HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-2019 Planning Commission Agenda PacketF. ZC 19.02 Public hearing to consider the request of Henry and Barbara
Brewster to establish initial zoning of R-2 Medium Density
Single Family Residential District conditional upon annexation
into the City of Fairhope. The property is located on the
north side of Twin Beech Road between County Road 13 and
Thompson Hall Road, to be known as Longbranch
subdivision.
PPIN #: 77788
G. 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 General Business District.
The property is located on the northwest corner of the
intersection of Nichols Avenue and Professional Park Drive, to
be known as The Hope Farm.
PPIN #: 216208 and 216209
H. 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. The project will run
along St. Hwy. 181, Windmill Road, and through parts of
Idlewild, River Mill, Quail Run, and Firethorne subdivisions.
I. 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. The project will run
along Thompson Hall Rd., Bay Meadows Ave., Callaway Dr.,
Chukker Ct., Steeplechase Ct., and Derby Ln.
J. 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. Greenspace
Standards in the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations.
4. Old/New Business
• SD 18.25 Garner Subdivision
5. Adjourn
-Request for 180-day extension of the preliminary and final plat
approval
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 17, 2018
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Wayne Dyess, Director of Planning & Zoning
RE: Review of Storm Water Management Program Plan {SWMPP)/Ordinances
The City of Fairhope ope r ates under Muni cipal Sepa·rate Storm Sewer Syste m (MS4) Phase II General Permit Number
ALR040040 .
A Storm Water M anagement Program Plan (SWMPP), sub mitted yearly to the ADEM, is a MS4 permit requirement.
Assessment an d public review of this plan is also a requ i rement and is specified in the cu r rent plan as be i ng evaluated
by the Planni ng Commission .
The curre nt SWMPP (2018) is avail able for publ ic revie w on the City of Fai r hop e website :
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=17999
Pr opose d ch ang es (o ther than language clean up and pictu re u pd ates) reflected from the 2018 SWMPP are:
l L 1.3 Gener al Introdu ction:
a. Updated cens u~ infor m atio n (201 7)
b . Added Fly Creek as a second 303 (d ) im paired st rea m in the Fairhope MS4 j uris d iction, as per ADEM's
rece nt u pda te to the 303 (d) list.
c. Added a Fairhope district/zo ning map reflecting the absence of agriculture districts in t he Fly Creek
watersh~d in Fairhope . The impairment i n Fly Cree k is listed as pathogens due to "pasture gra zing". It
is not ant icipated t ha t Fairhope is co ntributing to path ogens in Fly Creek from "pasture grazing"
activities.
2. 2.1 Lis ted Requi r ements: Added list of mea su rable goals for 20 19 under M inimum Control Measures
3. 2.3 SWMPP -Watersheds of Fairhope
a. Updated Cowpen Creek wate rshed acreag e 14.48 acres
b. Up dated Point Clear Creek watershed acreage 26 acres
c. Updated Pensacola Worm Branch wate-rsh,ed acreage 27 acres
d. Updated overall City of Fairhope Watershed acreage to 9,020 acres tota l
e. Added updated M S4 watershed area map (which refl ect ed 67 acres added in 2018).
4. 3.0 Public Education and Public I nvo lvemen t on Stor m W ater Impacts
a. Updated FEAB membership to ten active members
b. BMP #1: Brochures/Publ ications : Added Storm Drain Medallion Brochur e
c. BMP #2: Removed Rain Barrel Workshop/sponsorsh i p due to a decline in participation
d. BMP #2 : Added Master Environmenta l Educator
e. BMP #3 : City Website: Under "Watershed Management Repo rts" added lin k to the "Volanta
Watershed Management Plan (2012)
f. BMP #4 : Added "Storm Drain Medallions" as new demonstration project, featured on city storm
drains
g. BMP #5: Added Water Festivals to the list of commun ity even t s supported by the Ci t y of Fai r hope .
h. BMP #6 : Updated QCI (Qualified Creden t ialed Insp ector) info r mati on t o reflect new Building
Inspector (changed QCI certification #)
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City of Fairhope, Alabama
Storm Water Management Program Plan
Phase II General Permit # ALR040040
2019
(April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020)
Report Prepared By:
City of Fairhope
Planning and Zoning Department
555 South Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
Clean Water
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Table of Contents
1.0 CONTACT LIST AND INTRODUCTION
1.1 CERTIFICATION
1.2 LIST OF CONTACTS
1.3 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
2.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN
REQUIREMENTS
2.1 LISTED REQUIREMENTS
2.2 MANAGEMENT
2.3 WATERSHEDS OF FAIRHOPE
2.4 MS4 AREA MAP
3.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 1: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND
INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
4.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 2: ILLICIT DISCHARGE
DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
5.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 3: CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM
WATER RUNOFF CONTROL
6.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 4: POST CONSTRUCTION
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION /
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
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1.0 CONTACT LIST AND INTRODUCTION
1.1 Certification
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments are prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
__________________________________
Name and Title (type or print)
__________________________________ ______________________________
Karin Wilson, Mayor (Signature) Date
1.2 List of Contacts
Address: City of Fairhope
Post Office Drawer 429
Fairhope, AL 36533
Phone: (251) 928‐2136
Contact Person: Mrs. Kim Burmeister
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Fairhope
Planning and Zoning Department
Post Office Box 429
Fairhope, AL 36533
Phone: (251) 990‐2877
Pictured: Storm Drain Medallion Artwork
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1.3 General Introduction
The City of Fairhope is situated on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County, in
southwest Alabama. The 2017 US Census determined the City’s population estimate to be
20,935. The annexed limits, which are also the MS4 area limits, comprises about 14 square
miles. It is part of the Eastern Shore area with Daphne, Montrose and Spanish Fort to the North.
There are three main receiving streams within these area limits (Fly Creek, Rock Creek and
Cowpen Creek). As of November 2018, there are (2) 303(d) impaired streams listed by ADEM.
a. Cowpen Creek is identified as a 303 (d) stream due to the presence of atmospheric mercury
deposition. It is not anticipated that the land uses in the City of Fairhope MS4 watersheds are
contributors to the atmospheric deposition of mercury.
b. Fly Creek is identified as a 303 (d) stream due to presence of pathogens from “pasture
grazing”. It is not anticipated that the land uses in the City of Fairhope are contributors to this
impairment since the Fly Creek watershed has no listed “agriculture” uses in the City limits.
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Note: Agricultural activity in the Fairhope city limits is only found in the Cowpen Creek
watershed.
The aquatic resources of the Fairhope Region, including Mobile Bay, Cowpen Creek, Fly Creek
and Rock Creek are essential to the area’s economy and the attractiveness of the community to
both residents and visitors. Preserving these resources and keeping them healthy is of primary
interest to the community and to area leaders.
Residential/Agriculture Districts
MS4/City Limits
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2.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN (SWMPP) REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Listed Requirements
As part of the MS4 Phase II requirements, the City of Fairhope must develop, implement and
enforce a SWMPP which shall include controls necessary to reduce the discharge of pollutants
from its MS4 consistent with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR Parts
122.30‐122.37. These requirements shall be met by the development and implementation of a
SWMPP which addresses the best management practices (BMPs), control techniques and
systems, design and engineering methods, public participation and education, monitoring and
other appropriate provisions designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the
maximum extent practicable.
The SWMPP shall include:
1. Map of the City of Fairhope MS4 program area and outfalls
2. BMPs that will be implemented for each minimum control measure, as listed below,
and shall consider LID/ Green Infrastructure where feasible
3. Measurable Goals for each minimum control measure
4. Proposed schedule to implement minimum control measures
5. List of person / persons responsible for coordination of each BMP / measurable
goals
The SWMPP shall address these Minimum Control Measures:
1. Public Education and Public Involvement on Storm Water Impacts
2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
3. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
4. Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
5. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Pictured: Green median in Fairhope on North Section Street
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The Minimum Control Measures with Measurable Goals for 2019:
1. Public Education and Public Involvement on Storm Water Impacts (5)
a. Stormwater Education / Seminar for Planning and Zoning Dept.
b. Stormwater Article on Social Media
c. BMP Workshop for City Employees
d. Public Educational / Input Meeting for Stormwater Issues
e. SWMPP Public Review
2. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) (4)
a. Stormwater Outfall Inventory Update
b. Video of Sewer Lines
c. Public Works Illicit Discharge Detection Meeting
d. Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls / Outfall Assessment
3. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control (3)
a. QCI Recertification of Code Enforcement Officer (Planning & Zoning)
b. QCI Certification for new/2nd Code Enforcement Officer (Planning and
Zoning)
c. QCI Recertification for Building Inspectors (5)
4. Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment (2)
a. Community Hands‐on Event for Stormwater Education (Earth Day
Watershed Booth)
b. Creek/Shoreline Assessment of MS4 area via Kayak
5. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations (5)
a. Good Housekeeping / Pollution Prevention Memo to all departments
b. Dry Weather Screening of Public Works Facility
c. Recertification of Commercial Pesticide Applicators (3)
Pictured: Video shot by Water and Sewer Department
of a sewer line showing conduit puncturing sewer line.
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2.2 SWMPP Management
The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department will serve as the lead coordinator of the
MS4 Storm Water Management Plan. Several departments within the City will have a role in
Fairhope’s MS4 SWMPP: Planning and Zoning; Building; Public Works; Utilities (Gas/Water &
Sewer/Electric); Recreation and Parks; and Community Development. A general contact number
for everyone is: 251‐928‐8003.
2.3 SWMPP – Watersheds of Fairhope
The City of Fairhope uses a watershed‐based approach to storm water management. The MS4
area limits (also the annexed City limits) encompasses 12 watersheds, and approximately 14
square miles.
City of Fairhope MS4 area limit watersheds (on attached map) are:
a. Red Gulley 54 acres (+/‐)
b. Rock Creek 678 acres (+/‐)
c. Fly Creek 1,310 acres (+/‐)
d. Volanta 389 acres (+/‐)
e. Big Mouth Gulley 500 acres (+/‐)
f. Stacks Gulley 397 acres (+/‐)
g. Tatumville Gulley 617 acres (+/‐)
h. Point Clear Creek 1,199 acres (+/‐)
i. Turkey Branch* 88 acres (+/‐)
j. Waterhole Branch* 600 acres (+/‐)
k. Cowpen Creek * 3,070 acres (+/‐)
l. Pensacola Branch/Worm Branch* 118 acres (+/‐)
TOTAL APPROXIMATE ACREAGE: 9,020 acres (14 SQUARE MILES)
*These watersheds drain to Fish River and ultimately, Weeks Bay, an Outstanding National Resource
Water (ONRW).
While all of these watersheds ultimately drain to Mobile Bay, the watersheds located on the East side of
U. S. Highway 98 generally drain to Fish River before final discharge into Mobile Bay. The watersheds
that drain into Fish River are: Turkey Branch, Waterhole Branch, Cowpen Creek and Pensacola/Worm
Branch. The watersheds draining east to Fish River are considered Priority Construction Site areas,
because of the ultimate outfall into Weeks Bay, an Outstanding National Resource Water.
Pictured: Storm Drain Medallion Artwork
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2.4 MS4 Area Map (“City Limits” represent MS4 area) *Updated: 11/2018
*Note: Changes in 2018 vs. 2017 map include updated acreage in the Cowpen Creek, Point Clear
Creek, and Pensacola Branch watersheds. Total updated acreage is 67 acres added to the MS4
area watershed, per GIS Technician
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3.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE#1:
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
Requirements: The City of Fairhope must develop and implement a public education
and outreach program to inform the community about the impacts of storm water
discharges on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants
in storm water runoff to the maximum extent practicable. The City of Fairhope shall also
comply, at a minimum, with applicable State and local public notice requirements when
implementing a public involvement/participation program. SWMPP must include public
input method for SWMPP review and must list target pollutants and target audiences;
SWMPP must address the reduction of litter, floatables and debris from the MS4 area;
SWMPP must show methodology for informing and involving individuals, land use
planners, engineers, businesses and property managers in storm water pollution
prevention. More information on this requirement can be found in the general permit.
Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public
Works Department; Special Events Coordinator; Community Development Director
Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope supports the Fairhope Environmental
Advisory Board (FEAB), which currently has ten (10) active members. This Advisory
Board provides a public forum for local environmental discussions and educational
outreach, with storm water being a major topic of interest. The City of Fairhope also
works collectively with neighboring municipalities (City of Daphne and City of Spanish
Fort), Baldwin County, AL‐DOT and non‐profit agencies to create and provide
educational materials to the public on storm water issues. Additionally, hands‐on
events as Earth Day (in Fairhope) show our communities how to recognize stormwater
as a resource and not (always) a liability.
The City of Fairhope sponsors several community events each year, such as Coastal
Clean Up, Mobile Area Earth Day, America Recycles Day, water festivals at area schools
and Arbor Day. These events collectively reach over 1,000 residents. The Public Works
Department coordinates these efforts.
The City of Fairhope supports public access to volunteer water testing results by posting
a link to Alabama Water Watch on the City website. Alabama Water Watch is a
volunteer water testing program, overseen by Weeks Bay National Estuary Research
Reserve. The Alabama Water Watch program currently provides volunteer water
testing at three locations within Fairhope monthly. Testing parameters include
turbidity, dissolved oxygen, ph, temperature, and E. coli. ADEM’s water quality testing
(prompting swim advisories) is also posted.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, continued
The City of Fairhope offers opportunities for public review, involvement and
participation in the City of Fairhope Storm Water Management Program (SWMPP). The
current SWMPP and the MS4 Annual Report are posted on the City website:
www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/planning‐and‐zoning/publications‐and‐forms. The
Planning Commission, a group of appointed volunteers who offer insight and approval
on Planning and Zoning Department procedures and policies, meets monthly at City
Hall. The meeting is open to the public. The Planning Commission is used annually as a
review board for the SWMPP. The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for
coordination of these efforts
Pictured: Planning and Zoning “Publications and Forms” environmental documents
viewable on line, including the most current MS4 Annual Report and the SWMPP
The City of Fairhope adheres to State and local public notice requirements for public
meetings.
Citizen Complaints / Comments: The City of Fairhope receives complaints and comments
from citizens by having a General Contact number listed on the City of Fairhope website.
This includes storm water, illicit discharge and construction site violation complaints.
The number (251) 928‐8003 is available 24 hours per day (directed to the Police
Department after hours).
Environmental Projects and Programs
SWMPP 2018 [PDF]
Greener By The Yard {PDF]
Natural Resource lnveotorx [PDF)
Rain Garden Prgject [PDF]
Storm Sewer lnventqry~RRi.Og.£.cQjmlQU
Understanding Your Stormwater Management Plan Brochure [PDF]
NEP llnk: Understanding Yqur MS4 Prgg@.fi [External link}
.8Y. Creek Watershed Restoration Projgg, March 2013 [PDF]
ADEM Beach Monitoring [External Link]
M,Qg:iuitq source Control (External Unk]
MS4 Annual ReP-ort 2017 f PDF]
~P-e Gullies [PDF]
HOA Stormwater Pond Maintenance Guide [PDF]
Storm Drain Medallion Proj ~ [PDF]
Alabama Smart Yards (PDF)
Volanta Gully: Watershed Management Plan [PDF]
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FairhoP-e Parking and TransP-ortation Consultation Meeting.l.Q.1§
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Target audience for the City educational mechanisms are:
1. Developers
2. Contractors
3. Landscapers
4. Business owners / managers
5. Property owners
6. Residents
7. Subdivision Property Owner Associations
8. Environmental Groups
9. Educational Groups
10. City employees
Pollutants of concern:
1. Sediment
2. Oil residue from parking lots
3. Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
4. Pathogens
BMPs / Mechanisms used for educational outreach and Public Involvement:
1. Brochures / publications / media
2. Public Educational Meetings / Town Hall Meetings
3. City Website (www.fairhopeal.gov)
4. Existing Demonstration projects (Rain Garden, Wetland Pond)
5. Community Events
6. Employee Certifications and Training
7. City Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop
8. Pet waste bags available in City Parks
9. Create a Clean Water Future Campaign
10. Notifications for Public Meetings
11. Subdivision Property Owners Associations Contact List
12. City of Fairhope Planning Commission hearings
13. City of Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board meetings
Pictured: Planning and Zoning Department
Code Enforcement Officer working as a volunteer at the Baldwin County Water Festival (2018)
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, continued
BMP # 1: Brochures / Publications / Media promoting green space and storm water
management, available at City offices and/or on‐line:
1. Greener by the Yard , pamphlet, Weeks Bay Watershed Project
2. Fairhope Gullies, brochure, joint effort of Mobile Bay National
Estuary Program, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, and the City of Fairhope
3. Parks of Fairhope, brochure, joint effort of the Fairhope
Environmental Advisory Board and the City
of Fairhope
4. Storm Water Management, brochure, by Ecosolutions, created for
the City of Fairhope
5. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction
Sites in Alabama, booklet, by Alabama Soil and Water
Conservation Committee
6. Facebook: City of Fairhope frequently uses Facebook to advertise
events as well as new policies and procedures
7. What is a Phase II Small MS4?, brochure compiled by the Eastern
Shore MS4 Stormwater Education Outreach Team, available at the
City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department and Public Works
8. Understanding Your Stormwater Management Program; this 5minute
video, produced by and shared with the permission of the Mobile Bay
National Estuary Program, is an informational source for elected
officials, and the general public. It briefly explains the importance and
requirements of our local MS4 program. Available on the City of
Fairhope website:
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/planning‐and‐
zoning/publications‐and‐forms
9. Storm Drain Medallion Project brochure developed in 2018. Available in
hard copy and on line.
Responsible Person(s) for brochures / publication / media placement: Planning
and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department
(Director); Community Development (Director)
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BMP # 2: Public Educational Meetings:
1. Master Environmental Educator – Planning and Zoning Department
has (1) staff person certified to participate in this program, which
works with students 2nd through 12th grade. (City Planner)
2. Mobile Area Earth Day – City of Fairhope is a sponsor of this event
yearly and it is held at South Beach Park in Fairhope. The Planning
and Zoning Department hosts an informational booth here to
showcase local watershed / storm water information. The City of
Fairhope Recycling Committee also has a booth. Additionally, Public
Works hosts a recycling event here (usually e‐waste or Household
Hazardous Waste). (Public Works Dept. / Planning and Zoning Dept.)
Responsible Person(s) for Public Educational Meetings: Planning and Zoning
Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Planning and Zoning Department (Planner);
Public Works Department (Sanitation Officer)
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BMP # 3: City Website (www.fairhopeal.gov) has informative links for:
1. Alabama Water Watch
2. ADEM Water Quality Testing
3. Create a Clean Water Future link
4. City Rain Garden
5. Waste Management
6. MS4 Annual Report and SWMPP
7. Zoning Ordinance / Subdivision Regulations
8. “Understanding Your Storm Water Management Program” 5 minute
video shared with permission of the Mobile Bay NEP.
9. Municipal Code of Ordinances
(www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/building/building‐codes)
1. Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (#1398; #1603)
2. Red Soils Ordinance (# 1423)
3. Wetlands Ordinance (#1370)
4. Construction Site Waste Ordinance (#958)
5. Illicit Discharge Ordinance (#1516)
10. Watershed Management Reports:
1. Fly Creek Watershed Restoration Project (2013)
2. Volanta Gully Watershed Management Plan (2012)
Responsible Person(s) for City website informative links: Planning and Zoning
Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Community Development (Director)
BMP # 4: Existing Demonstration projects provide educational signage:
1. Storm Drain Medallions – City of Fairhope has added about 100 storm
drain medallions to City storm drains to date. These medallions educate
the community on the importance of keeping only “Rain in the Drain’.
2. Wetland Pond @ North Beach Park – this simulated Wetland Pond
was created in 2002, to reduce pathogens entering
Mobile Bay, from duck pond water runoff. The pond features
native plants and is a joint project from the MBNEP and City of
Fairhope.
3. Rain Garden @ City Hall – this 480 square foot rain garden was
installed by City employees in 2003 to treat run off from 2,600 square
feet of asphalt from the City Hall parking lot. It is maintained monthly.
Details of this project are available on the
City of Fairhope website (www.fairhopeal.gov)
Responsible Person(s) for Existing Demonstration Projects: Public Works (Director)
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BMP # 5: Community Events:
1. Mobile Area Earth Day (South Beach Park in Fairhope).
Public Works offers E‐waste recycling at this event in April.
2. Coastal Clean Up (beachfront parks). This event, held in September, is
advertised and recapped on Facebook and other media sources. City
provides garbage pickup for this event.
3. Arbor Day (Coastal Community College) ‐ City gives away approximately
1,000 trees yearly each February at this event, hosted by the City of
Fairhope.
4. America Recycles Day – Free Amnesty Day recycling drop off of
electronics and paper shredding at Public Works, on or about on
November 15th, annually. Also prescription drug drop off is accepted on
the same day (drop off at the Police Department).
5. Water Festivals – City of Fairhope supports area schools by offering staff
volunteers at water festivals, such as the Baldwin County Water Festival
(October 2018 @ Robertsdale).
Responsible Person(s) for Community Events: Public Works (Director); Special
Events Coordinator
Pictured: Earth Day 2018 participant showing off her reusable “Love Where You
Live” anti‐litter theme bag, one of the giveaways at the City of Fairhope
booth. The City of Fairhope booth traditionally displays information on
recycling and local watershed information.
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BMP # 6: Employee Certifications:
1. The City of Fairhope currently has (3) licensed Commercial Pesticide
Applicators, who are licensed by the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture
and Industries Pesticides Applicators Certification program. This 3 year
certification aids in pollution prevention by guiding applicators on correct
application techniques, which discourages overuse or misuse of
pesticides/herbicides:
a. Landscape Supervisor, Certification # 57285
b. Golf Course Grounds Supervisor, Certification # 13550
c. Recreation Director, Certification # 13268
2. Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) program educates inspectors on correct
erosion and sediment control applications and installation techniques:
‐QCI (Yearly recertification required)
a. Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, Certification # 25712
b. Building Inspector #1 (Nixon): # 79666
c. Building Inspector # 2 (DeGraff): # 72718
d. Building Inspector #3 (Nelson): #68815
e. Building Inspector #4 (Taylor): #76249
f. Building Inspector #5 (Thomas): #T5330
Responsible Person(s) for Employee Certifications: Public Works (Director);
Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Building
Department (Building Official); Golf Course (Grounds Supervisor)
Pictured: Building Inspector with QCI Training Certificate
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BMP #7: Employee Erosion and Sedimentation Workshop
The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department hosts an employee Erosion and
Sedimentation Workshop annually at City facilities. The purpose of this 1.5 hour workshop is
to train existing employees (and inform new employees) of the Construction Site Storm
Water Runoff Control standards required by the City of Fairhope. State and Federal
regulations are also reviewed. Emphasis is placed on right of way and utility work, as well as
other planned and emergency projects, as they may be applicable to the different City of
Fairhope departments. City staff reviews City of Fairhope regulations and ordinances
regarding storm water standards, which apply to contractors, developers, land owners and
City projects. Each department within the City sends employees such as crew leaders,
assistant supervisors and/or supervisors.
Responsible Person(s) for the Employee Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop: Planning
and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Director);
Building Department (Building Official)
Pictured: Annual Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop 2018
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INVOLVMENT ON STORM WATER IMPACTS, continued
BMP # 8: Pet Waste Bags in City Parks
Pet waste bag dispensers are available in City parks (along the Bay and at the Dog Park). Pet
waste bags are available free to the public, and encourage removal of pet waste from public
areas. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for keeping pet waste bag dispensers full,
and for enforcement of City Ordinance #988, which requires owners to clean up after their
pets on public property. This helps keep pet waste out of storm drains and area waters.
Responsible Person(s): Police Department (Animal Control Officer)
BMP# 9: Create a Clean Water Future Campaign
The City of Fairhope adopted a resolution to accept this campaign in August 2014. This logo
is being used on the City of Fairhope website and publications, as well as on over 100 City of
Fairhope vehicles. The website (www.cleanwaterfuture.com) contains valuable resources
for City employees, residents and educators to use in our community.
Responsible Person: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement)
BMP #10: Notices for public meetings are:
1. Posted at City Hall and other City Offices
2. Posted on the City of Fairhope website and on social media
3. Emailed to subdivision groups (POAs/HOAs) and the media
Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Administrative
Assistant)
BMP #11: Subdivision Property Owners Associations Contact List
A current list of subdivision and property owner associations is kept updated to
include email / phone number contact information. This list is used as one form
of notification for public meetings, including Planning Commission meetings
Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Administrative
Assistant)
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BMP #12: City of Fairhope Planning Commission
The Fairhope Planning Commission meeting is a monthly meeting (first Monday
of each month at 5 p.m.). It is held at the Fairhope Civic Center and is open to
the public. The objective and purpose of the Fairhope Planning Commission (a
volunteer‐based commission) is to promote the health, safety, morals and
general welfare of present and future residents of Fairhope and to bring about
the coordinated and efficient development of the City. The Planning
Commission evaluates planning and growth issues and makes recommendations
to the City Council regarding comprehensive plan updates, zoning ordinance
amendments, re‐zonings and site plan reviews. Storm water standards are
frequently part of the discussion. The Planning Commission also serves as the
annual review board for the Fairhope Storm Water Management Plan (SWMPP).
Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Director)
BMP #13: Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board (FEAB)
The City of Fairhope (via Planning and Zoning Department support) facilitates
and takes minutes at this monthly volunteer meetings, which focuses on
environmental issues. This volunteer based advisory committee currently has
ten (10) active members. The FEAB makes recommendations to City leaders,
and offers a third party evaluation of City procedures and regulations. A
frequent topic of the meeting is storm water management.
Responsible Person: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement
Officer)
Pictured: City of Fairhope website information on Planning Commission
The objective .l!lnd purpo.se or the fllirhope Planning Commission to promote the health,
sahiry. morals and general welfare of pr~scm and furure residents of Fairhope and to bring
ebout the coordinated and efficient development of th• City.
Th■ Planning Commis.sion ■valuat ■s planning and growth inuas. and maktK
retommBnd.uiDni to the City coundl regudlng compr·ehen1lva plan updat.M, 2oning
ordinanc.e amendments. re-zonings and site plan reviews. The Planning Commission is the
s-oh, authority regarding subdivisions in our fiva (5) mila ITJ (Extra TarritorialJuri.sdiction)
al!io know Hour PlanningJuriidicrion.
Th ■ Planning [Dmmi.s.sfon mll'al5 on th11 first Monday or 11ac.h month at 5 p.m. in tha Counc.il
Chamberi at thB fa frhop@ Municipal Complex locau~d ar 161 N. S&uion Street
The ag~mda 15 posted the Friday ~fore tho maating. For moro infonnation on dHdlinos and
placing an item Dn the agenda, call 251-990-0214.
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Measurable Goals
One Year Goals:
1. Storm Water Education / Seminar
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director)
Goal: At least one staff shall member shall attend one storm water related
workshop, conference or seminar annually
Due: December 2019
2. Storm Water Article on Social Media (Facebook)
Responsible Department:
Community Development (Director)
Goal: Ensure there is at least one storm water related article on Facebook per
year
Due: December 2019
3. Erosion and Sediment Control (BMP) Workshop for City Employees
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement)
Goal: Planning and Zoning along with the Building Department and Public Works
Dept. hosts a 1.5 workshop for City employees. BMP techniques and recent
storm water projects are discussed as well as regulatory information (City, State
and Federal).
4. Public Educational / Input Meeting for Storm water Issues
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Planning and Zoning
Department / Director)
Goal: Facilitate at least one educational meeting per year (such as through
FEAB and/or Planning Commission). This meeting will allow the public to
offer input on the City of Fairhope’s storm water plans and policies.
Due: December 2019
5. SWMPP Review
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director)
Goal: Facilitate review of storm water management plan yearly, through
public forum such as Planning Commission and/or City Council. Send out
notices accordingly.
Due: December 2019
Pictured: Storm Drain Medallion Artwork
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4.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 2:
ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
Requirements: Develop, implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges
into the regulated MS4; Develop a storm sewer map and update annually (to include locations of
outfalls and structural BMPs); Effectively prohibit to the maximum extent practicable under State or
local law, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non‐storm water discharges into the
MS4 and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions; Develop and implement a
plan to detect and address nonstorm water discharges, including illegal dumping, to the system;
develop and list in SWMPP ordinances to effectively prohibit non‐storm water discharges to the
MS4; implement a dry weather screening program designed to detect and address non‐storm water
discharges to the MS4 100% of all outfalls every 5 years or about 20% per year; priority areas as
outlined in the SWMPP (currently set at about 25% per year since this must be “more frequent”
than non‐priority outfalls), listing outfalls screened; procedures for tracing source of suspect illicit
discharges; procedures for eliminating an illicit discharge; procedures for notifying ADEM of illicit
discharges; mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges; training program for staff; update
MS4 map annually; document illicit discharge complaints and action taken. More information on
these requirements can be found in the general permit.
Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Public Works; Building Department; Water
and Sewer Department, Volunteer Fire Department, Public Works Department; Utilities Director of
Operations; Community Development Director
Rationale Statement: Illicit discharges are generally any discharge into a storm drain system that is
not composed entirely of storm water. The City of Fairhope has an IDDE program, which is based on
enforcement of our Illicit Discharge Ordinance (Ordinance # 1516). The Illicit Discharge ordinance
was amended in 2014 to emphasize regulation and enforcement on all property owners, not just
“facilities”. A written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been developed for illicit discharge
detection and elimination.
Pictured: Dry wall rinse water, potential illicit discharge, October 2018 reported by Public Works staff
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
The City of Fairhope Illicit Discharge ordinance states:
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to discharge a pollutant into the
City of Fairhope's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (stormwater system) in the
City of Fairhope Police Jurisdiction that will have a deleterious impact on the
environment. Any pollutant, associated with an industrial or commercial activity that is
covered by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System as dictated by 40 CFR
122.26, can be discharged to the city stormwater system only if the discharge is covered
by, an NPDES permit for stormwater.
(b)
Where an illicit discharge is reasonably believed by the city to be originating from
private or public property, structure, or other facility, it shall be the right of the city to
designate employees, bearing proper credentials and identification, to enter property or
facility grounds for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and
testing in accordance with this article.
(c)
Authority is hereby granted to the city by and through its duly designated enforcement
officers to halt any discharge from private or public property, structure, or other facility
that is reasonably believed by the city to be potentially harmful to human health or the
environment.
(d)
All costs incurred by the city in association with the ceasing of a potentially harmful
discharge will be reimbursed by the property owner of the discharging property,
structure, or facility. The city may charge the cost against the subject land as a municipal
lien, charges to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
(e)
The penalty for violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be as specified for
general penalty in section 1‐8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fairhope.
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
Procedures for tracing and removing the source of the illicit discharge are written into the
ordinance, as well as the City of Fairhope Standard Operation Procedure for Illicit Discharge. This
SOP was updated in November 2018 to reflect the Water and Sewer Department capability to video
up to 500’ (instead of 200’) of sewer line.
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
l CITY OF FAIRHOPE PLA tUUNG DEPARTMEN T I
DRY WEATHER SCREENING / ILL/CfT DISCHARGE FLOW CHART
Pl.ANN ING I PUBLI C WORKS CONDUCTS ANN UAL DRY WEATH ER SCREE NING OF AL.1-OUT FALLS AS P ER SCH EDU LE
LISTED IN THE STORM WATER MANAGEM ENT PROGRAM P LA N. 100% OF OUTFA LLS A RE ORY WEATH ER SC REEl-t EO
EVERY 5 YEARS~2G% Y EAR LY); P RIORITY AREA OUTFAL LS EVERY FOU R YEARS:lc5% YEARLY); AN D RES POl-tDS TO
GENERAL IL LICI DISC HARG E COM Pl.AINTS~ESTA URAN T I COMME RCIAL RINSI • G AC T IVITY, CONSTRUCTI ON SITE
RUN OFF. ETC.)ajHE FAIRHOP E VO LUNTAR FIRE DEP T. RESPON DS T O Q11 CAL.1-S FOR ILLI CIT DISCHARGES, SUCH
AS El AND CHE MICAL SPILLS. T HE FOLLOW ING PROTOCOL IS FO R NON--1l"1 1 CAL.1-S ONl Y :
D URING A DRY WEATHE R ASSESSME NT, AND /OR IN RESPONSE TO GEN ERAL
ILLI CIT DISCHARGE COMPLAINTS (INCL UDING TH OSE REPORTED BY PUB LI C
W ORKS F IE LD ASSESSMENT). WA TER Q UALITY IS OBSERVED
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IMPACT ED NEEDED ; IF KN OWN; CONTACT F IRE
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
The Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officer uses a monthly complaint log to
track complaints and corrective action procedures taken. Smoke tests/video inspections are
periodically performed throughout the year by the Water and Sewer Department, to help detect
infiltration from faulty sewer lines.
Building Inspectors ensure new development and redevelopment activities are compliant upon each
construction inspection.
Areas zoned “M‐1” (Light Industrial District) are considered a important area for IDDE monitoring.
The general location of M‐1 zoned areas are:
a. Airport (CR 32)
b. Nichols Avenue/Middle Street @ S. Greeno Road
c. South Section Street @ Pecan (City of Fairhope Public Works facility)
All City outfalls identified in the Storm Water Outfall Inventory are assessed at least once every 5
years. Priority construction area (drains to Weeks Bay) outfalls are monitored more frequently
(every 4 years). This means about 20% of non‐priority outfalls and about 25% of priority outfalls are
assessed yearly. The 5 year (2017‐2021) monitoring schedule is in the Measurable Goals section
below.
BMPs / Mechanisms used for IDDE program compliance:
1. Illicit Discharge Ordinance #1516
2. Code Enforcement Officers (2) (Planning and Zoning Department)
3. Sanitation Officer (Public Works Department)
4. Residential Curbside Cooking Oil Recycling Program
5. Household Hazardous Waste drop off site for residents
6. Greener by the Yard pamphlet
7. Staff Meetings (Public Works)
8. City of Fairhope Watershed Map
9. Storm Water Outfall Inventory & Mapping
10. Volunteer Fire Department (Spills)
11. Create a Clean Water Future Campaign
12. Sewer Capacity Study
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
BMP # 1: Illicit Discharge Ordinance – states “It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm, or corporation to discharge a pollutant into the City of Fairhope's Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (stormwater system) in the City of Fairhope Police
Jurisdiction that will have a deleterious impact on the environment.”.
Penalty for non‐compliance: Up to $500
Responsible Person(s) for Illicit Discharge Ordinance: Planning and Zoning
Department (Code Enforcement Officer); Public Works Department (Sanitation
Officer); Building Department (Building Official)
BMP # 2: Code Enforcement Officer (Planning and Zoning Department)
As of September, 2018, the City of Fairhope employs two (2) Code Enforcement
Officer full time, in part, to investigate and issue corrective action on illicit discharge
issues. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were developed in 2014 and is
updated yearly if necessary.
BMP # 3: Sanitation Officer (Public Works Department)
Fairhope employs Sanitation Officer full time to manage the waste management
operations, and to enforce waste management laws of the City.
BMP # 4: Cooking Oil Recycling: The City of Fairhope has a used cooking oil recycling
program for residents. Containers for cooking oil collection are available free upon
request to residents. Residents may bring in used cooking oil for recycling or may
place the containers on the right of way for curbside pickup. Restaurants are not
allowed to dispose of oil within the City of Fairhope garbage stream and must set up
a cooking oil recycling program. Sanitation and recycling crews (Public Works
Department) are trained to report illegal dumping / rinsing activities, including
inappropriate disposal of cooking oil. Responsible Person(s): Public Works
Department (Sanitation Officer)
BMP # 5: Household Hazardous Waste: The City of Fairhope Public Works
Department manages a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop off site for
residents, free of charge. The HHW drop off site is located at 555 South Section
Street. This site encourages the correct disposal of paints, motor oil and other
chemicals, as well as electronic waste, automobile batteries and tires. There is a
minimum recycling fee for tires (based on industry standards). There is no charge
for other household hazardous waste drop off, including electronic waste. On
average, the City of Fairhope recycles about 20 tons of household hazardous waste
yearly (which includes electronic waste).
Responsible Person(s): Public Works Department (Director)
BMP # 6: Greener by the Yard
This pamphlet includes information in regards to what residents can do to prevent
illicit discharges. It was created and published by the Weeks Bay Watershed Project,
and is available in hard copy (Planning and Zoning Department) and on the City
website.
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
BMP # 7: Staff Meetings – Public Works employees are trained throughout the year
in weekly staff meetings to report illegal dumping / rinsing activities, including
inappropriate disposal of cooking oil, rinsing of paints and chemicals into storm
drains, etc. The Public Works Department is the largest City Department,
encompassing waste management, landscaping, streets and construction (about 50
full time employees). Responsible Person(s): Public Works Department (Director)
BMP # 8: Watershed Map
City of Fairhope has a watershed map which is used as a planning and construction
tool. It is available on line (“Natural Resource Inventory”) and in the Planning and
Zoning Department and in Public Works. Planning and Zoning Department (GIS) is
responsible for updating, printing and providing this map.
BMP # 9: Storm Water Outfall Inventory & Mapping
The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department completed a survey of the
City outfalls and infrastructure in 2012. This information was provided through GIS,
and a map has been produced, including designation of 13 major (Bay) outfalls.
New storm water outfall information is updated annually in hard copy form to
include new development.
BMP # 10: Volunteer Fire Department / Fuel Spills: The Fairhope Volunteer Fire
Department is responsible for responding to and facilitating removal of fuel /
chemical spills. Responsible Person(s): Volunteer Fire Department (Chief)
BMP #11: Create a Clean Water Future Campaign
The City of Fairhope adopted a resolution to accept this campaign in August
2014. This is mentioned in MCM#1 under “Public Education”. This campaign
addresses storm water pollution, including IDDE. Create a Clean Water Future logo
is being used on applicable City of Fairhope publications and business cards.
Pictured: Outfall sheet
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
BMP #12: Sewer Capacity Study
The Utility Department recently conducted a capacity study on utility
infrastructure. This study included sewer lines (in part addressing sanitary sewer
overflows) and this will be used to determine current upgrade needs as well as
growth demands.
www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=15025
Capacity Study for Gas, Water and
Sewer Utilities -Phase I
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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE), CONTINUED
Measurable Goals
One Year Goals:
1. Storm Water Outfall Inventory Update
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Update hard copy inventory annually, to include new development,
redevelopment and corrections. (Planning and Zoning Director)
Due: December 2019
2. Video of Sewer Lines
Responsible Department: Water Department
Goal: Conduct video test on priority sewer lines annually to detect
leaking sewer pipes or illegal connections. Document findings and
corrective action taken (Utilities Director of Operations)
Due: December 2019
3. Public Works Illicit Discharge Detection Meeting
Responsible Department: Public Works
Goal: Alert and remind waste management crews to look for illicit
discharge indicators such as sheen in or near storm drains, leaking
dumpsters, etc. (Public Works Director)
Due: December 2019
4. Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls: As indicated on schedule listed below.
Two ‐ Five Year Goals:
1. Dry Weather Screening of Outfalls
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department / Public Works /
Utility Director of Operations
Goal: a. NON‐PRIORITY OUTFALLS: Assess 20% of non‐priority outfalls yearly as
per 5 year schedule. Use MS4 Storm Water Outfall Inventory (data sheets, map,
etc.) as referenced to outfalls. Document outfalls assessed; date; conditions and
maintenance requirements (and when complete), etc. This will satisfy the 5
year requirement for 100% of all outfalls every five years. Planning and Zoning
Department and Public Works Department will be in the field conducting these
assessments yearly. 2019: Fly Creek (104 outfalls)
Goal: b. PRIORITY OUTFALLS (DRAINS TO WEEKS BAY): Assess 25% of priority
area (drains to Weeks Bay) outfalls as per 5 year schedule. Planning and Zoning
Department and Public Works Department will be in the field conducting these
assessments yearly. 2019: Cowpen Creek pg. 121 – 150 (29 outfalls)
Due: December 2019
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Priority watersheds : every 4 years
Non‐priority watersheds : every 5 years
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5.0 MINIMUM CONTROL REQUIREMENT #3:
CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL
Requirements: Develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in
storm water runoff from qualifying construction activities. The program shall include
specific procedures for construction site plan (including Erosion and Sediment Control)
review and approval; Erosion and Sediment Control ordinances with sanctions to ensure
compliance; training program (including schedule) for MS4 site inspection staff in the
identification of appropriate construction best management practices; procedures for
periodic inspection of qualifying construction sites, including priority construction sites
(those draining to Weeks Bay) at a minimum frequency of once per month for the
priority construction sites; procedures outlined in the SWMPP to notify ADEM of non‐
compliant construction sites, including those without NPDES permits; procedures for
site plan reviews outlined in the SWMPP; copies or links to regulatory ordinances;
documentation of all inspections, complaints and enforcement actions taken; list of all
active construction sites in the MS4 area. More details on these requirements can be
found in the general permit.
Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public
Works Department; Utilities Director of Operations
Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope has a Construction Site Storm Water Runoff
Control program to control erosion and sedimentation. This program is applicable to all
construction and land disturbance sites and is not limited by the size of the site (sites
under an acre as well as over an acre are included in the program). This program
includes project review, BMP inspections and enforcement of construction related
ordinances for environmental protection. City employees (i.e. utility work) are held to
the same standards as property owners, contractors and developers. The Planning and
Zoning Department and the Building Department have QCI (Qualified Credentialed
Inspector) trained staff to conduct BMP and construction inspections. The City of
Fairhope currently has a total of (8) QCI certified employees on staff and six (6) of these
are listed in the measurable goal section for mandatory renewal every year. As of
November 2018, the Planning and Zoning Department has three (3) QCI certified staff
members and the Building Department has five (5). In additional to a second Code
Enforcement Officer, Planning and Zoning Department staff has been upgraded to
include two (2) City Planners and (1) Planning Technician. All assist with design review.
City crew leaders in each department are offered an overview of the Construction Site
Storm Water Runoff Control program (including storm water standards at local and
state levels) through a workshop held annually (Erosion and Sediment Control
Workshop) by the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department and the Building
Dept. The City of Fairhope has a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for non‐
compliant construction sites and this is available in the Building Department.
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In October 2017, the City of Fairhope amended the existing Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance (#1398) to include (#1603):
1. Requirements for stabilization of silviculture activities
2. Third party review clarification (paid for by applicant)
3. Restrictions on clearing of vegetation: may not exceed more than 30’ past
the footprint of the proposed structure for single family; 50’ for all others;
40’ past curb and gutter for right of way projects and no more than the
designed width of any drainage or utility easement that contains drainage
conveyances and building utilities.
4. Slopes greater than 3:1 or adjacent to critical areas will be subject to
additional requirements as determined by the City of Fairhope and/or the
third‐party consultant
5. Multiple buildings require a separate erosion and sediment control (BMP)
plan
6. Development sites (like multi‐occupancy / apartment projects) require a
paved or fully stabilized road prior to building construction.
7. Open channels may receive rip rap or gabion stone stabilization materials if
specified by a professional engineer.
8. Applicants must provide copies of QCI or other inspection reports to City,
upon request by the City.
BMPs / Mechanisms used for Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
1. Design Review
2. BMP Inspections
3. Code Enforcement / Procedures for non‐compliant sites
4. City ordinances
5. Educational material available in the Building Dept.
Pictured: Example of BMP Inspection
Report
INSPECTION PIRLD SHERT
Printed by Kim Burmeistar
INSPECTION: 48303 NOTICE OP VIOLATION PERMIT:
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PROJ DESC: MEDICAL PARK OB/GYN
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COMPLETED:
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ADD EROSION CONTROL MAT AND SEED OR AGGREGATE TO SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING AND
CORNER AT SOUTHEAST SIDE FOR BETTER STABILIZATION AND CONTAINMRNT OP TURBID
WATER
REINSTALL ROCKED ENTRY ON SOOTH SIDE AND CLE:AN UP TRACKING
STABILIZE AREA AT FRONT OF SITE ON RIGHT OF WAY (PRECISION PLUMBING)
PICTURES PROVJDED
Created from inspection 48302 on 11/20/2018 by kim
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CONSTRUCTION SITE STORM WATER RUNOFF CONTROL, CONTINUED
BMP # 1: Design Review: The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department design
review (and pre‐construction meeting) process includes:
1. Informal review with applicant (encouraged not required)
2. Development Review with Staff (internal)
3. Preliminary Plats for Subdivision
4. Pre‐construction meeting – with engineer of record
5. Final Plats for Subdivision
6. Zoning Applications
7. Site Plans (considered by Planning Commission), if they meet the following
qualifications:
‐Has a gross floor area of 10,000sf or greater; or,
‐More that 30% of the lot (excluding the building)
is impervious; or
‐All applications for zoning map amendments to
any of the Village Districts
‐All mixed‐use projects electing to build to 35 feet
high with 33% residential.
All preliminary and final subdivision submittals require a public hearing through
the Planning Commission. Notification requirements are as required by State
law, the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, and also via Subdivision POA contact
list (email). The City of Fairhope Building Department coordinates plan reviews of
residential and commercial submittals for permit issuance.
General procedure of submittal review:
Staff conducts a review of all submittals and applicants are encouraged to meet with
staff (City Planner or Planning Technician) before submission for development (informal
review with applicant). For the subdivision applications, storm water drainage is
reviewed for submittal requirements with the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations
in the Preliminary Plat review. A design review meeting is held and attended by the
various City of Fairhope Superintendents or Department representatives. The Public
Works Department, Planning and Zoning Department and Building Department are the
most instrumental representatives for Storm Water reviews. Although the City of
Fairhope now has (2) two Professional Engineers on staff, the applicant’s engineer is the
person ultimately responsible for drainage compliance with the City’s regulations. The
Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the Erosion Control compliance review of
submitted plans. The comments generated during the design review meeting are
compiled in a review letter which is sent to the applicant. The applicant provides a
response letter. The City of Fairhope staff prepares a staff report for the Planning
Commission members prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
Pre‐Construction meetings are held with the applicant after Preliminary Plat approval
and before submittal of a Final Plat application. During the pre‐construction meetings,
City staff meets with the applicant’s engineer of record to address specific issues such as
wetland buffer protection, on‐site erosion controls, and drainage concerns.
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The Final Plat approval phase is when the final inspection of installed subdivision
infrastructure takes place and a final punch list is generated. A second design review
and a site inspection take place and any deficient items are addressed during this
inspection process. The site inspection is conducted by the same Department
Supervisors/Representatives who perform the preliminary design review.
The City of Fairhope requires a 2‐year maintenance bond for the infrastructure to be
accepted by the City.
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BMP # 2: BMP Inspections‐City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department has two
full time Code Enforcement Officers (one recently hired in Sept. 2018) to perform code
enforcement inspections, including BMP inspections. The Code Enforcement Officers
track BMP inspections and non‐compliant sites (including corrective actions taken) via a
monthly log. The initial BMP inspection is performed prior to other construction
inspections. Construction sites with high impact potential and subdivisions under
construction are inspected frequently. Construction sites with high impact potential
include multi‐family, non‐residential, those near critical areas or those disturbing more
than an acre. Other single family home construction sites are inspected initially and with
follow up inspections to ensure continued compliance. Construction sites within the
Priority Construction Area (those draining to Weeks Bay) are inspected monthly, as per
ADEM’s requirement for the Priority Construction Area. Map of “priority construction
area” is available in the Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Office. The
Building Inspectors assist with BMP inspections by ensuring compliance with each
construction inspection (essentially, a BMP inspection is performed with each
construction inspection). The Building Inspectors usually perform the closure BMP
inspection, as part of the final inspection on the site. A Certificate of occupancy is not
issued unless site is stable and compliant.
Pictured: Pre‐construction meeting in 2018 for The Retreat at Fairhope Village
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BMP inspections include:
a. Initial
b.Phasing (if applicable)
c.Closure (certificate of occupancy is not issued unless site is stable)
d. Additionally, monthly inspections are conducted and documented by the
Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officer for “priority
construction sites”, or those draining to ONRW Weeks Bay.
Responsible Person(s): Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement Officer)
BMP #3: Code Enforcement / Non‐compliant Sites: The City of Fairhope enforces the
Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance (#1398 and #1603) through Notice of
Violations, Stop Work Orders, suspended construction inspections, City street sweeper
charges and/or municipal offense tickets. These efforts minimize sedimentation and
erosion to the maximum extent practicable. Water quality impacts are referred to state
and/or federal authorities as well. A written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for
non‐compliant construction sites was developed in 2014 and is updated as needed:
Planning Depa rtment / Bui l d i n g Department
N on-compli ant Co n stru ction Site Pro toc o l
St andard Operating Procedu r es (SOP)
As per the C ity of F airhope NPDES Permit # ALR040040. the City is required to h.1.ve "-Titteti protocol for ADEM ootific..·uion of uoo-
compli.int s ites as required in Pan m_B_ 4{b Xv) o f the p~iit: ""Procedures to notify ADEM of uoo-cotnpli."1.llt construction s ites
d iscovered during periodic inspectious. The n otification mus't provide . .a t a minimwTL the sp.eci.fi c location of the construction project.
the name and contact infonn.ation from the owner or operator. and a sununary o f the site deficiencies_··
C""'.i'neral Conrfpts
TI1e C ity of Fail-hope is auth orized v i a Code o f Ordin an ce 1398. 'Crosioo and Sediment Contror · to issue S top Work Orders.
Municipal Offoise Tickcts/Coun Summons. suspend conc;tructioo /building inspections. dispatch C ity Street Sweeper for minimum
charge and/or issue Notice ofViolatians to violatcrs o f this ordinance. The Erosion aud Scdinient Com rol Ordinance #1398 is
enforced by the City o f F airhope Planning Dq,artrnent (Code Enforcement Officer) and the Building Department (Building Inspectors
and Building Official). TI1e PL,n,,ning Department Code Enforcement Officer h.,ndlcs the bulk of the enforcement. The Planning
Director must authorize issuance ofa MUWcipal Offense Ticket (M:01) or Court Summous.
E nforceme111
\Vhere a construction site is found to be in violation of the C ity of Fairhope Eros ion and Sediment Control Ordinance, the enforcement
officer n:ill elect to issue ooe or more of the follo'l\i'ing, depending o n the severity o f the vi olation ~
l _ Notice ofVio lation (48 hour notice)-'l.,.Tincn.. verbal_ or em.ail
2 . S top Work Ord er (on a ll activity except th."lt which is n ecessary to stabilize the site and ins tall appropriate B?vlPs)
3 . Su spend construction / buildin g inspections until resolvNi.
4 . Dispatch City S treet Sweeper for a minimtllll S300 chru-ge. C ertificate of Occupancy not issued until this is paid.
5 . Issu e a MOT or Court Swnmous (with approval o f the Plan.u..ing Director)
E1ni.roume-utal .o\..ge u ("Y Notificatio n
\Vheu a constructiou site or o ther 110ll-compli.aut s ite has been found to h.·n:e impacted critical areas such as ·wetlands and bodies of
water. the City will notify the appropriate agencies within 48 houn;; ('wrinen.. em.ail or verbal) of the idenrifi.M non-cotnpliance issues
Do("UIDe-utatiou
All observatious and actions 'lVi.11 be documented i..n a report which will be tracked in the Planning Depa.rtment Code Ellforcen1ent
Officer's database and repon ed to ADElvl in the City's Annual MS4 Phase II Report
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Pl.ANNING DE PT . REPORTS
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Procedures for non‐compliant sites:
1. Notice of Violation (written or verbal)
2. Suspended Construction Inspections
3. Stop Work Orders
4. Authorize Street Sweeper at $300 minimum charge to violator
5. Municipal Offense Ticket
6. ADEM notification if water quality impact has occurred
Responsible Person(s) for BMP inspections / Code Enforcement: Planning and Zoning
Department (Code Enforcement); Building Department (Building Official)
BMP # 4: Municipal ordinances utilized for erosion, sediment and waste control
on construction sites:
1. Erosion and Sediment Control (#1398 and #1603), outline procedures for
BMP requirements (including inspections), and corrective action.
2. Red Soil Ordinance (#1423) prohibits red soil and clay in or near
critical areas
3. Construction Site Waste (#958) requires construction sites to contain
waste
Responsible Person(s) for municipal ordinances: Planning and Zoning Department;
Building Department
BMP # 5: Educational Material, brochures/booklets available to contractors/developers:
1. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites
in Alabama by Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee
Partners
2. BMP Minimum Requirements, City of Fairhope handout
3. Storm Water Management, by EcoSolutions
Pictured: Example of Fairhope’s minimum
BMP requirements on development projects: silt fence and construction entrance
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Measurable Goals:
One Year Goal:
1. QCI Re‐certification for Code Enforcement Officer #1
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Recertify QCI Re‐certification (Code Enforcement Officer)
Due: December 2019
2. QCI Certification for Code Enforcement Officer #2
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Certify new Code Enforcement Officer
Due: December 2019
3. QCI Re‐certification for Building Department (5 Building Inspectors)
Responsible Department: Building Department
Goal: Recertify (5) Building Inspectors with QCI training
Due: December 2019
Note: all Building Inspectors including new building inspectors have received initial QCI
training and certification and will maintain this yearly. Planning and Zoning Department
Code Enforcement Officers will also obtain and maintain this certification.
Pictured: Information on the QCI certification program (Source: HBAA website)
• Bettier un d er stan e .AD El\1! ~en er al N P DES p e rmit p ro~r a m a n d l ocal prog ram s tJo he lp a,ch iev,e &
m ai nt ain c o m p lian c e.
• Un d er sta1n d t h e im p o rta n ce o ·t e Co n s ctio n Be st M a agem e nt Pr a c -c es p la n ,& r ecog n i ze
p rope r BM P i n sta l lat i o n s .
• Pe rfor m self-insp ec rio.n s, r ecog n ize BM IP p r o b lem s a n d co,ordi at e -m e ly m -ai n t e n an ce as
r e qu i re d by t e g e e ra I p e rmit.
• Be a b le to l,og & ke ep r e co r d s & im pino ve co m m un i cat ions w it h t h e ,op era o r -r e d c e co m p li an ce
l ia b i litf .
• Avoid or r e cfo ,ce ri sk o f s u,c c essf u l c it i ze n l aw su i s ..
• Re co gin ize t he n e ed t o a dd ness e viro n m e ta I issu es early i t h e r oj e c p l a nn i n g & t hro ug h o ,
,e cons r u ctJi o n p er iod.
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6.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 4: POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Requirement: Develop/revise, implement and enforce a program to address storm
water run‐off from qualifying new development and redevelopment projects, to the
maximum extent practicable. This program shall ensure that controls are in place to
prevent or minimize water quality impacts. The City of Fairhope shall have procedures,
outlined in the SWMPP, for site plan review and the approval process when changes to
post‐construction controls are required; outline procedures in the SWMPP to
demonstrate and document that post‐construction storm water measures have been
installed per design specifications, which includes enforceable procedures for bring non‐
compliant projects into compliance. The City of Fairhope must develop and implement
strategies which may include a combination of structural and/or non‐structural BMPs
designed to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the volume and velocity of
pre‐construction storm water run‐off is not significantly exceeded, using a design rainfall
event with an intensity up to that of a 2 year‐24 hour storm event for the basis; develop
and use ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms to address post‐construction run‐
off from qualifying new development/redevelopment projects; require long‐term
operation and maintenance of BMPs; perform or require the performance of post‐
construction inspections, at a minimum once per year, to confirm post‐construction
BMPs are functioning as designed. The City of Fairhope shall include an inspection
schedule, to include inspection frequency, within the SWMPP; maintain or require the
developer/owner/operator to keep records of post construction inspections,
maintenance activities and make them available to ADEM upon request and require
corrective actions to poorly functioning or inadequately maintained post‐construction
BMPs; review and evaluate policies and ordinances related to building codes, or other
local regulations, with a goal of identifying regulatory and policy impediments to the
install of green infrastructure and low impact development techniques. More details on
these requirements can be found in the general permit.
Pictured: Google Earth image of existing
subidvisions surrounding new subdivision underway (Firethorne) in Fairhope’s largest
watershed, Cowpen Creek.
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Rationale Statement: The Planning and Zoning Department works closely with the
Fairhope Planning Commission (which meets monthly) and the Fairhope Zoning Board of
Adjustments and Appeals (which also meets monthly, if there are cases to be heard).
Both of these committees are appointed by the Mayor and Council, and work with the
Planning and Zoning Department and the Building Department with design and review
procedures, as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The
Planning Commission reviews amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision
Regulations.
The Subdivision Regulations “Storm Water Standards” Article V Section F include a 5
year storm water inspection report requirement (changed from 3 to 5 years in 2018)
and a long term storm water plan (Operation and Maintenance requirement). An O&M
Plan is submitted with final subdivision plat which requires a stormwater structure. A
LID component was added to the Subdivision Regulations and to the Zoning Ordinance
in 2015. The Subdivision Regulations LID Ordinance has been revised in 2018 to remove
the required ten (10 ) LID components and instead require “as many LID techniques as
practical and appropriate for the development. Plans and calculations shall show the
efficacy of each LID technique and include a quantitative analysis of their performance.
Plans shall clearly identify each LID technique on a Grading and Drainage Plan with
appropriate details and cross references to the drainage calculations.”
The Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officers address runoff issues
from sites within the City of Fairhope (including post construction residential,
commercial and right of way areas). These issues are tracked via a monthly Notice of
Violation log. This log tracks complaints, follow up, and corrective action taken. The
Public Works Department oversees maintenance of city‐owned storm water
infrastructure.
Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public
Works Department; Utilities Director of Operations; Community Development
Director
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BMPs / Mechanisms for Post Construction Storm Water Management
1. Subdivision Regulations
a. Storm Water Standards (Article V, Section F)
b. Stormwater Facility Inspection Requirement (Article V, Section F)
c. Flood Control Structures (definition)
d. LID standards (Article V, Section F) *Revised 2018*
2. Zoning Ordinance
a. Stormwater Management (Article IV, Section F)
b. Pervious Paving (Article IV, Section F)
c. LID (Article IV, Section F‐Ordinance 1550)
3. Pervious Paving in City projects, where applicable (Police Department,
City parks, Library, etc.)
4. Storm Water Projects by the City
5. Storm Water Facility Inspection Requirement / 3 year (Subdivision Regs)
6. Creek / Shoreline Assessment by kayak
7. Standard Courtesy Letter for Property Owners of non‐compliant storm
water facilities
8. Annual Email to POA/HOA groups: “HOA Stormwater Guide”
Pictured: Shoreline assessment criteria for 2018
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BMP # 1: Subdivision Regulations: available on line for the public to view. Construction,
development and re‐development standards for storm water are listed here.
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director)
a. Stormwater Standards:
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=20823
b. Storm Water Facility Inspection Requirement: As per the Operation and
Maintenance (O & M) plan within the Subdivision Regulations, the City of
Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department has specific regulations for property
owners in regards to the five year storm water inspection requirement for
respective storm water facilities. This requirement is for subdivision storm water
facilities, installed, effective in 2007. For more information, refer to the City of
Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, Article V, Section F, 3. (a) (3).
c. Flood Control Structures definition: “Those physical structural works for which
funds have been authorized, appropriated and expended and which have been
constructed specifically to modify flooding in order to reduce the extent of areas
within the city subject to a “special flood hazard” and water depths associated
with flooding. Flood control structures typically include: hurricane tidal barriers,
dam, reservoirs, levees or dikes. Typically flood control structures are located
perpendicular to a stream and within the stream buffer.”
d. LID Standards: Article V, Section F
Pictured: LID stormwater facility in Pointe Place II
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POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED
BMP # 2: Zoning Ordinance: available on line for the public to view. Construction,
development and re‐development standards for stormwater are listed here.
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Director)
a. Stormwater Management Standards:
www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/planning‐and‐zoning/publications‐and‐forms
b. Pervious Paving: For projects requiring more than 8 parking spaces, a 25% minimum
pervious paving material requirement is written into the Zoning Ordinance (January
2012)
c. LID Component: This language was added in October 2015:
Compact Car Parking Requirement:
Compact car parking spaces shall be a minimum of 30% of the required parking spaces
and no more than a maximum of 40% of the required parking spaces. Compact car
spaces shall be grouped together to the greatest extent possible. Compact car spaces
shall be designated by paint at the entrance of the parking stall.
Parking Dimension and Size:
1) Standard parking lot dimensions
2) Compact car parking dimensions
90°angle 60°angle 45°angle
width 8’ 8’ 8’
depth 15’ 16.8’ 16.5’
Low Impact Development (LID) Parking Requirements
Landscaping is required for all parking lots. The interior parking lot landscaping
requirements shall use LID techniques and be designed by an Alabama licensed
Professional Engineer and an Alabama licensed Landscape Architect or designer. The
following LID techniques shall be used in the interior of all parking lots containing 12 or
more parking spaces. The LID parking requirement landscape plan will be reviewed in
accordance with the Tree Ordinance. Any landscaping plan submitted in accordance
with this subsection shall include technique 5 below and at least one of the other
following techniques:
1) First Flush Treatment: The LID landscaping design shall be sized appropriately to
treat the first one inch of runoff into the receiving parking lot LID area.
2) Bio‐retention.
3) Rain Garden.
4) Vegetated Swale.
5) Permeable Pavement Systems: Permeable pavement systems are a required LID
technique. 100% of parking provided over and above the minimum parking
requirements shall be permeable pavement systems. Typical systems are brick
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pavers, pervious asphalt, and pervious concrete. Other systems may be
approved if the design engineer provides adequate documentation that
demonstrates the proposed technique is equally or more effective that the
typical permeable systems listed. Approval of a proposed technique is at the
sole discretion of the City during the permitting process.
6) Tree and Ground Cover Plantings: When trees are required in a parking lot by
the Tree Ordinance they shall be included and integrated into the LID design.
Species shall be as approved by the City Horticulturist and must be suggested by
the landscape architect or designer. There shall be no bare ground exposed and
all ground cover proposed shall be integral to the success of LID techniques. All
ground cover shall be as approved by the City Horticulturist and must be
suggested by the landscape architect or designer.
Bioretention: This technique removes pollutants in stormwater runoff through
adsorption, filtration, sedimentation, volatilization, ion exchange, and biological
decomposition. A Bioretention Cell (BRC) is a depression in the landscape that
captures and stores runoff for a short time, while providing habitat for native
vegetation that is both flood and drought tolerant. BRCs are stormwater control
measures (SCMs) that are similar to the homeowner practice, of installing rain
gardens, with the exception that BRCs have an underlying specialized soil media and
are designed to meet a desired stormwater quantity treatment storage volume.
Peak runoff rates and runoff volumes can be reduced and groundwater can be
recharged when bioretention is located in an area with the appropriate soil
conditions to provide infiltration. Bioretention is normally designed for the water
quality or “first flush” event, typically the first 1”‐1.5” of rainfall, to treat stormwater
pollutants.
Vegetated Swale: is a shallow, open‐channel stabilized with grass or other
herbaceous vegetation designed to filter pollutants and convey stormwater. Swales
are applicable along roadsides, in parking lots, residential subdivisions, commercial
developments, and are well suited to single‐family residential and campus type
developments. Water quality swales are designed to meet sheer stress targets for
the design storm, may be characterized as wet or dry swales, may contain amended
soils to infiltrate stormwater runoff, and are generally planted with turf grass or
other herbaceous vegetation.
First Flush: This is the given volume of water generated in the drainage area from
the first 1” to 1.5” of rainfall.
Rain Garden: a shallow depression in a landscape that captures water and holds it
for a short period of time to allow for infiltration, filtration of pollutants, habitat for
native plants, and effective stormwater treatment for small‐scale residential or
commercial drainage areas. Rain gardens use native plants, mulch, and soil to clean
up runoff.
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POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED
BMP # 3: Pervious Paving material is used in City projects where applicable. Past projects
include sidewalks at Boothe Road Extension, Fairhope Police Station, Bancroft Avenue
sidewalk, the Volanta sidewalk, Knoll Park, and Coastal Alabama College Campus.
Responsible Department: Public Works (Director)
BMP # 4: City Storm Water Projects: The City of Fairhope Public Works Department
completes several storm water projects annually. Projects include bioretention and storm
water facility installation and maintenance (on City property), pervious sidewalk installation
(on City right of way), bluff stabilization and repair (on City property) and drainage
improvements on City right of way.
Responsible Department: Public Works (Director); Utilities Director of Operations
Pictured: City stormwater project ‐ bulkhead at Fly Creek (Fairhope Docks marina)
BMP # 5: Storm Water Facility Inspection Requirement
As per the Operation and Maintenance (O & M) plan within the Subdivision Regulations, the
City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department property owners are required to conform
to the five year storm water inspection requirement for respective storm water facilities.
This requirement is for subdivision storm water facilities, installed, effective in 2007. For
more information, refer to City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations, Article V, Section F,
3.(a)(3).
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (City Planner)
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POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED
BMP # 6: Creek / Shoreline Assessment by Kayak: The Planning and Zoning Department
staff conducts a creek or shoreline assessment (by kayak) annually, of a portion of the
City of Fairhope MS4 area. Assessed shoreline area will change every year according to
suspected projects, outfalls due for assessment and/or other considerations. Target items
are negative impacts of drainage, erosion and sedimentation (manmade or otherwise),
and drain pipes dumping into the body of water (privately owned and city owned
pipes/conveyance systems/outfalls).
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement)
BMP #7: Standard Courtesy Letter to Property Owners: In 2012, the Planning
Department, in conjunction with the Public Works Department, developed a standard
letter to be sent to property owners (including Property Owners Associations) of
potentially non‐compliant or failing storm water facilities (detention ponds, etc.). This
has proven to be an effective means of notifying property owners of downstream
impacts, and potential liability issues, especially with subdivisions built prior to 2007
(which are exempt from the O & M plan requirement). After outfalls assessments are
conducted (annually), those found with significant deficiencies receive a letter from the
Public Works Director stating the deficiency found and requesting maintenance and/or
repair of facility.
Responsible Department: Public Works Department (Director)
BMP #8: Annual Email to POA / HOA Groups: HOA Stormwater Guide
According to the Storm Water Standards written into the City of Fairhope Subdivision
Regulations, Section F. (7) regarding detention and retention ponds: “Such facilities shall
be owned, operated and maintained by the development entities and shall not be
accepted for inspection or maintenance by the City of Fairhope”. Therefore, the City
emails the POA / HOA presidents or contact persons an electronic copy of the brochure
titled “A Homeowner Guide to Detention Pond Maintenance”. This is a brochure
drafted in May 2018 by the Weeks Bay Foundation and Weeks Bay National Estuarine
Research Reserve for the City of Fairhope to use as outreach and MS4 compliance. This
is used by the City to educate property owners of stormwater facilities of their
responsibility for maintenance of their subdivision pond or ponds. This in turn helps the
City achieve compliance with the MS4 permit requirement which states that the City of
Fairhope “shall include an inspection schedule, to include inspection frequency, within
the SWMPP; maintain or require the developer/owner/operator to keep records of post
construction inspections, maintenance activities and make them available to ADEM upon
request and require corrective actions to poorly functioning or inadequately maintained
post‐construction BMPs”. The City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Department
maintains a “Subdivision Contact List”.
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department (Code Enforcement); Public
Works Department (Director)
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Pictured: HOA Stormwater Guide Pg. 1
A HOM EOWN ER GUID E TQ STORMWATER DETENUON POND !MAINTENAN'C E
IF \IOU HAVE 50'.MElililNG UOOE IHliS ONI YOUR POOPERTV,
OR IN YOUR SU BDIVISlON, H-11.S GUIDE IS FOR YOU!
S,tormwater; detention areas are IN.J ilt to safel)' holdisto rm water
hat runs off from im pervi,ou.s s rfac;es durin-g · heavy rain events.
Thi:. recdoc es til e flo w into riv ers and stream,s during stom1<S, and
d ecreases floooing,
Umort:un atel)', ··these Slnlctu,es are not in.sp-ec ed, m aintain ed,
atlid m anrag ed correctl y, they can actu ally iocrease flooo [ng, cause a
safet y hazard, and n egati<o'efiir affe::.t pro p erty ,•al'u es,
As .a home owner or m emb er of a tiome ov .. 1er;s As.socfaoo n you
nave a resp oos-bi'l it y to keep-your p cmd in good wooo ng ooncfitio n,
Thi s gJ • de an d dledl.'ist wil l elp yoLr to ens that your
stormwa,t:eT s.uucrure is ab to h andl:e ,our •ra in)' G-1,Jl'f -coast s easons,
WHY SHOULD YOU OOIH ER JO MA INTAIN YOUR POND?
[NDEX OF DEANITIONS
• Wh en rainfall ru s o ve rimp e rvious s.u:naoes i do-es · to have • . e • o soak into ~he grou d, s o · ends
up e teri g our w aterwa ys i , large q U'a i"tie.s . This often res ults i ·na-eased ooding ,iliait can damage
llmmes, b:ui5(11,l!!ss.e s, and rna.ds .
• Stonnwaterrunoff is a big source ofwa er poll'u,tion in our area. Everylhingiliat sits on o , ri-oads a-
p:arki g lots, ev e tuiall y ru:nsi o ours reams and rivers w ith ra '.nfall . S,tonnwa· eT pondsanow some of
~:se pollutants o ·settle out an d f 1 e r through the g,uurni.
• We ll maintain ed po ds ca n a c,wal lybe an ,aesthe tically p l.ea.sing addition to a neighbomoo , I ,
additiion , the y can P'J"O'o' e ma itat for-nati.,,e .species of birds, repti s and ilJTij)hirii ans.
• There· can b e l1ega1 <00 ·seq e ces of not prop,erliy mai al ing )'O • r sformwat e r de ention fadlitys,.
Provid ed boy the V,'ee-ks B-ay 1c01.mdatiOT1 and th e Weil!'.ks 6a)' atiooa! Estua,ine Res-earcll Re:s:erve
rough co llaboration with th:e C.oas.tal Trainin g Pro-gra m and CKal unicip:a liti es
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Pictured: HOA Stormwater Guide Pg. 2
A HOMEOWNER GUIDE 10 ST0RMW.ATER. DETEN;f l0N POND MA INTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
l'ns.pedi ons: !Pe riodic.sche duled inspections witl, • b e attac e d d 'i eddisl: and inspections after m ajorranra ll
events to, c e,c!k ·for-damage• a. ,o ,rem o ve d ebris} trash.
Veg,etatron ,Ma~ement: i','low-n-g on a i-egular b asis to preve nt e rosfon OT aesthetic. prob m s. Trees and
shrubs: should not be allowed to grow -,the p'°"d basi . Limit us:e off • il iz..er-s a d pesticides in a d around
tli e p onds t.o m ini miiZ e leaching into pond an subs:eque downstream w a.ters,
En1.s:km: Appropriate mowing equipment a nd machinery should be u sil!d 011 pond s rue Lire• to a voi d
e 1ros:ian,.
T1r.as'H1, debris and litter removal\ R.e moval of ,my &ebrjs: caucSrng o structiol"l$a d especially after e ve ry
runoff j:>rod , ring ra-fa[J e:ve , . Celleral p -u p of debris in and arou d the po:nd d u -ng a.11 i115ped:io,n.s.
Mechan'ic.al Eiquipme11td1,edc: lnspec.tion ·of any valves, pum,p,s, fence gates, l.ocks OT medianical
oomponents d u -:g peri odic insp :edions:, PlaF1sfora,ppropriate rep c.ement;i'repa.i r s hould 'be m ade at th e
time of d ocume m:atio .
Structura Component chec!k: lrnp ectio of the in t, ou let, and othe1r structural feat! 1res 011 ;a regul ar b asis
for adct"rt iOilllS o the arnmua l Nort-Rou.ti e ~aintenan ce ilist
NON-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
•Bank ernsfo.n/stabili'ratim:11· I i s critica l to k ee,p effectiv e gro und =~•er on the, ei,;posed po11d areas o :e nsure hat
loose sedim e does n ot fi I up the pond. In addi:lii on, vegetarbio 11 increases, irmlbrahon of rn:noff, and effecitive ly
fil ters poll uta , , Al l areas not: veget ated s hoold be i-,e-,1 egetated ar, d s a bi rzed immediat y
Sediment removal!:: lne sedim e 11 acrnmula iiDll sho11I be monitored a d the po d depths oheckied ,at :several
!)Oint.s:. I f the depth of the accumulated s.ediment: is greater-than 25% of th e olligimil desig depth, sediment should
be removed.
'Shu ctural Repairj'Replac.eme11t: Over· time, even ex c.el lent s:t o rmwa er structures ge dam aged and need r epair
a nd l"ep lacem ent .. Pl'an fur ex penses related to general w ear and tear at 'j e y • tervals.
50 HOW 00 YOU PAY FOR Al!JL llilcS WORK?
The propert.y ownerortlhe HOAshoul consider es ablis h-
O&M fund a i'ld assess annual fees fo:r m a i e manc.e .
Afte r several ye=of operation wit!htbese se fees, -may be
ecess:a ry to re-e va luate maint:e ance cos,ts fur · he ac.tual
operation of he pond,
lhe f un d s aoulcl also contain funds for ern ergen cy rrepaiJrS
related o hr..mican es o r other cstorm events.
Remember: Fun otioning stormwal:e.r-systems be 1efi !!'l'eryone i
the community with impro1red wt.tter q oolity, betf:e,-aerl.netics,
and dec..re.tlsed • 'ooding m:rcf irollu ·on.
Pro vid ed DY the W eeik:s Ba y i;:o.u n.dation an d the W e.e'.ks ola )' atiicm al Estuarin,e Res,earch Res;erv e
Thro h. oo ll atn ,ratio n wirti the c.oasta Train ing Program aoo loca l un kipalitie:;
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Pictured: HOA Stormwater Guide Pg. 3
A HOMEOWNER GUIDE I O STORMW.AlER DETENn:-ION POND 1MAIN1ENANCE
INSPECTION CHEO<UST
o...:.klisr urerJ Jhould bl! ,p..:i/lc l!:O your site, IIJcl, <H u.,, """lffl"''dtrl ., !"I"" ll.lbdmllaol'> Opom:ioo '71d M:iil,~r,
o at e: ____ oeien.tion Facility: _________ 1.nspeded by: _________ Ph~me: _____ _
Type of Faci f.ity: D Dry Pono D Wet Pcmd D out:fa I Type of :Inspection: D Routin e D P0<st -stai m
ISSUE PROBLEM NOTED"? 5TEP5 TO BE TAl<EN DATEOF
YES or NO COMPl!.ETION
Are a[I structura l oo mponem:s waning
pmpen}'J
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O(lle~
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are.ais on iin e·i;fo u , r»Y' p ip esJ Sp il wa-r,
W eir? -
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t1as unw-<>11 t ed ·vegeuition ,gro w over ~.\., V the o utflr»Y r illlet p ip esJ
overgrowth of alga e no t ed~ ' "" Invas ive plan.ts n ate,d : -,.
Areas t h.at n eed ·to be "'-\:
-
r e,seed edlreolantedJ
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the basin: rn the in le 0 SW'1
s igns, of p.o Uution.? (o i&y sheen,·· am ,
e tc.)
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s igns of pests] (B1.1r.o·wing , n esting,
fir e• ant hil ls')
Ol!her comm en~Jo .bs.e1:11ation s:
ProvTd ed by the W eeik.s E!ia y F0-11n.dat ioo a d the w em !lay ai!iana l Est uari ne Rescea rch Resserve
lflrou;gti, collabora ,tion wid'I t he coasui Train in g Pr agam alild l oca l m un icip.il it ies
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Pictured: HOA Stormwater Guide Pg. 4
A HOMEOWNER GU IDE 10 STORMWATER DETENrrlON POND MAINTENAIN'CE
FAIRHOPE RHOURCES FO.R 5IORMWATER QUESlilON6
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canon City sto,mw at er ?rogr am "Maintaining Dete ·:o:n Po:nd:s "
Oregon Depa rtment o T 11 sp ortatio 11, "M:amtenance ecq ·reme ntsfur w aterqualit)1 Featuires"
City -PortlIDld Ore.go n, "Stormwat.e:r an:a_ge m ent Facil ities Op eration and M ai ntenance for Private Pro!}e rty Ow ners.
Pro \•idecl DY the W eeks Sa~· li'ound atio:n an cl e wem Bay atiooa ! Estu:aririe Resea rch Resav e
T11 ro ugh oo □aoor,3tio n w ith tne coasta Train ing Pr o-gram an d l oca J m unicipalities,
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POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED
Measurable Goals:
1. One Year Goal: Community Event for Stormwater Education
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Facilitate or support community event: hands on event related to post‐
construction storm water education (such as Earth Day watershed exhibit)
Due: December 2019
2. One Year Goal: Creek/Shoreline Assessment by Kayak
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Conduct creek or shoreline assessment via kayak to look for pipes,
pollutants or sediment discharging into the creek or shoreline, and
obstructions in the creek or shoreline.
Due: December 2019
Pictured: Kayak shoreline assessment, Big Mouth Gully outfall, December 2018
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7.0 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE # 5:
POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
Requirements: Develop and implement a program that will prevent or reduce the
discharge of pollutants in storm water run‐off from municipal activities to the maximum
extent practicable. The program elements shall include, at a minimum, the follow: An
inventory of all municipal facilities that have the potential to discharge pollutants via
storm water run‐off. ; Strategies for implementation of BMPs to reduce litter, floatables
and debris from entering the MS4 and evaluation of those BMPs annually (including a
plan to remove litter, floatable and debris material from the MS4); SOP for municipal
activities; program for inspecting municipal facilities for good housekeeping practices; a
training program for municipal staff. More details on these requirements can be found
in the general permit.
Responsible Persons: Planning and Zoning Department; Building Department; Public
Works Department; Golf Course; Recreation Department; Gas Department; Water and
Sewer Department; Electric Department; Police Department; Fire Department;
Mechanic Shop; City Hall; Utilities Director of Operations; Community Development;
Special Projects Manager
Rationale Statement: The City of Fairhope has many departments within its own
authority. Those operated by Public Works are noted, City facilities include:
Mechanic Shop (AL0000324764)
Waste Water Treatment Plant (AL0020842)
C & D Landfill (02‐07) *Public Works
Quail Creek Golf Course
Recreation Department
Gas Department
Water and Sewer Department
Electric Department
Public Works Department *Public Works
Recycle Facility *Public Works
Greenhouse (Nichols Avenue) *Public Works
Police Department
Volunteer Fire Department
City Hall / Civic Center
The Haven (Animal Shelter)
City Marinas: Sea Cliff Drive and Pier
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POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
All department heads / directors are responsible for pollution prevention / good
housekeeping in each respective department. This is implemented through weekly or
monthly staff meetings and training. The Public Works Department Sanitation Officer
and the Planning and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officers periodically
monitor the Public Works facility and maintenance / shop areas, to ensure compliance
with the City of Fairhope IDDE program. Any deficiencies are reported to the
Department Director. If not resolved within a timely manner, inefficiencies are reported
to the Mayor for resolution.
The City of Fairhope provides garbage, trash and recycling pickup weekly (garbage twice
weekly), and this aids in keeping our storm drains clean. Daily street sweeping
operations also remove debris from streets and storm drains.
The City of Fairhope owns two marinas: Fairhope Docks at the end of Sea Cliff Drive on
Fly Creek and the Fairhope Municipal Pier. The Fairhope Docks marina is owned and
operated by the City of Fairhope. The Fairhope Municipal Pier marina is leased,
together with the building housing Shux restaurant, and lessee manages the marina.
Both facilities offer boat slips. Both areas have sewage pump out facilities available.
Fairhope Docks is keeping Clean Marina guidelines in mind while undertaking necessary
repairs and renovation work. At this time there are no industrial or boat
maintenance/repair activities listed for either marina. The City is considering providing
dry storage and/or a boatyard. In the case of the boatyard, the lessee will be responsible
for acquiring ADEM permitting.
These City facilities operate under a separate ADEM Permit:
1. Mechanic Shop, 560 South Section Street (AL0000324764)
2. Waste Water Treatment Plant, 300 N. Church Street (AL0020842)
3. C & D Landfill, 555 South Section Street (AL 02‐07)
BMPs / Mechanisms for compliance of pollution prevention / good housekeeping:
1. Employee Meetings
2. Pest Management
3. Waste Management Program (Garbage, Trash, Recycling, HHW)
4. Street Sweeper
5. Storm Water Project work by City Employees
6. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in
Alabama, by Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee and
Partners
7. Dedicated Wash Racks for Vehicles
8. SOP for Municipal Activities
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POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
BMP # 1: Employee Meetings: Employee meetings are held in most departments
monthly (and in some cases weekly), and housekeeping items are addressed throughout
the year.
BMP # 2: Pest Management:
a. Certified Pesticide Applicators: Pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application is
overseen by certified applicators, in the Public Works and Golf Course. Three employees
within the City of Fairhope are certified through the State of Alabama Department of
Agriculture and Industries as certified pesticide applicators. This specialized training
ensures that pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application on City property is done in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations in the most environmentally friendly
method possible. Applicator license (3 year) certifications include:
a. Public Works, Landscape Supervisor
b. Parks and Recreation Director
c. Golf Course Grounds Supervisor
b. Mosquito Control Program / Source Control: The City of Fairhope Mosquito
Control program is a seasonal spray program using a Cedar Oil based spray
dispensed road side from a City pick‐up truck. The MSDS for the cedar oil spray
is available on the City website. The City of Fairhope Public Works Department
sprays areas in the city limits weekly during mosquito season. The City of
Fairhope Public Works Department maintains a “no spray” list for those
residents who prefer not to have their respective right of way areas sprayed.
Source control is encouraged.
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/departments/public‐works/streets‐and‐
construction/mosquito‐control
Pictured: Mosquito and source control informaton on the City of Fairhope website
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POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
BMP # 3: Waste Management Program:
Garbage, Trash and Recycling Pickup: Recycling is picked up weekly, curbside for
residents and commercial businesses. Based on recent years averages, about 1,500 tons
of material are recycled annually (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metals). Yard
waste is picked weekly from residents, and placed in the City yard waste pile (at 555
South Section Street) for mulching, grinding or land reclamation efforts. Based on
recent years’ averages, about 30,000 cubic yards of yard waste (organic) material are
removed annually from residential right of ways, contributing to keeping the storm
drains clear from debris. Garbage pickup is offered two times per week for residents,
and up to five times per week for commercial businesses. Based on recent years’
averages, about 9,000 tons of garbage are removed and disposed of in the Magnolia
Springs landfill. There is a drop off site at the Public Works facility for trash, HHW and
recycling. There is also a Transfer Station for garbage. Recycling Facility / HHW: The
Sanitation Officer (Public Works) is responsible for overseeing these areas are kept clean
and ensures there is no illicit discharge from these activities. Tires, HHW chemicals,
motor oils, electronics and anything that could contribute to an illicit discharge is kept
covered, to the maximum extent practical.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle. Mechanisms for education
include:
1. Mobile Area Earth Day; E‐waste recycling event (April)
2. America Recycles Day; E‐waste recycling event (November)
3. City website (www.fairhopeal.gov)
BMP # 4: Street Sweeper: The City of Fairhope Public Works Department owns two
street sweepers. Streets are swept daily in the downtown area, removing sediment and
debris from the road ways, and storm drains. Other main streets in the City of Fairhope
are swept weekly.
BMP # 5: Project work by City Employees: City departments are required to obtain City
of Fairhope construction / land disturbance permits (as well as any necessary State and
Federal permits) for planned projects; City projects are held to the same standards as
other projects. The Code Enforcement Officer (Planning and Zoning Department) and
the Building Inspectors (Building Department) ensure that erosion and sediment control
on construction projects are done in accordance with City of Fairhope BMP standards
(which follow the Alabama Handbook). City of Fairhope crew leaders of right of way
and utility work are given the Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control on
Construction Sites in Alabama as a reference tool.
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POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED:
BMP # 6: Field Guide For Erosion and Sediment Control on Construction Sites in
Alabama, by the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee and Partners, is a
pocket size pamphlet available to contractors and other permittees on request in the
Building Department.
Pictured: Pocket “Field Guide”
BMP # 7: Dedicated Wash Racks: Vehicle / Equipment Washing: Employees in all
departments within the City are instructed to wash vehicles and equipment only in
designated areas, which are connected to the City of Fairhope Waste Water Treatment
plant. The City currently has seven (7) designated wash rack facilities, which discharge
into the Waste Water Treatment plant, within its operation. Wash rack facilities include
the main wash rack at Public Works (555 South Section Street), the Transfer Station at
Public Works, Founders Park Maintenance Barn (Founders Park, Hwy. 44), and car wash
facilities at the Police Department (107 North Section Street) and Fire Stations. Fire
Station addresses are: Station #1‐ 198 S. Ingleside Drive; Station #2‐ 19875 Thompson
Hall Road; and Station #3‐ 8600 Highway 32 (Airport). Director or department head
of each department is responsible for overseeing the proper washing of
vehicles and equipment in his / her respective department. The Public Works
Department has a “Tire Rinse” only station (open grate drain) for the rinsing of mud and
sediment from bull dozer tracks and equipment tires. This grate drain has a sediment
removal basin, which is cleaned out annually by the Public Works Department. There is
signage at this basin stating this is for “Tire Rinsing Only”. Vehicles are not allowed to be
washed off here, since this drains directly to Tatumville Gully.
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POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
BMP # 8: SOP For Municipal Activities:
In 2016, Public Works created a Standard Operating Procedure for their activities
(revised in 2018):
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Measurable Goals
One Year Goals:
1. Good Housekeeping / Pollution Prevention memo for all departments
Responsible Department: Planning and Zoning Department
Goal: Create and send out a memo to all departments, reminding employees of good
housekeeping or pollution control practices (Planning Director)
Due: December 2019
2. Dry Weather Screening of Public Works Facility
Responsible Department: Public Works
Goal: Conduct dry weather screening of the facility at 555 South Section Street, to
ensure rinsing activities are in designated areas; recycle and drop off materials are
properly managed and covered; and to ensure Public Works activities are not
contributing to illicit discharges. (Public Works Dept. Sanitation Officer)
Due: December 2019
3.Recertify Commercial Pesticide Applicators License #13268
Responsible Party: Parks and Recreation Director
Goal: Renew Commercial applicator’s license
Due: November 2019
Two to Five Year Goal:
1. Recertify Pesticide Applicator’s License #13550
Responsible Party: Golf Course Supervisor
Goal: Renew Commercial Applicator’s License
Due: December 2021 *Assuming license is renewed Dec. 2018
2. Recertify Pesticide Applicator’s License #13571
Responsible Party: Public Works Landscape Supervisor
Goal: Renew Commercial Applicator’s License
Due: January 2022 *Assuming license is renewed in Jan. 2019
Pictured: Tatumville Gully
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Summary of Request:
Public hearing to consider the request of Dewberry Engineers, Inc. on behalf of AAAC Realty, LLC and
The Highlands at Fairhope Village, LLC for Multiple Occupancy Project (MOP) site plan approval for Lots
6A and 6E of the Resubdivision of Lot 6, Phase 2 of Fairhope Village, a PUD . Specifically, subject
application request MOP approval of 22 townhome units on lot 6A and 55 townhome units on lot 6E of
Fairhope Village, a development to be named "The Highlands at Fairhope Village". Subject property is
located at the eastern terminus of Parker Road, approximately¼ mile east of Greeno Road (U .S. HWY
98). Lot 6A is comprised of 2.73 acres and Lot 6E includes 7.34 acres. Lot 6B contains the 240-unit
Retreat at Fairhope Village apartment complex currently under construction. Subject application is an
MOP and does not request subdivision of lands or the creation of new lots, though a routine re -plat is a
condition of approval in order to establish utility access easements . Mr. Andy Bobe , PE, and Mr. Logan
Dunn, EIT, of Dewberry Engineers serve as the engineer of record (EOR) and designer for subject
application. The staff recommendation reflects conditions of approval necessary for final closeout of
portions of the MOP required due to the absence of a final plat approval for MOPs.
Comments:
MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY PROJECT (MOP) CRITERIA
The following item are excerpts from the various checklists utilized by staff to evaluate subject
application's compliance with the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance, City of Fairhope Subdivision
Regulations and other relevant ordinances and are included here to provide relevant background and
rationale behind staff's recommendation. Any items initially marked "revise and resubmit" have been
cured by the notations in blue text . Any items remaining in red text will be cured by conditions of
approval, or in the case of a recommendation for denial of an application, provide rationale for the
recommendation of denial. All Article, Section, and Paragraph numbers identified are references to
the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations unless otherwise identified .
A rt icle J V, Section . 1. Two (2) copies of the preliminary plat and two copies o f all plans s hall be
s ubmitte d initiall y for staff rev ie w .
O N/A I ~Accepted with comm ent s I □Rev ise and Resubmit p er comments
Comments: A copy of lite plat 011 which the development will be constructed is included however a
new "plat" is not required/or approval or recording wit/, an MOP development. As ll comlitio11 of
approval, a ro11ti11e re-plat will be required to show utility ea eme11ts for utilitiel· brought to tlte
de11e/opme111 . The re-plllT will be submitted once all utilities lire i11stalled on lot 6A llS well as 011ce all
utilities are i11stalled 011 lot 6£. The Cit1 1 0£Fairlw11.e reserves the rig_ltt to modi[J.1 the submission
reauireme11ts of this closeout item ,11 the direction of the Pla11ni111! Director.
A rticle IV, Sec tion C.l .b.(3) Names and addresses of the fo ll o win g:
• owner
• de s ign e r
• applica nt
• all as sociated inve stors
• record owners of lands immediatel y adjace nt to s ubdivision .
□NIA I ~Acc epted with comments I □Re v i s and Resubmit per comments
Comments: A cop; of tlte recorded articles of formatio11 of AAC RealtJ , LLC is i11cluded with
subject application with Angelo A. Corte listed as tli e registered agent. Further, a copy of the LLC
agreement related to Cottages at Fairhope Village, LLC, listing Stewart and Warren Speed llS
members, is also included i11 tlie aoolication.
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Article IV. Sect ion .If (continued from bottom of page 4)
are reflected on drawing C3A and throughout the plans. Based upon evaluation of the pha ing
narrative included with the revision comments , and as a condition of approval, Phases 1 and 3 as
hown throughout the plans shall be constructed together as a single phase, with phases 2 and 4
re-numbered as appropriate. The 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 develon the site.
Artic le IV. Section C.J .g . State or Co un ty ROW detailed hi g hway improvements plan:
Co unty except that t he County Engineer's approval sha ll ap pear on t h e Plat to be reviewed by the
Plannin g Commi ssio n.
□NIA I ~Accepte d with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Co mments: The improvements recom mended by th e Neel-Schaffer traffic study dated April 2016,
including th e m edian opening 011 US 98 at Fly Creek Avenue to be reconstructed to cluumelize the
southbound left tum lane move ment mu/further restrict tlt e westbound movement to" true right out
only, are either complete or in-progress by ALDOT as of this writing. The afore-mentionetl traffic study
and its highway improvements were included as a supporting document with previously-approved case #
SD 1 7.24 related to th e 240-unit apartm ent co mplex under co n struction 011 lot 6B. The traffic study
encompasses the 240-units on Lot 68, subjec t application , as well as a potential development of 500
s inf(lefamilv units potential/)' uti/izinJ? Parker Roadfor ac cess.
Article JV, S ection. D.1.a. Maintenance Bond
a . Eit her a financial g uara nty (in the form of a maintenance bond) in an amo unt and fonn acceptable to
the C ity Coun ci l as a g uara ntee fo r the installation of required improvements or the determination of
the ity's General S up e rin te nd e nt that a ll required improve me nt s have been in sta ll ed to the City's
re quirements.
□NI A I ~ Accepted with comments I □Fo llow-up information required
Comments: Subject application does not indicate the desire to dedicat e the exten s ion of Parker Road
to tlte City of Fairhope or Baldwin County at tit i s time. As a result, no improvements requiring a
maintenance bond or performance bond are included witlt subject application . The EOR indicated
in the DRC meeting the timetable for dedication of the Parker Road extension is not known. The
EOR provided further folJow-up correspondence indicating that prior to a request for
acceptance of the right-of-way to tbe City of Fairhope 01· Baldwin County, sidewall will be
instalJed on both sides of the Parker Road extension as required. The sidewalk requirement will
be reflected as a condition of approval -drawing LP 500 has not been updated to reflect the
additional sidewalks on the plans related to subject application.
Article JV, Sec tion.D. l .b .(8) Final Plat a nd Fina l Plans show in g all information required by and
meeting require me nts of Article IV . Section C. l. a nd the fo ll owin g add iti o na l information:
(8) Owner a nd Lien-Holders Ce11i ficates of Dedic atio ns for Streets or other publi c use .
□N IA I ~Accepted with comments I □R ev i se and Resubmit per comments
Commellts: Reco rded plat include d with subject applicatio11, Baldwin Co1111ty Probate slide# 2574-
F, includes a "Ce rtific ate of Owners/tip" signed by Mr. Corte, but doe s not include a certfficate of
'dedication " for streets, ROWs, easements, etc. This review assumes a request to dedicate
infrastructure to tlte City of Fairhope or Baldwin Countv is not requested at this time.
A rticle IV. Se ction.D .1.b.(9) Fi nal Plat and F ina l Plans s ho\i ing a ll information required by and
meeting req uire ments of Article fV .. Section C.1 . and the fo ll owing additional in formation:
(9) Where streets stubs are provided , sa id st ub s s ha ll provide acces s to abutting prope11ies. T he
app li cant shal l include a note on the plat providing no t ic e that sa id stub s ha ll provide future access to
a bu tti ng prope11ies.
□NI A I ~Accepted with comments I □Rev i se and Resubmit per comment s
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Article VJ, Section F. Constru ction Standards-Water S)'.stem
a. Al l subd ivisions s hall have water serv ice. The water ervice shall be provided by either
Fa irhope Public Uti lities o r a n approved water serv ice.
b. Primary wate r serv ice may be indi vidual we ll ty pe systems that have been approved by the
Baldwin ou nty Health Depa,tment and the Fairhope Public Utilities Water Depa,tment.
C. All water systems co nstructed w ithin a subdi v isio n and all water syste ms co nstructed outside
of a s ubdi vision but serv ic in g a subdivis ion hall be constructed in acco rd ance wi th those
certain ·'Standard Spec ificatio ns for Con tructing Sanitary Sewer Facilities and Water
Fac iliti es'
d. Water meters shall be placed inside the prope rty line at the sta rt of the utility easement.
□NIA I □A ccepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
C ro ss R efere nce: Standard Spe c if,cationsfor Construc tin g Sani tary Sewer Faciliti es and Wa t er
Facilities
Comme11ts: The :vater and sewer supe1·intendent provided comments under separate cover to the
EOR. The EOR's follow-up correspondence reflects the following comments:
1) All water mains under asphalt will be ductile iron.
2) Manhole #1 (MH#l) wa s modified to remove the "doghou se-type" manhole.
3) Prior to acceptance, easements will be pro v ided for all proposed utilities .
As a condition of approval, the 11-1/4 degree bends req nested 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. Further, as a condition of approval, a replat of the recorded plat reflecting
Baldwin County Probate slide# 2574-F 011 its recordi11g stamp shall be submitted rejlecti11g all
utility easements for the site and .\·Ital/ be f11mislted once 75% of the total buildi11gs (Lots 6A and 6E
cumulative) to be constructed at the Highlmuls have attailled Certificate of Occupa11cy. The Citv of
Fairl1011.e resen•es the rif./tt to modifj, the s ubmission reauiremellls o[this closeout item at the
directio11 of the Pla111li11f! Director.
Article VJ, Section G. Construction Standards-Fire H)'.drants
F ir e Hydrants s ha ll be in sta ll ed along each street at a max imum inte rva l of four hundred fi fty (45 0)
feet, or at the ends and center of each block or as otherwise required by the fire authority having
jurisdiction. Water s upply and press ure sha ll be adequate to provide fire protection a nd for t h e fut ur e
need s of the development.
Blue reflective markers shal l be installed at the street line of streets to indi cate the location offu-e
hydrants .
□NIA I □Acce pte d I ~Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments: The Fire Hydrants depicted 011 drawing C5A appear to be greater than 450' apart.
Please revise and resubmit to meet the req11ireme11ts of tl,is secti011. The engineer of record (EOR)
provided follow-up correspondence indicating the fire hydrant s pacing is 450 ' as confirmed by
pulling dimension in the AutoCAD electronic flies of the utility drawings. Staff further
examined drawings CSA and C5B to determine if a fire hydrant is within 100' of the Fire
Department Connection (FDC) to each building that will include fire sprinklers. Though the
exact location of each FDC is not known, it appeus aU s prinkled buildings are within the 100'
range of a fire department connection with the exception of the western most building of phase 4 .
As a condition of approval, revise drawings CSA and CSB to reflect a fire hydrant with 100' of
the FDC of all svrinkled buildine:s.
Article VI, Sec t ion K. Constructio n Standards-In spect ion of Improvements
When all required improveme nts have been installed the sub-divider shal l ca ll fo r a final in spection .
T he Plannin g Directo r and /o r hi s/he r a uth o ri ze d agent and othe r City Depa1tment representati ves shall
in s pect the s ite to determine if the requi red improvements are atisfactorily in stalled according to plans
specifications, standards and applicable laws a nd ordinances. To determine if the streets a re in sta ll ed to
minimum standard s, the s ub-divider shall se lect a n ind ependent testing laboratory approved b)'. the Cit)'.
to make the necessar)'. test . Test s hall be conducted at the expense of the sub-divider as required by
C ha ter 19 of the Fa irh o e Code of Ord in ances.
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Article VJ, Section K (co ntinued from botto m of a 0 e 11)
D /A IZ!Acce pted w ith comments □Revise and Resu bmit per comments
Cross Reference: Cha /er 19 of'the Fairho e Code o Ordinances (testin re uirements)
Comments: Su~ject application is au MOP not requiring final plat approval, aud I/tis review
assum es there is no des ire of the developer to dedicate the exten sion of Parker Road or other
improvements to the City of Fairhope or Baldwin County at tit is time. As a result, reports prepared
by a testing laboratory are not applicable to subject application. SHOULD IMPROVMENTS BE
REQUESTED FOR DEDICA TION TO THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE A T A FUTURE TIME, ALL
TESTS REPORTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW.
Please see Article JV, Section.D.I.b. (18) for requirements of the engin eer 's cert!ficate of
impro ve ments. The EOR provided follow-up correspondence indicating that prior to a request for
acceptance of the right-of-way to the City of Fairhope or Baldwin County, sidewalks will be
installed on both sides of the Parker Road extension a required. The sidewalk requirement wilJ
be reflected as a condition of approval per Article VI section "D"-drawing LP 500 has not been
u dated to reflect the additional sidewalks on the lans related to sub · ect a lication .
A rticle VJ, Sec ti on L. Constru cti o n Standards-Requirement to Compl ete Improvements
S ub-di vider s ha ll be respons ible fo r providing a ll required minimum improv e me nts in the s ubdivi sio n.
This may be accomplished e ithe r by (I) full insta ll ation of s uch imp rovements before the F in a l Pl at is
s ubmitted to the Plannin g Commission for ap proval o r (2) after 90% s ub sta ntial co mpletion of the total
cost of the infrastructure the s ub-divider may provide to the City a financial g uarantee of pe 1formance
in th e form of e ither a performance bo nd o r a Letter of Cred it. Any s uch perfonnance bond sh a ll be in
form a nd s ub sta nc e acce ptabl e to the Planning ommission, w ith o bli ge rid e rs in favor of the C ity in
the event the bond iss ued in the name of th e s ub-di vider's contractor and shall be issued by a s urety
that is lic e nse d to do bu s iness in the State of Alabama and ha ving a Be t ra t in g of A-o r better . In t he
event t hat the subd ivis ion lies withi n the extra-territoria l jurisdiction, suc h g uaran ty s hall be ma d e
jointly p aya bl e to the C ity of Fai rh ope a nd Baldwin County, A lab ama. The surety and the form and
amount of s uc h financial guaranty s ha ll be s ubj ect to a pproval of th e City a nd/or Co unty.
ON/A IZ!Accepted with □Revise and Resubmit per comments
comments
Comments: Subject de ve lopment is <111 MOP and does 1101 propose dedication of infrastructure to the
City of Fairhope with the possible exception oftlte extension of Parker Road. The EOR indicted in
the DRC meeting the timetable for dedication of the Parker Road extension is not yet known.
The EOR provide further follow-up correspondence indicating that prior to a request for
acceptance of the right-of-way to the City of Fairhope or Baldwin County, sidewalks will be
installed on both sides of the Parker Road extension as required (though not reflected on the
plans included with subject application). The sidewalk requirement will be reflected as a
condition of approval -drawing LP 500 has not been updated to reflect the additional sidewalks
on the plans related to subject application .
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Case PC Date PC Result CC Date
Developm ent Applicant Owner Request Number Name
zc 16 .02 2/1/2016 Approved 4/11/2016 Fly Creek PUD Preble -Angelo Corte & PUD
Rish, LLC Fred Corte Amendment
The subdivision case history of the Fly Creek PUD / Fairhope Village development is summarized in the
chart below:
Case Applicant Case Type Subdivision Name Number Zoning Submittal PZ Date PZ
Number of Lots Date Decision
SD 07.41 Volkert Preliminary Fairhope Village 5 PUD 10/23/2007 12/3/2007 Approved
(Fly Creek
Commercial)
SD 08.05 Volkert Minor Fairhope Village 2 PUD 2/26/2008 4/7/2008 Approved
SD 08 .06 Volkert Final Fairhope Village, 3 PUD 3/25/2008 5/5/2008 Approved
Phase II
SD 09 .09 Volkert Minor/Final Resub Replat PH 1 4 PUD 6/23/2009 8/3/2009 Approved
Fairhope Village
PUD
SD 15 .28 Preble -Preliminary/ Resub Lot 6, Ph 2, 6 PUD 10/27/2015 12/7/2015 Approved
Rish, LLC Final Fairhope Village
SD 16.14 Dewberry Multiple The Retreat at 240 PUD 4/26/2016 8/1/2016 Denied
Preble-Occupancy Fairhop e Village
Rish , LLC Project
SD 17 .24 Dewberry Multiple The Retreat at 240 PUD 7/25/2017 9/5/2017 Approved
Preble -Occupancy Fairhope Village
Rish, LLC Project
As summarized in the tables above, the original Planned Unit Development (PUD}, case number ZC
06.12 related to the subject application was approved by the City of Fairhope Planning Commission on
August 7, 2006 with subsequent approval by the Fairhope City Council on October 23, 2006. Case
number ZC 16.02 was considered by the Planning Commission on February 1, 2016. Case number ZC
16.02 was a request to amend approximately 39.46 acres of the original PUD (case# ZC 06.12} with the
remaining 175 acres to continue in compliance with the original PUD. Amendments to the original PUD
ZC 06.12 by PUD Amendment ZC 16.02 are summarized below:
• 240 apartment units
• 90 flat/townhome and live/work units
Case number SD 19 .03 requests MOP site plan approval of 77 of the allowable 90 flat/town home units
for construction upon lots 6A and 6E of The Fairhope Village PUD.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Multiple Occupancy Project subject to the following
conditions:
1) Article IV, Section C.1 Two (2) copies of the preliminary plat
Submission of a routine re-plat ofThe Resubdivision of Lot 6, Phase 2 of Fairhope Village, a PUD,
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to show utility easements for al l uti lities installed t o prov id e service to the developmen t . The re -
plat will be submitted once all utilit i es are installed on lot 6A as we ll as a second re-plat once all
utilities are installed on lot 6E. The City of Fairhope reserves t h e right to mod ify t he subm ission
r equ irements of thi s closeout item at the direction of t he Planni ng Director.
2) Article IV, Section C.1 .b.(13} and Article V, Section 0.5.a.(9} Tree protection plan
Prior to land disturbance the tree protection detail on drawing LP 203 sha ll be revised to reflect
chain link tree protection fencing as required by ord in ance 1444, and a copy of this detai l sha ll
be added to cons truction drawing Cl, clearing and grub bing pla n. Further, prior to l and
disturbance buffer zone landscaping required by Ordinance 1444 shall be reflected on the
landscape plans for the northern section of lot 6A borderin g the RA Coun ty-zoned areas as
required by ord in ance 1444.
a. Article V, Section F.3.o.(3}{a}{2} Storm Water Standards
Indicate the tree protection fencing for the wilderness area on the "fo r construction"
drawings included w ith the land d ist urbance permit requests, utilizing one of the
options allowed by the Code Enfo rcement Officer: double Type "A" sil t fence, or si ngle
t ype "A" si lt fe nce co mbined w ith orange mesh construct ion fence.
b. Ordinance number 1444 Section 20.5-3 Planning Submission Steps for Approval 2) A
landscape plan. Th e tree protection detail i n drawing LP203 shall b e correcte d to refle ct
chain lin k tree protection fencing . Furth er, 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 rev ised landscape p lan shall be
submitted prior to land disturbance indicating the buffer zone landscap ing required by
this sect ion .
d . Sect ion 20.5-6 Tree Protection Requirements Prior to land disturbance, revise the tree
protection detai l on dra wing LP203 t o reflect ch ai n link tree protection fenc i ng required
by this sect ion .
3) Article IV, Sectio n C.1.f Phased Development
Phases 1 and 3 as shown throughout the p lans shall be co nstructed together as a single phase ,
with phases 2 and 4 re-numbered as approp riate. Th e construction sequenci ng of phases shall
be at the developer's d isc re t ion and re fle cted on the "for constru ction" plans su bm itted w ith
the l and disturbance permits required to develop the site.
4) Article IV, Section.0.1 .b .(4}Street Trees
In sta llation of ROW/street trees as r eq uired by land sca pe /tree ordinance 1444 for t rees pla nted
along a ROW shal l be furnished and installed along the extension of Parker Road.
a. Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Landscape Requir ements 4 . Required landscape
adjacent to Public Right-of-Way A 48" ta ll visua l screen shall be reflected on revised
la ndscape plans and su bmitted prior to land distu rbance.
5) Article IV, Section.D.1 .b.(17) Maintenance Plan for maintenance of detention facilities
Submit a copy of the fu lly-executed and reco rd ed Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plan
when 75% of the total buildings (lots 6A and 6E cumulative) to be in stalled at the Hi ghlands at
Fairhope Village have attained Certificate of Occupan cy. Th e City of Fa irhope r es erves t he r ight
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to modify the submission requireme nts 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 cove r page , once 75% of the total buildings on Lots 6A
and 6E (cumulative) constructed at the Hi gh lands 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 sta ndards shall be constructed on both sides of the
extension of Parker Road prior t o 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
extens ion .
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 VJ, Section G. Construction Standards-Fire Hydrants
Revise drawings CSA and CSB to reflect a fire hydrants within 100' of the fire department
connection (FDC) of all buildings conta ining fire sprinklers.
10} Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-3 Planning Submission Steps for Approval 4. Post-approval
requirements The in spectio ns required by this section shall be conducted on a "by pha se" basis
once 75 % of the buildings to be installed on each phase of the Highlands (as ind icated on
co nstruction drawing #C3A) ha ve attained Certificate of Occupancy. Further, an as -built set of
landscape plans ind icating written approval by the landscape architect the p la ns are as-built as-
designed shall be subm1tted as a component of each inspection required by this section. The
City of Fairhope reserves the right to modify the submissio n requirements of this MOP closeout
item at the direction of the Planning Director.
11) Ordinance 1444 Section 20.5-4 General Land scape 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 LPSOO to reflect calipers for all trees as requ ired
by this section.
SD 19.03 Highlands at Fairhope Village -January 7, 2019
Emily Boyett
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Henry Mullins <hm ullins@southalabama.edu >
Wednesday, January 02 , 2019 2:11 PM
Emily Boyett
Case : SD 19.03 I recommend approval of this project
The following comments are submitted in response to your letter
of December 20, 2018 regarding The Highlands at Fairhope Village.
I, Henry C. Mullins , Jr, live in a single family dwelling at 7935 Parker
Road . I have owned this property since 1964, over 54 years. My
home and property lie immediately adjacent to and north of this
proposed subdivision, sharing approximately 900 feet of property
line.
I have reviewed the December 20 , 2018 document, spoken with
Planning and Zoning staff, and reviewed previous and currently
available documents and , as previously indicated in a number of
letters and/or appearances since July , 2006, I continue to be
supportive of this development.
I do have questions and recommendations regarding specifics of
plans for the buffer zone landscaping of the property line we share. It
is my understanding that there are several options available under
ordinance #1444. What are the specific plans for this? My
recommendation is a fence, as described in option 1 .
Henry C . Mullins, Jr
7935 Parker Road
Fairhope, AL 36532
Email: hmullins@southalabama .edu
Voice: 928-0905
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Summary of Request:
Public hearing to consider the request of S.E. Civil Engineering, LLC on behalf of Van Antwerp Park, LLC
for final plat approval of Van Antwerp Park, a 12-lot major subdivision . Subject property is generally
located near the intersection of North Mobile Street and the newly-opened Pensacola Avenue, and is
owned by Van Antwerp Park, LLC consisting of 11.29 acres+/-. The smallest of the 12 lots is 0.25 acres
+/-and the largest lot size is 0.47 acres+/-with an average lot size of 0.33 ares+/-. More Larry Smith,
PE, of S.E . Civil Engineering, LLC serves as the engineer of record (EOR) for subject application. The EOR
provided supporting documents included with the preliminary plat clarifying there are no planned
future phases above and beyond lot 12.
Comments:
The following items are excerpts from the various checklists utilized by staff to evaluate subject
application's compliance with the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance, City of Fairhope Subdivision
Regulations and other relevant ordinances and are included here to provide relevant background and
rationale behind staff's recommendation. Any items initially marked "revise and resubmit" have been
cured by the notations in blue text. Any remaining items marked in red text will be cured by
conditions of approval, or in the case of a recommendation for denial of an application, provide
rationale for the recommendation of denial. All Article, Section, and Paragraph numbers identified are
references to the City of Fairhope Subdivision Regulations unless otherwise identified. Sections from
the subdivision regulations are excerpts -complete checklists and full sets of plans are available via
SharePoint web access.
Article JV. Section D.3. Staff Revi ew
3 . Staff Review -Applicants for a final plat shall first sub mit the final plat and plans to the Planning
Director and /or hi s/her authorized agent for staffs review. Th Director shall determine if the
submittals meet all of the requirements of Section D . I., above. Incomplete, partial , or inaccurate
submittals will not be accepted , but will be returned to applicant for re-submission for a later hearin g.
Staff s hall revi ew the application and pro v ide comments to th e applicant. Following staff review and
comment the applicant s hall make a fo rmal app lication for submittal to and rev iew by th e Plannin g
Co mmis s ion .
□N I A IZI Accepted with □Rev ise and Resubmit per comments
comments
Cross Reference: Article IV. Section.D. I . b. ( 19) Fi nal Plat a nd Final Plans
Comments: See comments ill sections below for tecltnical review .
Article JV. Section D.1. Two (2) copies of the final plat an d all plans for initial final plat review.
□NIA I IZI Accepted I D Revise and R esubmit per comments
Comments:
A rticle IV. Section.DJ Final Plat Application C heckli st
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ON/A I IZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comment s:
Article IV. Sec ti on.D.J.a. Maintenance Bond
a. Either a financial guaran ty (in t he form of a mainte nanc e bond) in an amount and form acceptab le to
the City Coun ci l a a guarantee for die installation of required improve ments or the determination of
the City's General Superintendent that a ll req uir ed imp rove ments have been installed to the City's
re uirements.
SD 19.04 Van Antwerp Park Final Plat-January 7, 2019
Article IV, Section.D.J.a. Maintenance Bond (continued)
ON/A i lZIAccepted with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments: Maintenance Bond# 9240696 included with applition. All improvements, including
gmding & drainage, roadways, water system, sewer system (i11cl11di11g the sewer lift station) are
identified in lite maintenance bond agreement and shall be covered.for a 2-yea1· period beginning 011
tlte date of executio11 of tlte mai11te11a11ce bond agreement as required by Chapter 19 of tlte Fairltope
Code o/Ordimmces. Bond amount is $120,188.00 (30 % of the Engineer of Record's cost estimate of
$400,624.40).
Article JV, Section.D. l . b. (1) F in al Plat and Final Plans s howin g all information required by and
meeting requirements of Attic le JV ., Section C.1. and the fo ll ow in g additional information:
(1) Location of all blocks and lots with numbers in final numerical order.
□NIA I IZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Com ments
A rticle JV. Section.D.l .b.(2) F inal Plat and Fina l Plan s s howing all information required by and
meetin g requirements of A1ticle IV ., Section C. I . and the following additional information:
(2) Sufficient data to determine and reproduce on the gro und the loc at ion , bearing , and length of every road line ,
block lin e, boundary line , building I ine s hown to nearest 1/ I 00 foot and bearin gs in the nearest 15 seconds .
Include s radius of arc, central angle , length of tangent and lengt h of curve for the centerline of roads and street s
and for all property line s.
□NIA i lZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
Article Iv, Section.D.l .b.(3) Final Plat and Final Plan s howin g all information required by and
meetin g requirements of Artic le rv. Section C . I. and th e following additional information:
(3) Storm water culverts and aoou1tenances, their s ize s and locations.
□N I A I IZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
A rticle IV, Section.D.J.b.(4) Final Plat and Final Plan s s howin g all information required by and
meeting requirements of Article lV. Section C. l. and d,e following additional information :
( 4) Street Tree Plan s hall be s ubmitted showing the location of all planted street trees .
□ IA □Accepted with □Revise and Resubmit per comments
comments
Comments: See review comments related to Article V, Section D.5.a.(8)for more i11formatio11
related to installation of street trees.
A rticle J V. Section .D. l.b. (5) Final Plat and Fi nal Plan s showing all info1111ation required by a nd
meeting requirements of Article JV ., Section C.1. and the following additional information :
(5) Final pl a ns a nd calculations for utility layouts.
□NIA I IZI Accepted J □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
Article JV, ection.D.l .b.(6) Final Pl at and Final Plan s showing all infom,ation required by and
meeting requirements of A1ticl e IV., Section C. 1. and the following additional information :
(6) Location and de scription s of monum e nts at block corners a nd iron pin s at lot comers.
□NIA I IZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
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Article JV. Section.D.J .b.(7) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all infom1ation required by and
meeting requirements of Article TV., Section C. I. and the following additional information :
(7) Delineation on plans or plat of clear sight triangles as required bv Article V , Section D.5. b. (5).
□NI A IZIAccepted with □Revise and Resubmit per comments
comments
Cross Reference: Article V , S ection D.5.b.(5).
Comments : Pensacola Avenue is an existing City of Fairhope right-of-way (ROW) that was opened
mu/ improved by tlte development of Van Antwerp Park. No improvements above mu/ beyond
opening and paving the existing ROW were rec1uired by the preliminari1 plat process.
Article JV Sechon.D. l . b. (8) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all information required by and
meeting requirements of A1ticle IV ., Section C.l. and the following additional infonnation:
(8) Owner and Lien-Holders Ce1tificates of Dedications for Streets or other public use .
□NI A I IZI Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
Article IV Se ction.D.l.b.(9) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all infonnation required by and
meeting requirements of Article lV ., Section C. I. and the following additional info1111ation:
(9) Where streets stubs are provided said stubs shal I provide access to abutting prope1ties . The
applicant shall include a note on the plat providing notice that said stub shall provide future access to
abutting prope1ties .
IZIN/A with □Accepted □Revise and Resubmit per comments
comments
Comments: All lots and common areas front upon lite peeved, publicly-maintained Pensacola A venue
ROW. No lots are proposed/or tlte remnant parcel al this time, which will be limited by the existing
f!Ul/ey in the remnant varce/ as well as the reauirement of ovenin!! and inwrovim! Railroad Avenue.
Article IV, Section .D.l.b.(10) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all information required by and
meeting requirements of Article IV ., Section C.1 . and the following additional info1111ation:
(10) Certificate for Planning Commission Approval.
□NIA I IZIAccepted I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments:
Article IV, Section.D. l . b. (11 ) final Plat and Final Plans showing all information required by and
meeting requirements of A1ticle IV., Section C . l. and the following additional information:
(11) Surveyor 's Certificate on Plat, Engineer's Seal and Ce,tificate on Plans.
□NIA I IZ!Accepted I □Revise and Resubmit per conunents
Comments :
Article JV Section.D.J .b.(12) Final Plat and Final Plans showing all information required by and
meeting requirements of A1ticle IV., Section C. l. and the following additional information:
(12) Provision for Recording Ce1tificate.
□N IA I IZIAccepted with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments: St{f]icient space is available 011 the plat for application of the Baldwin County Probate
recordillK certificate.
4 SD 19.04 Van Antwerp Park Final Plat-January 7, 2019
A rticle TV, Se ction D.4: Final Inspections
4. Final Inspections -Applicants shall submit a letter of verification prepared by the Applicant's
engineer certifying that all punch list items from the final inspections have been satisfactorily
completed. A fee of $1 ,000 .00 will be charged for all re-inspections caused by incomplete punch lists.
□NI A I IZIAccepted with comments I □ Revise and Resubmit per conunents
Comments: For the aoolicant's information.
Article IV, Section D. 7. Recording
7. Recording -Applicant is responsible for recording of Plat and approval shall be null and void if the
Plat is not recorded within sixty days after the date of final approval ; provided, however , that the
Commission may on finding of good cause, extend that sixty day period. The applicant shall provide a
copy of the recorded plat ; failure to do so shall result in the denial of the issuance of the building
permits within the subdivision .
□NI A I IZI Accepted with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments: For the npplicanl's information, the final plat must be recorded within 60 days of
approval.
Article V, Section D .3j Street Standards -Street Lavout
a. Street Lights -Street lights are to be paid for or installed by the developer at the time of
development. Street lights shall be approved by the Planning director and/or his/her authorized
agent and the Electrical Superintendent. Pole height shall be no more than 15 feet from
finished grade. The type and style of lights and poles will be determined and agreed upon by
the developer and the utility provider. All other approvals including the design layout of street
lights, will be granted by the electrical superintendent. The utility provider shall be responsible
for the installation and maintenance of the street lights . Outside the City of Fairhope, the
homeowner 's association will be responsible for the maintenance , if applicable, and energy
costs of the lights and this responsibilitv shall be noted on the plat.
□N IA I IZIAccepted with conunents \ D Revise and Resubmit
Cross Reference: Article JV, Section C. l. b. (12) Street lighting plan
Comments: Correspondence included with the final plat application indicates the single street light
to be installed along Peusacola Avenue will be fumished and installed by the Fairhope Public
Utilities Electrical Department at a cost to the developer of $438.00,for which payment was included
with the final plat application. Further, the correspondence also noted the existing street lights at the
intersection of the newly-opened Pensacola Avenue and North Mobile Street, as well as Pensacola
Avenue and Tensaw Avenue will be replaced with new fi.'-1ures matching the fixture for which Ille
developer paid.for installation 011 lhe south ~'ide of the newly-paved sectioll of Pensacola Avenue
oooosite lots 516.
Article V, Section D.5.a.(8) Street Standards -Street Design -General Requirements -Sh·eet Tr ees
Street trees shall be planted on center in all planting strips according to the following:
(a) All trees shall be at least 15 gallons and /or 1.5 " to 2.5 " in diameter when planted ·
(b) Trees shall be planted at least every 25 feet from intersections. A tree shall be planted one
per lot or at least every 50 feet, but no closer than 10 feet ;
(c) Tree species and tree placement shall be approved by the City Horticulh1rist;
(d) All trees shall be pruned so that no foliage , limbs or other obstructions exist between 2 ½
and 10 feet from the adjacent street grade ;
(e) Jn areas where planting strips are optional and not provided, sidewalks ten feet or greater
shall provide 4 ' x 4 ' b·ee wells along the curb so that trees may be planted in conformance with
these requirements.
□NI A j lZIAccepted with comments I □Rev ise and Resubmit per comments
Comments: The landscape drawing included with the preliminary plat application indicated the
subdivision covenants require each individual lot owner to plant two (2) trees in addition to other
landscape requirements. As a result, street trees not fumished at the time of the i11stal/atio11 of
7 SD 19.04 Van Antwerp Park Final Plat-January 7, 2019
Article V, ec tion D.5.a.(8) Street Standards -Street Design -General Requirements -Sn·eel
Trees(continued)
improvements are not in cluded in a performance bond because tlte street trees will befurnis lt ed and
installed by the lot owner. Please add a note to thefi11a/ plat i11dicati11g two street trees shall be
fumished am! im;talled by the lot developer of eaclt lot as was noted 011 tlte landscape drawings
included with the relimi11m·,, lat.
Article V, Section D.6. Street Sta nd a rd s -Pedestrian Area Design Standard s
All street hall in c lude a pedestri a n area comprised of a pl a ntin g strip and a s id ewa lk , according to the
standards in Tab le 5 .3 in Appe ndi x A. The developer may have the flex ib ility to consb·uct the
sidewalks within 2 years of fina l plat approva l. A letter of credit guaranteeing t he constmction fo r
125% of the eng in ee r 's estim ate is req uired. At the e nd of 2 yea rs all s idewalks sha ll be compl eted by
e ith er t he developer or City. using the letter of credit. The areas in wh ich the sidewa lks wi ll be poured
s h all be g raded and compacted at the ti m e the subdiv ision infra structure is constructed. T he pedestrian
a rea s hall be designed according to the following minimum stan dard s:
a . All streets s upportin g residential land uses sha ll have a minimum 5-foot wide sidewalk on each side of
the street with the back edge of the sidewalk being the edge of the right-of-way.
b. All streets suppo1ting public institutions and public faci lit ies land uses sha ll inc lud e a minimum 5 -foot
wide sidewalk and 8-foot wide planting str ip on each side of the street.
c. All street s suppo1tin g non-residential land uses including commercia l, office and mixed-use villages,
s ha ll have:
(I ) a minimum 15 ' wide sidewa lk , with tree wells according to A1tic le V., Section D.5 .a.8.(e) on
each side of the street ; or
(2) a minimum IO ' w id e s id ewa lk a nd mi nim um 6-foot wide p lantin g strip on each si d e of t he
street.
d . Sidewalks s hall include curb ramps meeting accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities act at all intersections and a ny non-grade driveway or lan d intersec ting the si dewa lk.
e. Sidewa lks s hall be co nstruc ted ofa minimum 4" concrete s urface meetin g City constructi on standa rd s.
Wl1ere applicable sidewalk materials sha ll be us ed and consh·ucted to encourage maximum tree
preservation.
f. Streets in rural and agr icultural subdivisions meeting a ll req uirements of Article V., Section D.7 .c. and
d . a re not required to provide si dewalks.
g. Wl1ere app li cab le, si dewa lks shall be configured in a ma nner that provides for maximum tree
preserv ation.
□NIA IZ!A ccepted with
comments
□Revise and Resubmit per comments
Cross Refere nc e: Article V. Section D.5 .a.8. (e) and D. 7.c and d.
Comments: The preliminary plat noted "s idewa lk s shall be co nstructed by tlte developer of each lot'
and as a result s idewalks notfumished at the time of the in stallation of improvements are not
included in a pe,formance bond because the sidewalks above and beyond those adjacent to tlt e
co mmon area will be fumished and in stalled bv th e lot owner.
Article VJ , Section A. Construction Standards-G eneral
T he s ub-di vider shall be required to install or construct improvements hereinafter described prior to
hav in g re leased bo nd or other s ur ety w hich g uarantees th e in sta llati o n of such improv e me nt s. All
improvements requi red shal l be constructed in confonni ty with these regulations and in conformi ty
w it h Chapter 19 Streets Sidewa lk s, a nd Other Public Way s, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of
Fa irhop e as a me nd ed . A ll impr ovement s s ha ll be designed a nd sea led by a Project E ngineer. The
Project E ng inee r s hall ca rry Errors and Omissions Insurance at a minimum coverage of at least
$1,000,000.
□NIA [ IZ!Accepted j □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Com m ents:
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Article VI, Section C. Constr uction Standards-Curbs and Gutters
Curbs and gutters s hall be installed on all streets within the plannin g jurisdi ction of the City of
Fairhope , except on t ho se streets which are eligible for th e rural de s ign standard expressed in Table 5.3
Appendix A of these reg ulation s . On streets requiring curb and g utter either va lle y type or barrier type
co ncrete curb and gutter which me ets the City's standard s and s pecification s expressed in Chapter 19 of
the Co de of Ordinances, as amended s hal I be installed. C urb s and g utters s hall be designed and
installed in accordance with good engineering practic e . Face of curbs s hall be not les s than six inches
in height. Backfill behind c urb s s hall s lope to the back of the curb for draina ge . Markings shall be
added to the curb to indicate the location of water and sewer laterals.
□NIA I IZI Accepted with c01mnents I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Cross Reference: Tabl e 5.3 , Aooendix 'A " City of Fairhop e Subdivision Ref!,u !ations
Commellls: Sewer and water laterals are marked 011 the curbs as required. This development
includes ribbon curbs which were a component of the construction drawings reviewed along with the
preliminary plat.
Article VI, Section E. 6. -8. Construction Standards-Storm Wate r
6. Warranty after Co mpletion -All facilities s ubject to acceptance for maintenance by the public shall
be warranted for a period of two years after date of acceptance by the developer . A surety bond
guaranteeing such maintenance shall be a condition precedent to acceptance for maintenanc.e by the
governing body.
7. Applicability of General Law and R egulations -All plan s and the Work shall fully conform to all
rules , regulations , codes, law s and ordinances which ma y reasonably apply thereto. In the eve nt of
conflict between provisions the most re strictiv e provision shall apply.
8. As-Built Drawin gs -A copy of the construction as-built drawings stamped by the engineer shall be
submitte d to the Commi ss ion as ve rification that the project ha s been built in accordance with his or
her de s ign.
□ IZI Accepted with comments □Revise and Resubmit per comments
NIA
Cross Reference: City Code Section 19-2(f) Ma intenance Bond
Comments: Maintenance Surety Bond# 9240696 from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mmyland
is included wit!, the final plat applition. All improvements, including grading & drainage, roadways,
water system, sewer system (including the sewer Ifft. station) are identified in the maintenance bond
agreement and shall be covered for a 2-year period beginning on the date of execution of the
maintenance bond agreement as required by Chapter 19 oftlte Fairhope Code of Ordinances. Bond
amount is $120,188.00 (30% of the Engineer of Record's cost estimate of improvements of
$400,624.40). Please see the cover letter for i1~formotio11 regarding a pu11cl, list item observed by th e
Assistant Public Works Director.
Article VI, Sec tion G. Co nstruction Standards-Fire Hvdrants
Fire Hydrants shall be installed along each street at a maxim um interva l of fo ur hundred fifty (4 50)
feet , or at the ends and center of each block, o r as otherwise required by the fire authority having
jurisdiction . Water s uppl y and pre ss ur e s hall be a deq uat e to pro vi d e fire protection a nd for the future
need s of the developm e nt.
Blue reflective markers shaJ I be insta ll e d at the street I ine of streets to indi cat e the location of fire
hydrants.
□NIA I IZI Accepted with comments I □Revise and Resubmit per comments
Comments : Hydrant (with blue reflective marker on Pensacola Avenue) is located in the ROW
onnosite (Southwest of) Lots 5/6, connected to th e new 6" water main in the ROW.
9 SD 19 .04 Van Antwerp Park Final Plat -January 7, 2019
Summary of Request:
Public hearing to consider the request of S.E . Civil Engineering, LLC on behalf of Van Antwerp, LLC for
approval of Van Antwerp Park West, a 3-lot minor subdivision . Subject property is generally located
near the intersection of North Mobile Street and the newly-opened portion of Pensacola Avenue, and
is owned by Van Antwerp Park, LLC consisting of 0.8 acres+/-. The smallest of the 3 proposed lots is
0 .25 acres +/-and the largest lot size is 0 .3 acres +/-with an average lot size of 0.27 ares+/-. S.E. Civil
Engineering, LLC serves as the engineer or record (EOR) for subject application . Subject application is
not presented as a phase of the Van Antwerp Park Major subdivision considered by case numbers SD
17 .28 and SD 19 .03 and is a standalone development application allowable by the opening and paving
of Pensacola Avenue as a result of the construction of Van Antwerp Park.
Comments:
MINOR SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
A rticle IV. ectio n C. I . b. (9) Lo cati o n/dim e ns io ns of la nd s to be de di cated o r rese rve d for par ks, o pe n
s pace o r othe r l)Ubli c use
!ZI N / A wit h comments no □Accepte d □R ev i se and R es ubm.it p er
response r equfred . c om m ents
Comments: Sub}e ct applicatio11 r equests thre e (3) lots and does 1101 propose i,~frastru cture s uch as
parks, op en t,pace, or oth er p ublic use, mu/ th erefore is a minor s ubdivision p er A rticle IV, S ection
E.1.
A rticle J V, S ecti on C. l . b. (12 ) Street li g htin g pl an
IXI N /A □Ac c ep ted □R ev i se an d R es ubmit p er
comments
Comments : Street lightillgfor subject development was installed mull or upgraded as a res ult of th e
openillR and pa vill f! of Pen sacola Avenue.
A rticle IV. Sect ion C. J.b.(1 7) S ite da ta box in c ludin g bu t not lim ited to:
• T otal a c rea ge o f s it e
• Acreage of comm o n a rea s)
• Tota l numbe r of lots
• S quare foota ge of eac h lot
• S ite De nsity
• N umb er of uni ts pro posed
□NIA IZI Ac ce p te d w ith co mmen ts, □R ev i se and Res ub mi t per
no res ponse required. conm1ents
Comments : Sub}ect applicatio11 is a minor s ubdivision and does not propose i1~fra stru cture or
common areas.
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• meets
e. The proposed subdivision otherwise endangers the health, safety, welfare or
property within the planning jurisdiction of the City. 11
• meets
Recommendation:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of case number SD 19 .05 Van Antwerp Park minor subdivision request
subject to the condition below:
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1) Prior to recording, a note shall be added to the plat indicatin g that sidewal ks shall be
constructed at time of home con struction on lots created by subject application . (Standard
sidewalk details shall be submitted with building plan s for homes to be constructed on the lots
created by subject application).
SD 19.05 Va n Antwerp Park West -January 7, 2018
3 ZC 19 .01 Ho ll is/Ca ll ies Property-January 7, 2019
4 ZC 19.01 Ho lli s/Cal l ies Prope r ty-Januar y 7, 20 19
The proposed rezoning keeps the property as a residential use. The current use of the surrounding
properties is either a plant nursery and residential. The property consisting of the plant nursery (property
border subject property to the west) is zoned R-3 -High Density Single-Family Residential District. This
rezoning is not anticipated to have an impact to the predominant residential character of the area.
(4) Adequacy of public infrastructure to support the proposed development;
Response:
The subject property and its 8 lots are currently being served with water, sewer and gas. If a rezoning is
approved with a slight increa se in density, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
(5) Impacts on natural resources, including existing conditions and ongoing post-development conditions;
Response:
The subject property currently contains 8 lots with 2 lots containing sin gle family homes. Therefore, the
subject property has previously been disturbed.
(6) Compliance with other laws and regulations of the City;
Response:
Staff will insure all la ws and applicable regulat ion s are followed.
(7) Compliance with other applicable laws and regulations of other jurisdictions;
Response:
Staff will insure all laws and applicable regulations are followed.
{8} Impacts on adjacent property including noise, traffic, visible intrusions, potential physical impacts, and
property values; and,
Response:
As stated previously, the subject property will remain res id entia l. No impacts to adjacent property from a
use perspective is anticipated. The proposed R-3 -High Density Single-Family Residential District is
consistent with adjoining property and other properties in the immediate area.
(9) Impacts on the surrounding neighborhood including noise, traffic, visible intrusions, potential physical
impacts, and property values .
Response:
The current use of the surrounding properties is either a plant nursery and residential. The proposed use
remains residential. No additional impacts are expected with this rezoning.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Case: ZC 19.01 Hollis/Callies Property, rezoning 4.3 acres from R-2 Medium Density
Single Family Residential District to R-3 High Density Single Family Residential District, be APPROVED .
7 ZC 19.01 Hollis/Callie s Property-January 7, 2019
The image below indicates the topographic relief. The high point is at elevation 94 in the northeastern
corner and the low point is at e levation 68 in the southwestern corner.
9 ZC 19.02 Longbranch Condit ional Annexation -Ja nuary 7, 2019
The preliminary site plan provided indicates the stream to be intermittent {A stream that flows only when it
receives water from rainfall runoff or springs). Most of the property development is located on the east side
of the property, away from the stream. However, 2 lakes are proposed near the stream. This feature limits
development potential of the western side of the property.
(6) Compliance with other Jaws and regulations of the City;
Response:
At the time of development al l applicable laws of the City will be applied .
(7) Compliance with other applicable Jaws and regulations of other jurisdictions;
Response:
At the time of development al l app licable laws of the City will be applied.
(BJ Impacts on adjacent property including noise, traffic, visible intrusions, potential physical impacts, and
property values; and,
Response:
Staff does not anticipate any significant issues relating to this criteria.
(9) Impacts on the surrounding neighborhood including noise, traffic, visible intrusions, potential physical
impacts, and property values.
Response:
Staff does not anticipate any significant iss u es re lating to this criteria.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Case: ZC 19.02 Longbranch Subdivision be APPROVED.
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Emily Boyett
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Monte Davis <monte.montedavis@gmail.com >
Thursday, December 27 , 2018 11:48 AM
Ale x Correa; William Davis; Emily Boyett
Case : ZC 19.02; Anne xation to R2 ; PPI N #: 77788
Our home abuts the above referenced property. We have two concerns, as follows:
1). Storm Water Runoff -Drainage is a problem . Currently, rain water is vacated into a drain, adjacent to the SW corner
of our property, which backs up, during heavy rain flows. The excess water runoff pools on our property. Therefore ,
additional drainage mitigation, must be carefully considered, to prevent additional water backup problems, from the
new subdivision.
2). Historic Trees -Beside our house, and fronting Barndling Street, are beautiful live oak trees. The trees are one of
Fairhope's many treasures . We are hopeful, that the trees will not be cut down nor damaged, during the construction of
the new subdivision. It has taken many years, for those majestic trees to grow.
We appreciate the above referenced concerns, being addressed by the Planning Commission, on January 7th .
William C. & Alice F. Davis
375 Barndling St .
Fairhope, AL 36532
251 -422 -8792
Monte.montedavis@gmail.com
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Summary of Request: 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 General Business District. The
property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Nichols Avenue and Professional Park
Drive, to be known as The Hope Farm.
The property is owned by the Evans Family Trust of 2013 . Mr. Roberts Evans is the authorized
representative on this application. The property is approximately 1.18 acres , including both properties. The
northern-most lot (ppin 216209) is approximately .55 acres and the southern-most (ppin 216208) lot Is
approximately .63 acres.
The applicant is proposing a primary use of restaurant and bar with the following accessory uses:
• Hydroponic Shipping Container gardens for produce for the restaurant .
• Entertainment venue.
• Educational facility .
Article IX Section 8.8 defines accessory use as follows:
8. General Use Definitions and Descriptions
The following use definitions or descriptions do not fit into any single use category, but apply generally
throughout this ordinance.
a . Accessory Use -a use that is customarily incidental to the principal use, is typically
maintained and operated as part of the principle use, is subordinate to the principle use, and is
located on the same lot as the principle use.
According to Article Ill Section 8.2:
2. Accessory Uses -Any use may be established as an accessory use to any permitted principal use in
any district provided that such accessory use:
(a) is customarily incidental to and is maintained and operated as part of the principle use;
(b ) is not hazardous to and does not impair the use or enjoyment of nearby property in greater degree
than the principle use with which it is associated;
(c) does not create levels of noise, odors, vibration and lighting, or degrees of traffic congestion, dust
or pollutants, in a greater amount than is customarily created by principle use; and (d) is not
located in minimum exterior yard.
Article IX Section 8.5.q defines an entertainment venue as follows:
q. Entertainment Venue -a business where floorshows or other forms of entertainment by persons
are provided for guests, which may include accessory dining, bar, and similar refreshment services.
Examples include concert halls, dinner theaters, or banquet halls.
Article IV Section E.2 (Required Parking) sets forth special parking requirements as follows in Table 4-3
Parking Schedule:
Indoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation ,
Entertainment Venues , Places fo r Worship ,
stad ium s and simi lar pl a ces of assemb ly
l space fo r each 4 se ats or each 2 00 s quare fee t of as sembly
floor area which e ver is great e r.
Parking for any proposed entertainment venue will be reviewed during site plan submittal.
The applicant is proposing a "destination 11 project with a combination of activities, including a full
restaurant/bar as their primary use , which will also occasionally (2-3 times a month) host Guest Chef
2 ZC 19 .03 The Hope Fa r m -Janua ry 7, 201 9
dinners. The applicant is providing an outdoor gathering space for community-oriented events along with
fully enclosed on-site shipping containers that are repurposed for growing plants hydroponically.
At this time, the applicant is proposing enclosed hydroponic gardening within shipping containers.
According to the applicant, all processes are fully self-contained with no on -site waste produced. They have
a desire to use these agriculture products (lettuces, leafy greens, herbs and mushrooms) grown
hydroponically within the restaurant and also use the hydroponic system as an educational venue. The
applicant has provided a narrative regarding the hydroponic operation stating "These containers are
Temporary Structures. There will be a 50' by 10' concrete slab that these containers will be placed with a
crane . We have the ability to move these containers at any point as they are not fixed to the slab like a
typical building structure. What is grown inside of these containers will be sold to local restaurants enabling
us to enhance their "Farm to Table" offerings ..... There are zero noxious odors associated with this type of
farming, and the discharge is nutrient rich water that will be utilized around the property"
Staff has reviewed the application with the regulations as they are listed in our current ordinances which
address farming in the conventional way and do not have flexibility for the concept of urban farms which is
ultimately a concept the applicant would like to embrace . Staff has discussed this issue with the applicant .
The applicant said that they will accommodate their plan to only use what is grown within their own
operations as a restaurant instead of selling to the public or other businesses .
The applicant has also expressed an interest in selling local artisan, agricultural products and specialty
products in a farmers' market format in the open space area. The concept being proposed is very similar to
the concept that was embraced in the Windmill Market that was located downtown Fairhope.
The applicant has submitted a general conceptual layout of what is proposed. However, this is a zoning
application, so details of site plan will not be addressed as part of this application and will be addressed at a
later date.
Site History;
This re-zoning is for two adjacent parcels. Both properties are currently zoned M-1. The southern-most
parcel was originally part (Phase 3) of the "Little Nichols" site plan.
Little Nichols Site Plan:
Site Plan Review
Case Numbe r: Applicant Building Name Address PC Date Decision
SR 07-04 Little-Nichols/ Craig Dyas Little Nichols 333 S. Greeno Road 4/2/2007 Approved I
Phase 3 remained vacant and undeveloped with the exception of some minor parking and some cafe tables
which appear to have encroached off of the current Little Nichols property onto the adjacent property (Mr.
Evan's property). This encroachment is an issue between property owners and not an issue for this
particular zoning case. The existing Little Nichols market is non-compliant for their parking requirements.
Staff reviewed this issue with the Planning Director and with Mr. Richard Johnson, Public Works Director and
it has been determined that the Little Nichols Market has been non-compliant for parking which is
considered an existing non-conforming situation.
The northern-most parcel is a parking lot that has been used by the adjacent church fronting on Greeno
Road. Mr. Evans commented during DRC, that he has met with the adjacent church and the church is only
using 4-5 parking spaces for church on Sunday and that parking is not an issue for the church and that the 4-
5 spaces are not critical for the church. The parking is located on Mr. Evans parking and not on the Church
property. Mr. Evans has provided an email to staff "Please accept this a confirmation that there are no
outstanding agreements in place with the church, that is adjacent to the parking lot for The Hope Farm
3 ZC 19 .03 The Hope Farm -January 7 , 2019
research and wholesale establishments which are clean, quiet and free of hazardous or objectionable
emissions, and generate little industrial traffic. Industrial parks should be encouraged. Locations
should be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose and intent for B-2 is as follows: B-2 General Busines s District : This district is intended to
provide opportunity for activities causing noise and heavy traffic, not considered compatible in the
more restrictive business district. These uses also serve a regional as well as a local market and
require location in proximity to major transportation routes. Recreational vehicle parks, very light
production and processing activities are included.
The above B-2 zoning designation definition and the proposed primary and ancillary uses (excluding
the farm market concept) of the project appear to be consistent and allowed in the B-2 District. B-2
is a less intense zoning designation than M-1 and is more consistent with the surrounding properties.
At the time of site plan, staff will review the site plan for specific requirements of the zoning
ordinance .
Allowed uses for B-2 and M-1:
The allowed uses for B-2 are as follows:
Allowed by Right: Single Family; two family; mixed use; Single Family; Mixed Used; Elementary and
Secondary Schools, Educational Facility, or Library; Public or Community Open Space; General or
Professional Office; Grocery Store; General Merchandise; Shopping Center; General Personal
Services; Automotive Repair Shop; Indoor Recreation; Boarding House or Dormitory; Restaurant;
Bar; Entertainment Venue; Limited Manufacturing
Permitted on appeal and subject to special conditions: Cemetery; hospital; Community Center or
Club; Public Utility; Automobile Service Station; Outdoor Sales Limited, Outdoor Sales Lot, Garden
Center, Convalescent or Nursing Home, Civic, Outdoor Recreation Facility, Day Care, Mortuary or
Funeral Home, Dry Cleaner, Laundry, Personal Storage, Kennel or Animal Hospital;
Permitted Subject to Special Conditions listed in the Ordinance: Home Occupations; Convenience
Store; Recreational Vehicle Park
The allowed uses for M-1 are as follows:
Allowed bv Right: Elementary and Secondary Schools, Educational Facility, or Library; Public Open
Space and Community Open Space; General or Professional Office; Grocery; General Merchandise;
General Personal Services; Automotive Repair; Indoor Recreation; Boarding House or Dormitory;
Warehouse; Limited manufacturing; Light industrial.
Permitted only on appeal and subject to special conditions: Cemetery; Hospital; Community Center
or Club; Public Utility; Automobile Service Station; Outdoors Sales Limited; Outdoor Sales Lot; Garden
Center; Convalescent or Nursing Home; Clinic; Outdoor Recreation Facility; Daycare; Mortuary or
Funeral Home; Dry Cleaner or Laundry; Personal Storage; Junk or Salvage Yard; General
Manufacturing
Permitted Subject to Special Conditions listed in the Ordinance : Convenience Store; Recreational
Vehicle Park
Article II Section C 1 e (3) The character of the surrounding property, including any pending development
activity;
The property is bordered to the north by M-1 zoned property; to the east by M-1 zoned property; to the
west by B-2 zoned property and to the south by M-1 zoned property. Properties outside ofthe immediately
adjacent areas, but within the 1320-foot buffer include properties zoned:
B-2 (General Business Di strict), B-4 (General Professional Office), R-A (Residential Agricultural District), R-
3pgh (High Density Single -Family), R-2 (Medium Density Single-Family) M-1 (Light Industrial).
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The site has been previously cleared and drainage infrastructure has been located on site . At this
time, due to the fact the site has been cleared and the general vicinity of t he site has been well developed,
there are no known serious impacts to natural resources anticipated by this proposed project and re-zoning.
Article II Section C 1 e (6) Compliance with other laws and regulations of the City: At the time of site plan
submittal, staff will review the project layout for compliance with the City of Fairhope Zoning Ordinance and
any other applicable ordinances (such as the landscape ordinance and the erosion control ordinance,etc).
The site is located within the City of Fairhope Corporate Limits, the permit jurisdiction, the police jurisdiction
and the planning jurisdiction.
The City of Fairhope does have a regulation Article Ill Section D (Special Conditions for Uses) (10).
1110. Building Materials on Commercially Zoned Property
a. Intent: The intent of the special conditions on building material for commercially zoned property
is to prevent negative visual impact, provide attractiveness and beautification, and protect
commercial property values.
b. Location restrictions: The special conditions in this section shall apply to any commercially zoned
property in the City of Fairhope.
c. No building or portion of a building visible from a public street or right-of-way shall be exposed
metal. A fa~ade of some type or material shall be used to visually screen the metal from the public
street or right-of-way.
This will have to be addressed at the time of site plan in terms of screening the shipping containers
to remain consistent with the City of Fairhope regulations, as the containers will be used in the place
of buildings for growing plants.
Article II Section C 1 e (7& BJ Impacts on adiacent and surrounding property including noise, traffic, visible
intrusions, potential physical impacts, and property values; and,
The proposed development is consistent with the surrounding existing commercial developments in terms
of noise and intrusion. The applicant is proposing a restaurant/bar which is a similar use to the adjacent
property at the Little Nichols Market and the Fairhope Brewing Company across the street. The site plan
approval process will address the parking other issues specified in the City of Fairhope Zoning ordinance.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the zoning request from M-1 to B-2 be approved.
Please note, that a site plan approval may be required in accordance with Article II. C.2. requiring Planning
Commission and City Council approval.
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Hawthorne Glenn Phase One
Property Owners Association, Inc.
Fairhope, AL 36532
December 31, 2018
Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission
P. 0. Box 429
Fairhope, AL 36532
Dea r Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission:
The following concerns regarding Case: ZC 19.3 Request: M -1 to B-2, PPIN# 216208 and 216209 are
subm itted by the Hawthorne Glenn Phase One Property Owners Association, Inc.
As we are sure you are aware, business development on East Nichols Avenue ca me about after o ur
neighborhood was built. This development has created flooding issues in our yards and on Nichols
Aver.ue. It only takes a normal thunderstorm common to our area for the culverts and ditches to
overflow. This overflow of rain water then spreads into our neighboring yards and Nichols Avenue
making for unsafe driving conditions and living conditions. As a neighborhood, we can only surmise
that any new restaurant or business will exacerbate t he current flooding conditions.
The Brewery located on the south side of Nichols presently causes parking and no ise issues with the
outdoor entertainment area and accompanying music. Many Hawthorne Glenn neighbors report they
can hea r the music and noise over their televisions . Will a new business on the north side of Nichols
contribute to the noise level ?
We try very hard to be good neighbors to both our neighborhood and the growing business community.
However, being a good neighbor is a "two-way street". We often feel that our business neighbors
ignore that aspect of being part of the Fairh o pe community.
We love living in the Fairhope commu nity and work hard to keep Hawthorne Glenn attractive and safe
for the retirees and young families who resid e there. We only ask that our needs and concerns be
valued as you are considering new business development.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Hawthorne Glenn Phase One Property Owners
Association, Inc. 1 rs {01 m ~! l! ~ ~
P. 0 . Box 2094 U
Fa;rhope, Al 36533 B :.~~-\: ....
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Summary of Request: Request of AT&T for an 11.52.11 Utility Review of approximately 10,304 linear
feet of underground installation of fiber optic cable. The project will run along St. Hwy. 181. Windmill
Road, and through parts of ldlewild, River Mill, Quail Run, and Firethorne Subdivisions.
This application is under review due to Alabama Code 1975 11-52-11. Alabama Code 1975 11-52-11
addresses "Proposed construction of streets, public buildings, utilities, etc. to be submitted for
approval of commission after adoption of master plan: overruling of commission .
According to state code, an 11.52.11 review is done "whenever the commission shall have adopted the
master plan of the municipality or of one or more major sections or districts therof, no street, square,
park or other public way, gerund or open space or public building or structure of public utility, whether
publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the municipality or in such planned
section and district until the location, character, and extent thereof shall communicate its reasons to
the council, which shall have the power to overrule such disapproval by a recorded vote of not less
than two thirds of its entire membership provided futher, that if the public way, ground, space,
budiling, structures, or utilitiy is one the authorization or financing of which does not, under the law or
charter provisions governing same, fall within the province of the municipal council, then the
submission by the planning commission shall be to the board, commission or body having such
jurisdication and the planning commission's disapproval may be overruled by said board , commission ,
or body by a vote of not less than two thirds of its membership."
Project Scope: The applicant proposes to install approximately 10,304 linear feet of 1.5" and 2" HPDE
conduit, equipped with a fiber optic cable , across throughout the neighborhood (identified in the
submitted drawings). The applicant proposes to install 68 handholes flush to grade in the right of way
and no pedestals. The applicant proposes to directional bore all work on this project. All bores will be
a minimum of 36" deep, and all drainage crossings to be 36" under drainage structures.
The applicant provided a vicinity map depicting the area of work :
UR 19.01 AT&T-Hwy. 181-January 7, 2019
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• No open trenches shall be allowed. All work shall be directionally bored.
• The applicant shall hold a pre-construction conference with the Department Supervisors and
appropriate staff prior to construction.
• Written notice shall be provided in advance to the affected business owners, along with a
written schedule.
• The applicant shall contact Alabama One Call in order to locate all existing utilities.
• No work shall begin until a ROW permit is issued by the City of Fairhope Building
Department or other applicable jurisdiction. Permits are not valid until payment is
made and the permit is picked up by the contractor.
• The ROW Permit shall be kept with the contractor or subcontractor at all times during
site work. The ROW permit shall be posted on the job site or in the window of
contractor(s) vehicle.
• All contractors/subcontractors are subject to City of Fairhope Business License
procedures.
• The site shall comply with all State, Federal and local requirements, including, but not
limited to the following City of Fairhope Ordinances:
1. City of Fairhope Wetland Ordinance( #1370), which regulates activity within 20' of
wetlands.
2. City of Fairhope Red Soil and Clay Ordinance (#1423), which prohibits the use of red
soil/clay within 100' of critical areas.
3. City of Fairhope Erosion Control Ordinance (#1298).
• State and Federal permits shall be on file with the City of Fairhope Building Department,
prior to the issuance of City of Fairhope permits.
• The applicant shall provide as-built profiles of the installed lines, showing the exact depth. The
applicant shall provide full sized plans (24"X36") for this application and for future applications.
Superintendent and Department Head Comments:
Public Works Director:
• Any trees present shall not be negatively impacted. Handholds shall not be located within the
driplines of Heritage trees (as defined by the Tr ee Ordinance) . If proposed work is within a tree
dripline, consult with the City of Fairhope Horticulturist before proceeding with earth work.
• The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public Works Director.
All conduit/cable shall be placed at a depth from existing grade per industry and/or County
Standards. A minimum horizontal and/or vertical clearance (separation) of 36" must be
maintained from storm water and utility infrastructures. No hand holes, boxes, or other above
ground infrastructure shall be installed within drainage easements. Pedestals shall be placed in
a manner as to avoid obstructing visibility of motorists and to allow vehicles to exit the roadway
during an emergency.
• Any bo xes/handholes cannot be placed in sidewalks. The applicant shall review the sidewalk
plan to determine if there are any conflicts. The applicant shall coordinate work with Mr.
Richard Johnson, PE, Public Works Director, to resolve any potential conflicts.
Building Official:
• Written notice shall be provided in advance to the affected business owners, along with a
written sc hedule.
UR 19.01 AT&T -Hwy. 181-January 7, 2019
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• The material under the sidewalk shall be compacted and the repair work shall be to the
satisfaction of the Building Official or his designated representative. The applicant shall contact
the Building Department for inspection prior to placing concrete.
• BM P's shall be installed at boring sites.
• Ground Conditions in the ROW's shall be returned to original pre-construction condition(s) or
better.
• All plans and permits shall be available for review at all times along with the City of Fairhope
permit application.
• If required, appropriate ALDOT or Baldwin County Highway Department permits shall be
obtained prior to the issuance of a ROW permit.
• Contractor is advised to review and comply with the Building Official best practices flyer.
• Applicant and applicant's contractor shall follow the Right of Way Installation Permitting and
Work Procedures document available in the Building Department, including any supplements
provided by the Building Official at the time of ROW permit issuance.
Water and Sewer Department Standard Comments:
• All existing utilities must be located, and proper separation shall be maintained between
utilities.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened by painting the equipment Munsell Green.
Gas Department Standard Comments:
• Contractor shall provide proper separation from the gas main and all other utilities.
Code Enforcement Officer's Standard Comments:
• The applicant, or subcontractor, shall obtain a ROW permit from the City of Fairhope Building
Department prior to beginning work.
• Subcontractors shall have a current business license with the City of Fairhope and shall have a
copy of the ROW permit available for review at all times and shall be posted on site or in the
window of contractor vehicles.
• Any ROW cuts shall be stabilized (covered) at the end of each day and disturbed areas shall be
re-vegetated with sod within ten (10) days of completion of the project.
• Mulch/seed shall be watered as needed to ensure survival.
• Inlets shall be protected.
• If site is within 100' of a critical area (wetland, etc.), no red soils/clay are allowed as fill material,
Per the City's Red Clay/Soil Ordinance.
Recommendation:
To approve with the following conditions:
1) The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated above.
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.
UR 19.01 AT&T -Hwy . 181-January 7, 2019
Summary of Request: Request of AT&T for an 11.52.11 Utility Review of approximately 7,077 linear feet of
underground installation of fiber optic cable. The project will run along Thompson Hall Rd., Bay Meadows
Ave., Callaway Dr., Chukker Ct., Steeplechase Cr., and Derby Lane.
This application is under review due to Alabama Code 1975 11-52-11. Alabama Code 1975 11-52-11
addresses "Proposed construction of streets, public buildings, utilities, etc. to be submitted for approval of
commission after adoption of master plan: overruling of commission.
According to state code, an 11.52.11 review is done "whenever the commission shall have adopted the
master plan of the municipality or of one or more major sections or districts therof, no street, square, park
or other public way, gorund or open space or public building or structure of public utility, whether publicly or
privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the municipality or in such planned section and
district until the location, character, and extent thereof shall communicate its reasons to the council, which
shall have the power to overrule such disapproval by a recorded vote of not less than two thirds of its entire
membership provided futher, that if the public way, ground, space, budiling, structures, or utilitiy is one the
authorization or financing of which does not, under the law or charter provisions governing same, fall within
the province of the municipal council, then the submission by the planning commission shall be to the board ,
commission or body having such jurisdication and the planning commission's disapproval may be overruled
by said board, commission, or body by a vote of not less than two thirds of its membership."
Project Scope: The applicant proposes to install approximately 7,077 linear feet of 1.5" and 2" HPDE
conduit, equipped with a fiber optic cable, across throughout the neighborhoods (identified in the submitted
drawings). The project will run along Thompson Hall Rd., Bay Meadows Ave .,Ca llaway Dr., Chukker Ct .,
Steeplechase Cr., and Derby Lane .
The applicant proposes to install 36 hand holes flush to grade in the right of way. The applicant proposes to
directional bore all work on this project. All bores to be a minimum of 36" deep, and all drainage crossings
to be 36" under drainage structures . Staff has requested the applicant take special care in the vicinity of the
large trees in front of Sedgefield, along Thompson Hall Road .
The applicant has provided a vicinity map of the work area:
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• The applicant shall provide as-built profiles of the installed lines, showing the exact depth. The applicant
shall provide full sized plans (24"X36") for this application and for future applications.
Superintendent and Department Head Comments:
Public Works Director:
• Pg 2 of 21. Sedgefield and Thompson Hall may need to adjust the boring depths to protect the roots of
the trees. This is a sensitive area for trees.
• Any trees present shall not be negatively impacted. Handholds shal l not be located within the driplines of
Heritage trees (as defined by the Tree Ordinance) . If proposed work is within a tree dripline, consult
with the City of Fairhope Horticulturist before proceeding with earth work.
• The applicant shall provide verification of the depth of the bore to the Public Works Director. All
conduit/cable sha ll be placed at a depth from existing grade per indu stry and/or County Standards. A
minimum horizontal and/or vertical clearance (separation) of 36" must be maintained from storm water
and utility infrastructures. No handholes, boxes, or other above ground infrastructure shal l be installed
within drainage easements. Pedestals sha ll be placed in a manner as to avoid obstructing visibi lity of
motorists and to allow vehicles to exit the roadway during an emergency.
• Any boxes/handholes cannot be placed in sidewalks. The applicant shall review the sidewalk plan to
determine if there are any conflicts. The applicant shall coordinate work with Mr. Richard Johnson , PE,
Public Works Director, to resolve any potential conflicts.
Building Official:
• Written notice shall be provided in advance to the affected business owners, along w ith a written
schedule.
• The material under the sidewa lk shall be compacted and the repair work shall be to the satisfaction of
the Building Official or his desi gnated representative . The applicant shall contact the Building
Department for inspection prior to placing concrete.
• BM P's shall be installed at boring sites.
• Ground Conditions in the ROW's sha ll be returned to original pre-construction condition(s) or better.
• All plans and permits shall be available for review at all times along with the City of Fairhope permit
application.
• If required, appropriate ALDOT or Baldwin County Highway Department permits sha ll be obtained prior
to the issuance of a ROW permit.
• Contractor is advised to review and comply with the Building Official best practices flyer.
• Applicant and applicant's contractor sha ll follow the Right of Way In stal lation Permitting and Work
Procedures document available in the Building Department, including any supplements provided by the
Building Official at the time of ROW permit issuance.
Water and Sewer Department Standard Comments:
• All existing utilities must be located, and proper separation shall be maintained between utilities.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened by painting the equipment Munsell Green .
Gas Department Standard Comments:
• Contractor shall provide proper separation from the gas main and all other utilities.
Code Enforcement Officer's Standard Comments:
• The applicant, or subcontractor, shall obtain a ROW permit from the City of Fairhope Building
Department prior to beginning work.
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• Subcontractors shall have a current business license with the City of Fairhope and shall have a copy of
the ROW permit available for review at all times and shall be posted on site or in the window of
contractor vehicles.
• Any ROW cuts shall be stabilized (covered) at the end of each day and disturbed areas shall be re-
vegetated with sod within ten (10) days of completion of the project.
• Mulch/seed shall be watered as needed to ensure survival.
• Inlets shall be protected.
• If site is within 100' of a critical area (wetland, etc.), no red soi ls/clay are allowed as fill material,
Per the City's Red Clay/Soil Ordinance.
Recommendation:
To approve with the following conditions:
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1) The applicant shall follow the general comments related to utility work, as stated above.
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 sha ll be provided
in advance to the affected residents, along with a written schedule .
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C. GREENSPACE STANDARDS 1
1. Purpose ‐ These greenspace standards shall implement the Comprehensive Plan for the physical 2
development of the City by setting the location, character and extent of playgrounds, squares, parks, and 3
other public grounds and open spaces to promote good civic design and arrangement. This design and 4
arrangement shall ensure adequate and convenient open spaces for recreation. 5
These standards shall promote the following goals in the Comprehensive Plan: 6
(a) create focal points for new and existing neighborhoods by providing appropriately located parks, schools, 7
parkways, and other amenities; (b) support Planning Design Standards Street Standards development of 8
recreational opportunities; (c) link village centers to neighborhoods with a parks and trail system; (d) provide 9
public gathering places; and (e) include open spaces (plaza, parks, greenspace) for social activity and 10
recreation in new infill development. 11
2. Applicability and Requirements ‐ The regulations in this Section C. shall apply to any development as dense 12
or denser than the City R‐1 Residential Zoning District, whether or not in the City Limits. Open Space 13
amounts to be provided shall be based on the net density of a subdivision. For purposes of this section, net 14
density of a site is the resulting number of units per acre after removing public or private rights‐of‐way, 15
storm water infrastructure, wetlands, water course and undevelopable land based on topography or physical 16
constraints. Greenspace shall be provided as follows: 10% Greenspace is required. 17
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Units Per Acre Open Space Amount
Less than 2 units per
acre
10%
2‐4 units per acre 15%
4‐6 units per acre 20%
More than 6 units per
acre
25%
Multiple Occupancy
Project (commercial)
10%
Multiple Occupancy
Project Residenitial
3 units per acre
4‐6 units per acre
More than 6 units
per acre
10%
15%
20%
25%
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3. Eligible Greenspace ‐ Greenspace eligible for meeting the requirements of this section shall: 21
a. be usable land for public active or passive recreation purposes. 22
b. be located in FEMA FIRM map zones AO, A99, D, or VO. 23
c. not be located in any wetland areas as defined by the Federal Government. 24
d. not include any retention, detention or similar holding basins, unless: 25
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1. The holding basin is clearly integrated into an open space/park site with adjacent land available for 26
pedestrian facilities and passive recreation. 27
2. Holding basin banks shall not exceed a 3:1 slope. 28
3. Open space credit for holding basin shall not exceed %30. 29
e. not include any right‐of‐way. 30
4. Design Requirements ‐ All eligible greenspace shall conform to the following design requirements: 31
a. Maximize public exposure and public access to greenspace. 32
b. Streets shall align adjacent to greenspace. 33
c. Greenspace land must be contiguous but may be bisected by local streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian paths. 34
d. Greenspace must be located at the rear edge or interior of the development. 35
e. Greenspace shall not be located adjacent to a collector or arterial street. 36
f. Due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as lakes, ponds, water courses, historic sites and 37
other similar features which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the property. 38
g. The amount, distribution and type of open space provided shall be context sensitive with the built 39
environment around it. 40
4. Types of Open Space 41
The following Table 4‐1 indicates the categories, types, locations and general sizes of open space that are to 42
be used to meet the City requirements for open space and greenspace. 43
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45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
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Table 4‐1: Open Space Categories and Types 59
Category
Type
Description
Location
Size
Recommendation
Image NATURAL OPEN SPACE
Preserve
An undeveloped area that
contains significant natural
features or habitat worthy of
preservation. Features such as
large stands of trees, water
elements, or prominent
topography characterize
preserves. A preserve may by use
for passive recreation or as a
scenic and visual buffer. It
generally contains little or no
constructed improvements
although trails may access the
preserve.
Preserves may be
located in development
type based natural
features and the
required level of
preservation of natural
characteristics required.
The size of a Preserve
open space should be
based on the site
characteristics and
potential continuity of
natural features in the
area along with the
potential to connect to
adjacent natural areas.
Trail /
Greenway
An undeveloped area of
continuous linear natural
features, often following a stream
or floodplain. A trail or greenway
should be usable for recreation
and non‐motorized
transportation. It includes few
constructed improvements
except for those to enhance
travel or recreational use.
Trail and Greenway
system may be located
in any development
type based on linkages
to proposed or existing
trail / greenway
networks.
Generally, should
include at least 3 acres
but should be sized and
located based on
providing significant
continuity throughout a
development and to
areas beyond the
development area.
Must be at least 30’
wide at all locations.
Park
An undeveloped natural area for
unstructured recreation. A park
may include some areas for
structured recreation, such as ball
fields, but generally this area
should occupy no more than 25%
of the total area. Parks are
located based on the presence of
natural features or based on
convenience for surrounding
residents. A park has a
predominantly natural landscape
although portions may be
designed for aesthetic and
recreation purposes, particularly
for parks located due to
convenience.
Parks may be located in
rural and suburban
areas.
At least 3 acres
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Category
Type
Description
Location
Size
Recommendation
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Green
An open space for unstructured
recreation or aesthetic
landscaping. A green is bordered
by public rights‐of‐way on at least
2 sides, front building facades,
and formal landscaped elements
to define its boundaries.
Generally there are few
constructed elements except as a
formal entry to or a focal point
for the green. Must be spacially
defined by landscaping.
Predominantly located
in residential
neighborhoods of
suburban or urban
character.
¼ to 3 acres
Plaza
An open space for civic purposes
and commercial activities. A
plaza is bordered by public right‐
of‐ways on at least 2 sides, and
building facades to define its
boundaries. It is largely
constructed of materials to
withstand heavy pedestrian
traffic, but contains intermittent
lawns, landscape beds, or trees in
a formal pattern.
Plazas should be
located at the
intersection of
important streets in
areas designated village
centers and areas of
urban character.
1/8 to 2 acres
The size of plazas is
generally determined
by the height of
surrounding buildings,
maintaining between a
1:3 and 1:6 ratio of
building height to plaza.
Courtyard
A small open space accessible to
the public but generally serving
one or a few surrounding
buildings. Courtyards are
primarily bordered by building
facades, but have at least one
side fully or partially boarded by a
public right‐of‐way. Courtyards
are often constructed of
materials to withstand heavy
pedestrian traffic, but contain
intermittent formal landscape
elements.
Courtyards should be
located in urban areas
and village centers.
1000 square feet to 1/8
acre
The size of courtyards is
generally determined
by the height of
surrounding buildings,
maintaining a between
a 2:1 and 1:3 ratio of
building height to
courtyard.
Playground
Open space designed and
equipped for structured
recreation. Playgrounds are
often boarded by a fence or other
private boundary (as in the case
of a playground internal to a
block) but are accessible by
common pedestrian path.
Alternatively, playgrounds
included as part of a larger civic
or natural open space do not
necessarily have borders.
Playgrounds may be
located in any open
space type.
1000 square feet to ¼
acres.
A playground may be
part of larger civic or
natural open space.
1 S. School Street Fairhope, Alabama 36532 251-990-6566
December 10, 2018
Emily Boyett
Fairhope Planning Department
555 S. Section Street
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Re: Garner Subdivision
Dear Emily:
We would like to formally request that the approved minor subdivision be extended by one hundred and
eighty (180) days. My clients who lives in the house that is required to be demolished prior to recording
the plat is still developing their new house plans. As discussed during the PC meeting, their intent is to
build on one of the lots created. In order to minimize the amount of time they will have to rent a house,
we would prefer to have the new house plans completed and approved, before demolishing their current
residence.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Larry Smith, PE
larry@secivil.pro
Civil