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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1976 Regular MeetingI. II. ,I THE FAIRHOPE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes for Meeting November 1, 1976 I The Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular ;ession on Monday, November 1, 1976, at 5:00 P.M., at the ;ity Administration Building, 387 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, ►labama with Chairman John S. Parker presiding. The following members were present: Mayor James P. Nix, Mr. E.J. Kirk, Mr. Harford Field, Mr. Sam E. Box, Dr. Pierce Fredrick Mr. Cecil Pitman and Mr. Chester Billie. Members absent: Mrs. Leona Newman. Mr. Jack Dirk moved, seconded by Mr. Harford Field for the approval of the minutes of the October 4, 1976 meeting. Motion carried. The first item brought before the Commission was the Applica- tion of 14r. Sam W. Irby and S. Starke Irvine for a change in zone from R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District to R-4 High Density DwellingResidential District or the property iden- tified as Lots 5 and , Block 16, Volanta Subdivision. The subjec property is located on the north side of Perdido Avenue. The Applicants intend to convert the existing dwelling into a two-family unit (duplex). Mr. S. Starke Irvine was present to represent the Application. Mr. Irvine requested that the application be changed to R-3, Limited Multi -Family Residential District, rather than P. High vensi y DweTiing Residential Dis ric as requested on the pn ica- 3 on, since R-3 would serve t e A prp icanu. needs. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved to accept the Applicants verbal request to change the -application from R-4 to R-3. James P. Nix sceonded the motion.' 14otion carried. This being the date set for Public Hearing on the Application several of the adjacent property owners were present at the hearing and voiced their objections to a change in zoning.They stated that they wanted the zoning to remain R-2. Mr. Harford Field moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that Tor. Sam Irby and Mr. S. Starke Irvine's Application for a change in zoning from R-2 to R-3 be denied. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the continued Application of Claude A. and Evelyn Jansen for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of a resurvey and subdivisioeALots 6 thru 10 and the east 2 of Lot 5, High Ridge Estates into ten (10) Lots; situated in Section 5, Township 6 south, Range 2 east, located at the Northwest Corner of Parker and High Ridge Roads. Mr. and Mrs. Jansen were present at the meeting to represent their Application. Mr. Claude Jansen read a letter from Mr. Alms of Alms Pump Service in Foley, Alabama regarding the water supply and if the drilling of additional wells would jeopardize the water supply of the residents of High Ridge Estates. Chairman Parker stated that it was beyond the realm of the Planning Commission to make any declaratory judgement about water availability but that a state- ment was secured for the benefit of the Public Hearing, since residents of High Rdige Estates contended that their water supply would be jeopardized by drilling additional wells. Mr. Alms stated in his letter that if the wells are separated by 100 feet that there would be no problem. A discussion followed on the Applicant'slextension of High Ridge Road north,land providing a cul-de-sac (dead end ) street II. IV. Page No.2 Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for meeting November 1, 1976 which meets the criteria reflected in the subdivision regulations. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by Mr. Jack Kirk that the Jansen's Subdivision Application be approved as represented by the recent Plat. Upon being put to vote the following vote. was recorded: AYES: Cecil_ Pitman, Dr. Fredrick-;, Chester Billie Jack Kirk. NAYES: Mr. Harford Field. NOT PRESENT: James P. Nix, Sam E. Box. Motion Carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the Applica- tion of Donald A. Gunnison for Preliminary Plat Approval of a Re -Subdivision of Lot 5 of Brown Subdivision, a resurvey and subdivision of one (1) lot into two (2); situated in Section 22, Toonship 6 south, Range.2 east, located at the Northwest Corner of Twin Beach Road ( Baldwin County # 44 ) and Hall -Thompson Road. Mrs. Ruth Rockwell of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation was present to represent the Colony on behalf of Mr. Gunnisons Application. Mrs. Rockwell stated that there were no problems, since the property under consideration needs no further street development, has public water and the County. Health Department's approval for septic tanks, along with electricity and telephone service. A discussion followed on having the Certificate of Approval from the County Health Department affixed to the Final Plat. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved, seconded by 11r. Hanford Field for Preliminary Plat Approval of Mr. Gunnison's Application, with Final Plat Approval subject to the Applicants meeting the criteria of the Planning Consultant, that being a Building set- backline consistent with the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations appearing on the Final Plat. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Commission was the Applica tion of Robert J. and Beverly J. Potter for Final Plat Approval of Unit 2 Linn Ridge Subdivision; a subdivision of acreage into 31 Lots. The subdivision under consideration"is in Section 12, Township 6 south, Range 2 east , and is located on. Alabama High- way 104 approximately three and one half miles east of the Corporate Limits. A discussion followed on the County Health Departments certification being affixed to the Final Plat. Mr.James P.•Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Cecil Pitman that the Commission continu to get a certificate at the time of the Platting,as they have in the past,and n4 enter anything on the Plat requiring the County Health Officerb signature. Motion carried. Mr. Thad Ingram, Chairman of the County Planning Commissio and representative of the Potters subdivision application was present to represent the application , along with discussing with Commission members the five mile outside of the Corporate Limits jurisdiction of the Fairhope Planning Commission.Chair- man Parker stated that he would meet with Mr. Ingram and discuss procedures between the Fairhope Planning Commission and the Baldwin County Planning Commission on the five mile outside of the City limits jurisdiction . Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Pierce Fredrick' to grant Final Plat Approval of Unit 2, Linn -Ridge Subdivision subject to indication of Lot set back Lines on Lots one (1) and two (2), and the provision of adequate right-of-way for a cul-de sac at the south and west termination of streets. Motion carrie V. The next item brought before the Commission was the Application for a Building Permit for the proposed multi -purpose V. VI. VII. VIII. TY . Page No. 3 Fairhope Planning Commission Minutes for meeting Nov. 1, 1976 building Co be constructed on the property of Saint Lawrence Catholic Cttu•rch located on Section and Ann Streets. Mr. Vi.ct:or Glazner was present at the meeting to represent the application on behalf of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mayor James P. Nix moved, seconded by Dr. Fredrick , to authorize the City Building Inspector to issue a Building Permit if it meets with his approval. Motion carried. The next item brought before the Fairhope Planning Commissi was a discussion on a performance bond for the road surd ge Seo«� � paving at the time the property owners on the west sider r0 agreeable�or the City had another venture, on the Gene McKenzie Application for subdivision Mayor Nix told Commission members that the City Council had reviewed this and were told by the City Attorney that there would have to be a time period set on the bond, and recommended that Per. McKenzie report back to the Commission. Mr. John Marshall of Mannichs Real Estate was prese to represent Mr. Mckenzie. Dr. Pierce Fredrick, moved, seconded by Mr. Cecil Pitman to accept the application of Mr. Gene McKenziepwith the bond on road development waivered , for Final Plat Approval. Motion.carried.' The next item brought before the Commission was an applica- tion for a Building Permit for a Pizza Hut Restaurant located on Greeno Road. The building is to be placed on the site of the shopping center located at the southeast corner of Morphy Avenue and Greeno Road ( U.S. 98 ). Mr. Claude Arnold was present to represent the application of Central Development of Fort Lauder- dale,Florida'for a Building Permit. Mr. Cecil Pitman moved to grant approval of the application for a Building Permit, subject to revised layout on landscaping in that area. Mr. Jack Kirk seconded the motion. Upon being put to vote the following vote was recorded: AYES: Mr. Cecil Pitman, Mr. Flarford Field, Mr. Jack Kirk, Dr. Pierce Fredrick Mr. Chester Billie. NAYES: NONE ABSTAIN: James P. Nix NOT PRESENT: Mr. Sam Box who left the meeting at 6:00 P.M. Chairman Parker told Commission members that he felt there would be merit in the Planning Commission having a Public Forum prior to the December 6, 1976 meeting of the Commission, at 4:00 P.M., to invite the Presidents of various organizations in the community to the meeting and advise them as to the progress tha the City has made in the Planning and Zoning function, and of the continued involvement of the Planning Commission with the citizenry of the area. Commission agreement and approval was secured. The next of a Chairman, Constitution harford Field Mr.. Cecil re-elect John as Secretary . Chairman did not desire ations. Dr. item brought before the Commission was the electio Vice -Chairman, and Secretary, as required by the for the Planning and Zoning Commission., Mr. Vice -Chairman, presided over the election: Pitman moved, seconded by Chester Billie, to S. Parker As Chairman, and Dr. Pierce Fredrick Motion carried enanimously. Parker informed Commission members that MIr. Field re-election as.Vice Chairman and asked for no -min - Fredrick nominated Mr. Cecil Pitman, seconded Chester Billie. Mr. Pitman declined the nomination by Mr. Dr. Fredrick moved, seconded by Chester Billie that Mrs. Leona Newman be nominated Vice -Chairman. Motion carried unanimousl, 0 h Page No. 4 Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes For Nov. 1, 1976 meeting [Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, I,rtn Adams , Secretary Fairhope Planning Commission Date n