will have to come before the Commission and Mr. Bobe said yes.
Mrs. Bryant asked if the landscape plan has been reviewed and Mr. King answered yes,
Paul Merchant, Horticulturist, has reviewed and approved with conditions.
Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve with the
following conditions:
1) Article IV, Section C. I Two (2) copies of the preliminary plat. Submission of a
routine re-plat of The Resubdivision of Lot 6, Phase 2 of Fairhope Village, a
PUD, to show utility easements for all uti lities installed to provide service to the
development. The re-plat will be submitted once all utilities are installed on lot
6A as well as a second re -plat once all utilities are installed on lot 6E. T he City of
Fairhope reserves the right to modify the submission requirements of this closeout
item at the direction of the Planning Director.
2) Article IV, Section C. 1. b. (13) and Article V, Section D. 5. a. (9) Tree protection
plan. Prior to land disturbance the tree protection detail on drawing LP 203 shall
be revised to reflect chain link tree protection fenc ing as required by ordinance
1444 , and a copy of this detail shall be added to construction drawing Cl, clearing
and grubbing plan. Further, prior to land di sturbance buffer zone landscaping
required by Ordinance 1444 shall be reflected on the landscape plans for the
northern section of lot 6A bordering the RA County-zoned areas as required by
ordinance 1444.
a. Article V, Section F3.a.(3)(a)(2) Storm Water Standards
Indicate the tree protection fencing for the wilderness area on the "for
construction" drawings included with the land disturbance pern1it requests,
utilizing one of the options allowed by the Code Enforcement Officer:
double Type "A" silt fence , or single type "A" silt fence combined with
orange mesh construction fence.
b. Ordinance number 14 44 Section 20.5-3 Planning Submission Steps for
Approval 2) A landscape plan. The tree protection detail in drawing
LP203 shall be corrected to reflect chain link tree protection fencing.
Further, buffer zone and perimeter tree landscaping s hall be added to the
revised landscape plans.
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c. Ordinance number 1444 Section 20.5 -4 General Landscape Requirements
11. Buffer Zone Landscaping-Incomp atible land use buffers. A revised
landscape plan shall be submitted prior to land disturbance indicating the
buffer zone landscaping required by this section.
d. Section 20.5-6 Tree Protection Requirements Prior to land disturbance,
revise the tree protection detail on drawing LP203 to reflect chain link tree
protection fencing required by this section.
3) Article IV, Section C. l .f Phased Development
Phases 1 and 3 as shown throughout the p lan s shall be constructed together as a
single phase, with phases 2 and 4 re-numbered as appropriate. The construction
sequencing of phases shall be at the developer's discretion and reflected on the
"for construction" plans submitted with the land disturbance permits required to
develop the site.
4) Article JV, Section.D.1.b.(4)Street Trees
Installation of ROW/street trees as required by landscape/tree ordinance 1444 for
trees planted along a ROW shall be furnished and installed along the extension of
Parker Road.
b. Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements. 4.
Required landscape adjacent to Public Right-of-Way A 48" tall visual
screen shall be reflected on revised landscape plans and submitted prior to
land disturbance.
5) Article IV, Section.D. l. b. (1 7) Maintenance Plan for maintenance of detention
facilities. Submit a copy of the fully-executed and recorded Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) plan when 75% of the total buildings (lots 6A and 6E
cumulative) to be installed at the Highlands at Fairhope Village have attained
Certificate of Occupancy. The City of Fairhope reserves the right to modify the
submission requirements of this closeout item at the direction of the Planning
Director.
6) Article IV, Section. D.1. b. (18) Engineer 's Certificate
Submit an as-built set of construction documents related to lots 6A, 6B , 6C, 6D,
and 6E with the engineer's certificate reflected on the cover page, once 75% of
the total buildings on Lots 6A and 6E (cumulative) constructed at the Highlands
at Fairhope Village have attained Certificate of Occupancy. The City of Fairhope
reserves the right to modify the submission requirements of this closeout item at
the direction of the Planning Director.
7) Article VI, Section D. Construction Standards -Sidewalks
Sidewalks conforming to City of Fairhope standards shall be constructed on both
sides of the extension of Parker Road prior to dedication of Parker Road to the
City of Fairhope or Baldwin County. Drawing LP 500 does not currently reflect
sidewalks on both sides of the Parker Road extension.
8) Article VI, Section F. Construction Standards-Water Sys tem
The 11-1 /4 degree bends requested for removal by the water and sewer
superintendent shall be replaced with two solid M.J. sleeves which will allow a
deflection of 11.5 degrees .
9) Article VI, Section G. Construction Standards -Fire H ydrants
Revise drawings CSA and C5B to reflect a fir e hydrants within 100 ' of the fire
department connection (FDC) of all buildings containing fire sprinklers.
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I 0) Ordinance 1444 Section 20. 5-3 Planning Submission Steps for Approval 4. Post-
approval requirements. The inspections required by this section shall be
conducted on a "by phase" basis once 75% of the buildings to be installed on each
phase of the Highlands (as indicated on construction drawing #C3A) have
attained Certificate of Occupancy. Further, an as-built set of landscape plans
indicating written approval by the landscape architect the plans are as-built as-
designed shall be submitted as a component of each inspection required by this
section. The City of Fairhope reserves the right to modify the submission
requirements of this MOP closeout item at the direction of the Planning Director.
11) Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requirements 5. Perimeter
Landscaping Prior to land disturbance, the required overstory perimeter trees
shall be reflected on a revi sed landscape plan along the Northern property line
bordering the single family residences as required by this section.
12) Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape R e quirements 12. Planting
Requirements Prior to land disturbance , revise the plant schedule on drawing
LP500 to reflect calipers for all trees as required by this section.
Richard Peterson 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the following vote: A YE -
Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnso n, Lee Turner, Richard Peterson, Clarice Hall-
Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -Hollie MacKellar.
SD 19.04 Public hearing to consider the request of Mac Walcott for Final plat
approval of Van Antwerp Park, a 12-lot subdivision, Larry Smith. The property is
located on the north side of Pensacola Avenue between N . Section Street and N. Mobile
Street. Mr. King gave the staff report saying the property is approximately 11.29 acres
and is zoned R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District with 12 lots
proposed. Staff recommendation is to APPROVE with the following condition:
1. The stop signs shall be replaced with standard s ize signs.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, he closed the
public hearing.
Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE with the
following condition:
1. The stop signs shall be replaced with standard size signs.
Charles Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following
vote: A YE-Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson , Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar;
Richard Peterson, Clarice Hall-Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
SD 19.05 Public hearing to consider the request of Mac Walcott for plat approval of
Van Antwerp West, a 3-lot minor division, Larry Smith. The property is located on
the south side of Pensacola Avenue between N. Section Street and N. Mobile Street. Mr.
King gave the staff report saying the property is approximately .80 acres and is zoned R-2
Medium Density Sing le Family Residential District with 3 lots proposed. Staff
recommendation is to APPROVE with the fo ll owing condition:
1. Prior to recording , a note shall be added to the plat indicating that sidewalks shall
be constructed at time of home construction on lots created by subject application.
Standard sidewalk detail s shall be submitted with bui lding plans for homes to be
constructed on the lots created by subject application.
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Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, he closed the
public hearing.
Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE with the
following condition:
1. Prior to recording, a note shall be added to the plat indicating that sidewalks shall
be constructed at time of home construction on lots created by subject application.
Standard sidewalk details shall be submitted with building plans for homes to be
constructed on the lots created by subject application.
Jack Burrell 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
A YE -Art Dyas , Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar;
Richard Peterson, Clarice Hall-Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
ZC 19.01 Public hearing to consider the request of Dan Blackburn, on behalf of
Michael Hollis, Leslie Hollis, Doris Faust Callies, and William Callies, III, to rezone
properties from R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District to R-3 High
Density Single Family Residential District. The property is located on the north side of
Morphy Avenue and at the south end of Beecher Street. Mr. Dyess gave the staff report
saying the property is approximately 4 .3 acres and currently consists of 9 lots with 2
single family homes. He explained the site is in litigation and staff recommendation is to
APPROVE. Mr. Turner stated the request is for higher density , but it is still a single
family residential use. Mr. Burrell asked if conditions can be added to the approval and
Mr. Watson suggested the Commission hear the case as if it is not in litigation. Mr.
Burrell stated he would like to see ingress/egress restricted for this property to only be
allowed from Morphy Avenue. Mr. Dyes stated staff would agree with Mr. Burrell 's
condition. Mr. Bryant asked if our connectivity regulations would require the connection
and Mr. Dyas stated that is not part of the review at this time. Mrs. MacKellar questioned
if the City can require the connection if it is not a public street. Mr. Peterson asked if the
outcome of the litigation will dictate the access and Mr. Dyess responded it probably
would .
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing.
Tommy Faust of20397 Beecher Street -He said he is not against the request but would
like to see the access restricted for any lots that are subsequently developed as part of this
rezonmg.
Mr. Burrell said he would like to see the northern parcel withdrawn from the request and
Mr. Turner stated the request would have to be tabled and re-advertised for the lot to be
removed.
Having no one else present to speak , Mr. Turner closed the public hearing.
Jack Burrell made a motion to table the request until the next Planning Commission
meeting .
Charles Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the following vote : A YE -
Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar; Richard Peterson,
Clarice Hall-Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -Art Dyas.
ZC 19.02 Public hearing to consider the request of Henry and Barbara Brewster to
establish an initial zoning of R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District
conditional upon annexation into the City of Fairhope, Steve Pumphrey. The
property is located on the north side of Twin Beech Road between County Road 13 and
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Thompson Hall Road , to be known as Longbranch Subdivision. Mr. Dyess gave the staff
report saying the site is approximately 18.71 acres and is currently unzoned in Baldwin
County. The applicant is proposing a 28-lot subdivision and staff recommendation is to
APPROVE. Mr. Turner stated there is a preliminary site plan submitted but it is not
guaranteed and only the zoning is being re v iewed at this time.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing.
Alex Correa of 167 Sedgefield A venue -He stated concerns with safety , speed, traffic ,
density, tree preservation, connectivity and drainage. He i s in opposition of the request.
Mr. Dyess explained connectivity is required by the City's Subdivision Regulations.
Sam Shober of 171 Sedgefield A venue -He st ated his opposition to the request and
asked what the benefit of more development is for the City. Mr. Bu1Tell stated that
without annexation the city provides the services without collecting any money.
Ben Midgette of 139 Sedgefield Avenue -He said connectivity is a major issue for safety
and said the small lots will decrease the property values for Sedgefield. He al so
requested the heritage oaks at the end of Barndling Street be protected.
Erika Markioli of 383 Barndling Street -She said the property should be zo ned R-1 and
an overall plan for Fairhope is needed . She asked how the infrastructure will handle all
the new development.
Alice Davis of 375 Barndling Street -She stated R-2 is not an appropriate zo ning for this
property. She said the lots are 3 to 1 in size and the drainage will be increased . She
stated concerns with the lo ss of trees and decrease in property values.
Matt Re ed of 14 7 Sedgefield A venue -He asked how the City can annex unzoned
property and Mr. Turner explained there are 3 ways to annex prope rty , vote by citizens,
legislative act, or individual petition.
Charles Turner of 19030 County Road 13 -He stated he was in favor of the request.
Richard Moor of 9150 Twin Beech Road -He stated concerns with drainage but said he
is not opposed to the request.
John McCue of 19035 Thompson Hall Road -He stated h e didn't want Sedgefield
subdivision to be built but it was , and he would like to see this property zoned R-1.
Having no one else present to speak, Mr. Turner closed the public hearing.
Mr. Pumphrey addressed the Commission and the public comments saying the applicant
is requesting a zoning based on the product they are selling and R-2 meet s their needs.
He stated the smallest lot is actually 82 ' wide and mo st are 92' to 100 ' wide. Mr. Turner
agreed the density proposed is not as high as the allowable density . Mr. Pumphrey
explained if the Commission wants the property to be R-1 then the applicant will just stay
in the county and develop the property. Mr. Burrell stated the difference in R-1 and R-2
is only 9 lots. He said Sedgefield residents will use this subdivision as a cut-thru more
than these re sidents will use Sedgefield. Mrs. Bryant said she hates to see the trees cut
and Mr. Pumphrey noted there is a buffer for tree protection. Mrs. Hall-Black noted her
concerns with the drainage.
Jack Burrell made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPROVE.
Art Dyas 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the fo llowing vote: A YE -Art Dyas,
Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson , Lee Turner, Clarice Hall-B lack, and Jack BlllTell.
NAY -Richard Peterson and Hollie MacKellar.
ZC 19.03 Public hearing to consider the request of Robert Evans, on behalf of Evans
Family Trust of 2013, to rezone property from M-1 Light Industrial District to B-2
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General Business District. The property is located on the northwest comer of the
intersection of Nichols Avenue and Professional Park Drive , to be known as The Hope
Farm. Ms. Milford gave the staff report saying the property is 2 parcels and is
approximately 1.18 acres. The applicant is proposing a primary use of restaurant and bar
with accessory uses of hydroponic shipping container gardens for produce for the
restaurant, entertainment venue, and education facility . Staff recommendation is to
APPROVE.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing.
Rebecca Neira of 154 Hawthorne Circle -She did not have any objection to the rezoning
request but noted there are drainage issues since fill dirt was brought in on Professional
Park Drive for other buildings to be constructed. She questioned parking and noise as
issues in conjunction with the brewery on Nichols A venue.
Ken Graves of 120 Riley Court -He stated concerns with water run-off and noted there
are already noise issues from the brewery and the gym.
Alfred Chance -He stated concerns with an entertainment use as part of a Professional
Park. Mr. Turner explained the B-2 zoning district would be more restrictive and in line
with the professional park than the current M-1 zoning. Mr. Dyess stated the parking,
drainage, and building layout will be addressed at time of Site Plan review.
Having no one else present to speak, Mr. Turner closed the public hearing.
Mrs. Bryant stated she has met with Mr. Evans and discussed the project.
Mr. Burrell said no one has discussed this with the Industrial Development Board (IDB)
and the M-1 areas are being chipped away and need to be conserved. He said other areas
need to be looked at if the B-2 use is need for the business and not rezoning to
accommodate one business. Mr. Dyess stated staff can take the request before the IDB
and get their thoughts. Mrs. Bryant said this is a new type of business and there will be
more of these coming in the future. Mr. Evans stated he has met with the neighboring
properties and parking is a concern, but they will work with them to co-exist.
Jack Burrell made a motion to TABLE the request and bring it before the Industrial
Development Board for review.
Clarice Hall-Black 2nd the motion and the motion carried with the following vote: A YE -
Art Dyas , Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar; Clarice Hall-
Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -Richard Peterson.
UR 19.01 Request of AT&T for an 11.52.11 Utility Review and approval of the
proposed underground installation of approximately 10,304 linear foot of fiber optic
cable, Wade Mitchell. The project will run along St. Hwy. 181, Windmill Road, and
through parts of Idlewild, River Mill, Quail Run , and Firethome subdivisions. Ms.
Milford gave the staff report saying the applicant plans to install 10 ,3 04 linear foot of
fiber optic cable and 68 handholes. All work will be done by directional bore on this
project. Staff recommendation is to APPPROVE with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated
in the staff report.
2 . All mechanical equipment shall be painted Munsell green as applicable.
3 . The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public
Works Director.
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4. A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to construction and written
notice shall be provided in advance to the affected residents, along with a written
schedule.
Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPPROVE with the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated
in the staff report.
2. All mechanical equipment shal l be painted Munsell green as applicable.
3. The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public
Works Director.
4. A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to construction and written
notice shall be provided in advance to the affected residents, along with a written
schedule.
Charles Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following
vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar;
Clarice Hall-Bl ack , Richard Peterson, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
UR 19.02 Request of AT&T for an 11.52.11 Utility Review and approval of the
proposed underground installation of approximately 7,077 linear foot of fiber optic
cable, Wade Mitchell. The project will run along Thompson Hall Rd., Bay Meadows
Ave., Callaway Dr., Chukker Ct., Steeplechase Ct., and Derby Ln. Ms. Milford gave the
staff report saying the applicant will install 7 ,077 linear feet of fiber optic cable and 36
handholes in the right -of-way. A ll work will be done by directional bore for this project.
Staff recommendation is to APPPROVE with the fo ll owing conditions :
1. The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated
in the staff report.
2 . All mechanical equipment shal l be painted Munsell green as applicable.
3. The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public
Works Director.
4. A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to construction and written
notice shall be provided in advance to the affected res idents, along with a written
schedule.
Art Dyas made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to APPPROVE with the
following conditions :
1. The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated
in the staff repo11.
2. All mechanical equipment shall be painted Munsell green as applicable.
3. The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public
Works Director.
4. A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to construction and written
notice shall be provided in advance to the affected residents, along with a written
schedule.
Charle s Johnson 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following
vote: A YE -Art Dyas, Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar;
Clarice Hall -Black, Richard Peterson, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
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January 7, 20 I 9
Plannin g Commission Minutes
Resolution 2019-01 -Public hearing to consider the request of the City of Fairhope
Planning Department to accept Resolution 2019-01 for a proposed amendment to
Article V, Section C. Greens pace Standards in the City of Fairhope Subdivision
Regulations, Wayne Dyess. Mr. Dyess asked the Commission to continue this request
to allow a few changes to be made and any comments from Commissioners to be
addressed.
Mr. Turner opened the public hearing. Having no one present to speak, he closed the
public hearing.
Old I New Business
SD 18.25 Request of S. E. Civil Engineering, LLC for a 180-day extension of the plat
approval for Garner Subdivision, Larry Smith. Art Dyas made a motion to approve a
180-day extension of the plat approval for SD 18.25 Garner Subdivision. Rebecca
Bryant 2nd the motion and the motion carried unanimously with the following vote: A YE
-Art Dyas , Rebecca Bryant, Charles Johnson, Lee Turner, Hollie MacKellar, Richard
Peterson, Clarice Hall-Black, and Jack Burrell. NAY -none.
Having no further business, Art Dyas made a motion to adjourn. Jack Burrell 2nd the
motion and the mo ·on carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
'tee Turner, Chairman
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